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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dany Crosby (ranked 34 p4p, 210 weight class) and Baruto Tonissaar (ranked 4 p4p, 32 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 32 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Dany Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Baruto Tonissaar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Crosby should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Crosby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Crosby tries to move into range but Tonissaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Crosby misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Tonissaar with a jab.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crosby. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Crosby.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Crosby.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crosby swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a counter combo.
Crosby moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tonissaar lands with a good body shot.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar looks to land a body kick but Crosby moved away.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Crosby is looking to counter the offense by Tonissaar and move into the clinch.
Tonissaar sizes up Crosby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Crosby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Crosby avoids them all with ease.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crosby momentarily.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
Crosby throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crosby, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crosby on the side of the head.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crosby throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar scores with a hook.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Crosby off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crosby.
Tonissaar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crosby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar lands a head kick. Crosby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tonissaar cracks Crosby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Crosby.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
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.
Crosby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar jabs at Crosby's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Baruto Tonissaar's cut even more.
Tonissaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar lands a head shot.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Crosby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Crosby connects with a looping right hand.
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Tonissaar.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands.
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Crosby moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crosby momentarily.
Tonissaar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Tonissaar misses with a two punch combination.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Tonissaar.
It looked like Crosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Tonissaar throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The cut above Baruto Tonissaar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tonissaar thows a body kick. Crosby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crosby slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crosby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar connects with a jab.
Crosby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Crosby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lunges at Crosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crosby's hand.
The crowd cheers as Tonissaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crosby doesn't seem phased though.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crosby's hands.
Crosby throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crosby throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crosby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Crosby slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
A counter left hand to the body from Crosby misses its target.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
As Tonissaar tries to get set, Crosby tries to push him back and clinch up but Tonissaar manages to avoid the attempt.
Crosby stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Crosby checks it
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Crosby.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Tonissaar.
Nice jab there from Crosby.
Baruto Tonissaar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Tonissaar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar cracks Crosby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the nose.
Crosby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crosby on the side of the head.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Tonissaar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Tonissaar.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Tonissaar coming out on top.
Crosby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crosby.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baruto Tonissaar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Babinski (ranked 113 p4p, 83 weight class) and Beau Abner (ranked 21 p4p, 15 weight class). Babinski comes into the arena with Raining Blood - Slayer blaring out of the sound system. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beau Abner!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner misses the jab.
Babinski throws a big counter combination but Abner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Babinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abner throws out the jab.
Babinski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Babinski checks the leg kick.
Abner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babinski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Babinski on the side of the head.
Beau Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Babinski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abner throws a jab but it's blocked by Babinski.
Abner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner throws a body punch but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski blocks a jab.
Abner throws a jab but it's blocked by Babinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner connects with a nice looking jab.
Abner misses with a hook.
Abner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Babinski blocks the leg kick.
Abner avoids the head kick by Babinski.
Abner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babinski.
Abner throws a lazy right hand but Babinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babinski throws a looping overhand right but Abner ducks down to avoid it.
Abner connects with a body shot that sends Babinski's belly button to the back.
Abner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babinski.
Abner misses with a looping left.
Babinski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
It seemed like Abner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abner scores with a hook.
 It looks like Alexei Babinski has been cut.
Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Abner.
Babinski is looking to counter punch.
Abner throws a lazy uppercut
letting Babinski counter with a right hand.
Babinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abner throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babinski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Babinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Babinski avoids the head kick by Abner.
Babinski misses the jab.
A cross from Abner lands.
Abner throws an off balance right hand
and Babinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner misses with a hook.
Abner throws a hook to the side of Babinski's head but Babinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abner throws a lazy uppercut
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Abner finds it's way through Babinski's defenses.
Babinski looks for the body kick but Abner saw that one coming.
Abner throws a lazy uppercut
and Babinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Babinski lands a glancing blow to the side of Abner's head.
Abner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babinski.
Babinski misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely.
