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SYN 848 Bathory vs. Reinkainen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Bandini (ranked 1112 p4p, 1510 weight class) and Sarfraz Ali (ranked 129 p4p, 172 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.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Bandini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sarfraz Ali!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Ali flicks out a counter leg kick but Bandini steps away.
A right-left combo lands from Bandini.
Bandini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Ali.
Bandini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bandini scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandini's corner calls for a 1-2. Bandini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bandini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandini moves away.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
Bandini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali lands with a straight right. Bandini didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bandini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bandini misses with a body kick.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Bandini lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.
Ali feints and then cracks Bandini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandini down.
We've been informed that Ali has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bandini looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali throws a low kick but Bandini moves out of range easily.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandini.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bandini throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick from Bandini misses.
Ali throws out a counter right but Bandini avoids it with no problem.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bandini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Bandini off balance momentarily.
Bandini slips under a jab from Ali.
Bandini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bandini shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Bandini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Bandini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali moves away from the strike by Bandini.
Bandini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ali moves away from the strike by Bandini.
A big right from Bandini misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandini was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandini's sensitive parts.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Bandini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandini throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Bandini looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Bandini misses with a looping right.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ali.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Bandini moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Bandini misses.
Bandini clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bandini breaks from the clinch.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Bandini throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Bandini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bandini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bandini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bandini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bandini half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Bandini off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Bandini.
Bandini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali is looking to slow Bandini down with leg kicks.
Bandini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandini.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
Bandini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bandini lands with a cross.
Bandini lands with a shot to the body.
Bandini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bandini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandini throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Bandini's head back.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandini sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Bandini misses.
Bandini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali back to the cage. Bandini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bandini throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Bandini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Bandini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bandini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ali sizes up Bandini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Bandini moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandini's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bandini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandini avoids the body shot from Ali.
Bandini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandini checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandini.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandini moves away.
Bandini cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bandini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bandini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mac Bandini will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Ali misses.
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandini lands a jab to the head.
Ali scores with the left hand. Bandini knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandini throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali lands with a straight right. Bandini didn't see that one coming.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Bandini tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandini moves away.
Bandini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bandini throws the kick towards the body but Ali avoids it.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Bandini.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Bandini is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandini checks the leg kick.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Good work by Bandini as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Bandini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
Bandini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandini with a nice calf kick.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandini was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali connects with a right hand. Bandini shakes it off.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Bandini checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Bandini moved out of range.
Bandini tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Bandini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Bandini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Ali defending well as Bandini loads up on a big left hand.
Ali digs a good hook to Bandini's body.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandini is just out of range.
Bandini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandini at a distance.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandini.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bandini finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali's head.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Ali tenderised Bandini's leg. Bandini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandini throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Bandini throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandini.
Ali blocks a jab.
Bandini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali scores with a jab. Bandini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Bandini staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bandini. That's going to slow Ali down.
Bandini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bandini misses with a two punch combination.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bandini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bandini sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Bandini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Bandini.
Ali with a hook.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Bandini.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Bandini's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandini.
Ali lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Bandini tries for a takedown but Ali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bandini checks it well.
Ali misses with a hook. Bandini ducked under it nicely.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bandini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Bandini's knee but Bandini avoids it well.
Bandini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Bandini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Bandini moved away.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Bandini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandini tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandini is wise to it.
Bandini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Bandini misses.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali jabs Bandini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Bandini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandini throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ali digs a good hook to Bandini's body.
Ali misses the jab.
Bandini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bandini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali throws a leg kick but Bandini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bandini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Bandini.
Ali moves away from the strike by Bandini.
Ali checks a low kick from Bandini.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Bandini seems unphased.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandini was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Bandini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Bandini moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Bandini.
Bandini misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bandini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ali checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
Ali lands a nice hook to Bandini's body. Bandini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Ali scores with a nice strike.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandini moves away.
Bandini clinches with his opponent.
Ali tries a body shot but Bandini blocks it.
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Bandini lands a jab to the head.
Bandini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandini. That did some damage!
Ali takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandini.
Bandini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bandini duly obliges.
Bandini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bandini is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands a head shot.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandini slips a straight right by Ali.
