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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Odin Markkanen (ranked 21 p4p, 159 weight class) and Mickey Dismantle (ranked 2 p4p, 12 weight class). Dismantle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Come As You Are kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Markkanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Mickey Dismantle!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dismantle circles away.
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dismantle tries to land a leg kick but Markkanen saw it coming and moves away.
Dismantle moves into the clinch successfully.
Markkanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dismantle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dismantles head.
Dismantle digs a right hand into Markkanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markkanen's gas tank.
Markkanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen tries to pull guard but Dismantle holds him up against the cage and eventually Markkanen drops back down to his feet.
Dismantle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markkanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dismantle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dismantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards.
Markkanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dismantle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dismantle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markkanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle throws a hook to the side of Markkanen's head but Markkanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dismantle throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Markkanen catches Dismantle right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Markkanen avoids it.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle checks a leg kick.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut. Dismantle saw that one coming.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Dismantle throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Dismantle moves out of range easily.
Dismantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Markkanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markkanen lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Dismantle lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dismantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle misses with a lunging right hand
and Markkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dismantle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
A low kick from Markkanen is predictable there
and Dismantle counters with a nice body shot.
Markkanen cracks Dismantle with an open hand slap.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Dismantle.
Markkanen throws a front kick aimed at Dismantle's knee but Dismantle avoids it well.
Dismantle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markkanen's hands.
Markkanen dives in for a single leg takedown but Dismantle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dismantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Dismantle as the two fighters clinch.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands.
Dismantle pushes Markkanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dismantle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.
Dismantle blocks a body shot from Markkanen.
Dismantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markkanens head.
Markkanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markkanen prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.
Dismantle scores with the left hand. Markkanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Dismantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Dismantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle blocks a jab.
Dismantle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot.
Markkanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dismantle can't do much from the bottom here.
Markkanen throws a strike aimed at the side of Dismantle's head but Dismantle avoids it well.
Markkanen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dismantle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dismantle is looking for a sweep.
Markkanen trying to control the action but Dismantle is working from the bottom.
Dismantle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Markkanen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Markkanen wants to control but Dismantle is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dismantle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A good leg kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Dismantle moves away from the strike by Markkanen.
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dismantle throws a low kick, looking for Markkanen's leg but Markkanen calmly moves out of range.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dismantle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markkanen dives in and scores a takedown into Dismantle's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markkanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Markkanen postures up in Dismantle's guard and throws a big left but Dismantle blocks it.
Dismantle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markkanen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen prevents Dismantle from getting back to his feet.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dismantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dismantle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dismantle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markkanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Markkanen throws a strike but Dismantle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Markkanen trying to keep a closed guard but Dismantle is proving a slippery customer.
Markkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dismantle defends well.
Markkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markkanen has a closed guard, preventing Dismantle from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen trying to control the position.
Markkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dismantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dismantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dismantle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markkanen's guard.
Markkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dismantle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dismantle stands up from Markkanen's guard - Dismantle perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dismantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle moves in looking to clinch but Markkanen pushes him off.
Markkanen cracks Dismantle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dismantle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dismantle misses with a looping left.
Dismantle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Markkanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dismantle's head.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Dismantle throws a right hand that misses
and Markkanen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle lands with a nice body kick.
Dismantle throws a head kick but Markkanen moves 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!
Dismantle thumps Markkanen with a low kick.
Dismantle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Markkanen's head backwards.
Dismantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen backing away here, and Dismantle unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Markkanen is defended easily by Dismantle.
Markkanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dismantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Markkanen scores with a hook.
Dismantle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markkanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Dismantle's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Markkanen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markkanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markkanen.
Markkanen digs a good hook to Dismantle's body.
Dismantle walks into a stiff left hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle is looking to clinch but Markkanen is avoiding it.
Markkanen throws a push kick but Dismantle slaps the foot to one side.
Dismantle walks into a stiff left hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Dismantle off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dismantle blocks the leg kick.
Dismantle throws a hook but Markkanen avoids it easily.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dismantle lands with a good body shot.
Dismantle throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dismantle misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Dismantle throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dismantle checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Dismantle misses.
Dismantle works the jab nicely.
Dismantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markkanen.
Dismantle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markkanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Dismantle tries to sprawl out of it but Markkanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dismantle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dismantle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dismantle throws a solid leg kick but Markkanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dismantle.
Markkanen looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Markkanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Dismantle needs to keep his hands up - Markkanen had a free shot at his head there.
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen throws a leg kick
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Markkanen.
Dismantle slips a jab and a cross from Markkanen.
Dismantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Markkanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Markkanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dismantle blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Dismantle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Dismantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dismantle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markkanen thows a body kick. Dismantle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markkanen.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markkanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markkanen throws a lazy right hand but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markkanen throws a leg kick
and Dismantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle pushes Markkanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Markkanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markkanen wants a takedown but no success here.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Markkanen is working for takedown but Dismantle is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Dismantle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markkanen misses with the head strike.
Dismantle gets through Markkanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markkanen has Dismantle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dismantle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen has hold of one of Dismantle's legs. Dismantle is fighting the takedown attempt but Markkanen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dismantle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Markkanen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Markkanen throws a chopping leg kick but Dismantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dismantle rushes Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dismantle tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markkanen is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markkanen.
Markkanen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dismantle to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Markkanen tries to pull guard but Dismantle won't allow it.
Markkanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markkanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Dismantle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dismantle really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dismantle lands a jab to Markkanen's midsection.
Dismantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markkanen shoots in for a double leg but Dismantle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Markkanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markkanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Dismantle lands with a shot to the body.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markkanen moves forwards but Dismantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Markkanen is having none of it.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Markkanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dismantle's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dismantle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markkanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markkanen lands a couple of elbows.
Dismantle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Markkanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dismantle wants to get back to his feet but Markkanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markkanen scoring with some ground and pound.
Markkanen throws an elbow that misses. Dismantle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Markkanen's guard. Nice move by Dismantle!
Markkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markkanen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markkanen has his foot on Dismantle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dismantle works his way back into a safe position though.
Markkanen is working an open guard so Dismantle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Markkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dismantle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle jabs at Markkanen's body.
Dismantle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dismantle dips to his left and cracks Markkanen with an uppercut!
Dismantle lands a nice hook to Markkanen's body. Markkanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Markkanen misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markkanen. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle throws a front kick aimed at Markkanen's knee but Markkanen avoids it well.
Dismantle lands with a straight right. Markkanen didn't see that one coming.
Dismantle moves out of range as Markkanen strikes.
Dismantle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Markkanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Dismantle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Dismantle as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Markkanen.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dismantle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow.
Markkanen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dismantle cracks Markkanen with a nice body shot.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the side of Dismantle's head.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markkanen lands with a right to the head.
Markkanen misses with a body punch.
Markkanen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dismantle prevents it.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dismantle dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dismantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Odin Markkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markkanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markkanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markkanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Dismantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dismantle throws a shot to the body.
Dismantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dismantle throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Dismantle off balance momentarily.
Markkanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle wants to clinch but Markkanen slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markkanen thows a body kick. Dismantle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Markkanen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dismantle's half guard.
Dismantle is looking to get back to is feet but Markkanen passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle is trying to buck Markkanen off.
Markkanen misses with the ground and pound.
Markkanen is trying to ground and pound but Dismantle uses the momentary lack of control by Markkanen to regain half guard.
Markkanen throws a strike but Dismantle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Markkanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markkanen is in close to Dismantle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dismantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Markkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markkanen 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.
Markkanen won't allow Dismantle to get back to his feet.
Markkanen scoring with some ground and pound.
Dismantle is looking to stand up but Markkanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Markkanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Markkanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Markkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Dismantle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Markkanen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dismantle defends it easily.
Markkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dismantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dismantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Markkanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dismantle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markkanen's guard.
Markkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dismantle preventing the sweep.
Dismantle gets to his feet - Markkanen follows without any prompting.
Dismantle throws a shot from downtown. Markkanen moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Markkanen.
Dismantle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markkanen misses with a low kick.
Dismantle throws a nice looking combination but Markkanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Dismantle moves out of range easily.
Dismantle rushes Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Markkanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dismantle 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Dismantle!
Mickey Dismantle is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mickey Dismantle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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