Babinski lands with a straight right. Abner didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Abner misses.
Babinski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abner at a distance.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babinski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Abner lands a slapping body shot.
Abner throws a looping overhand right but Babinski ducks down to avoid it.
Abner scores with a punch to the head.
Abner misses with a hook. Babinski ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Babinski.
Abner throws out a loose jab but Babinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abner misses with a lunging right hand
letting Babinski counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abner takes a swing at Babinski's ribcage but misses.
Babinski throwing a counter right hand but Abner manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Abner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Babinski misses with a right hand
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Babinski scores with a hook to the body. Abner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Babinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abner throws out the jab.
Babinski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abner misses with a shot to the body
and Babinski counters with a series of strikes. Abner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Abner.
Babinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Babinski.
Abner looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Babinski looks for the body kick but Abner saw that one coming.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner throws a lazy head kick
and Babinski counters with a nice right hand that sends Abner toppling to the canvas! Abner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Babinski finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Babinski is looking to counter punch.
Babinski lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Abner falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexei Babinski!
A very excited looking Alexei Babinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Barrengarry (ranked 54 p4p, 108 weight class) and Frank Diaz (ranked 9 p4p, 18 weight class). Barrengarry's entrance music is Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix. A fine choice. 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 Frank Diaz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Barrengarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Barrengarry is defending well.
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barrengarry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barrengarry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
My spies in The Rubber Guard Emporium inform me that Diaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz is trying to control. Barrengarry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to advance position but Barrengarry counters by regaining guard.
Diaz distracts Barrengarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Barrengarry is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrengarry wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Barrengarry is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Barrengarry keeps moving.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrengarry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barrengarry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard.
Barrengarry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barrengarry tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barrengarry to the ground. Barrengarry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Barrengarry had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Barrengarry counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barrengarry. That one must have hurt.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Barrengarry circles away easily
and Barrengarry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Barrengarry looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Barrengarry as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Barrengarry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with an outside leg kick.
Barrengarry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barrengarry slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Diaz backs away, Barrengarry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barrengarry. That's going to slow Diaz down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barrengarry's guard.
Barrengarry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Barrengarry looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrengarry, not yet.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz is looking to pass into half guard but Barrengarry pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barrengarry is in guard.
Barrengarry wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Barrengarry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barrengarry defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry 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.
Diaz moves to clinch but Barrengarry breaks away
and Barrengarry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in but Barrengarry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barrengarry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch but Barrengarry is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry connects with a solid leg kick.
It looks like Barrengarry has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Diaz shoots in and bounces Barrengarry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrengarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Barrengarry.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Barrengarry is defending well.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barrengarry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barrengarry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrengarry pinned against the cage. Barrengarry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Barrengarry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diaz's knee momentarily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Diaz trying to control the action but Barrengarry is working from the bottom.
Diaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barrengarry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diaz but great work by Barrengarry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrengarry stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Barrengarry counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barrengarry.
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barrengarry is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control. Barrengarry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz is thwarting Barrengarry's attempts to control the position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Barrengarry is defending well.
Barrengarry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barrengarry moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz won't allow Barrengarry to sweep him here.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrengarry has wrist control.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Barrengarry keeps moving.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Barrengarry gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Barrengarry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Barrengarry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Barrengarry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barrengarry is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barrengarry, who protects the arm well.
Diaz working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry is looking to reverse the position.
Barrengarry gets back to half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Barrengarry is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barrengarry!
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barrengarry is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barrengarry and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Barrengarry is defending well.
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barrengarry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Barrengarry!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Frank Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barrengarry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz is trying to keep Barrengarry in close.
Barrengarry is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barrengarry defends well.
Barrengarry tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Barrengarry trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barrengarry counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Barrengarry counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
Logan Barrengarry is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrengarry pinned against the cage. Barrengarry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz tries for a takedown but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrengarry half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrengarry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry clearly takes that 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.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barrengarry as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrengarry pinned against the cage. Barrengarry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barrengarry on his heels. He'll look to pass Barrengarry's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry looking to control.
