B16: Champions Collide PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fujibayashi Nagato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Schmidtt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nagato
vs
Schmidtt

176 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fujibayashi Nagato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schmidtt!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidtt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Schmidtt misses.
Nagato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmidtt throws out the jab.
Schmidtt throws a body punch but Nagato moves out of range.
Schmidtt takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Hans Schmidtt has been cut.
Nagato lands a jab to the nose.
Schmidtt takes one to the chin there.
Nagato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidtt moves away.
Schmidtt throws a jab when Nagato was well out of range.
Schmidtt on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Schmidtt is rocked!
Schmidtt throws a lazy right hand but Nagato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagato cracks Schmidtt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Schmidtt is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagato finish him?
Nagato goes for a small jab and connects. Now Nagato goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Schmidtt stumbles back but Nagato runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Schmidtt to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Schmidtt will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fujibayashi Nagato!
After winning the bout, Fujibayashi Nagato thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas comes to the ring accompanied by California - Lil Rob. Rafael Rojas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rojas
vs
Oliveira

174 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Oliveira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Rojas works over Oliveira's head and body with a nice combination.
Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rojas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Oliveira coming out on top.
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!
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Rojas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliveira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira counters with a two punch combo.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.

Oliveira closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Oliveira gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rojas has had enough of the clinch but Oliveira keeps him there for the moment.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Rojas blocks it.
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rojas.
Oliveira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Rojas is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira has him pressed against the ropes.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Oliveira has Rojas pressed against the ropes, preventing Rojas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rojas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliveira has him pressed against the ropes.
Oliveira lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oliveira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Rojas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Rojas avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the ropes.
Oliveira lands a right hand.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliveira.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A left lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliveira feints with a jab and clips Rojas right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rojas is sent crashing into the canvas and Oliveira leaps in for the kill! Rojas tries to get to his feet but Oliveira is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rojas is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Oliveira!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demestos Bleach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Andrews
vs
Bleach

180 cm
19
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
217 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demestos Bleach!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews looks to land a left hand but Bleach moved out of range nicely.
Bleach throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews throwing a counter right hand but Bleach manages to avoid it.
Bleach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
Andrews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bleach throws a head kick that misses.
Bleach misses with a wild combination.
Bleach throws a sloppy head kick

and Andrews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andrews.
Andrews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andrews lands a couple of digs.
Andrews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bleach's head.
Andrews is working Bleach over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews chips away with some ground and pound.
Bleach trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bleach has momentary wrist control but Andrews slips an elbow through the middle.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bleach on the ground.
Andrews postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bleach covers up, he's hurt! Andrews keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Andrews and the ref steps in to end the fight! Andrews can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Andrews!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Boyfriend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Daniel Boyfriend was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Robinson
vs
Boyfriend

200 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Geoff Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Boyfriend!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyfriend swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boyfriends jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Daniel Boyfriend has been cut.
Boyfriend throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Geoff Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyfriend misses with a few strikes there.

Robinson lands a big right hand that sends Boyfriend crashing to the mat! Robinson stays standing though and waves Boyfriend back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyfriend misses with a hook.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Boyfriend sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boyfriend counters with a left and a right that stings Robinson.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Boyfriend counter with a right hand.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyfriend was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Boyfriend misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyfriend paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boyfriend dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyfriend looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson drops Boyfriend with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Boyfriend! Robinson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geoff Robinson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuo Shinamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Odds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinamoto's entrance music is Teardrop. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Shinamoto
vs
Odds

163 cm
25
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

163 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
Tokyo United Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuo Shinamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evan Odds!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Shinamoto rushes Odds and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Odds.
Odds lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Tatsuo Shinamoto has been cut.
Shinamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Odds lands a nice elbow.
Odds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Odds.
Nice elbow from Odds.

Tatsuo Shinamoto's cut is getting worse.
Shinamoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Odds lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Tatsuo Shinamoto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shinamoto tries to pull guard but Odds forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Shinamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Odds lands an elbow just above Shinamoto 's eye.

Jeez, Tatsuo Shinamoto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tatsuo Shinamoto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Evan Odds!
During a confident post fight interview, Evan Odds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tatsuo Shinamoto was interviewed post fight and said '(through translator) We had a gameplan, it didn't work. Our opponent was very tough.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Big Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Johnson
vs
Big Baby

180 cm
25
144 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps
Namunamu Clothing

Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing
KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Big Baby!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Big Baby.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Big Baby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Big Baby shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Big Baby.
Johnson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson tries to roll over but Big Baby keeps him under control.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Big Baby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Big Baby scoring with some ground and pound.
Big Baby connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson working for a triangle but Big Baby defends it easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Big Baby from controlling successfully.
Big Baby is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Big Baby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Big Baby wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Big Baby pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Big Baby from controlling successfully.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Big Baby is aware though and is defending well.
Big Baby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson 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.
Big Baby landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Big Baby has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Big Baby manages to pass to side control!
Big Baby in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Big Baby presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Big Baby looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Big Baby is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Johnson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Johnson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Big Baby anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Johnson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Big Baby slips an arm under Johnson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Big Baby has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Big Baby is squeezing on Johnson like an anaconda would it's prey. Johnson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Big Baby!
Roy Big Baby spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scorchio Whitehouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzpatrick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Whitehouse
vs
Fitzpatrick