Bandini throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bandini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali misses with a hook. Bandini ducked under it nicely.
Bandini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for Bandini.
Ali jabs at Bandini's body.
Ali cracks Bandini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandini.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Ali.
Bandini lands a jab to the head.
Bandini loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Bandini throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Bandini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Ali.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Bandini avoids it.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandini has a takedown stuffed.
Bandini throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali with a nice cross.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandini.
Ali misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandini misses with a looping right.
Bandini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Ali releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bandini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Bandini misses with a straight right.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Bandini tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Donk. Bandini catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandini.
Bandini misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Bandini's knee but Bandini avoids it well.
Bandini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bandini checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali cracks Bandini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandini.
A big right from Ali misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mordechai Kowalczyk (ranked 1412 p4p, 1426 weight class) and Sergey Objedkov (ranked 84 p4p, 85 weight class). Kowalczyk comes to the cage accompanied by Nocturne op. 9 no.2- Frederic Chopin. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sergey Objedkov enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mordechai Kowalczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalczyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Objedkov tries for a takedown but Kowalczyk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kowalczyk thumps Objedkov with a low kick.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Mordechai Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Objedkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut lands for Kowalczyk. That snapped Objedkov's head back.
Kowalczyk misses with a body kick.
Kowalczyk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Kowalczyk - just one landing.
Kowalczyk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Objedkov missing with a left hand there. Kowalczyk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk.
Objedkov has Kowalczyk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalczyk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Objedkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Objedkov scores with a shot to the side of Kowalczyk's head.
Objedkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mordechai Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalczyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Objedkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk tests Objedkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Objedkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Objedkov avoids it easily.
Mordechai Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut.
Objedkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalczyk missing with a left hand there. Objedkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalczyk lunges at Objedkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Objedkov's hand.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Objedkov.
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Objedkov throws out the jab.
Objedkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Objedkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kowalczyk is trying to stand up here but Objedkov is controlling him well.
Objedkov trying to work for an americana but Kowalczyk has managed to regain full guard.
Kowalczyk wants to stand up but Objedkov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk keeping full guard, as Objedkov tries to pass.
Objedkov postures up in Kowalczyk's guard and throws a big left but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalczyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Objedkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Objedkov is in close to Kowalczyk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Objedkov landing with the ground and pound.
Objedkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Objedkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk wriggles free and stands up.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kowalczyk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Objedkov landing a few strikes.
Kowalczyk wants to get back to his feet but Objedkov drags him back down.
Objedkov is looking to take a break and control but Kowalczyk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalczyk wants to get back to his feet.
Objedkov is looking to take a break and control but Kowalczyk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk bucks up and tries to throw Objedkov off but instead Objedkov has got his back!
Objedkov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kowalczyk taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Objedkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Objedkov!
Sergey Objedkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Skjoldr Leifsson (ranked 2029 p4p, 1565 weight class) and Ronnie White (ranked 268 p4p, 219 weight class). White has chosen Battlesick as his entrance music. Ronnie White is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skjoldr Leifsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronnie White!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leifsson's head.
Leifsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leifsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
White throws a head kick but Leifsson moves out of range.
White just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeifsson.
A head kick misses from White.
White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leifsson trying to control the position.
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson looking for subs off his back but White has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson is looking to improve his position.
White wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leifsson.
Leifsson working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
That's two 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.
White wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White cracks Leifsson with a solid left hand.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leifsson controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Leifsson is trying to keep White in close.
Leifsson is really struggling to control White but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Leifsson, not yet.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Leifsson is trying to keep White in close.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White throws a shot to the body.
Leifsson tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Leifsson with a nice cross.
White throws a head kick but Leifsson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White shoots in and gets a takedown into Leifsson's guard.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leifsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Leifsson has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
Leifsson is trying to keep White in close.
White trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ronnie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from White - that will leave a mark!
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White tries to land a body kick
and Leifsson counters with a good low kick that White was not able to check.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronnie White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leifsson throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leifsson throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
White loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
White wants to clinch up but Leifsson keeps it at a distance.
White throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson instigates a clinch.