Barrengarry pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Barrengarry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diaz is working an open guard so Barrengarry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz feints and as Barrengarry raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barrengarry has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Barrengarry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Barrengarry is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Barrengarry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barrengarry wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Barrengarry pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barrengarry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Barrengarry jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barrengarry.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Barrengarry off the cage and back into range.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Barrengarry, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Barrengarry against the cage but Barrengarry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barrengarry motions for Diaz to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barrengarry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
A jab from Diaz misses.
Barrengarry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry stuffs the takedown.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick from Barrengarry misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barrengarry is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Barrengarry circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz shoots in but Barrengarry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barrengarry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Barrengarry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barrengarry is looking to counter punch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Barrengarry shows good takedown defense.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Barrengarry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry lands with a nice body punch.
Barrengarry tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Barrengarry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barrengarry connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry had his way with Frank Diaz in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz is pushing down on Barrengarry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barrengarry is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz trying to control from Barrengarry's half guard. Barrengarry has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barrengarry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Barrengarry keeps moving.
Barrengarry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrengarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barrengarry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrengarry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrengarry defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Barrengarry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz feints and as Barrengarry raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Barrengarry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barrengarry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
Diaz shoots and misses
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Barrengarry with a jab.
Diaz slips a straight right by Barrengarry.
Diaz takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Barrengarry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barrengarry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Barrengarry looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Barrengarry lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Barrengarry, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Barrengarry against the cage but Barrengarry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Logan Barrengarry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barrengarry circles away.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barrengarry counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barrengarry's waist but Barrengarry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Barrengarry half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frank Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrengarry can pounce on him.
Barrengarry throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrengarry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan Barrengarry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Barrengarry's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Barrengarry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrengarry, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Barrengarry!
A victorious Logan Barrengarry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frank Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 53 p4p, 232 weight class) and Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 10 p4p, 34 weight class). Hallbjornsson has chosen Herr Mannelig as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adils Hallbjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson wants to counter the offense by Dinapoli and move into the clinch position.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick which misses Dinapoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinapoli tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good low kick that Dinapoli was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Hallbjornsson's body.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dinapoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dinapoli needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Dinapoli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a jab to the body
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson is leaning against Dinapoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson cracks Dinapoli with a nice body shot.
Dinapoli lands a hook that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
Hallbjornsson digs a right hand underneath Dinapoli's ribcage. Dinapoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
I was talking to Dinapoli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Hallbjornsson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson working aggressively here.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hallbjornsson fails to land.
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Hallbjornsson avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson presses Dinapoli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli pushes Hallbjornsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dinapoli scores with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Hallbjornsson
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Dinapoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dinapoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallbjornsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hallbjornsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinapoli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinapoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallbjornsson cracks Dinapoli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Hallbjornsson slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson wants to counter with a clinch but Dinapoli pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson drops his hands momentarily and Dinapoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli looks to throw a body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Hallbjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice shot that snaps Dinapoli's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallbjornsson wants to counter the offense by Dinapoli and move into the clinch position.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a sloppy head kick and Dinapoli moves out of range easily.
Hallbjornsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli sets himself, and Hallbjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Dinapoli avoids it this time.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hallbjornsson pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Hallbjornsson avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Hallbjornsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallbjornsson working aggressively here.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hallbjornsson walks into a straight right hand from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws out a counter right but Dinapoli avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson lands the left hand.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Dinapoli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallbjornsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinapoli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joe Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson catches Dinapoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinapoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson blocks the body kick.
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dinapoli cracks Hallbjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick lands for Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick.
Dinapoli gets tackled into the cage by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hallbjornsson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli tries to work over Hallbjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Hallbjornsson avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Hallbjornsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinapoli's efforts to push away.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hallbjornsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
A short right from Dinapoli on the inside.
Dinapoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adils Hallbjornsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hallbjornsson prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adils Hallbjornsson.
