Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 279 Egyptian vs Arrturi
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Arendse throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Arendse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage!
Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arendse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
It looked like Bathory was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bathory definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Arendse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bathory's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bathory duly obliges.
Arendse blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse misses with a body shot.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Arendse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.#T1#
Bathory checks a leg kick.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse scores with a jab.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Arendse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Arendse's leg. Arendse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Arendse's knee but Arendse avoids it well.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bathory swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Bathory was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bathory connects with a single shot there.
Arendse tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Bathory swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Bathory's leg. Bathory is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arendse misses with a leg kick.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Arendse. #T3#
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arendse 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.
Arendse throws a leg kick that misses.
Bathory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arendse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory.
Arendse throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Bathory clobbers Arendse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bathory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bathory moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Arendse scores with a nice strike.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arendse takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it.
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Arendse misses.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Arendse counters with a body kick.
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 Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage!
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Bathory misses.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from Arendse.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Arendse misses with a leg kick.
Bathory scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Arendse.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bathory sizes up Arendse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Bathory misses.
Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Arendse slips a jab from Bathory.
Arendse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Arendse off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it.
Bathory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bathory scores with a decent looking hook.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory blocks a low kick nicely.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arendse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back.
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Arendse clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bathory has Arendse pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Arendse.
Bathory slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Bathory manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Arendse misses with a body punch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bathory is struggling to control the position.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Arendse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory blocking some punches.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Bathory's ribcage. Bathory let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arendse digs a right hand into Bathory's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bathory's gas tank.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Bathory.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it.
Arendse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arendse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Bathory takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Arendse checks a low kick from Bathory.
Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arendse throws a nice looking combination but Bathory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily.
Arendse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory.
Arendse is looking to slow Bathory down with leg kicks.
Bathory cracks Arendse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bathory clobbers Arendse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Arendse's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arendse is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory.
Arendse moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Arendse takes one to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Bathory checks a leg kick nicely.
Bathory throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arendse scores with a head kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arendse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Come on Bathory - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bathory has Arendse pushed against the cage.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bathory trying to stall but Arendse improves his position.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arendse up against the cage.
Arendse working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bathory tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bathory - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory looking to stall.
Bathory will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arendse up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arzlan Bathory.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Arendse slips a jab from Bathory.
Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Bathory checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arzlan Bathory!
A very excited looking Arzlan Bathory 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.

Event: PFC 273 Joy vs Ali
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Traveller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arendse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Traveller thinking.
Traveller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Traveller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Arendse tries to land a body kick
and Traveller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traveller.
Nice defenses there by Traveller.
Arendse defending well as Traveller loads up on a big left hand.
Traveller slips under a jab from Arendse.
Traveller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arendse finds it's way round the side to connect with Traveller's head.
Arendse throws a hook but Traveller avoids it easily.
Traveller avoids a kick to the body.
Traveller blocks the body kick.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Traveller swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Traveller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Traveller misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Traveller.
Traveller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Traveller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traveller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Traveller blocks a jab.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traveller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Traveller missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traveller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Traveller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Traveller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Traveller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Traveller avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Traveller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traveller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Traveller throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
Traveller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arendse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse throws the left hand but Traveller avoids the punch easily.
Arendse scores with a nice strike.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Traveller moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Traveller jabs at Arendse's body.#CL#
Arendse pushes Traveller up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Traveller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Traveller looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Traveller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traveller! But no joy.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Traveller is just out of range.
Traveller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Traveller throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Jab, jab by Traveller - just one landing.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Traveller scores with a shoulder strike.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Traveller manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Traveller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Traveller.
Traveller throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Traveller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react.
Traveller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Traveller on the side of the head.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Traveller throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Traveller misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Traveller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Traveller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Traveller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Traveller misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Traveller if he has to take too many more of those.
Traveller throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Traveller moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Traveller looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Traveller throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traveller.
Traveller works the jab nicely.#T4#
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Traveller. Those never looked like landing.
Traveller throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Arendse throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Traveller scores with a nice strike.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Traveller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Traveller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Traveller's defenses.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Traveller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arendse moves forwards but Traveller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Traveller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Traveller misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Traveller keeps the fight on the outside.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arendse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Traveller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Arendse throws a low kick but Traveller avoids it.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Traveller.
Traveller moves out of range of the body kick.
Traveller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Traveller throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse tries to clinch up but Traveller circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Arendse clinches with his opponent.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Traveller breaks from the clinch.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Traveller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traveller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse cracks Traveller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Traveller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Traveller. #T1#
Traveller moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Traveller slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Traveller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traveller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traveller throws out the jab.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traveller moves away.
Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Traveller on the side of the head.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Traveller at a distance.
Traveller blocks a head kick by Arendse.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Traveller misses the jab.
Arendse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arendse throws a jab when Traveller was well out of range.
Traveller throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Traveller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traveller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traveller.
Traveller with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traveller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Traveller is out of range. #T2#
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Traveller's shoulder, as Traveller tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Traveller. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Traveller looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Traveller loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Traveller.
Traveller throws out a leg kick but Arendse moves out of range and Traveller only half commits.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traveller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Traveller misses with a low kick.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traveller.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Traveller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Traveller misses.
Traveller just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Traveller 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.
Nice uppercut there from Traveller.
Traveller throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3##CL#
Arendse drives through and clinches with Traveller against the cage.
Nice body punch from Traveller - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Traveller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse lands a body punch.
A short right from Arendse.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traveller backwards.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Traveller tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse digs a right hand into Traveller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Traveller's gas tank.
Arendse keeps control of Traveller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Traveller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traveller scores with a shoulder strike.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traveller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arendse walks away with a smile on his face. Traveller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traveller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Traveller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Traveller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Traveller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Traveller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Traveller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traveller.
Traveller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Traveller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Traveller, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Arendse moves into the clinch.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Traveller.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Traveller defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Arendse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Traveller's head.
Astro Traveller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Traveller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Traveller blocks a jab.
Traveller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Traveller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Traveller with a nice cross.
Arendse slips a jab from Traveller.
Traveller throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Traveller's ribs.
Arendse lands a lovely overhand right.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arendse defending well as Traveller loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traveller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Traveller didn't see that one coming.
Traveller swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arendse moves in looking to clinch but Traveller pushes him off.
Traveller thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Arendse was looking to counter with a kick there.
Arendse slips under a jab.#T1#
Traveller moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
Arendse takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Traveller throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
Traveller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Traveller's body. Traveller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traveller can do to turn this around?
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Traveller defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Traveller moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Traveller at a distance.
Traveller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traveller.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Traveller manages to avoid it.
Arendse walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Traveller.
Traveller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Arendse checks a low kick from Traveller.#T2#
Traveller avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Traveller avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Traveller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Traveller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Traveller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Traveller with the inside leg kick.
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick from Traveller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Traveller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Traveller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Traveller saw that one coming.
Traveller misses with a straight right.
Arendse is looking to counter with a body kick.
Traveller throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Traveller loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Traveller misses with a low kick as Arendse jumps back.
Traveller moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Traveller.
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Traveller misses the jab.
Traveller throws a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traveller throws a big shot that misses.
Traveller throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Traveller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Traveller lands a two punch combo.
Traveller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arendse.
Traveller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arendse punishes Traveller's body with a nice straight punch.
Traveller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse throws a hook but Traveller avoids it easily.#T4#
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arendse thumps Traveller with a low kick.
Traveller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arendse connects with a jab.
Arendse slips a straight right by Traveller.
Arendse defending well as Traveller loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Traveller off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Traveller misses.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traveller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Traveller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
Traveller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traveller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arendse cracks Traveller with a good jab.
Arendse catches Traveller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Traveller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Traveller throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: PFC 269 Marceau vs Jones
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Urani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Urani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urani moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Urani fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arendse just manages to avoid it.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.
Arendse doesn't manage to clinch there - Urani circles away.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urani misses with an uppercut.
Urani checks a low kick from Arendse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Urani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urani is looking to counter the offense by Arendse and move into the clinch.
Urani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arendse's hands.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Urani will feel that in the morning.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urani. Urani obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urani.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Urani avoids it.#T1#
Arendse sizes up Urani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arendse takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Urani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Urani avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
It looked like Urani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urani.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse punishes Urani's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Urani closes the distance and clinches.