White misses with a body punch.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leifsson blocks a body shot from White.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
The referee calls for White to work.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
White is looking to control Leifsson's arms but Leifsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
White is stalling here.
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Leifsson gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
Leifsson avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White trying to land knees to the body.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Leifsson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leifsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leifsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White trying to control the position but instead, Leifsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
Leifsson swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from White.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leifsson scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leifsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White missing with knees to the body.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White misses with a knee strike.
Skjoldr Leifsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Leifsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leifsson swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Leifsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leifsson is defending well for now.
Leifsson managing to block the knees to the body from White.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leifsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Leifsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White looking to throw knees to the head but Leifsson is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
White is stalling here.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
White is looking to land body kicks.
Leifsson throws a counter high kick but White was just alert enough to avoid it.
White tries to land a front kick but Leifsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leifsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White misses with a hook to the body
and Leifsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leifsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Leifsson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White misses with an uppercut
and Leifsson counters with a nice body shot.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from White tenderised Leifsson's leg. Leifsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White looks for the body kick but Leifsson saw that one coming.
White takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
White lands a nice hook to Leifsson's body. Leifsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson throws a quick counter head kick but White was just out of range.
White throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White misses with a hook
and Leifsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leifsson lands with a right hand.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Leifsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Leifsson walks into a jab.
White scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
White shoots in and bounces Leifsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punch Out Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
White wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leifsson has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into half guard.
White seems to be looking for submissions.
White working Leifsson over with strikes.
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson trying to control here.
White content to control rather than advance.
Leifsson is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leifsson avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie White!
Ronnie White gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Erikson (ranked 1067 p4p, 1394 weight class) and Andrew Frame (ranked 146 p4p, 191 weight class). Erikson comes into the arena with Into Battle - Ensiferum blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andrew Frame enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leif Erikson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Frame!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Frame moves out of range easily.
Frame has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Erikson lands with an overhand left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frame.
Frame is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a shot to the body
and Frame counters with a left to the body.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Frame slips the punch.
Frame throws out a leg kick but Erikson moves out of range and Frame only half commits.
Frame scores with a body shot.
Frame slips under a jab.
Frame let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Erikson misses with a shot to the body
and Frame cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Erikson scores with a leg kick.
Frame throws a shot from downtown. Erikson moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frame!
Frame goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A lazy body kick from Erikson
and Frame counters with a stiff right hand.
Erikson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frame drops Erikson with a beautiful combination! Erikson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Frame is looking for the KO!
 Erikson is rocked!
Erikson glances at the clock... BAM! Frame nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Erikson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Erikson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Frame!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrew Frame thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Leif Erikson had this to say: 'I will now rape and pillage!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pupuki Namasuzuki (ranked 703 p4p, 971 weight class) and Norman Pearson (ranked 94 p4p, 128 weight class). Namasuzuki's entrance music is Stand By Me- Ben King. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pupuki Namasuzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norman Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namasuzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Namasuzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namasuzuki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Namasuzuki thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Namasuzuki lands an overhand right.
Namasuzuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pearson defending well as Namasuzuki loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Namasuzuki moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Pearson finds it's way through Namasuzuki's defenses.
It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Pearson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Namasuzuki ducks down to avoid it.
Namasuzuki misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Namasuzuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pearson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Namasuzuki with a body shot.
Pearson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pearson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pearson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearson throws a hook but Namasuzuki avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namasuzuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Namasuzuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Namasuzuki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pearson.
Namasuzuki scores with a spinning back kick!
Namasuzuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Pearson sprawls well. He's pushed Namasuzuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson throws a one two combo.
Namasuzuki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Namasuzuki controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pearson for as long as he can get away with.
Pearson is not content to let Namasuzuki control the position.
Pearson is letting Namasuzuki control him for a moment.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Namasuzuki trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
Pearson misses with a hook. Namasuzuki ducked under it nicely.
Namasuzuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pupuki Namasuzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Namasuzuki blocks the leg kick.
Namasuzuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pearson is fending him off so far but Namasuzuki persists. Nope, Pearson circles away and we're back to standing.
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Namasuzuki's belly button to the back.
Namasuzuki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Namasuzuki is in Pearson's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pearson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Namasuzuki to counter with a crisp jab.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Namasuzuki's head but Namasuzuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson thuds a left hand into Namasuzuki's body.