Well Hallbjornsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Caunt (ranked 1 p4p, 15 weight class) and Killer Kidd (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Caunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Killer Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caunt throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Caunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Caunt throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kidd checks a leg kick.
Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caunt throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kidd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caunt.
Dick Caunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kidd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kidd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kidd lunges at Caunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caunt's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caunt thows a body kick. Kidd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Caunt connects with the punch.
Caunt misses the shot to the body.
Kidd tries to clinch but Caunt is having none of it.
Caunt scores with a spinning back kick!
Caunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Good work by Kidd as he checks the leg kick.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Caunt.
Kidd connects with a crisp jab.
Caunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kidd takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Caunt tenderised Kidd's leg. Kidd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Kidd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Caunt looks for the body kick but Kidd saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Caunt.
Caunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kidd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caunt looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick from Caunt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caunt tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caunt scores with a nice head shot.
Kidd looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caunt throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Kidd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Caunt misses
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Caunt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected.
Kidd defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caunt.
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Caunt.
Kidd looks to land a right hand but Caunt moved out of range.
Caunt fakes the leg kick and cracks Kidd in the body.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Caunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Caunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kidd moves in looking to clinch but Caunt pushes him off.
Kidd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caunt throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caunt.
Kidd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kidd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kidd counters with a good low kick that Caunt was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Kidd scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kidd moves out of range of the body kick from Caunt.
Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Kidd blocks the leg kick.
Kidd fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Caunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
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.
Caunt cracks Kidd with a good jab.
A low kick from Caunt is predictable there
and Kidd moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kidd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caunt blocks an uppercut.
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kidd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
Caunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kidd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd blocking some punches.
Kidd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kidd.
Kidd blocking some punches.
Kidd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caunt.
Kidd prevents a body shot from Caunt.
Kidd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caunt misses with some punches.
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!
Kidd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kidd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kidd's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kidd's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kidd.
Kidd lands a shot to the body.
Caunt blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kidd.
Caunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidd can do to turn this around?
Caunt prevents a body shot from Kidd.
A left hand lands to the body for Caunt.
Kidd misses with a punch on the inside.
Caunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caunt feints and then cracks Kidd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kidd down.
A big left from Caunt misses.
Dick Caunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidd takes one on the button.
Kidd moves out of range of the leg kick from Caunt.
Nice jab there from Kidd.
Kidd throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Caunt counter with a right hand.
Kidd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Kidd sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Caunt clobbers Kidd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kidd wants to clinch.
Caunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Kidd avoided it.
Caunt throws a shot from downtown. Kidd moves away and avoids it.
Caunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kidd throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Caunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kidd just manages to avoid it.
Caunt lands a jab.
Caunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kidd on the side of the head.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Kidd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd cracks Caunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Kidd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caunt throws a combination that misses
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Caunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kidd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Caunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
Caunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kidd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Kidd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dick Caunt's cut is getting worse.
Caunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Caunt misses with a low kick as Kidd jumps back.
Kidd cracks Caunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Caunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kidd finish him?
 Caunt is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Caunt's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kidd before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killer Kidd!
Killer Kidd is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Killer Kidd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 2 p4p, 29 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). MacArthur Ii comes to the cage accompanied by Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Cressbeckler has chosen American Remains as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cressbeckler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cressbeckler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cressbeckler there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
MacArthur Ii scores with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Ii scores with a decent looking hook.
MacArthur Ii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the strikes.
Cressbeckler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cressbeckler.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
Cressbeckler feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick nicely.
Cressbeckler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler blocks a jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cressbeckler! But no joy.
MacArthur Ii misses with a double jab.
MacArthur Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Angus MacArthur Ii has been cut.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacArthur Ii moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
MacArthur Ii lands with a hook. Cressbeckler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cressbeckler's hands.
That has opened up Joad Cressbeckler's cut even more.
MacArthur Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cressbeckler throws out the jab.
MacArthur Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Cressbeckler. Those never looked like landing.
MacArthur Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from MacArthur Ii misses.