Urani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Urani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arendse tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Urani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse doesn't manage to clinch there - Urani circles away.
Urani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Arendse throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Arendse throws a jab when Urani was well out of range.
Arendse takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it.
Urani swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arendse cracks Urani with an open hand slap.
A good leg kick by Urani.
Urani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani half committed to a counter leg kick.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urani. Urani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice jab there from Arendse.
A solid leg kick lands there for Urani.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Arendse.
As Arendse looks to move away, Urani throws a big counter combo but Arendse just gets out of the way.
Urani moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Urani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arendse dodges the punch combination from Urani.
Arendse tries to land a leg kick but Urani saw it coming and moves away.
Urani throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Urani lands with a kick to the ribs.
Urani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse with a jab.
Arendse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arendse throws a sloppy body shot
and Urani finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Urani to counter with a crisp jab.
Urani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arendse can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Urani misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Urani tries to close the distance and clinch but Arendse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Urani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urani moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Arendse throws a push kick but Urani slaps the foot to one side.
Arendse misses with an uppercut
and Urani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Urani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Urani instigates a clinch.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Urani misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Urani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urani blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Urani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arendse smiles and moves away.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Urani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Arendse throws a leg kick #CL#
and Urani counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Urani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Urani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Urani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urani backwards.
Urani pushes Arendse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Urani content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Urani drags the fight down to the ground.
Arendse being controlled here momentarily.
Urani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Urani is trying to keep Arendse in close. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Urani had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arendse defends it easily.#T1#
Arendse wants to stand but Urani has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Urani trying to keep a closed guard but Arendse is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Urani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Urani. #T2#
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.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Urani keeps it at a distance.
Urani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Urani fails to land with a series of punches.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urani is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arendse connects with a jab.
Arendse jabs Urani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Arendse swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Urani counters by clinching up.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Urani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arendse walks away with a smile on his face. Urani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arendse with a nice calf kick.
Urani lands with a kick to the temple. Arendse shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Urani.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Urani saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Urani will feel that in the morning.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Urani sees coming a mile off.
Urani is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urani is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Urani looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Urani moves in looking to clinch but Arendse pushes him off.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Urani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
Urani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Urani wants to clinch up but Arendse keeps it at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Urani tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Urani throws a big shot that misses.
Urani throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse moves in looking to clinch but Urani pushes him off.
Urani is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Arendse.
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urani 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urani staying out of range there.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Arendse throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Urani.
Urani tries to clinch up but Arendse circles away and keeps his distance.
Urani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Urani backing away here, and Arendse unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Urani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Urani throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Urani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Urani doesn't manage to clinch there - Arendse circles away.
Urani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Urani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arendse. That did some damage!
Urani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Urani staying out of range there.
Arendse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Urani tries to clinch but Arendse moves out of range.
Urani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
A quick step to the side and Urani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arendse swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
It looked like Urani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse 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.
Urani wants to clinch.#T1#
Urani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range as Urani strikes.
Urani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Urani lands the left hand.
Urani misses with a looping left.
Urani throws a right hand that Arendse ducks under and follows up with a left that Arendse also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Arendse has closed the distance and engaged Urani in a clinch.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Urani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ephram Urani has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Urani taking a breather.
Urani tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Urani back against the cage.
Urani is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Urani.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Urani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Urani defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Arendse.
Arendse scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arendse scrambles back to his feet.
Urani misses the shot to the body.
Arendse jabs Urani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Urani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Urani moves into the clinch.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse pushes Urani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Urani pulls guard.
Arendse sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Urani wants to sweep here but Arendse controlling him for the moment.
Arendse is looking to work some ground and pound but Urani has wrist control.
Urani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arendse manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Arendse keeping moving, preventing Urani from controlling successfully.
Arendse looking for a sweep. Not yet Arendse, not yet.
Urani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arendse wants to stand and escape but Urani is having none of it.
Arendse wants to sweep here but Urani controlling him for the moment.
Urani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Urani has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Urani looking to sit in guard and control but Arendse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Urani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enitan Arendse.
I've got Arendse winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: PFC 264 Bapp vs Marceau
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Arendse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wade swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Wade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react.
Wade throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good work by Arendse as he checks the leg kick.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Wade misses.
Wade drops his hands momentarily and Arendse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arendse with the inside leg kick.
Arendse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wade needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wade looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Wade.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Wade moved away.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse tries to clinch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade blocks the body kick.
Wade cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Wade.#T1#
Arendse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Wade's body.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Wade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arendse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wade scrambles back to his feet.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Wade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Wade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wade's sensitive parts.
Wade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wade swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Wade.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Good leg kick by Arendse.
Wade 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Wade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Arendse connects with a right hand. Wade shakes it off.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Wade. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Arendse thumps Wade with a low kick.
Wade slips under a jab from Arendse.
Wade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wade misses with a straight right.
Arendse with the inside leg kick.
Arendse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Wade saw that one coming.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
Wade clobbers Arendse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wade swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse slips a straight right by Wade.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wade's head.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wade if he has to take too many more of those.
Wade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wade misses with a hook.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse slips under a jab from Wade.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Wade catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arendse slips a jab from Wade.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wade moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Wade takes one on the button.
Arendse scores with a spinning back kick!
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Wade is out of range.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Arendse finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Arendse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Arendse moves into range and clinches up with Wade.
Wade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade. #BC2#
Wade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse throws a push kick but Wade slaps the foot to one side.
Wade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Wade fails to land with a series of punches.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wade's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wade.
Wade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
A jab from Wade finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wade.
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 Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wade! But no joy.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arendse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Wade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade avoids the body shot from Arendse.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse defending well as Wade loads up on a big left hand.
Wade misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Arendse has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wade throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Wade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse. #T1#
Wade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wade takes a step back to recover.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Wade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arendse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wade stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Wade.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Arendse.
Wade misses with a hook.
Wade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Wade throws a right and a left that Arendse avoids nicely. #T2#
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arendse cracks Wade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
Wade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Wade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse misses with a hook. Wade ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Wade.
A big right from Wade misses.
Arendse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arendse defending well as Wade loads up on a big left hand.
Wade misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Wade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wade if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arendse slips a jab from Wade.
Wade looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade.
Wade avoids a kick to the body.
Wade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Wade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arendse is out of range and Wade settles back down.
A good leg kick by Wade.
Wade walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Wade. That snapped Arendse's head back.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wade throws a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Wade moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse looks for the body kick but Wade saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Wade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Arendse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wade doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Arendse throws a head kick but Wade moves out of range.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wade lands the left hand.
Wade looks to land a combination but Arendse avoids it well.
Wade needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Wade lands a really nice looking cross but Arendse seems unphased.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Wade sees coming a mile off.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Arendse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Arendse.
Wade throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Wade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade slips under a jab from Arendse.
Arendse clobbers Wade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Arendse scores with a hook.
Wade throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Wade is avoiding it.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse lands a nice looking body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wade.#CL#
Arendse clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wade doesn't seem bothered though.
Wade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Wade slips the punch.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Wade is avoiding it.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.#T1#
Arendse scores with a jab to the head.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Wade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Wade.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Wade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arendse throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Wade misses.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse lands a jab.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgan Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wade throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wade! But no joy.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wade checks a leg kick.
Wade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Wade avoids it.
Arendse takes one on the button.#ROC2#Arendse is rocked!
Wade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Arendse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Wade misses.
BOOM! Wade lands a beautiful left hook that drops Arendse. Arendse tries to recover but Wade is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Arendse lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Wade!
Morgan Wade really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HARDCORE Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: PFC 254 Williams vs Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Beliy misses with a series of wild punches.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Beliy seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beliy checks a leg kick.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Beliy's defenses.
Arendse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook but Beliy avoids it easily.
Beliy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse connects with a leg kick.
Beliy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beliy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Beliy's defenses.
Beliy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Beliy throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Beliy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beliy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beliy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
A little jabbing left from Beliy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Beliy.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beliy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beliy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arendse scores with a jab. Beliy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beliy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beliy.