Namasuzuki with a nice cross.
It looks like Namasuzuki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Namasuzuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Namasuzuki saw that one coming.
Namasuzuki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki walks into a stiff left hand from Pearson.
Namasuzuki misses with a looping right.
Namasuzuki throws a sloppy head kick
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Namasuzuki lands a leg kick that knocks Pearson off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Namasuzuki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norman Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namasuzuki throws a front kick aimed at Pearson's knee but Pearson avoids it well.
Norman Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands with a nice body punch.
Namasuzuki misses with a straight left.
Namasuzuki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namasuzuki scores with a sloppy right hand. Pearson should have avoided that one.
Pearson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
Pearson moves forwards but Namasuzuki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pearson lands a really nice looking cross but Namasuzuki seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson blocks a leg kick.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Namasuzuki finds it's way through Pearson's defenses.
Namasuzuki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Namasuzuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pearson avoids it really well and circles away.
Pearson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Namasuzuki with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Namasuzuki. That's going to slow Pearson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Namasuzuki works Pearson's body with a nice hook.
Pearson walks into a left hand.
Namasuzuki has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson tries a body shot but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Pearson taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearson.
Pearson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pearson moves out of range as Namasuzuki strikes.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Namasuzuki.
Pearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice leg kick.
Namasuzuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Namasuzuki avoids it with no problem.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Namasuzuki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namasuzuki won't allow Pearson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namasuzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard.
Pearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namasuzuki trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pearson trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pearson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Namasuzuki misses with a looping right.
Pearson misses with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Pearson - just one landing.
Namasuzuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Namasuzuki fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Namasuzuki avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Namasuzuki is predictable there
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand.
Namasuzuki digs a good hook to Pearson's body.
Namasuzuki shoots in and gets a takedown into Pearson's guard.
Namasuzuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Namasuzuki from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson looking to control.
Pupuki Namasuzuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Namasuzuki controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pupuki Namasuzuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Namasuzuki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!
A very excited looking Pupuki Namasuzuki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between No Way (ranked 839 p4p, 638 weight class) and Peter Zonta (ranked 122 p4p, 89 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that No Way has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily No Way seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, No Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonta stalks Way and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Way's face. Way staggers backwards, shaken.
Zonta gets the takedown into side control.
Zonta is trying to ground and pound but Way uses the momentary lack of control by Zonta to regain half guard.
Zonta trying to control the pace.
Way regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zonta.
Way wants to stand up but Zonta is controlling him.
Zonta postures up in Way's guard and throws a big left but Way blocks it.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zonta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Way has his feet on Zonta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Way tries to bum rush Zonta with a series of wild strikes but Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Way backs off Zonta throws a huge counter combo but Way manages to avoid it all.
Way wants to clinch.
Zonta scores with a shot to the body.
Zonta swinging wildly here.
Way tries to close the distance and clinch but Zonta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zonta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zonta duly obliges.
It looks like No Way has been cut.
Zonta is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Way like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Way from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dinu (ranked 394 p4p, 1019 weight class) and Rahim Shabazz (ranked 64 p4p, 138 weight class). Rahim Shabazz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Dinu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinu tries to close the distance and clinch but Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shabazz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinu digs a good hook to Shabazz's body.
Shabazz takes a swing at Dinu's ribcage but misses.
Dinu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shabazz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shabazz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dinu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dinu duly obliges.
Shabazz misses with a two punch combination.
Shabazz clinches.
Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Shabazz cracks Dinu with a nice body shot.
Dinu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dinu - that landed with a thud.
Dinu lands a hook that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Dinu avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ryan Dinu has been cut.
Shabazz tries to work over Dinu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
Dinu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dinu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinus head.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinu controls his hands.
Dinu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Dinu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shabazz throws a head punch that misses.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Shabazz.
Dinu is pushing Shabazz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
Dinu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinu misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Dinu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz presses Dinu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dinu.
Dinu throws a head punch that misses.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinu controls his hands.
Shabazz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinu lands a nice uppercut.
Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz lands a body shot.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Dinu.
Dinu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Shabazz as the two fighters clinch.
Dinu is breathing heavily.
