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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 5 p4p, 26 weight class) and Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Pawlik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John Butler - Ocean . Reinikainen has chosen Viimeinen päivä as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pawlik, as that shot connected.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pawlik lands with a shot to the body.
Pawlik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reinikainen sprawls well initially but Pawlik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen trying to control but Pawlik postures up.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Pawlik has control of the leg.
Reinikainen trying to hold on to Pawlik's head to control him but Pawlik postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
Reinikainen is not content to let Pawlik control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pawlik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen trying to control here.
Reinikainen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawlik working over Reinikainen with some ground and pound. Reinikainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pawlik seems to be working for a kimura but Reinikainen defends the submission attempt.
Pawlik is trying to control the action in half guard but Reinikainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Pawlik.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik controlling the action here.
Pawlik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reinikainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reinikainen is pressing down on Pawlik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pawlik advances position into side control!
Reinikainen is not content to let Pawlik control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik landing a few strikes.
Reinikainen is looking to regain half guard here but Pawlik keeps moving and retains side control.
Reinikainen is still trying to improve position.
Pawlik advances to full mount.
Pawlik lands a couple of good shots and Reinikainen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Reinikainen tries to roll but Pawlik sticks to his back.
Pawlik lands shots from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik tries to keep control of the position but Reinikainen is staying busy.
Reinikainen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but Reinikainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlik to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pawlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik misses with a hook
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pawlik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pawlik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pawlik.
Pawlik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pawlik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen takes one to the side of the head.
Pawlik misses with a shot to the body
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pawlik counters with a shoot takedown. Reinikainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik pushes down on Reinikainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik seems to be looking for submissions.
Reinikainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pawlik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pawlik's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen scores with punches to the body.
Pawlik wants to escape the position.
Reinikainen throwing damaging strikes from the back! Pawlik could be in trouble here!
Reinikainen is looking to control Pawlik but Pawlik is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Reinikainen has the hooks in. Pawlik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Reinikainen tries to get the hooks in deep but Pawlik pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik turns into Reinikainen and is now in his guard.
Pawlik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pawlik trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Pawlik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reinikainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pawlik, into his guard.
Reinikainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pawlik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reinikainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pawlik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen distracts Pawlik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pawlik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reinikainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reinikainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pawlik wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Pawlik blocks nicely.
Pawlik has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Pawlik has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Reinikainen won't allow Pawlik to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is stalling in the full guard.
Reinikainen passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pawlik dives in for a single leg takedown but Reinikainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reinikainen tries to work over Pawlik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pawlik is trying to pull guard but Reinikainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pawlik tries to break free but Reinikainen pushes him back against the cage.
Reinikainen has Pawlik pressed against the cage, preventing Pawlik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pawlik breaks from the clinch.
Pawlik throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pawlik connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pawlik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reinikainen. Reinikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pawlik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Pawlik catches Reinikainen right on the button with a cross.
Pawlik connects with a looping right hand.
Pawlik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reinikainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlik shoots in but Reinikainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pawlik looking to score a takedown here. Reinikainen is defending well but Pawlik drives through and ends up in Reinikainen's guard.
Reinikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinikainen, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik postures up.
Reinikainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pawlik fails with the takedown
and Reinikainen counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Pawlik is out of range.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Reinikainen is quick to defend against it.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artturi Reinikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawlik scores with a jab to the head.
Pawlik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reinikainen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pawlik escapes and throws Reinikainen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reinikainen struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawlik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reinikainen, who protects the arm well.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik is working Reinikainen over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is looking to reverse the position.
Reinikainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reinikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Pawlik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reinikainen keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Pawlik is working hard here to advance position.
Pawlik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pawlik looking to pass the guard.
Reinikainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pawlik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik passes into half guard.
Pawlik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reinikainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawlik.
Pawlik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reinikainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pawlik is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reinikainen wants to get back to full guard.
Pawlik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
Reinikainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Pawlik.
Pawlik scores with a jab. Reinikainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pawlik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Reinikainen is quick to defend against it.
Pawlik avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik passes Reinikainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pawlik wants to pass to mount but Reinikainen is defending the position.
Pawlik working over Reinikainen with some ground and pound. Reinikainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen gets full guard.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlik trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Pawlik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reinikainen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pawlik has Reinikainen in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik had his way with Artturi Reinikainen in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pawlik shoots for a double leg takedown but Reinikainen sprawls well. He's pushed Pawlik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Pawlik backs off Reinikainen throws a huge counter combo but Pawlik manages to avoid it all.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pawlik.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reinikainen misses with a combination
and Pawlik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reinikainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pawlik manages to get himself to full guard.
Reinikainen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pawlik to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reinikainen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pawlik pulls down on the head and he's put Reinikainen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Pawlik!
Dick Pawlik retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Dick Pawlik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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