Cressbeckler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Ii's shoulder, as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Cressbeckler misses its intended target.
MacArthur Ii thinks about countering with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacArthur Ii momentarily.
MacArthur Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice body shot.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cressbeckler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as MacArthur Ii blocks the leg kick.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
Cressbeckler misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Ii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw a body kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Ii.
A shot to the liver by MacArthur Ii. Beautiful body shot.
Cressbeckler throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when MacArthur Ii was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Cressbeckler counter with a right hand.
Cressbeckler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler takes one to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Cressbeckler down.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
A jab from MacArthur Ii finds it's way through Cressbeckler's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii throws out a loose jab but Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a front kick but Cressbeckler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cressbeckler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cressbeckler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Cressbeckler misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good, hard body kick but Cressbeckler shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Ii's knee but MacArthur Ii avoids it well.
MacArthur Ii lands the left hand.
MacArthur Ii jabs at Cressbeckler's body.
Cressbeckler thows a leg kick but MacArthur Ii checks it
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Ii scores with the left hand. Cressbeckler knows he should have avoided that one.
The cut above Joad Cressbeckler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii throws a push kick but Cressbeckler slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
MacArthur Ii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cressbeckler just manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler walks into a stiff left hand from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacArthur Ii. That one must have hurt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cressbeckler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp right that sends Cressbeckler to the canvas! MacArthur Ii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii retains his welterweight title!
Angus MacArthur Ii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 5 p4p, 26 weight class) and Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Pawlik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John Butler - Ocean . Reinikainen has chosen Viimeinen päivä as his entrance music. 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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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 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pawlik, as that shot connected.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pawlik lands with a shot to the body.
Pawlik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reinikainen sprawls well initially but Pawlik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen trying to control but Pawlik postures up.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Pawlik has control of the leg.
Reinikainen trying to hold on to Pawlik's head to control him but Pawlik postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
Reinikainen is not content to let Pawlik control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pawlik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen trying to control here.
Reinikainen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawlik working over Reinikainen with some ground and pound. Reinikainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pawlik seems to be working for a kimura but Reinikainen defends the submission attempt.
Pawlik is trying to control the action in half guard but Reinikainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Pawlik.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik controlling the action here.
Pawlik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reinikainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reinikainen is pressing down on Pawlik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pawlik advances position into side control!
Reinikainen is not content to let Pawlik control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik landing a few strikes.
Reinikainen is looking to regain half guard here but Pawlik keeps moving and retains side control.
Reinikainen is still trying to improve position.
Pawlik advances to full mount.
Pawlik lands a couple of good shots and Reinikainen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Reinikainen tries to roll but Pawlik sticks to his back.
Pawlik lands shots from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik tries to keep control of the position but Reinikainen is staying busy.
Reinikainen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but Reinikainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlik to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that 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.
Pawlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik misses with a hook
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pawlik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pawlik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pawlik.
Pawlik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pawlik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen takes one to the side of the head.
Pawlik misses with a shot to the body
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pawlik counters with a shoot takedown. Reinikainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik pushes down on Reinikainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik seems to be looking for submissions.
Reinikainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pawlik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pawlik's back!
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!
Reinikainen scores with punches to the body.
Pawlik wants to escape the position.
Reinikainen throwing damaging strikes from the back! Pawlik could be in trouble here!
Reinikainen is looking to control Pawlik but Pawlik is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Reinikainen has the hooks in. Pawlik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Reinikainen tries to get the hooks in deep but Pawlik pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik turns into Reinikainen and is now in his guard.
Pawlik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pawlik trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Pawlik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reinikainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pawlik, into his guard.
Reinikainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pawlik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reinikainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pawlik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen distracts Pawlik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pawlik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reinikainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reinikainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pawlik wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Pawlik blocks nicely.
Pawlik has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Pawlik has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Reinikainen won't allow Pawlik to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is stalling in the full guard.