A short right from Shabazz on the inside.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinu is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Dinu fails to land.
Shabazz lands a body punch.
Shabazz tries to work over Dinu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shabazz.
Dinu misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Shabazz.
Shabazz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shabazz tries to pass to full mount but Dinu defends it.
Shabazz controlling the pace.
Shabazz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shabazz trying to control but Dinu is having none of it.
Shabazz landing punches.
Shabazz looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shabazz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dinu is looking to escape.
Shabazz working for a guillotine from mount but Dinu is in no mood to give up.
Shabazz dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Shabazz goes for an armbar but Dinu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dinu.
Dinu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dinu gets to his feet. Shabazz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu's cut.
That's time! Dinu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dinu walks into a jab.
Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shabazz tries to clinch but Dinu is having none of it.
Dinu lands a nice shot that snaps Shabazz's head back.
Nice defenses there by Dinu.
Shabazz cracks Dinu with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shabazz. Dinu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Dinu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabazz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinu avoids a kick to the body.
Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Dinu's shoulder, as Dinu tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinu misses the target.
Dinu takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Dinu with a hook.
Shabazz wants to clinch up but Dinu keeps it at a distance.
Dinu tries to counter by clinching up but Shabazz breaks away and moves out of range.
Shabazz cracks Dinu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shabazz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shabazz. Dinu shrugs it off though.
Shabazz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinu is looking to clinch but Shabazz is avoiding it.
Shabazz connects with a crisp jab.
Dinu is rocked!
Shabazz moves forwards but Dinu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shabazz throws a jab when Dinu was well out of range.
Dinu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shabazz moves into the clinch.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dinu avoids the damage to the body.
Shabazz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dinu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabazz.
Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabazz.
Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dinu misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinu misses with some punches.
Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinu scores with a shoulder strike.
Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Dinu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shabazz.
A short right from Shabazz on the inside.
Dinu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabazz is leaning against Dinu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
Dinu can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
Dinu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shabazz as Dinu tries to tie him up.
Dinu misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dinu controls the action.
Dinu misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dinu fails to land.
Shabazz tries a body shot but Dinu blocks it.
Shabazz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dinu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dinu has Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dinu controls the action.
Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Dinu misses with the head strike.
Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Dinu can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
Shabazz tries to work over Dinu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinu.
Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dinu.
Shabazz blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Dinu on the inside.
Shabazz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Shabazz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dinu misses with some punches.
Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dinu.
Dinu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinu is defending well for now.
Dinu pushes Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinu.
Shabazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinu has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinu.
Dinu throws a jab when Shabazz was well out of range.
Shabazz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shabazz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shabazz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shabazz feints and then cracks Dinu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinu down.
Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Dinu's ribs.
Dinu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinu slips under a jab from Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shabazz.
Dinu moves forwards but Shabazz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Dinu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinu checks a leg kick.
Shabazz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dinu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Dinu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinu slips under a jab from Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinu.
Shabazz scores with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Dinu both land. Nice combination.
Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dinu scores with a head kick.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shabazz misses with a body shot.
It looked like Dinu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shabazz back to the cage. Dinu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinu is just out of range.
Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabazz.
Dinu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
Shabazz shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinu swats away the attempt to clinch by Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Dinu moves out of range easily.
Shabazz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shabazz is keen to just control but Dinu is a slippery customer.
Shabazz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shabazz is working for a kimura but Dinu is defending it quite comfortably.
Shabazz trying to control the pace.
Dinu is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dinu defends it well.
Shabazz is looking for a kimura but Dinu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shabazz to get the leverage.
Shabazz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shabazz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dinu defending well though.
Shabazz throwing shots but Dinu is blocking nicely.
Shabazz is trying to control. Dinu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shabazz wants to pass to mount but Dinu is defending the position.
Dinu is refusing to be controlled, as Shabazz sits in half guard.
Dinu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rahim Shabazz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shabazz is working for a kimura but Dinu is defending it quite comfortably.
Shabazz seems to be looking for submissions.
Dinu is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Shabazz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Shabazz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dinu doesn't seem phased though.
Dinu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.
Dinu moves into range and clinches up with Shabazz.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dinu controls the action.
Dinu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dinu scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shabazz.
Nice body punch from Shabazz.