Beliy slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beliy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beliy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse with a hook.#T2#
Arendse digs a good body shot into Beliy's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Beliy.
It seemed like Beliy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beliy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse cracks Beliy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse tries to clinch but Beliy moves out of range.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beliy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arendse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Beliy's front leg but catches the back leg as Beliy tries to avoid it. #CL#
Arendse gets a clinch.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Beliy counters with a body kick.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Beliy moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Arendse
and Beliy counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse misses with the body kick
and Beliy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse with a jab.
Arendse connects with a single shot there.
Beliy takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Beliy.
Beliy throws a fast counter high kick but Arendse manages to duck under it in time.
Arendse is looking to slow Beliy down with leg kicks.
Jab by Arendse.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Beliy 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!
Beliy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beliy throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beliy slips under a jab.#T4#
Arendse misses with a wild combination.
Arendse tried to score with a low kick but Beliy checks it.
Arendse thows a body kick. Beliy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Beliy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beliy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beliy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beliy misses with a body kick.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Beliy gets tackled into the cage by Arendse. Arendse maintains the clinch.
Beliy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Beliy.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Beliy's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Arendse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Beliy avoids a kick to the body.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Beliy sees coming a mile off.
Arendse moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBeliy.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Beliy.
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beliy under the eye.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beliy feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.#KD2#
Beliy lands a big head kick that sends Arendse tumbling to the mat! Beliy takes a step backwards and waves Arendse back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Arendse is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Enitan Arendse has been cut.
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!
Crack! Beliy connects with the perfect overhand right and Arendse falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Beliy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasha Beliy!
Sasha Beliy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Sorry Alex......'.

Event: PFC 248 Po vs Bapp
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Arendse is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arendse. That one must have hurt.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Arendse thuds his shin into the meat of Ozolinsh's side.
Ozolinsh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozolinsh tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse walks into a stiff left hand from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Arendse throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.
Ozolinsh cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Arendse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arendse scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Ozolinsh tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Good body shot from Arendse.
A short left from Arendse.
A right handed body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arendse.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Ozolinsh as the two fighters clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Arendse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ozolinsh pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Arendse. #T4#
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Arendse misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Arendse lands a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Arendse lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Arendse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ozolinsh gets a clinch.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Arendse thows a body kick. Ozolinsh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Arendse's ribs.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Ozolinsh's body. Ozolinsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Ozolinsh fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body.
Nice cross by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ozolinsh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Arendse seems unphased.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Ozolinsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Arendse cracks Ozolinsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Ozolinsh needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Arendse is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse moves forwards but Ozolinsh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
Ozolinsh cracks Arendse with an open hand slap.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arendse tries to clinch up.#T3#
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Ozolinsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Arendse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Arendse misses. #T4#
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozolinsh can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Ozolinsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arendse doesn't seem phased though.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
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 Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the nose.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.#CL#
Arendse moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Ozolinsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range as Ozolinsh throws a body kick.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Arendse punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ozolinsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head.
Arendse throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arendse wants to slow Ozolinsh down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Arendse clinches with his opponent.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Arendse.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Arendse works on Ozolinsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Arendse cracks Ozolinsh with a nice body shot.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
Arendse lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ozolinsh as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Arendse gets through Ozolinsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Arendse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Ozolinsh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Nice jab there from Ozolinsh.
Arendse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arendse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ozolinsh to score with a decent uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arendse will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ozolinsh.
A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teodors Ozolinsh.
I think Ozolinsh 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 241 Arendse vs Bathory 3
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arendse moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Arendse gets a clinch.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arendse up against the cage.
Bathory lands a body punch.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Arendse. #BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory punishes Arendse's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick lands for Bathory.
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!
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.#T1#
Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arendse on the side of the head.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arendse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bathory misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Arendse.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory feints a counter leg kick.
Jab by Bathory.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory lands with a slapping head kick.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye.#T2#
Bathory blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Bathory.
Arendse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bathory staying out of range there.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory with a nice calf kick.
Bathory works Arendse's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bathory scores with a decent looking hook.
Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Bathory cracks Arendse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bathory works Arendse's body with a nice hook.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bathory blocks a leg kick.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Arendse misses the jab.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arendse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Bathory is avoiding it.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Bathory looks to land a combination. Arendse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Bathory replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Arendse blocks it well.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Arendse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse misses with a hook.#T4#
Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Bathory is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arendse had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Arendse moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arendse can pounce on him.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arendse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arendse is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back.
Arendse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Bathory scores with a one two! Arendse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arendse checks a low kick from Bathory.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Bathory throws a right hand that Arendse ducks under and follows up with a left that Arendse also avoids with ease.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bathory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arendse.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs.
Arendse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Arendse misses with a looping right.#T1#
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bathory throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Bathory cracks Arendse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse slips a jab from Bathory.
Arendse moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arendse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
Bathory takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bathory tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Bathory throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily.
Arendse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bathory lands with a right hand. #T2#
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Arendse throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bathory lands a jab to Arendse's midsection.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arendse digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Bathory cracks Arendse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range.
Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse with a nice cross.
Bathory moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
A cross from Arendse lands.
Bathory slips a jab from Arendse.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bathory takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses.
Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Bathory lands with a good body shot.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arendse. That did some damage!
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory thumps Arendse with a low kick.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Arendse slips a jab from Bathory.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Arendse throws a leg kick that misses.
Arendse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bathory moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Arendse takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory throws a counter combo.
Bathory tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse blocks the body kick. #T1#
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Arendse moves into the clinch.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Bathory manages to break the clinch.
Bathory scores with a push kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Arendse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arendse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bathory checks a leg kick.
Bathory looks to land a combination but Arendse avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Bathory takes one on the button.
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.
Good leg kick by Arendse.
Arendse slips a straight right by Bathory.
Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arendse circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Bathory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arendse. #T2#
Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arendse scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arendse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arendse with a nice calf kick.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Arendse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a low kick as Arendse jumps back.
Arendse tried to counter with a leg kick but Bathory avoided it.
Bathory lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Bathory throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arendse tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side.
Bathory with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bathory walks into a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Arendse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arendse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arendse takes a step back to recover.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.#T4#
Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse throws a front kick that sends Bathory stumbling back into the cage.
Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Bathory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory scores with a push kick.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Bathory lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arzlan Bathory just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory staying out of range there.
Bathory 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.
Arendse scores with a nice strike.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Bathory takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Bathory connects with a leg kick.
Arendse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Bathory.
Arendse connects with a single shot there.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory blocks a jab.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Bathory catches Arendse right on the button with a cross.
Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye.
Bathory lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bathory.
Bathory tries to work over Arendse's front leg with a kick but Arendse checks it. #T2#
Jab by Bathory.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Bathory has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bathory on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bathory thuds a left hand into Arendse's body.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bathory connects with a right hand. Arendse shakes it off.#T3#
Bathory slips under a jab.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arendse.
Bathory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory with a nice cross.
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory lands with an overhand left.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away.
Arendse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse misses with a hook.
Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bathory blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bathory defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory fails to land with a series of punches.
Bathory delivers a nice body kick.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Bathory.
Arendse works Bathory's body with a nice hook.
Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory dominated that fourth round.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bathory with a nice calf kick.
Nice shot lands for Arendse.
Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory with a nice cross.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Bathory.#T1#
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Bathory cracks Arendse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick.
Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Bathory.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arendse on the side of the head.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse connects with a leg kick.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arendse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.#T2#
Arendse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Bathory connects with a jab.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Arendse only half commits.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.
Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory dips to his left and cracks Arendse with an uppercut!
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory lands with a good body shot.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Bathory.
Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bathory lands with a hook. Arendse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bathory with a nice calf kick.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react.
Bathory lands a front kick.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bathory. Arendse shrugs it off though.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arendse on the side of the head.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory just leaning against Arendse, taking a breather.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory digs a right hand into Arendse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arendse's gas tank.
Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bathory winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: PFC 236 Arendse vs Escobar
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Arendse throws a low kick but Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Escobar misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Escobar lands a head kick!
Escobar scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Arendse.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Escobar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar tries to clinch but Arendse is having none of it.