180 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
173 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Lion Fightwear

Voodoo Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scorchio Whitehouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitehouse throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Whitehouse throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick avoids them all with ease.
Whitehouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitehouse dodges the punch combination from Fitzpatrick.
Whitehouse misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Fitzpatrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitehouse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Whitehouse.
Whitehouse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Whitehouse slips a jab and a cross from Fitzpatrick.
Whitehouse is looking for a counter combo.
Whitehouse takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitehouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Whitehouse throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitehouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Whitehouse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehouse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whitehouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Whitehouse moves out of range.
Whitehouse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whitehouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Whitehouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitehouse swinging wildly here.
Whitehouse moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitehouse.
Whitehouse ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Whitehouse misses its target.
Whitehouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Whitehouse.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehouse works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fitzpatrick lands a left and a right that send Whitehouse crashing to the mat, dazed. Fitzpatrick thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Whitehouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitehouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitehouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzpatrick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Whitehouse is rocked!
Fitzpatrick is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Whitehouse flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Whitehouse is out cold! Fitzpatrick holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darryl Fitzpatrick!
Darryl Fitzpatrick managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clement Rongway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rongway
vs
Laine

194 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Shinobi
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clement Rongway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boris Laine!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Laine both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Clement Rongway has been cut.
Rongway misses the shot to the body.
Laine tries to clinch there but Rongway circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Rongway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rongway counters with a nice body shot.
Rongway scores with a decent looking hook.
Laine tries for a takedown but Rongway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Rongway.
Laine misses with a combination
and Rongway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rongway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Laine misses.
Laine closes the distance but Rongway moves to the side
and Rongway counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine tries to clinch up but Rongway circles away and keeps his distance.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but Rongway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rongway but Rongway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clement Rongway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Laine.
Laine throws a combination that misses
and Rongway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Laine misses with a double jab.
Laine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rongway.
Laine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine has his takedown stuffed
and Rongway counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Laine is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rongway connects with a nice cross there... Laine is looking wobbly and Rongway recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Laine to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rongway jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clement Rongway!
An out of breath Clement Rongway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vellun Pitopalvelu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

O Leary
vs
Pitopalvelu

176 cm
26
159 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
158 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick O Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vellun Pitopalvelu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Leary just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitopalvelu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Leary is looking to clinch.
Pitopalvelu with a hook.
O Leary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitopalvelu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pitopalvelu throws a good cross that connects.
Pitopalvelu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mick O Leary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pitopalvelu moves into the clinch.
O Leary lands with a right to the head.
O Leary blocks a body shot from Pitopalvelu.
O Leary lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Leary pushes Pitopalvelu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Leary is leaning against Pitopalvelu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Leary can't find room to land a body shot as Pitopalvelu controls the action.
O Leary takes a shot to the head.
O Leary misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Leary swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitopalvelu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
O Leary struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitopalvelu controls his hands.
O Leary pushes Pitopalvelu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Leary throws a head punch that misses.
Pitopalvelu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitopalvelu lands with a light punch inside.
O Leary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Leary swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Leary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitopalvelu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Leary has a couple of punches blocked by Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Learys head.
O Leary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Leary tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitopalvelu's elbow.
Pitopalvelu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu lands a hook that snaps the head of O Leary backwards.
Pitopalvelu lands with a short shot to the head.

O Leary is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Pitopalvelu.
Oh O Leary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Leary.
O Leary tries to break free but Pitopalvelu pushes him back against the ropes.
Pitopalvelu misses with some punches.
Pitopalvelu is leaning against O Leary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Leary misses with the head strike.
O Leary throws a head punch that misses.
Pitopalvelu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu throws a punch but it's blocked by O Leary.
O Leary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pitopalvelu swings wildly with an uppercut but O Leary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitopalvelu avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pitopalvelu fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
O Leary misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitopalvelu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Leary backwards.
O Leary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Leary lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Leary.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Leary.
O Leary has a couple of punches blocked by Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu throws a head punch that misses.
Pitopalvelu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitopalvelu scores with a hook to the body.
O Leary swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitopalvelu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitopalvelu has a couple of punches blocked by O Leary.
Pitopalvelu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitopalvelu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pitopalvelu is leaning against O Leary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Learys head.
Pitopalvelu has a couple of punches blocked by O Leary.
Pitopalvelu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitopalvelu throws a big uppercut that drops O Leary! More strikes from Pitopalvelu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! O Leary lies dazed against the ropes as Pitopalvelu celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
An out of breath Vellun Pitopalvelu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Vinicius Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Westerberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vinicius Ii
vs
Westerberg