A nice left hand lands by Shabazz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz misses with the head strike.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinu controls his hands.
Shabazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinu tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shabazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinu.
Shabazz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Shabazz.
Shabazz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinu.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike.
Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Shabazz works on Dinu's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Shabazz.
Dinu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz digs a right hand underneath Dinu's ribcage. Dinu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabazz scores with a shot to the side of Dinu's head.
Dinu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shabazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Shabazz.
Shabazz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.
Shabazz lands a shot to the body.
Dinu blocks an elbow strike from Shabazz.
Dinu has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Dinu struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Dinu.
Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
A short right from Shabazz.
Shabazz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Shabazz lands a left hand.
Shabazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Dinu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dinu seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Shabazz on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shabazz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dinu after a bit of a struggle.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dinu avoids the damage to the body.
Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.
Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dinu's face.
Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dinu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shabazz lands with a right to the head.
Shabazz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dinu misses with some punches.
Dinu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shabazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shabazz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz lands a right hand.
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!
Shabazz scores with a knee to the head.
Dinu swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabazz pushes Dinu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shabazz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinus head.
Dinu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dinu controls the action.
Shabazz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shabazz lands with a light punch inside.
Shabazz is trying to pull guard but Dinu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryan Dinu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahim Shabazz.
Dinu avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Dinu blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinu lands a nice uppercut.
Shabazz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinu blocks a body shot from Shabazz.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinu.
Dinu misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Shabazz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dinu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shabazz tries to bum rush Dinu with a series of wild strikes but Dinu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinu.
Shabazz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dinu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shabazz.
Nice uppercut lands for Shabazz. That snapped Dinu's head back.
Dinu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinu tries to clinch up.
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinu is looking to counter the offense by Shabazz and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinu manages to avoid it.
Shabazz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dinu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinu.
Dinu is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dinu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shabazz drops his hands momentarily and Dinu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shabazz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dinu slips a straight right by Shabazz.
Shabazz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shabazz moves forwards but Dinu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinu takes one to the side of the head.
Shabazz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shabazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shabazz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dinu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabazz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinu keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dinu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shabazz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shabazz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ryan Dinu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahim Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dinu being controlled for a moment.
Shabazz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dinu trying to remain calm as Shabazz controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shabazz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Shabazz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahim Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shabazz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demon Monkey (ranked 218 p4p, 267 weight class) and Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 37 p4p, 47 weight class). Monkey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bransjehora. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slammy Neckbreaker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Neckbreaker.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Neckbreaker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker wants to clinch.
Neckbreaker connects with a body shot that sends Monkey's belly button to the back.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey gets tackled into the cage by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker maintains the clinch.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Monkey is working Neckbreaker over against the cage.
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Neckbreaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Neckbreaker - just one landing.
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Neckbreaker cracks Monkey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neckbreaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monkey's hands.
Neckbreaker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monkey's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Neckbreaker from controlling successfully.
Neckbreaker looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Monkey working a defensive guard here.
Neckbreaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monkey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neckbreaker.
Monkey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neckbreaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neckbreaker controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a nice body shot.
Neckbreaker takes one on the button.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice head shot.
Neckbreaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neckbreaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Monkey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Neckbreaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monkey.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Neckbreaker as he connects with a hook.
Monkey throws a hook but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker misses with a left hand
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Slammy Neckbreaker has been cut.
Neckbreaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monkey in his tracks.
Monkey gets tackled into the cage by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker maintains the clinch.
Monkey manages to break the clinch.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neckbreaker with a poor takedown
and Monkey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker drives through with a takedown into Monkey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neckbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neckbreaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Neckbreaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monkey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A cross from Neckbreaker lands.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head but Neckbreaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neckbreaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neckbreaker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Neckbreaker tries to advance to mount but Monkey denies him.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monkey wants to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
Monkey tries to improve position but can't.
Neckbreaker slows the pace down.
Monkey struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey is not content to let Neckbreaker control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monkey is not content to let Neckbreaker control the position.
Monkey can't do much from the bottom here.
Neckbreaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monkey tries to bench press Neckbreaker off him but Neckbreaker keeps the position.
Neckbreaker controls the position.
