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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 1 p4p, 23 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Pawlik's entrance music is John Butler - Ocean . A fine choice. Cressbeckler has chosen American Remains as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Red Belt
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 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 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
Pawlik throws a lazy right hand but Cressbeckler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cressbeckler tries a head kick but it misses.
Cressbeckler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pawlik shoots in for a double leg but Cressbeckler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cressbeckler lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik misses with a straight left.
Cressbeckler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cressbeckler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a lunging right hand
so Pawlik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pawlik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cressbeckler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cressbeckler can't keep his opponent in guard - Pawlik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik wants to take a breather but Cressbeckler is having none of it.
Cressbeckler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cressbeckler trying to hold on to Pawlik's head to control him but Pawlik postures up.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cressbeckler defends it well.
Pawlik throwing shots but Cressbeckler is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pawlik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pawlik prevents Cressbeckler from standing back up.
Pawlik is keen to just control but Cressbeckler is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pawlik in particular looking to stall.
Pawlik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cressbeckler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik trying to mount his opponent but Cressbeckler defends it.
Cressbeckler is trying to get back to full guard.
Pawlik seems to be looking for submissions.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pawlik slows the pace down in half guard.
Cressbeckler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pawlik.
That's four 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.
Pawlik wants to work for an arm triangle but Cressbeckler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pawlik throwing shots but Cressbeckler is blocking nicely.
Pawlik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pawlik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pawlik is keen to just control but Cressbeckler is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pawlik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cressbeckler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pawlik ducks right into an uppercut from Cressbeckler.
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 Dick Pawlik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pawlik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cressbeckler moves away from the strike by Pawlik.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pawlik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cressbeckler.
Nice takedown defense from Cressbeckler. No joy for Pawlik on that attempt.
Cressbeckler defending well as Pawlik loads up on a big left hand.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Cressbeckler is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Cressbeckler avoids it well and moves away.
Cressbeckler wants to land a leg kick but Pawlik is out of range.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from Pawlik.
Cressbeckler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pawlik shoots for a double leg takedown but Cressbeckler sprawls well. He's pushed Pawlik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Cressbeckler misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Cressbeckler.
Pawlik takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Cressbeckler.
Nice jab there from Cressbeckler.
A good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cressbeckler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Pawlik blocks it.
Pawlik fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cressbeckler lands a right hook to the body.
Cressbeckler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pawlik.
Cressbeckler slips a straight right by Pawlik.
Pawlik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cressbeckler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is keen to just control but Cressbeckler is a slippery customer.
Pawlik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cressbeckler sees it coming and defends easily.
Cressbeckler is controlling Pawlik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cressbeckler wants to control but Pawlik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pawlik working Cressbeckler over with strikes.
Pawlik seems to be looking for submissions.
Cressbeckler trying to hold on to Pawlik's head to control him but Pawlik postures up.
Pawlik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Pawlik wants to control but Cressbeckler is keeping him busy.
Pawlik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pawlik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cressbeckler is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlik sits in half guard.
Pawlik is really struggling to control Cressbeckler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cressbeckler defending well though.
Pawlik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler 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!
Cressbeckler throws a head kick but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pawlik misses with a straight right.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pawlik blocks the body kick.
Pawlik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cressbeckler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cressbeckler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pawlik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik shoots in and drives through. Cressbeckler sprawls well.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler 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.
Pawlik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cressbeckler lands with a kick to the temple. Pawlik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pawlik tries to clinch but Cressbeckler is having none of it.
Cressbeckler stuffs the takedown attempt from Pawlik. Pawlik gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cressbeckler feints and then cracks Pawlik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pawlik down.
Cressbeckler throws a nice looking combination but Pawlik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pawlik fails with the takedown
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Pawlik is looking to clinch but Cressbeckler is avoiding it.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut. Pawlik saw that one coming.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik shoots and misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Cressbeckler - just one landing.
Cressbeckler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pawlik. Pawlik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler lands a body shot.
Cressbeckler connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pawlik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cressbeckler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pawlik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cressbeckler is positioning himself well to prevent Pawlik advancing to mount.
Cressbeckler gets back to full guard.
Cressbeckler keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cressbeckler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cressbeckler controlling the action here.
Pawlik wants to get back to full guard.
Pawlik gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cressbeckler swings widly with a right hand
and Pawlik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cressbeckler kicks Pawlik off and gets to his feet.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pawlik moves out of range of the body kick.
Cressbeckler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Cressbeckler avoids it well and moves away.
Pawlik scores with a takedown into Cressbeckler's guard.
Pawlik passes into half guard.
Pawlik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cressbeckler is just riding it out for now. Pawlik eventually gives up the hold.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Cressbeckler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Pawlik seems content to control.
Pawlik seems to be looking for submissions.
Pawlik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cressbeckler wants to control but Pawlik is keeping busy.
Cressbeckler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pawlik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Cressbeckler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pawlik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pawlik wants to sweep here but Cressbeckler controlling him for the moment.
Cressbeckler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four 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.
Pawlik is looking for a triangle but Cressbeckler pushes his legs off easily.
Cressbeckler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik trying to keep a closed guard but Cressbeckler is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Cressbeckler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pawlik.
Pawlik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick that knocks Pawlik off balance momentarily.
Pawlik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cressbeckler wants to land a leg kick but Pawlik is out of range.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Cressbeckler is quick to defend against it.
Cressbeckler looks to land a body kick but Pawlik moved away.
Pawlik tries for a takedown but Cressbeckler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pawlik fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler swats away the attempt to clinch by Pawlik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pawlik.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlik shoots for a double leg takedown but Cressbeckler sprawls well. He's pushed Pawlik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cressbeckler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cressbeckler stuffs the takedown.
Pawlik looks for a takedown but Cressbeckler sprawls well.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Pawlik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cressbeckler is looking to improve his position.
Cressbeckler is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
Joad Cressbeckler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cressbeckler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pawlik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Cressbeckler is working from the bottom.
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
Cressbeckler won't allow Pawlik to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
Pawlik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cressbeckler's head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joad Cressbeckler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cressbeckler 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
Joad Cressbeckler is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Joad Cressbeckler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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