Reinikainen passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pawlik dives in for a single leg takedown but Reinikainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reinikainen tries to work over Pawlik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pawlik is trying to pull guard but Reinikainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pawlik tries to break free but Reinikainen pushes him back against the cage.
Reinikainen has Pawlik pressed against the cage, preventing Pawlik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pawlik breaks from the clinch.
Pawlik throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pawlik connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pawlik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reinikainen. Reinikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pawlik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Pawlik catches Reinikainen right on the button with a cross.
Pawlik connects with a looping right hand.
Pawlik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reinikainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlik shoots in but Reinikainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pawlik looking to score a takedown here. Reinikainen is defending well but Pawlik drives through and ends up in Reinikainen's guard.
Reinikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinikainen, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik postures up.
Reinikainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pawlik fails with the takedown
and Reinikainen counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Pawlik is out of range.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Reinikainen is quick to defend against it.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artturi Reinikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawlik scores with a jab to the head.
Pawlik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reinikainen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pawlik escapes and throws Reinikainen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reinikainen struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawlik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reinikainen, who protects the arm well.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik is working Reinikainen over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is looking to reverse the position.
Reinikainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reinikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Pawlik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reinikainen keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Pawlik is working hard here to advance position.
Pawlik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pawlik looking to pass the guard.
Reinikainen 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.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pawlik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik passes into half guard.
Pawlik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reinikainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawlik.
Pawlik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reinikainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pawlik is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reinikainen wants to get back to full guard.
Pawlik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
Reinikainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Pawlik.
Pawlik scores with a jab. Reinikainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pawlik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Reinikainen is quick to defend against it.
Pawlik avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik passes Reinikainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pawlik wants to pass to mount but Reinikainen is defending the position.
Pawlik working over Reinikainen with some ground and pound. Reinikainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen gets full guard.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlik trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Pawlik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reinikainen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pawlik has Reinikainen in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik had his way with Artturi Reinikainen in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pawlik shoots for a double leg takedown but Reinikainen sprawls well. He's pushed Pawlik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Pawlik backs off Reinikainen throws a huge counter combo but Pawlik manages to avoid it all.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pawlik.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reinikainen misses with a combination
and Pawlik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reinikainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pawlik manages to get himself to full guard.
Reinikainen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pawlik to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reinikainen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pawlik pulls down on the head and he's put Reinikainen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Pawlik!
Dick Pawlik retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Dick Pawlik, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Just Whymer (ranked 11 p4p, 16 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 3 p4p, 5 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whymer throws a lazy body kick
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whymer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whymer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.
Whymer gets full guard.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Whymer gets full guard.
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.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson stands and throws Whymer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whymer, who protects the arm well.
Gustafsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gustafsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Whymer is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whymer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Whymer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafsson but great work by Whymer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a sweep but Whymer has mounted him!
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Whymer has a good base and remains in mount.
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whymer is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafsson strikes from the bottom but Whymer uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer gets to mount! Gustafsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whymer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, jab by Whymer - just one landing.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gustafsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Whymer to the ground. Gustafsson is now in Whymer's guard.
Gustafsson postures up.
Whymer pulls Gustafsson in close to prevent any damage.
Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson lands a couple of digs.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Whymer blocks nicely.
Whymer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Whymer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whymer manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Whymer's guard.
Whymer is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gustafsson stops Whymer from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gustafsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whymer defends it well.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Whymer is defending well.
Gustafsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gustafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Whymer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Whymer is trying to stand up here but Gustafsson is controlling him well.
Whymer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Whymer as he works his way to full guard.
Whymer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustafsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Whymer circles away.
Whymer cracks Gustafsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whymer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Whymer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Whymer duly obliges.
Gustafsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whymer tries to avoid it but Gustafsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whymer to the ground. Whymer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whymer thows a leg kick but Gustafsson checks it
so Gustafsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to pass to full mount but Whymer defends it.
Gustafsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Whymer defending well though.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whymer is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.
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.
Gustafsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whymer defends it well.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson misses with a head shot. Whymer uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson postures up in Whymer's guard and throws a big left but Whymer blocks it.
Whymer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whymer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Simon Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whymer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whymer keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whymer throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson with the counter takedown but Whymer avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whymer looks for the body kick but Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whymer defends it nicely.
Gustafsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whymer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gustafsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Whymer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Just Whymer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Whymer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Whymer as Gustafsson shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Just Whymer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whymer misses with a head kick.
Whymer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Whymer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whymer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson postures up in Whymer's guard and throws a big left but Whymer blocks it.
Whymer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson passes Whymer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Whymer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustafsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whymer controlling the position for now.
Gustafsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Whymer is now in Gustafsson's guard. A big mistake from Gustafsson there, giving up the dominant position!
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whymer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson trying to strike off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whymer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Whymer thuds a left hand into Gustafsson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer scores with a head kick. Gustafsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whymer swivels and escapes.
Just Whymer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Gustafsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whymer's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Whymer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whymer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustafsson has Whymer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whymer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gustafsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Whymer breaks from the clinch.
Gustafsson goes for a double leg but Whymer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whymer continues to drive forward.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt - Whymer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Just Whymer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer thumps Gustafsson with a low kick.
Gustafsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Gustafsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Whymer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Whymer thows a body kick. Gustafsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gustafsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whymer.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Whymer misses its target.
Gustafsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whymer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whymer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Whymer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Gustafsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Whymer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whymer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson postures up in Whymer's guard and throws a big left but Whymer blocks it.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Whymer blocks nicely.
Gustafsson advances position into side control!
Gustafsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Whymer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafsson but great work by Whymer.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Whymer off him but Whymer keeps the position.
Gustafsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simon Gustafsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Whymer is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustafsson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simon Gustafsson!
Simon Gustafsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 4 p4p, 7 weight class) and Winston Todd (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Marceau comes into the arena with Feist - Tout Doucement blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Todd's choice of entrance music: Piano Man. Jean-Claude Marceau 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 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 45 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marceau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marceau lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Marceau lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Todd moves away from the strike by Marceau.
A big right from Marceau misses.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd misses with a hook. Marceau ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Marceau was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marceau lands with a kick to the temple. Todd shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marceau seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marceau throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Marceau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Todd misses.
Marceau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Marceau saw it coming and moves away.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marceau.
Marceau misses the jab.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marceau's corner calls for a 1-2. Marceau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marceau throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marceau walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body kick there by Todd.
A shot to the liver by Marceau. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marceau swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
Marceau throws a sloppy body shot
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Marceau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Marceau with an uppercut!
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Marceau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Marceau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marceau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Todd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Todd misses with a hook
and Marceau counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Marceau slips the punch.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marceau.
Marceau misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Marceau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marceau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean-Claude Marceau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A swing and a miss from Marceau.
Todd looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marceau tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marceau checks a low kick from Todd.
A head kick by Todd misses
and Marceau counters with a left to the body.
Todd cracks Marceau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jean-Claude Marceau is winning the standup battle so far.
Marceau scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marceau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Marceau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marceau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marceaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is getting worse.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd digs a good body shot into Marceau's ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Todd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marceau's sensitive parts.
Marceau throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Marceau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marceau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marceau.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marceau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Marceau.
Todd's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Todd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marceau avoids the body shot from Todd.
Marceau misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Marceau scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marceau throws out the jab.
Marceau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Marceau misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Marceau counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Todd tenderised Marceau's leg. Marceau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marceau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marceau misses with a jab to the body
and Marceau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marceau misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Todd - that will leave a mark!
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd scores with a hook.
A shot to the body from Marceau misses
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
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.
Marceau throws a right hand that misses
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Marceau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Todd cracks Marceau with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Todd has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marceau to stand back up!
Marceau is rocked!
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Marceau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Marceau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marceau seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marceau lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Marceau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Marceau.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Marceau's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marceau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeez, Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Todd misses with a hook. Marceau ducked under it nicely.