Neckbreaker with the ground and pound but Monkey regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Neckbreaker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Neckbreaker is continuing to stall.
Neckbreaker wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monkey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Neckbreaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monkey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neckbreaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Neckbreaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey motions for Neckbreaker to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Neckbreaker cracks Monkey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monkey misses with a hook.
Neckbreaker lands a right hook to the body.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neckbreaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Neckbreaker throws out a powerful jab.
Neckbreaker connects with a crisp jab.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey ducks right into an uppercut from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws out a powerful jab.
Neckbreaker connects with a crisp jab.
Neckbreaker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neckbreaker works Monkey's body with a nice hook.
Neckbreaker connects with a body shot that sends Monkey's belly button to the back.
Monkey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monkey walks into a straight right hand from Neckbreaker.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neckbreaker lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Neckbreaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Monkey should have avoided that one.
Neckbreaker with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Neckbreaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Monkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Neckbreaker off balance momentarily.
Neckbreaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neckbreaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
Neckbreaker cracks Monkey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monkey pinned against the cage. Monkey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Neckbreaker finds it's target.
Monkey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey cracks Neckbreaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Monkey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Neckbreaker content to stall in guard here.
Monkey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Neckbreaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker passes Monkey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neckbreaker controlling the action here.
Monkey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neckbreaker is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Neckbreaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Neckbreaker wants to take a breather but Monkey is having none of it.
Neckbreaker throwing shots but Monkey is blocking nicely.
Neckbreaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Neckbreaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is refusing to be controlled, as Neckbreaker sits in half guard.
Neckbreaker is taking a breather. Monkey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Neckbreaker moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped Neckbreaker's head back.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Neckbreaker controls the action.
Neckbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Neckbreaker blocks an uppercut.
Neckbreaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey wants to break free but Neckbreaker has control.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker has Monkey pressed against the cage, preventing Monkey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey trying to control the position but instead, Neckbreaker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monkey into the cage.
Monkey is trying to break the clinch but Neckbreaker is controlling him.
Neckbreaker scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Neckbreaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monkey momentarily.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Neckbreaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neckbreaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monkey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the body
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Monkey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neckbreaker clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Monkey looking to stall.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker lands with a light punch inside.
Neckbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Neckbreaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neckbreaker.
Still in the clinch, Neckbreaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Neckbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Monkey tries to stall but Neckbreaker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Monkey.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neckbreaker works on Monkey's body with a couple of short punches.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neckbreaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker misses with a body punch.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey tries to work over Neckbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monkey tries a body shot but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker misses with a body punch.
Monkey manages to break the clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neckbreaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey misses with a few strikes there.
Monkey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a solid leg kick but Monkey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Neckbreaker.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice combination there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker with a jab.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker misses with a low kick.
Monkey thinks about countering with a body kick.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neckbreaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Monkey misses with a leg kick.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Neckbreaker backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey lands a front kick.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Neckbreaker sees coming a mile off.
Neckbreaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice strike.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Neckbreaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Monkey's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neckbreaker takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Neckbreaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Monkey should have avoided that one.
Monkey slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Monkey slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neckbreaker shoots in and gets a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Monkey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neckbreaker manages to get himself to full guard.
Neckbreaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neckbreaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Neckbreaker wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Neckbreaker 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.
Neckbreaker has his foot on Monkey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monkey works his way back into a safe position though.
Neckbreaker has control of Monkey's left arm, preventing Monkey from doing any damage.
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Neckbreaker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey postures up.
Monkey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Neckbreaker's guard.
Monkey prevents Neckbreaker from improving his position.
Neckbreaker manages to get to full guard.
Neckbreaker is trying to control the position but Monkey postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slammy Neckbreaker.
Well Neckbreaker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slammy Neckbreaker!
Our winner, Slammy Neckbreaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Terranova (ranked 83 p4p, 42 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 13 p4p, 4 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marceau's choice of entrance music: Feist - Tout Doucement. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciro Terranova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova blocks a jab.
Marceau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Terranova connects with a solid leg kick.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
Terranova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marceau throws a body shot but no joy.
Marceau slips a jab from Terranova.
Marceau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marceau moves out of range of the leg kick from Terranova.