Arendse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse moves away from the strike by Escobar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
Arendse takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Arendse misses with a leg kick.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Arendse.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Arendse pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Arendse is working Escobar over against the cage.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Arendse is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arendse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Escobar can turn it around.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow. #BC#
Arendse breaks from the clinch. #T4#
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!
Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Arendse misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Escobar moves out of range of the leg kick from Arendse.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Escobar darts in and clinches Arendse up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Arendse throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse throws a front kick that sends Escobar stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar misses with a hook.
Arendse scores with a jab.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Escobar with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Escobar lands a jab.#T1#
Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arendse's head.
Escobar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar. Escobar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Arendse has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse lands a body shot. #T2#
Escobar prevents a body shot from Arendse.
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!
Arendse lands a left hand.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar presses Arendse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Escobar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head. #T3#
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar works on Arendse's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Arendse blocking some punches. #T4#
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arendse or not.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Arendse.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Escobar lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse slips a jab from Escobar.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar if he has to take too many more of those.
Escobar defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
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 Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Escobar moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Escobar tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Escobar tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse is leaning against Escobar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Escobar pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Arendse - that landed with a thud.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Escobar.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with a left hand
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar throws a big counter head kick but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Arendse is predictable there
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
Escobar throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
A big right from Escobar misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
Escobar lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Arendse.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Escobar clinches with his opponent.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Arendse wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar prevents Arendse from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Arendse. #T4#
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Arendse tries to break free but Escobar pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse cracks Escobar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar's head back.
An inside leg kick from Escobar misses.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Arendse takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Escobar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arendse lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Arendse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Escobar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escobar slips a straight right by Arendse.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
Arendse takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arendse doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar scores with a body shot.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Arendse pushes Escobar away with a front kick.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Arendse's ribs.
Arendse moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Escobar works Arendse's body with a nice hook.
Escobar is looking to score with low kicks.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Escobar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar lands a lovely overhand right.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Escobar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Arendse slips under a jab from Escobar.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Escobar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Arendse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Escobar throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse slips under a jab from Escobar.
Decent striking displayed by Escobar there.
Escobar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Arendse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arendse staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Arendse.
Escobar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Arendse tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arendse gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar blocking some punches.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar. Escobar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arendse paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Escobar's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar tries to avoid it.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Donk. Escobar catches Arendse right on the button with a cross.
Arendse scores with a nice strike.
Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar if he has to take too many more of those.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Escobar.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escobar lands an overhand right.
Arendse staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arendse throws a head kick that half lands.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escobar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arendse finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar's head.
Arendse misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse is the new lightweight champion!

Event: PFC 231 Tuala vs Kagonbo
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
A bone on bone clash there as Intruder blocks the leg kick.
Intruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Intruder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Intruder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Intruder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Intruder.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Intruder's shoulder, as Intruder tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Intruder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse throws a leg kick
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Intruder.
Arendse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses.
Intruder moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Intruder moved out of range nicely.
Intruder misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse works Intruder's body with a nice hook.
Intruder throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.#T1##TD2#
Intruder feints and as Arendse raises his hands in defense, Intruder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Intruder is standing up over Arendse. Arendse looks to escape but Intruder dives into side control. #REVR#
Arendse is looking for a sweep.
Intruder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
What's Arendse going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Intruder looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arendse is avoiding damage well.
Intruder throws a strike aimed at the side of Arendse's head but Arendse avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arendse is trying to improve his position.
Intruder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Arendse is trying to improve his position.
Intruder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Intruder tries to score with some ground and pound. Arendse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Intruder working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Intruder misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Intruder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Intruder working away.
Intruder throws an elbow but Arendse slips to the side and avoids it well.
Intruder cracks Arendse with a big right hand but Arendse just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Intruder lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Intruder throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Arendse works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Intruder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arendse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arendse is working hard here to advance position.
Intruder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Intruder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arendse's head.
Intruder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Intruder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arendse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Intruder. #T4#
Arendse wants to control but Intruder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Intruder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Intruder trying to control from half guard but Arendse is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Intruder connects with a nice short shot to Arendse's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Intruder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Intruder wants to advance to full mount but Arendse doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Intruder throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bed Intruder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intruder.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Intruder's defenses. #CL#
Arendse rushes Intruder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Intruder's defenses. #TD2#
Intruder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arendse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Intruder manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Intruder wants to sweep here but Arendse controlling him for the moment.
Intruder has his hands on Arendse's head, controlling the position.
Arendse won't allow Intruder to sweep him here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Intruder is on top in guard. #REVB#
Arendse pulls Intruder in to control the position.
Arendse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Intruder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Intruder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Intruder looking to sit in guard and control but Arendse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Arendse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Intruder has a closed guard, preventing Arendse from standing up. #T2#
Arendse trying to control the position from guard on top but Intruder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intruder trying to control the position.
Intruder being controlled here, momentarily.
Intruder wants to sweep here but Arendse controlling him for the moment. #T3##SU#
Arendse decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Intruder, up you get!
Intruder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Intruder tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
Intruder scores with a punch to the head.
Intruder shoots in but no luck this time.
Intruder throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Intruder throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Intruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Intruder scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse backing away here, and Intruder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Arendse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Intruder checks it well. #T4#
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse lands the left 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!
Arendse throws a lazy uppercut
and Intruder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Intruder 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.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Intruder moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse slips under a jab from Intruder.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Intruder throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Intruder.
Intruder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Intruder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Intruder drops his hands momentarily and Arendse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Intruder.
Intruder lands with a cross.
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Intruder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arendse avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arendse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Intruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Intruder moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse walks into a left hand.
Arendse throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Intruder.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Arendse misses with a hook
and Intruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Intruder lands a really nice looking cross but Arendse seems unphased.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Intruder slips the punch.
Arendse throws a jab when Intruder was well out of range.
Arendse motions for Intruder to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse punishes Intruder's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Intruder forces Arendse back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Intruder.
Intruder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1##BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch.
Arendse throws a hook but Intruder avoids it easily.
Arendse slips a jab from Intruder.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow Intruder down.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Intruder saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Intruder connects with a body shot that sends Arendse's belly button to the back.
Intruder throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Arendse throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Arendse pushes Intruder up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Intruder.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder lands with a left to the head.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
Arendse gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arendse tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Intruder lands a left hand.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Intruder.
A short left from Intruder.
Arendse misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Arendse gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Intruder keeps control of Arendse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arendse pushes Intruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse lands a body punch.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Intruder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Intruder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Intruder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arendse is defending well.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.#TD2#
Intruder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Intruder throwing shots but Arendse is blocking nicely.
Intruder prevents Arendse from improving his position.
Intruder with the ground and pound but Arendse uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Intruder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Intruder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Intruder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Arendse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Intruder working a defensive guard here.
Intruder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arendse 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.
Intruder pulls Arendse in close to prevent any damage.

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 Enitan Arendse.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: PFC 225 Tuala vs Kemp
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bamalog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bamalog blocks a jab.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bamalog will feel that in the morning.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bamalog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse's corner calls for a 1-2. Arendse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Arendse misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bamalog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bamalog.
Bamalog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Bamalog moved out of range nicely.
Bamalog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Bamalog throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Bamalog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Arendse.
Bamalog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bamalog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Arendse avoids the body shot from Bamalog.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Arendse.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Arendse pushes Bamalog up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse feints and then cracks Bamalog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bamalog down.
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arendse gets through Bamalog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Arendse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with some punches. #T2#
Arendse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamalog takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Bamalog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Arendse instigates a clinch.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse prevents Bamalog from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
A right hand to the body from Bamalog.
Bamalog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Bamalog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bamalog looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Bamalog misses.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Bamalog ducks down to avoid it.
Bamalog unleashes a big counter combination but Arendse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arendse takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Arendse works Bamalog's body with a nice hook.
Arendse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bamalog takes a step back to recover.
A jab lands there for Arendse.
Arendse slips under a jab from Bamalog.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Bamalog.
A low kick lands for Arendse.
Bamalog misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow Bamalog down.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse misses with a shot to the body
and Bamalog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse stuns Bamalog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Arendse thows a leg kick but Bamalog checks it
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bamalog loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Bamalog might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bamalog steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arendse. That one must have hurt.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamalog tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog moves out of range of the strikes.