Marceau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marceau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a nice right hand that sends Marceau toppling to the canvas! Marceau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Todd finish him?!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jean-Claude Marceau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd is the new middleweight champion!
Winston Todd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Leifsson (ranked 3 p4p, 18 weight class) and Cedric De Boise (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). De Boise has chosen Do Your Thing as his entrance music. 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 Cedric De Boise was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leif Leifsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric De Boise!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leifsson wants to clinch but De Boise slips to the side
letting De Boise counter with a right hand.
De Boise has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut
and De Boise counters with a solid body kick.
De Boise scores with the left hand. Leifsson knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
De Boise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leifsson in his tracks.
De Boise throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Boise is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Boise takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Boise misses with a wild body shot.
Leifsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Boise throws a leg kick but Leifsson moved away.
Leifsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Boise moves away.
De Boise only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Leifsson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boise throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Boise fakes the leg kick and cracks Leifsson in the body.
De Boise motions for Leifsson to come forward. De Boise throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson looks to land a left hand but De Boise moved out of range nicely.
Leifsson looks to throw the jab but De Boise is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Boise. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from De Boise does it's job there.
Good leg kick by De Boise.
De Boise clobbers Leifsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Boise throws a push kick but Leifsson slaps the foot to one side.
Leifsson throwing a counter right hand but De Boise manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson cracks a nice hook into De Boise's ribs.
Leifsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leifsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Boise throws a chopping leg kick but Leifsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Boise gets tackled into the cage by Leifsson. Leifsson maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leifsson prevents a body shot from De Boise.
Leifsson blocks a body shot from De Boise.
De Boise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
De Boise avoids a wild elbow strike from Leifsson.
Leifsson pushes De Boise back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson throws an elbow but it misses.
De Boise is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leifsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Our sources have told us that Leifsson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boise is stalling here.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
De Boise blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
De Boise looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leifsson.
It looks like Cedric De Boise has been cut.
Leifsson lands an uppercut.
Leifsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
Still in the clinch, Leifsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leifsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Leifsson - that landed with a thud.
Leifsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Leifsson - that landed with a thud.
Leifsson scores with a hook to the body.
Leifsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leifsson is working De Boise over against the cage.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leifsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Boise.
Leifsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Boise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
Leifsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Boise avoids the body shot from Leifsson.
De Boise is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice defenses there by De Boise.
Leifsson digs a good body shot into De Boise's ribs.
Leifsson has closed the distance and engaged De Boise in a clinch.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as De Boise controls the action.
De Boise misses with a body punch.
Leifsson lands an elbow inside that De Boise shrugs off.
Leifsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leifsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Boise's brow.
A short body shot lands from Leifsson as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Leifsson - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Leifsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but De Boise is just out of range.
Cedric De Boise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - De Boise circles away.
De Boise thuds his shin into the meat of Leifsson's side.
Good work by Leifsson as he checks the leg kick.
As De Boise looks to move away, Leifsson throws a big counter combo but De Boise just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Leifsson misses.
De Boise walks into a straight right hand from Leifsson.
Leifsson has De Boise up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson works on De Boise's body with a couple of short punches.
Leifsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Boise is breathing heavily.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike.
Leif Leifsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leifsson pushes De Boise back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leifsson lands an elbow that stopped De Boise in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson tries a body shot but De Boise blocks it.
Leifsson pushes De Boise back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but De Boise avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
De Boise struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leifsson lands an uppercut.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Boise's elbow.
Leifsson tries to work over De Boise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson digs a right hand into De Boise's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Boise's gas tank.
Leifsson gets through De Boise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Boise's defenses.
Leifsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leifsson lands a big uppercut and De Boise crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but De Boise looks OK. Leifsson waves De Boise back to his feet!
 De Boise is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Leifsson engages and cracks De Boise with a massive lead left hook - De Boise tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Leifsson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Leifsson!
Leif Leifsson retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Leif Leifsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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pop
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