Marceau counters with a body kick.
Terranova catches Marceau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terranova misses with an uppercut. Marceau saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Terranova.
Marceau lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marceau checks a low kick from Terranova.
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
Marceau lands a big head kick that sends Terranova tumbling to the mat! Marceau takes a step backwards and waves Terranova back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Terranova is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terranova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Terranova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Terranova with a nice cross.
Marceau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terranova seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marceau throws a counter combo.
Terranova is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Terranova throws a hook to the side of Marceau's head but Marceau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terranova throws a big shot that misses.
Marceau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marceau swats away the attempt to clinch by Terranova.
Marceau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Terranova swings for the body but Marceau moves out of range.
Marceau misses with a straight right.
Terranova cracks Marceau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Terranova lands with a good body shot.
Terranova scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova throws a head kick that Marceau semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terranova misses the jab.
Marceau lands a big head kick that sends Terranova to the canvas! Marceau follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean-Claude Marceau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 2 p4p, 25 weight class) and Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Reinikainen has chosen Viimeinen päivä as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory with a hook.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bathory!
Bathory is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reinikainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Bathory's head but Bathory avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reinikainen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reinikainen throws an elbow but Bathory slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bathory is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reinikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Bathory controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bathory sneaks back into half guard.
Bathory trying to control from the bottom.
Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reinikainen looks to land a strike but Bathory avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinikainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bathory is trying to control the position but Reinikainen postures up.
Reinikainen lands a couple of elbows.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bathory pulls Reinikainen in to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reinikainen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bathory defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bathory tries a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.
Reinikainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reinikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Bathory seems unphased.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Bathory misses.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen misses with the combination.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Bathory, looking for a takedown. Reinikainen pushes Bathory against the cage but Bathory circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Bathory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
Reinikainen scores with a jab. Bathory acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bathory connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Bathory.
Reinikainen walks into a straight right hand from Bathory.
Bathory checks a low kick from Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Bathory moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reinikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Bathory slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen scores with a body shot.
Bathory blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Bathory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Bathory.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Reinikainen's legs.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Reinikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Bathory seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Bathory lands a body shot.
Bathory slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reinikainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bathory tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg.
Bathory is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bathory regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reinikainen.
Bathory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reinikainen with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bathory pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
Reinikainen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reinikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bathory tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Bathory blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reinikainen trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Reinikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory.
Reinikainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Bathory shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Reinikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Reinikainen wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Bathory as Reinikainen shoots in.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Reinikainen's defenses.
A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bathory looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Bathory scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Bathory moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Reinikainen with that takedown attempt.
Bathory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Bathory defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bathory takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Bathory as Reinikainen shoots in.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Bathory staying out of range there.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Bathory is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen cracks Bathory with an open hand slap.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bathory lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a series of wild punches.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reinikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Bathory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bathory as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Bathory moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen misses with a hook
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
A left lands for Reinikainen.
Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.
Reinikainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bathory slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bathory sprawls well initially but Reinikainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bathory is not content to let Reinikainen control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reinikainen.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Reinikainen moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a good jab.
Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Reinikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reinikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reinikainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Reinikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinikainen tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Bathory saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick lands for Bathory.
Reinikainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bathory looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bathory is looking to reverse the position.
Reinikainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen trying to control the position but Bathory is working away.
The strikes coming from Reinikainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Bathory controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Bathory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bathory can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen tries to advance to mount but Bathory denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is looking to regain half guard here but Reinikainen keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with a series of wild punches.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Reinikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.
Reinikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reinikainen.
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Reinikainen's knee but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Bathory.
Bathory tries to work over Reinikainen's front leg with a kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Reinikainen scores with a nice strike.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Bathory stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Bathory does no damage.
Reinikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bathory's head.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
A big left from Bathory misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Bathory.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bathory circles away quickly and effectively.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Reinikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory.
Reinikainen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Reinikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory.
A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Bathory.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reinikainen fails to land the takedown.
Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands the left hand.
Reinikainen misses with a takedown attempt - Bathory sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory scores with a nice strike.
Reinikainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Bathory is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Bathory throws a push kick but Reinikainen slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Artturi Reinikainen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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