PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Ivarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivarsson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ivarsson
vs
Kawajiri

180 cm
25
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulf Ivarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivarsson misses with a straight right.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawajiri dives in and grabs Ivarsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivarsson pushes down on Kawajiri's head and hops out.
Kawajiri fails with the takedown.
Ulf Ivarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Kawajiri.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Ivarsson. No joy for Kawajiri on that attempt.
Kawajiri tries to move into range but Ivarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kawajiri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivarsson is fending him off so far but Kawajiri persists. Nope, Ivarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivarsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ivarsson lands a jab to Kawajiri's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivarsson stuffs the takedown.
Kawajiri looks gassed!
Kawajiri fails with the takedown.
No luck for Kawajiri with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Kawajiri or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivarsson which made him look bad.
Kawajiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Ivarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivarsson cracks Kawajiri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ivarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Ivarsson scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawajiri on the side of the head.
Ivarsson clobbers Kawajiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Ivarsson moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson pushes Kawajiri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ivarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawajiris head.

Ivarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kawajiri shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Kawajiri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivarsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kawajiri backs up against the cage.
Ivarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawajiri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivarsson is fending him off so far but Kawajiri persists. Nope, Ivarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ulf Ivarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kawajiri.
Ivarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawajiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ivarsson lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawajiri is defended easily by Ivarsson.
A jab from Ivarsson finds it's way through Kawajiri's defenses.

Ivarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivarsson gets underhooks to prevent Kawajiri's takedown attempt.
Ivarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Kawajiri is trying to drag Ivarsson to the mat but Ivarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Ivarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Ivarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Ivarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawajiri. Kawajiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ivarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Kawajiri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivarsson.
Kawajiri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ivarsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri has a takedown stuffed.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson shows good takedown defense.
Kawajiri is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ivarsson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kawajiri.
Kawajiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawajiri looks for a takedown but Ivarsson sprawls well.
Ivarsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ivarsson.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivarsson cracks a nice hook into Kawajiri's ribs.
Kawajiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivarsson pinned against the cage. Ivarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Kawajiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ivarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri shoots in but Ivarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Ivarsson pushes Kawajiri up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Ivarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Kawajiri tries for a takedown. No joy.

Ivarsson breaks from the clinch.
Ivarsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kawajiri shoots for a takedown but Ivarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, jab by Ivarsson - just one landing.
Kawajiri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab by Ivarsson.
Kawajiri shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawajiri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivarsson leaves Kawajiri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Ivarsson has Kawajiri up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivarsson scores with a shot to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Kawajiri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ivarsson breaks the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson tries to bum rush Kawajiri with a series of wild strikes but Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kawajiri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivarsson is fending him off so far but Kawajiri persists. Nope, Ivarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawajiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kawajiri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivarsson defends it nicely.
Ivarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawajiri doesn't seem bothered though.
Ivarsson lands the left hand.
Kawajiri shoots in but Ivarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Ivarsson cracks Kawajiri with a good jab.
Kawajiri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivarsson defends it nicely.
Ivarsson connects with a right hand. Kawajiri shakes it off.
Ivarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Kawajiri gets a takedown into half guard.

Ivarsson has one foot on Kawajiri's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kawajiri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivarsson.
Horrible takedown by Kawajiri or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivarsson which made him look bad.
Kawajiri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivarsson works over Kawajiri's head and body with a nice combination.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ivarsson.
Kawajiri throws a head kick but Ivarsson moves out of range.
Kawajiri takes one on the button.
Ivarsson with a nice cross.

Ivarsson has Kawajiri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawajiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
Ivarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
Kawajiri blocks an uppercut.
Ivarsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivarsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kawajiri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ivarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Ivarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kawajiri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kawajiri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kawajiri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivarsson is fending him off so far but Kawajiri persists. Nope, Ivarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivarsson as he avoids it easily.
Ivarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivarsson looks to land a combination. Kawajiri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kawajiri shoots in but no luck this time.
Ivarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ivarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ivarsson stalks Kawajiri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kawajiri's face. Kawajiri staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck for Kawajiri with that takedown attempt.
Ivarsson thuds a left hand into Kawajiri's body.
Ivarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawajiri on the side of the head.
Kawajiri looks for a takedown but Ivarsson sprawls well.
Ivarsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivarsson as he avoids it easily.
Ivarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivarsson cracks Kawajiri with a good jab.