Bamalog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Bamalog avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Arendse scores with a kick to the body.
Bamalog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut
and Arendse counters with an inside leg kick.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse clobbers Bamalog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bamalog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bamalog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bamalog wants to land a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
Bamalog throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Arendse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Bamalog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog scores with a hook.
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Bamalog sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bamalog slips a jab from Arendse.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bamalog misses with a straight right.
Arendse tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse misses with a body punch
and Bamalog counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Bamalog didn't see that one coming.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamalog can do to turn this around?#CL#
Arendse pushes Bamalog up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bamalog breaks the clinch.
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Bamalog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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!
Arendse wants to clinch.#T2#
Arendse lands with a straight right. Bamalog didn't see that one coming.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bamalog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Bamalog's head but Bamalog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bamalog moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a looping right.#T3#
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and Bamalog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Arendse misses
and Bamalog counters with a head kick. That will keep Arendse thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Some wild striking there from Bamalog.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bamalog under the eye.
Bamalog slips a jab from Arendse.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Bamalog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Bamalog on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Bamalog misses its intended target.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse lands a jab to Bamalog's midsection.
Bamalog takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a looping left.
Bamalog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arendse sizes up Bamalog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bamalog throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bamalog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Bamalog moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bamalog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Bamalog needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Bamalog misses with a straight left.
Bamalog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bamalog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Arendse.
Bamalog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arendse can pounce on him.
Bamalog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Arendse.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bamalog misses with a body punch
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arendse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse moves out of range as Bamalog strikes.
Bamalog takes one to the chin there.
Bamalog looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.#T1#
Good shot there by Arendse.
Arendse defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Bamalog sees coming a mile off.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Bamalog misses its intended target.
Arendse stuns Bamalog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse is looking to chop away at Bamalog's legs.
Bamalog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Arendse rushes Bamalog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse has Bamalog pressed against the cage, preventing Bamalog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Bamalog.
A short right from Bamalog on the inside. #BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bamalog slips the punch.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teke Bamalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamalog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Arendse throws a lazy head kick
and Bamalog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse thumps Bamalog with a low kick.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamalog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick from Bamalog, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bamalog misses with a body shot.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.#CL#
Arendse darts in and clinches Bamalog up against the cage.
Bamalog tries to circle away but Arendse has him pinned against the cage.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Arendse tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Bamalog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Arendse.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Arendse cracks Bamalog with a nice body shot.
Bamalog is trying to break the clinch but Arendse is controlling him.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog is trying to break free.
Arendse keeps control of Bamalog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Bamalog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
Arendse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Bamalog ducks right into an uppercut from Arendse.
Bamalog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arendse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bamalog scrambles back to his feet.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Bamalog has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse lands an overhand right.
Bamalog walks into a stiff left hand from Arendse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Bamalog throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a looping right.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bamalog at a distance.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bamalog in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bamalog slips a jab from Arendse.
Arendse with the inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: PFC 217 Arendse vs Song
Date: Oct 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Song keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arendse throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Song misses with a looping right.
Arendse throws a front kick aimed at Song's knee but Song avoids it well. #CL#
Arendse rushes Song and presses him up against the cage.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Song blocking some punches.
Song tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Song back against the cage.
Song presses Arendse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Song 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.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Arendse's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Song moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Song is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Song.
Song moves out of range as Arendse strikes.#T1#
A cross from Song lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse misses the jab.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Song avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Song fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Song scores with a shot to the body.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Song's ribs.
Song scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Song is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Song.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Song checks the leg kick.
Song moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Arendse digs a good body shot into Song's ribs.
Arendse scores with a spinning back kick!
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely.
Song only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Song slips a jab from Arendse.
Song connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arendse lunges at Song with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Song's hand.
A cross from Song lands.
Song misses with a straight left.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick lands for Song.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Song.
Song bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Song throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Song throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Song looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Song is avoiding it.
Song lands an overhand right.
Song is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Arendse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Arendse.
Arendse moves in looking to clinch but Song pushes him off.
Song is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Song has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Song takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Arendse 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.
Arendse throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
Song lands with a nice body punch.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse needs to keep his hands up - Song had a free shot at his head there.
Arendse throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
Song throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Song.
Nice body punch from Song.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Song checks a leg kick.
Arendse walks into a left hand.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Arendse misses the jab.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse lands a jab to the head.
Arendse wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Song. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song blocks the body kick.
Song throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Arendse misses the jab.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a chopping leg kick but Song manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Song is out of range.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Arendse takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Song misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Song.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Song lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Song moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Song.
Song has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Song throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Song darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Song misses with a body shot.
Song slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Song takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Min-Sik Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Song throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
Arendse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song misses the jab.
Song blocks a leg kick.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Song moves out of range of the body kick.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse half committed to a counter leg kick.
Arendse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Song on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Song.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.#T2#
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Song darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Song throws a nice inside leg kick.
Song with a nice calf kick.
Song misses with a looping right.
A jab from Song does it's job there.
Arendse throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Song 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.
Song tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Song.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Song.
Arendse throws a low kick but Song moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Arendse.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Song throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Song delivers a nice body kick.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Song as he connects with a hook.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Song lands an overhand right.
Song with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Good shot there by Arendse.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Arendse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Song wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Song.
Jab, jab by Song - just one landing.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.#T4#
Song throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Arendse misses its target.
Song throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Song checks a leg kick nicely.
Arendse takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Song! But no joy.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Song 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.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse cracks Song with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Song lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Song tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Song scores with the left hand. Arendse knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse works Song's body with a nice hook.
Arendse lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Song moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Song throws a big counter head kick but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Song lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily.
Arendse slips a jab from Song.
Song throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Song scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse cracks Song with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Song walks into a left hand.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Arendse backing away here, and Song unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Song swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Song dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Song misses.
A low kick lands for Song.
Song misses with a looping left.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse sizes up Song with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Arendse blocks the low kick.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Song darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Song takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Song with the inside leg kick.
Song avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Song at a distance.
Arendse throws out a leg kick but Song moves out of range and Arendse only half commits.
Song moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Song avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Song scores with a kick to the body.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Song lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arendse misses with a hook.#CL#
Song tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Song manages to break the clinch.
Song lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot.
Song checks a leg kick nicely.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Song moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it.
Song misses the jab.
Song misses with a hook.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Song swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse walks into a straight right hand from Song.
Song misses with a looping right.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Song is avoiding it.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Song throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Song avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Song connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Song walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arendse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Song throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Song's front leg but catches the back leg as Song tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse digs a good hook to Song's body.
Song on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Song avoids the head kick by Arendse.
Song motions for Arendse to come forward. Song throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Min-Sik Song just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Song tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Song jabs Arendse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse cracks Song with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Song tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arendse moves forwards but Song connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good work by Arendse as he checks the leg kick.
Arendse jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Song on the side of the head.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Song's body. Song takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Song misses with a straight left.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Arendse misses.
Song misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Song lunges at Arendse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arendse's hand.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arendse. Song shrugs it off though. #T1#
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Song.
Song throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Song saw that one coming.
Arendse pushes Song away with a front kick.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Song with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Song takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Song scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arendse slips under a jab from Song.
Arendse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Arendse wants to land a leg kick but Song is out of range. #T2#
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arendse. That did some damage!
Donk. Song catches Arendse right on the button with a cross.
Arendse moves forwards but Song connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse ducks right into an uppercut from Song.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Song throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Song, as that shot connected.
Song throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Song throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Song takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arendse.
Arendse swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse throws a hook but Song blocks it.
Song blocks the body kick.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Arendse ducks right into an uppercut from Song.
Song feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Song with a jab.
Arendse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arendse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Song steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arendse. That one must have hurt.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Arendse clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Song breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arendse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse with a jab.
Song slips a jab from Arendse.
A big left from Arendse misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse. #T4#
Arendse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Song counters with a good low kick that Arendse was not able to check.
Song jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song lands a jab to the nose.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Arendse misses the jab.
Song lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arendse sizes up Song with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Song lands a glancing blow to the side of Arendse's head.