185 cm
26
177 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

178 cm
27
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Shinobi

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Vinicius Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Westerberg!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westerberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Vinicius Ii dives in for a single leg takedown but Westerberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Westerberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vinicius Ii shoots for a takedown but Westerberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Westerberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Westerberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Westerberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vinicius Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Westerberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii takes one on the button.
Vinicius Ii walks into a stiff left hand from Westerberg.
Vinicius Ii shoots for a double leg takedown but Westerberg sprawls well. He's pushed Vinicius Ii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Westerberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Westerberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinicius Ii moves away.
Vinicius Ii tries to counter with a takedown but Westerberg is quick to defend against it.
Vinicius Ii is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Westerberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii with a poor takedown
and Westerberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Marcus Vinicius Ii has been cut.
Westerberg misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Westerberg does it's job there.
Vinicius Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Westerberg digs a good body shot into Vinicius Ii's ribs.
Westerberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Westerberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Westerberg jabs at Vinicius Ii's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westerberg, as that shot connected.
Gunnar Westerberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg lands a body shot.
Westerberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Westerberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westerberg lands a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vinicius Ii or perhaps it was just good defense by Westerberg, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Westerberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Westerberg connects with a body shot.
A cross from Westerberg lands.
Westerberg throws a shot to the body.
Gunnar Westerberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westerberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerberg cracks a nice hook into Vinicius Ii's ribs.
Westerberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinicius Ii is just out of range.
Vinicius Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Westerberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Westerberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Westerberg jabs Vinicius Ii right on the nose. Vinicius Ii blinks but takes it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vinicius Ii might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Westerberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vinicius Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Westerberg. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vinicius Ii takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westerberg sprawls well. Westerberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vinicius Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Westerberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinicius Ii takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii tries to land a front kick but Westerberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Westerberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinicius Ii walks into a straight right hand from Westerberg.
Westerberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Westerberg duly obliges.
Westerberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vinicius Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Westerberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Westerberg works Vinicius Ii's body with a nice hook.
Westerberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnar Westerberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinicius Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vinicius Ii. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westerberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Vinicius Ii off the ropes and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Westerberg. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Westerberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Westerberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Westerberg scores with a jab to the head.
Westerberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vinicius Ii avoids the body shot from Westerberg.
Westerberg lands with a nice combination. Vinicius Ii backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerberg jabs at Vinicius Ii's body.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerberg scores with a jab to the body.
Vinicius Ii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Westerberg. Beautiful body shot.
Vinicius Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Westerberg lands a body shot.
Vinicius Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westerberg tries to avoid it but Vinicius Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westerberg to the ground. Westerberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marcus Vinicius Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westerberg tests Vinicius Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westerberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Westerberg lands with a good body shot.
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!
Vinicius Ii drops his hands momentarily and Westerberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vinicius Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Westerberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinicius Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westerberg, as that shot connected.
Westerberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Vinicius Ii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vinicius Ii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Westerberg, who protects the arm well.
Westerberg tries to buck Vinicius Ii off but Vinicius Ii is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Vinicius Ii tries for a kimura but Westerberg is defending well.

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

Vinicius Ii tries for a kimura but Westerberg is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Westerberg really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vinicius Ii takes one on the button.
Vinicius Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Westerberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerberg lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerberg sizes up Vinicius Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Westerberg punishes Vinicius Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westerberg, as that shot connected.
Vinicius Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Westerberg tries to sprawl out of it but Vinicius Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Westerberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii shoots in but Westerberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westerberg punishes Vinicius Ii's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Westerberg lands a body shot.
Westerberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinicius Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Westerberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westerberg lands a right hook to the body.
Westerberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinicius Ii at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Westerberg lands with a shot to the body.
Westerberg scores with a hook to the body. Vinicius Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Westerberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westerberg punishes Vinicius Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown but Westerberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Westerberg dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vinicius Ii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vinicius Ii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Westerberg lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Westerberg.
Westerberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vinicius Ii. Vinicius Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Westerberg connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii shoots and misses
and Vinicius Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Westerberg lands a nice hook to Vinicius Ii's body. Vinicius Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vinicius Ii.
Westerberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Westerberg works Vinicius Ii's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Westerberg. Beautiful body shot.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westerberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westerberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinicius Ii.
Westerberg scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Westerberg.
Vinicius Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Westerberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vinicius Ii thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westerberg lands a body shot.
Vinicius Ii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunnar Westerberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Westerberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westerberg lands with a nice combination. Vinicius Ii backs away looking to recover.
Westerberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vinicius Ii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Westerberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westerberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vinicius Ii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westerberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Vinicius Ii's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Westerberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Westerberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 41:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 41:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 41:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Westerberg!
Gunnar Westerberg is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Gunnar Westerberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.