Ivarsson rushes Kawajiri and presses him up against the cage.
Ivarsson lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ivarsson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawajiri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ivarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawajiri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ivarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ivarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kawajiri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ivarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulf Ivarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ivarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Ivarsson lands with a straight right. Kawajiri didn't see that one coming.
Ivarsson scores with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivarsson digs a good hook to Kawajiri's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawajiri is defended easily by Ivarsson.

Ivarsson rushes Kawajiri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ivarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawajiri shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawajiri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ulf Ivarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Kawajiri.
Kawajiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ivarsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ivarsson cracks a nice hook into Kawajiri's ribs.
Ivarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivarsson lands with a right hand.
Ivarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawajiri can do to turn this around?
Kawajiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kawajiri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri looks for a takedown but Ivarsson sprawls well.
Ivarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Ivarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Ulf Ivarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawajiri's head backwards.
Ulf Ivarsson is winning the standup battle so far.

Kawajiri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ivarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kawajiri finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Kawajiri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ivarsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ivarsson has escaped and now he's on top!

Ivarsson stands up and waves to Kawajiri to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivarsson scores with a one two! Kawajiri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ivarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ivarsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kawajiri back to the cage. Ivarsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ivarsson thuds his right hand into Kawajiri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ivarsson throws a right hand that Kawajiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawajiri also avoids with ease.
Ivarsson leaves Kawajiri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ulf Ivarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivarsson connects with a body shot.
Ivarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawajiri. Kawajiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ivarsson jabs Kawajiri right on the nose. Kawajiri blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri shoots in and drives through. Ivarsson sprawls well.
Ivarsson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Ivarsson.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kawajiri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivarsson circles away.
Ivarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Kawajiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kawajiri shoots for a takedown but Ivarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivarsson misses with a wild combination.
Kawajiri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawajiri.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ivarsson!
Kawajiri shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Kawajiri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawajiri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ivarsson finds it's way through Kawajiri's defenses.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivarsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivarsson as he avoids it easily.
Ivarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kawajiris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ivarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kawajiri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ivarsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kawajiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivarsson.
Crunch! Kawajiri slams his shin into Ivarsson's torso.
Kawajiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivarsson's sensitive parts.
Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown but Ivarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Kawajiri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivarsson lands a really nice looking cross but Kawajiri seems unphased.
Ivarsson lands with a hook. Kawajiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ivarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kawajiri in his tracks.
Kawajiri shoots in but no luck this time.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kawajiri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson stuns Kawajiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawajiri at a distance.
Kawajiri shoots in but Ivarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivarsson lands a jab to the nose.
Ivarsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ivarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kawajiri staying out of range there.

Ivarsson clinches up with Kawajiri and pushes him back against the cage.
Ivarsson working aggressively here.
Ivarsson is pressed up against the cage. Kawajiri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivarsson down to the mat. Ivarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ivarsson digs a good hook to Kawajiri's body.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivarsson as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Ivarsson.
Kawajiri tries to clinch there but Ivarsson circles away.
Ivarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawajiri. Kawajiri gets slowly back to his feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ivarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Ivarsson instigates a clinch.

Ivarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawajiri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kawajiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Kawajiri moves forwards but Ivarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Kawajiri with that takedown attempt.
Ivarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivarsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Ivarsson closes the distance and pushes Kawajiri back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ivarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kawajiri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivarsson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri has Ivarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Ivarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kawajiri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ivarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ivarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawajiri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivarsson prevents it.

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

Ivarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Ivarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Ivarsson manages to break the clinch.
Kawajiri has a takedown stuffed.
Nice jab there from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson scores with a jab. Kawajiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Kawajiri tries to keep at a distance but Ivarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kawajiri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Ivarsson manages to break the clinch.
Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown but Ivarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Kawajiri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ivarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivarsson pushes Kawajiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivarsson lands a body shot.
Ivarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawajiri or not.
Ivarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ivarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Ivarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawajiri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A clash of legs there as Ivarsson blocks the low kick.
Ivarsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivarsson duly obliges.
Kawajiri shoots in for a double leg but Ivarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for Ivarsson.
Horrible takedown by Kawajiri or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivarsson which made him look bad.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kawajiri.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivarsson lands a body shot.
Ivarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kawajiri on the side of the head.
Ivarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kawajiri.
Ivarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kawajiris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ivarsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivarsson duly obliges.
Ivarsson cracks a nice hook into Kawajiri's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawajiri is defended easily by Ivarsson.
Ivarsson looks to land a combination but Kawajiri avoids it well.