Song cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Song. Song circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Song avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Song catches Arendse right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Song throws a leg kick that misses.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
A countering left hand to the body from Song misses.
Arendse slips under a jab from Song.
Song slips a jab from Arendse.
Song blocks the body kick.
Song moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Song lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Song lands a head shot.
Arendse lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Min-Sik Song has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Song moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Nice body punch from Song.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Song fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arendse on the side of the head.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse with a nice cross.
Song throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Song.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Song scores with a jab.
Song connects with a nice looking jab.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Song lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Song slips under a jab.
Song slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song throws a quick inside leg kick.
Song misses with a body kick.
Arendse throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse backing away here, and Song unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Song scores with a nice strike.
Song bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arendse's head.
Song digs a good hook to Arendse's body.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Song.
Song moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Song ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Song throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Song with a jab.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Song.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Song connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arendse scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Song throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arendse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Song is out of range and Arendse settles back down.
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Song. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Song didn't see that one coming.
Arendse throws a front kick aimed at Song's knee but Song avoids it well.
Arendse tries to score with a low kick but Song moves his leg out of the way.
Song connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arendse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Song feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Song takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Song scores with a body shot. #T4#
Arendse thumps Song with a low kick.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Song lands a head shot.
Arendse misses the jab.
Song throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Song avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Song only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely.
Arendse doesn't manage to clinch there - Song circles away.
Song fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Song scores with a jab to the head.
Song connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arendse's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song lands the left hand.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Min-Sik Song.
I think Song 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!
Min-Sik Song is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Min-Sik Song rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 212 Arendse vs Urani
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urani misses with an uppercut.
Urani looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urani.
Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urani.
Urani 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.
Arendse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse throws a low kick but Urani avoids it.
A big left from Urani misses.
Arendse jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well.
Urani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arendse.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Urani walks into a left hand.
Urani catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Urani is looking to score with low kicks.
Arendse wants to land a leg kick but Urani is out of range.
Urani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Arendse - just one landing.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urani.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Urani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urani cracks Arendse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Urani scores with a nice strike.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Urani throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Urani lands the left hand.
Urani looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Urani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws a jab when Urani was well out of range.
Urani just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse tests Urani's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Arendse has closed the distance and engaged Urani in a clinch.
Urani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Urani lands a right hand.
Urani lands a left hand.
Urani lands with a right to the head.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Urani's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urani backwards.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse lands an uppercut.
Urani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urani looking to stall.
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
A head punch on the inside from Urani fails to land.
Urani lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Urani backwards.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Urani controls the action.
Arendse cracks Urani with a nice body shot.
Arendse lands a body punch.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Urani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Urani prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Urani throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Urani.
Urani misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Urani.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Urani blocks an uppercut.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Urani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Urani.
Arendse lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urani.
Urani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse gets through Urani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Urani just leaning against Arendse, taking a breather.
Urani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arendse.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Urani takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Urani moves into the clinch.
Arendse working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arendse as Urani tries to tie him up.
Urani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Urani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urani looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Arendse clinches up against the cage.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urani misses with a punch to the body.
Urani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urani blocking some punches.
Arendse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Urani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Urani pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Urani working for submissions but it's allowed Arendse to get to half guard.
It looks like Arendse is going to stand back up. #T1#
Arendse prevents Urani from improving his position.#SUB2#
Urani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arendse prevents Urani from improving his position.
Urani is staying active underneath Arendse, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
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.
Urani is looking to get back to full guard here but Arendse has managed to pass to side control instead.
Urani regains half guard.
Urani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Urani.
Urani pulls Arendse in to control the position.
Urani trying to keep a closed guard but Arendse is proving a slippery customer.
Arendse looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Urani isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Arendse stacks Urani on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Arendse!
Urani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arendse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Arendse controlling the position from side mount.
Urani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arendse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urani sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Urani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Urani.#SUB2#
Arendse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arendse looking to pass the guard.
Urani controls Arendse momentarily but Arendse frees himself.
Arendse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Urani has his foot on Arendse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arendse works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Urani looking for a guillotine here but Arendse defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Arendse slips under a jab from Urani.
Urani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Urani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Urani misses with a low kick.
Urani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Urani misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urani.
Arendse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arendse throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arendse connects with a leg kick.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Urani. #T1#
Urani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arendse on the side of the head.
Arendse takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arendse on the side of the head.
Urani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Urani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arendse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Urani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urani misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urani.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Urani checks a leg kick.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Urani looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
It appears Arendse was looking to counter with a kick there.
Arendse misses with a leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urani! But no joy.
Urani slips under a jab from Arendse.
Urani lands with a right hand.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urani doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse lands an overhand right.
Arendse takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urani.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Urani lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Urani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urani can do to turn this around?
Arendse throws a head kick that misses.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uranis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urani.
Urani avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Urani lands a jab.#T3#
Good work by Urani as he checks the leg kick.
Arendse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Urani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arendse takes one on the button.#CL2#
Urani drives through and clinches with Arendse against the cage.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Urani tries to pull guard but Arendse won't allow it.
Urani struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Urani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arendse's efforts to push away.
Urani blocking some punches.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urani blocks a body shot from Arendse. #TD2#
Urani decides to pull guard.
Urani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arendse is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Urani is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Urani has an active guard here but Arendse has managed to pass into half guard.
Urani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arendse's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arendse's back!#SUB2#
Urani seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Arendse's chin but Arendse turns very nicely into Urani's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Arendse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani wants to sweep but no luck.
Arendse showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Urani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arendse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Enitan Arendse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Urani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urani's head.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arendse throws a jab when Urani was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urani! But no joy.
Arendse jabs Urani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urani throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Arendse clinches.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Urani fails to land.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urani tries to pull guard but Arendse won't allow it. #T1#
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Urani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urani backwards.
Urani working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Arendse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Urani on the inside.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Urani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urani blocking some punches.
Arendse tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urani.
Urani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Urani.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse is trying to force a seperation but Urani has the dominant position.
Urani working aggressively here.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Urani.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Urani lands a body punch in the clinch.
Urani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ephram Urani.
A right hook to the body lands for Arendse.
Urani digs a right hand underneath Arendse's ribcage. Arendse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Urani is struggling to control the position.
Arendse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Urani leaning against his opponent.
Urani stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Urani lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Urani is trying to pull guard but Arendse has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Urani - that landed with a thud.
Urani manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Urani swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urani backwards.
A short right from Urani.
A short left from Urani.
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Urani digs a right hand into Arendse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arendse's gas tank.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urani backwards.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse is trying to break the clinch but Urani is controlling him.
Urani fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Urani has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Urani misses the shot to the body.
Arendse with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse.
Urani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Urani is avoiding it.
Urani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse slips under a jab from Urani.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Urani thinks about the counter body kick.
Arendse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Urani wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.
Urani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urani checks a leg kick.
Urani missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Urani.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arendse jabs Urani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse tries to score with a low kick but Urani moves his leg out of the way.
Urani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
Urani blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse throws a jab when Urani was well out of range.
Urani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Urani staying out of range there.
Urani misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urani throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.#T1#
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Urani misses its intended target.
Arendse slips under a jab from Urani.
Urani throws a right and a left that Arendse avoids nicely.
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
Urani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Urani moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Urani.
Arendse takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Urani throws a series of punches but Arendse avoids them all with ease.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urani's head backwards.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urani to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Urani bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arendse's head backwards.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urani misses with a looping right.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urani lands the left hand.
Urani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Arendse pushes Urani away with a front kick.
Arendse swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
And Urani responds with a good body kick, but Arendse manages to step out the way in time.
Urani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urani throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Urani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urani misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Urani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arendse.
Arendse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Urani. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Urani lands a nice shot to the body.
Urani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse blocks a jab.#T3#
Urani moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Urani.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Urani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Urani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arendse feints and then cracks Urani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urani down.
Urani with a hook.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Urani's front leg but catches the back leg as Urani tries to avoid it.
Arendse throws a jab when Urani was well out of range.
Arendse lands a jab.
Urani misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Urani's leg. Urani is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Urani's head. #T4#
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Urani controls his hands.
Urani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse pushes Urani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse cracks Urani with a nice body shot.