Ivarsson closes the distance and pushes Kawajiri back into the cage.
Ivarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri is working for takedown but Ivarsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivarsson pushes Kawajiri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulf Ivarsson dominated that second 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.

Kawajiri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kawajiri misses with a takedown attempt - Ivarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kawajiri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson lands with a good body shot.
Ivarsson stuffs the takedown.
Ulf Ivarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Kawajiri.
Kawajiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ivarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawajiri's head.
Ivarsson scores with a three punch combo!
Ivarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Ivarsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kawajiri tries to clinch up but Ivarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kawajiri shoots in and drives through. Ivarsson sprawls well.
Ivarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawajiri momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawajiri misses with a takedown attempt - Ivarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ivarsson works over Kawajiri's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivarsson.
Kawajiri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivarsson swivels and escapes.
Ivarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Kawajiri shoots for a takedown but Ivarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivarsson.
Ivarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawajiri. Kawajiri gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawajiri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivarsson jabs Kawajiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ivarsson cracks Kawajiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ivarsson connects with a jab.
Kawajiri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivarsson.
Kawajiri slips a jab and a cross from Ivarsson.
Kawajiri misses with a takedown attempt - Ivarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ivarsson lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivarsson as he avoids it easily.
Ivarsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ivarsson scores with a three punch combo!
Kawajiri shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Kawajiri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivarsson cracks Kawajiri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kawajiri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ivarsson takes a step back to recover.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson shows good takedown defense.
Ivarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Ivarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ivarsson digs a good hook to Kawajiri's body.

Ivarsson clinches up with Kawajiri and pushes him back against the cage.
Kawajiri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivarsson prevents it.
Ivarsson lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawajiri is trying to drag Ivarsson to the mat but Ivarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson lands a right hand.
A short right from Ivarsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivarsson.

Ivarsson breaks the clinch.
Ivarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
Ivarsson tries to bum rush Kawajiri with a series of wild strikes but Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown but Ivarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Kawajiri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawajiri misses with a takedown attempt - Ivarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kawajiri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Kawajiri drives through with a takedown into Ivarsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kawajiri trying to move into half guard but instead Ivarsson has managed to sweep!

Kawajiri has his foot on Ivarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivarsson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ivarsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kawajiri, up you get!
Kawajiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivarsson pinned against the cage. Ivarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body punch from Ivarsson.
Kawajiri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ivarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawajiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ivarsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kawajiri backs up against the cage.
Jab from Ivarsson.
A big left from Ivarsson misses.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivarsson as he avoids it easily.
Kawajiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Kawajiri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kawajiri throws an elbow but Ivarsson slips to the side and avoids it well.

Kawajiri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ivarsson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kawajiri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kawajiri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kawajiri seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ivarsson has recovered full guard.

That's six 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.
Kawajiri tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivarsson is retaining full guard.

Ivarsson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Ivarsson - just one landing.
Kawajiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Ivarsson cracks Kawajiri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Ivarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kawajiri is trying to drag Ivarsson to the mat but Ivarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ivarsson digs a right hand underneath Kawajiri's ribcage. Kawajiri let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivarsson digs a right hand into Kawajiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kawajiri's gas tank.
Ivarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
Ivarsson lands with a left to the head.
Kawajiri looking for a takedown.
Kawajiri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivarsson prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Ivarsson.
Kawajiri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ivarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Kawajiri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivarsson jabs Kawajiri right on the nose. Kawajiri blinks but takes it well.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivarsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ivarsson lands with a straight right. Kawajiri didn't see that one coming.
Ivarsson lands a jab to the head.
Ivarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivarsson.
Ivarsson works the jab nicely.
Ivarsson dips to his left and cracks Kawajiri with an uppercut!
Ivarsson works over Kawajiri's head and body with a nice combination.

Ivarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kawajiri tries for a takedown but Ivarsson manages to get underhooks.
Ivarsson scores with a shot to the side of Kawajiri's head.
A shot in the inside from Ivarsson.

Ivarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawajiri looks for a takedown but Ivarsson sprawls well.
Ivarsson connects with a single shot there.
Kawajiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawajiri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivarsson swivels and escapes.
Kawajiri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivarsson circles away.
Ivarsson throws a right and a left that Kawajiri avoids nicely.
Kawajiri fails to land the takedown.
Ivarsson lands a jab-cross combination.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Kawajiri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kawajiri somewhat.
Nice cross by Ivarsson.
Kawajiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ivarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawajiri scrambles back to his feet.
Ivarsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivarsson duly obliges.
Kawajiri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kawajiri somewhat.
Ivarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Ivarsson finds it's target.

Ivarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawajiri, pushing him back against the cage.

Kawajiri has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ivarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Kawajiri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ivarsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Ivarsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulf Ivarsson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ivarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ivarsson has managed to clinch.
Kawajiri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ivarsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Ivarsson on the inside.
Kawajiri tries for a takedown but Ivarsson manages to get underhooks.
Ivarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
Ivarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivarsson works on Kawajiri's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.

Ivarsson breaks from the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kawajiri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Kawajiri misses with a takedown attempt - Ivarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ulf Ivarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Kawajiri.

Ivarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri has Ivarsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ivarsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivarsson works on Kawajiri's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.

Ivarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawajiri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivarsson circles away.
Ivarsson punishes Kawajiri's body with a nice straight punch.
Ivarsson scores with a nice strike.
Ivarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Kawajiri with that takedown attempt.
Ivarsson throws a combination. Kawajiri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ivarsson sizes up Kawajiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivarsson lands a head shot.
Kawajiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ivarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivarsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ivarsson.
Ivarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivarsson but Ivarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kawajiri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivarsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawajiri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kawajiri dives in and grabs Ivarsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivarsson pushes down on Kawajiri's head and hops out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ivarsson!
Kawajiri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivarsson.
Ivarsson leaves Kawajiri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ivarsson with a jab.
Kawajiri fails with the takedown.
Ivarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Ivarsson.
Ivarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Ivarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Kawajiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kawajiri throws a low kick but Ivarsson avoids it.
Ivarsson throws a nice looking combination but Kawajiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kawajiri shoots for a takedown but Ivarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivarsson as he connects with a hook.
Kawajiri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivarsson is fending him off so far but Kawajiri persists. Nope, Ivarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Ivarsson catches Kawajiri right on the button with a cross.
Kawajiri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ivarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawajiri moves out of range as Ivarsson strikes.
Kawajiri blocks a jab.

Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kawajiri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kawajiri goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ivarsson is on top in guard.

Ivarsson stands up and waves to Kawajiri to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivarsson swinging wildly here.
Kawajiri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kawajiri has a takedown stuffed.
Kawajiri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ivarsson connects with a right hand. Kawajiri shakes it off.
Ivarsson lands with a hook. Kawajiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawajiri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivarsson swivels and escapes.
Ivarsson stalks Kawajiri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kawajiri's face. Kawajiri staggers backwards, shaken.
Ivarsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Ivarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ivarsson lands an uppercut.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Ivarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kawajiri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivarsson lands with a good body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ivarsson as Kawajiri shoots in.
Nice jab there from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ivarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivarsson thuds a left hand into Kawajiri's body.
Ivarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawajiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawajiri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivarsson defends it nicely.
Ivarsson scores with a nice strike.
Kawajiri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivarsson works Kawajiri's body with a nice hook.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Kawajiri takes a jab right on the kisser.

Ivarsson has closed the distance and engaged Kawajiri in a clinch.
Kawajiri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ivarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ivarsson on the inside.
Ivarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.

Ivarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawajiri. Kawajiri gets slowly back to his feet.
Good shot there by Ivarsson.
Nice jab there from Ivarsson.

Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ivarsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Kawajiri swings around for an armbar but Ivarsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kawajiri's guard.

Ivarsson stands up and waves to Kawajiri to follow him.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Ivarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kawajiri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kawajiri somewhat.
Ivarsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kawajiri backs up against the cage.
Kawajiri misses with a takedown attempt - Ivarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ivarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kawajiri closes the distance and clinches up with Ivarsson, looking for a takedown. Kawajiri pushes Ivarsson against the cage but Ivarsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kawajiri has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy left from Ivarsson finds it's target.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson lands with a good body shot.
Ivarsson lands with a hook. Kawajiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ivarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivarsson with a jab.
A jab lands there for Ivarsson.
Ivarsson misses with a double jab.
Ivarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kawajiri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kawajiri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivarsson.
Kawajiri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson avoids it really well and circles away.

Kawajiri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kawajiri wants to work for an arm triangle but Ivarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri with the ground and pound but Ivarsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kawajiri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivarsson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawajiri throws and elbow that misses. Ivarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kawajiri's guard. Nice move by Ivarsson!

Ivarsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulf Ivarsson had his way with Renato Kawajiri in 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. This is the final round!

Kawajiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivarsson pinned against the cage. Ivarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivarsson lands a body shot.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson shows good takedown defense.
Kawajiri dives in and grabs Ivarsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivarsson pushes down on Kawajiri's head and hops out.
Ulf Ivarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Kawajiri.

Ivarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Ivarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawajiri drops his hands momentarily and Ivarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ivarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Ivarsson rushes Kawajiri and presses him up against the cage.
Ivarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ivarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the head.
Ivarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.

Ivarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ivarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawajiri ducks under a wild hook from Ivarsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kawajiri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivarsson stalks Kawajiri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kawajiri's face. Kawajiri staggers backwards, shaken.
Kawajiri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawajiri is defended easily by Ivarsson.
Ivarsson lands a nice hook to Kawajiri's body. Kawajiri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawajiri fails with the takedown.
Ivarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawajiri has time to react.
Kawajiri drops his hands momentarily and Ivarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Ivarsson.
Kawajiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivarsson pinned against the cage. Ivarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ivarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivarsson scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawajiri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawajiri.
Ivarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Ivarsson throws a combination. Kawajiri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice sprawl there from Ivarsson as Kawajiri shoots in.
Ivarsson lands a jab to Kawajiri's midsection.
Kawajiri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ivarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Ivarsson works over Kawajiri's head and body with a nice combination.
Kawajiri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawajiri at a distance.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kawajiri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown but Ivarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Kawajiri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivarsson stalks Kawajiri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kawajiri's face. Kawajiri staggers backwards, shaken.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ivarsson throws a nice looking combination but Kawajiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivarsson throws a looping overhand right but Kawajiri ducks down to avoid it.
Ivarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Kawajiri shoots in but no luck this time.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawajiri has him pressed against the cage.
Ivarsson misses with some punches.
Kawajiri prevents a body shot from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson misses with the head strike.
Kawajiri is trying to drag Ivarsson to the mat but Ivarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ulf Ivarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivarsson lands a body punch.
Ivarsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ivarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawajiri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ivarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Kawajiri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivarsson connects with a single shot there.
Kawajiri shoots for a takedown but Ivarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawajiri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ivarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawajiri's head backwards.
Ivarsson throws a series of strikes that have Kawajiri backpedaling.
Ivarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kawajiri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kawajiri.

Kawajiri drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ivarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kawajiri has Ivarsson in his guard.
Ivarsson wants to stand and escape but instead Kawajiri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Kawajiri postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ivarsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kawajiri, into his guard.

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

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kawajiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawajiri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivarsson's waist but Ivarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawajiri off to one side.
Kawajiri looks for a takedown but Ivarsson sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Ivarsson there.

Ivarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Ivarsson lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Ivarsson - that landed with a thud.
Ivarsson lands a shot to the body.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the head.

Ivarsson breaks from the clinch.
Ivarsson leaves Kawajiri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivarsson sizes up Kawajiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivarsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ivarsson manages to break the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Ivarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ivarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawajiri's hands.
Kawajiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivarsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivarsson sizes up Kawajiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kawajiri has a takedown stuffed.
Ivarsson digs a good hook to Kawajiri's body.
Ivarsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivarsson throws a one two combo.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Kawajiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ivarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ivarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawajiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kawajiri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kawajiri shoots in but Ivarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivarsson lands a jab to Kawajiri's midsection.
Kawajiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ivarsson.
Kawajiri shoots for a takedown but Ivarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawajiri takes one to the chin there.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawajiri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivarsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ivarsson thuds a left hand into Kawajiri's body.
Nice jab there from Ivarsson.
Ivarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Ivarsson stuffs the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Ivarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivarsson.
Kawajiri shoots in and drives through. Ivarsson sprawls well.
Ivarsson throws a series of strikes that have Kawajiri backpedaling.
Kawajiri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ivarsson tries to avoid it but Kawajiri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ivarsson to the ground. Ivarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivarsson clobbers Kawajiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivarsson lands with a straight right. Kawajiri didn't see that one coming.
Ivarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Kawajiri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Ivarsson clinches with his opponent.
Ulf Ivarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivarsson lands an uppercut.
Renato Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulf Ivarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivarsson, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:43
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulf Ivarsson!
Ulf Ivarsson is the new middleweight champion!