Urani has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Urani throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Urani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Urani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Urani fails to land.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Urani manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Urani looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arendse has picked Urani up and slammed him! Urani can't keep hold of the triangle and Arendse manages to pass to side control!
Urani is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Urani is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani being controlled for a moment.
Arendse trying to control the action but Urani is working from the bottom.

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 Enitan Arendse.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arendse, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: PFC 206 Asham vs Wild 3
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse with a hook.
Arendse scores with a nice strike.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Arendse throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud lands with an uppercut that bounces Arendse off the cage and back into range.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
Spud takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Spud.
Arendse looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
Spud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Spud slips under a jab.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Spud lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Spud misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A cross from Spud lands.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range as Spud throws a body kick.
Arendse throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spud avoids it.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Spud scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Spud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Spud lands a head shot.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Spud defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spud.
Spud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spud catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spud's sensitive parts.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Spud throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spud thumps Arendse with a low kick.
Spud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Spud misses.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse cracks Spud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arendse throws a push kick but Spud slaps the foot to one side.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse tries to clinch there but Spud circles away. #T4#
Spud needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Arendse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Spud looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Spud scoring well with a low kick there.
Spud takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse with a hook.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Arendse cracks Spud with a good jab.
Spud scores with the left hand. Arendse knows he should have avoided that one.
Spud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a left hand
and Spud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spud throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Spud avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Spud swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Spud will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Spud stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arendse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Spud misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arendse blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spud loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Spud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spud scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Spud.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse thows a body kick. Spud tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Arendse jabs Spud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse cracks Spud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spud.
Arendse takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body punch
and Spud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Spud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Spud takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Spud throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spud throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.#T3#
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arendse needs to keep his hands up - Spud had a free shot at his head there.
Spud swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spud if he has to take too many more of those.
Arendse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse lands a jab.
Arendse motions for Spud to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
A big left from Spud misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Arendse defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Spud tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Arendse throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range. #CL#
Arendse gets a clinch.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Spud is trying to break the clinch but Arendse is controlling him.
Spud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Arendse thows a body kick. Spud tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Spud's ribs.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Spud coming out on top.
Arendse takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud throws out a leg kick but Arendse moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud lands a lovely overhand right.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
Spud throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spud if he has to take too many more of those.
Arendse moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arendse lands the left hand.#T1##CL#
Arendse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Spud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Spud tries to break free but Arendse pushes him back against the cage.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Spud.
Spud is looking to break free of the clinch but Arendse has double underhooks.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Spud.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands. #BC2#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud scores with a hook.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
Arendse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spud is able to avoid easily.
Spud throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse connects with a body shot.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.#T3#
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse checks a low kick from Spud.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Arendse clinches up against the cage.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Spud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud keeps the fight on the outside.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Spud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arendse works Spud's body with a nice hook.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arendse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spud - the referee stops the clock and Arendse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spud. Arendse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Spud. That snapped Arendse's head back.
Spud with a nice calf kick.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud jabs Arendse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Spud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
Spud takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Enitan Arendse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Arendse lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud throws out a leg kick but Arendse moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
Spud checks the leg kick.
Spud lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Spud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arendse takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spud.
Spud tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spud's hands.
Arendse slips under a jab from Spud.
Arendse throws a jab when Spud was well out of range.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Spud misses.
Spud misses the jab.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spud.
Spud throws a lazy body kick
and Arendse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Spud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.#T1#
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Arendse clinches.
Spud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arendse has him pressed against the cage.
Spud lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Spud is trying to force a seperation but Arendse has the dominant position.#BC2#
Spud breaks from the clinch.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.#T2#
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Nice shot by Spud.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Arendse misses with a wild combination.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Spud checks a low kick from Arendse.
Spud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud lands with a shot to the body.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Spud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spud takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Spud avoids it.
Spud lands a right hook to the body.
Spud lands a jab to Arendse's midsection.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spud fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body.
Spud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse misses with a leg kick.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Spud swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spud misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
A left lands for Arendse.
Arendse with a jab.
Spud checks a low kick from Arendse.
Spud lands with a good body shot.
Spud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Spud scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Spud misses.
Spud moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Spud 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Spud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arendse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spud can turn it around.#BC2#
Spud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spud is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spud doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud misses with a straight right.
A jab from Spud finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spud misses with a right hand
and Arendse counters with a nice kick to the body.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Arendse throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spud. That did some damage!
Arendse tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud lands with a cross.
Spud scores with a hook.
Spud slips under a jab.
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!
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
A big right from Spud misses.
Arendse lands with a nice body kick.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Spud connects with a solid leg kick.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse slips under a jab from Spud.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse throws a leg kick that misses.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spud tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Spud backs away, Arendse returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spud in his tracks.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Spud keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Arendse rushes Spud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC2#
Spud breaks the clinch.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.#CL#
Arendse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Spud.
Spud misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Spud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse. #CL#
Arendse closes the distance and pushes Spud back into the cage.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Spud.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Spud digs a good body shot into Arendse's ribs.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
Spud swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
A good leg kick by Arendse.
A nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse checks a low kick from Spud.#CL#
Spud tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: PFC 201 Asham vs Wild 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks.
Arendse scores with a one two! Bathory had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse lands a two punch combo.
Bathory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arendse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bathory scrambles back to his feet.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Bathory moved away.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing.
Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arendse if he has to take too many more of those.
Bathory swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Arendse throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arendse on the side of the head.
Bathory clobbers Arendse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arendse scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Bathory goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Arendse throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side.
Arendse slips a jab from Bathory.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse stuns Bathory with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bathory wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Bathory thows a body kick. Arendse tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arendse throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bathory pushes Arendse away with a front kick.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Bathory's body.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Bathory's body.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Arendse misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Arendse blocks the leg kick.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arendse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Arendse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Bathory.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Bathory.
Bathory lands an uppercut.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Arendse presses Bathory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arendse misses with some punches.
I was talking to Bathory's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Bathory lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arendse or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Bathory tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse. #BC2#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Arendse has closed the distance and engaged Bathory in a clinch.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land. #T4#
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Arendse.
Bathory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bathory scores with a shoulder strike.
Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Bathory.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bathory misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Bathory bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arendse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bathory throws a big counter combination but Arendse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bathory rather than just go for the knockout.
Arendse throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range.
Bathory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arendse throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bathory slips under a jab.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory ducks right into an uppercut from Arendse.
Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one. #T1#
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bathory throws a right and a left that Arendse avoids nicely.
Arendse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bathory is looking to counter with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Bathory misses
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Arendse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Arendse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Arendse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arendse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Bathory tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Arendse.
Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bathory misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arendse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Bathory lands a body punch.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse working aggressively here. #T3#
Bathory lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Arendse.
Arendse blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Bathory.
A shot in the inside from Bathory.
Bathory lands with a light punch inside.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Good body shot from Arendse.
Bathory tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bathory misses with some punches.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Bathory's ribcage. Bathory let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bathory takes a shot to the head.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Bathory.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Bathory wants to stall.
Bathory tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Bathory.
Bathory throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
An inside leg kick from Bathory misses.
Arendse feints a counter leg kick.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bathory throws a shot to the body.
Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Nice shot lands for Arendse.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse scores with a sloppy right hand. Bathory should have avoided that one.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Arendse thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Arendse 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.
Arendse clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming.
Arendse slips a straight right by Bathory.
Bathory with a nice calf kick.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Arendse defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Bathory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arendse lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top.#T2#
Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory cracks Arendse with an open hand slap.
Arendse pushes Bathory away with a front kick.
Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Bathory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bathory will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Arendse wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Bathory throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
Arendse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Bathory checks a low kick from Arendse.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arendse's sensitive parts.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bathory motions for Arendse to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and pushes Bathory back into the cage.#T3#
Bathory throws a head punch that misses.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Bathory throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse lands an uppercut.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse being controlled against the cage.
Arendse lands a left hand.
A short right from Bathory on the inside.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Bathory lands a body shot.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory trying to control the position but instead, Arendse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bathory into the cage.#T4#
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse being controlled against the cage.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Enitan Arendse just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bathory takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bathory's head.
Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Arendse's leg. Arendse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory walks into a straight right hand from Arendse.
Bathory tries to bum rush Arendse with a series of wild strikes but Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arendse misses with a jab to the body
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bathory lands with a nice body punch.
Bathory slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice combination there by Bathory.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory lands a jab.#T2#
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head.
Bathory throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Arendse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
As Arendse backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse.
A head kick misses from Arendse.
Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arendse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bathory takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Bathory takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arendse catches Bathory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Bathory misses.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bathory slips under a jab from Arendse.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Bathory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arendse with a nice calf kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory throws a front kick that sends Arendse stumbling back into the cage.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arendse is looking to slow Bathory down with leg kicks.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory.#T1#
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory misses the jab.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming.
Bathory throws a right hand that Arendse ducks under and follows up with a left that Arendse also avoids with ease.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bathory throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Bathory looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Bathory lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Arendse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory throws a series of punches but Arendse avoids them all with ease.
Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
Bathory throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
Arendse tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Bathory wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.
Nice jab there from Bathory.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bathory's head backwards.
Bathory dips to his left and cracks Arendse with an uppercut!
Arendse tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Bathory thumps Arendse with a low kick.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Arendse. #T4#
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Bathory checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Arendse lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
A leg kick checked by Bathory.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Arendse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Arendse throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Bathory.

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.
Well Arendse 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse is the new lightweight champion!

Event: PFC 193 Aiken vs Dong
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arendse throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arendse moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Yamaguchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Arendse throws the left hand but Yamaguchi avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Arendse misses.
Yamaguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Yamaguchi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamaguchi under the eye.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse slips a jab from Yamaguchi.
Arendse pushes Yamaguchi away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Arendse takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Yamaguchi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yamaguchi on the side of the head.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamaguchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Nice shot by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamaguchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse checks a low kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Yamaguchi's body.
A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi.
A combination from Yamaguchi does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse. #T2#
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Arendse has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Yamaguchi counter with a right hand.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse feints and then cracks Yamaguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamaguchi down.
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamaguchi lands with a nice body kick.
Yamaguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse punishes Yamaguchi's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Yamaguchi's ribs.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse misses the jab.
Yamaguchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Yamaguchi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamaguchi lands a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi presses Arendse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi presses Arendse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Yamaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamaguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Yamaguchi. #BC2#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arendse's sensitive parts.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Yamaguchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yamaguchi cracks Arendse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Yamaguchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse with a nice cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yamaguchi. Arendse shrugs it off though.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Yamaguchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arendse on the side of the head.
Yamaguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Arendse takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Arendse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Yamaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arendse.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Yamaguchi pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand.
Yamaguchi pushes Arendse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Arendse.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Yamaguchi presses Arendse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamaguchi has Arendse pressed against the cage, preventing Arendse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arendse.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamaguchi. #T3#
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Yamaguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi lands with a right to the head.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Yamaguchi's head.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Good body shot from Arendse.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Yamaguchi moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Yamaguchi counters with a quick kick to the body but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamaguchi has time to react.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Yamaguchi seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Yamaguchi.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for Arendse.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yamaguchi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamaguchi ducks right into an uppercut from Arendse.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Yamaguchi keeps it at a distance.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
Arendse moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Yamaguchi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice body kick.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
Arendse slips a jab from Yamaguchi.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Yamaguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse scores with a jab.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamaguchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Yamaguchi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arendse takes a step back to recover.
A low kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
Yamaguchi wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Yamaguchi scores with a spinning back kick!
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamaguchi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arendse drops his hands momentarily and Yamaguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
Yamaguchi tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Arendse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Arendse moves into range and clinches up with Yamaguchi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Arendse has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yamaguchi.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Yamaguchi.
Kai Yamaguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
Arendse lands a body punch. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Arendse. #BC#
Yamaguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
Arendse lands a head kick. Yamaguchi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arendse connects with a right hand. Yamaguchi shakes it off.
Arendse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Arendse misses.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamaguchi as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi lands a jab to the head.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range. #T4#
Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Yamaguchi off balance momentarily.
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
Arendse connects with a right hand. Yamaguchi shakes it off.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Arendse. That snapped Yamaguchi's head back.
Yamaguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arendse. That did some damage!
Yamaguchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse.
Yamaguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arendse lands a front kick.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Arendse lands with a hook. Yamaguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arendse 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 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: PFC 187 Asham vs Steve 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Partio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it.
Partio throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Nice cross by Partio.
Partio 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.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Partio or perhaps it was just good defense by Arendse, which made it look bad.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Arendse.
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!
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Partio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Partio.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Jab, jab by Partio - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse jabs Partio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Arendse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Partio misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse pushes Partio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Partio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Partio's head.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse keeps control of Partio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse is pressed up against the cage. Partio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arendse down to the mat. Arendse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio 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!
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse misses with a body shot. #T2#
Partio feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Partio throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Partio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Partio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arendse is trying to stand back up but Partio is controlling him #ES#
Arendse manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Arendse looks to throw a body kick
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arendse swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Partio.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio lands the left hand.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arendse tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Partio or perhaps it was just good defense by Arendse, which made it look bad.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katu Partio.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse jabs Partio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse tries to clinch but Partio is having none of it.
Partio throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side.
Partio needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Arendse lands an overhand right.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Arendse appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arendse cracks Partio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse works Partio's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.#TD2#
Partio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arendse tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Partio is in Arendse's guard.
Partio looking to sit in guard and control but Arendse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Partio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arendse passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arendse controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Arendse tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.
Partio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Partio momentarily.
A big right from Partio misses.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Partio misses.
It appears Arendse was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Partio 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.
Arendse slips under a jab from Partio.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse appears to be looking for a big counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arendse.
Arendse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Partio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arendse's knee momentarily.
Arendse punishes Partio's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse takes one on the button.
Partio misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.#T1#
A big left from Partio misses.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Arendse takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Partio misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
It looks like Arendse has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partio at a distance.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Partio slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Partio knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Partio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arendse wants to land a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Partio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Partio.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Arendse.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arendse scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Partio moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Partio can do to turn this around?
Partio cracks Arendse with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Partio tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arendse walks into a left hand.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Partio's defenses.
Partio motions for Arendse to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse. #T3#
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Arendse slips under a jab from Partio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
A low kick lands for Arendse.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Partio misses the jab.
Partio tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Arendse goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Partio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arendse - the referee stops the clock and Partio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arendse. Partio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big left from Arendse misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio misses with a low kick.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Partio throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Partio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick from Partio misses
and Arendse counters with a nice body kick.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Arendse.
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arendse clobbers Partio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Partio misses.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Arendse
and Partio counters with a leg kick.
Partio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Partio takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Partio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Partio throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Partio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Partio ducks right into an uppercut from Arendse.
Partio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse connects with a nice looking jab.
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 nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Partio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Partio.
Arendse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arendse has Partio pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Partio throwing strikes but missing.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Partio postures up.
Arendse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Arendse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Partio trying to control but Arendse is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Partio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arendse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arendse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Partio.
Arendse wants to sweep here but Partio controlling him for the moment.
Katu Partio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Partio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katu Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Partio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Partio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arendse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Arendse has wrist control.
Partio throwing strikes but missing.
Partio throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Partio throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Partio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arendse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Partio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Partio tries to score with some ground and pound. Arendse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Arendse regains half guard, as Partio was trying to land strikes.
Partio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Partio connects with a nice short shot to Arendse's temple.
Partio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arendse defending well though.
Partio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Partio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arendse taking some punishment here, with Partio in his half guard.
Partio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Ground and pound from Partio.
Partio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Partio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arendse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Partio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Partio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Partio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Partio throwing shots but Arendse is blocking nicely.
Arendse moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katu Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: PFC 180 Krison vs Moors
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Hijikata ducks down to avoid it.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hijikata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse tries to work over Hijikata's front leg with a kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hijikata.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Hijikata misses the target.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Hijikata has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hijikata connects with a single shot there.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Hijikata's ribs.
Hijikata moves out of range of the body kick.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Hijikata manages to avoid it.#CL#
Arendse moves into range and clinches up with Hijikata.#T1##BC#
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Hijikata appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Arendse's knee but Arendse avoids it well.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hijikata's head.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.#CL#
Arendse clinches up with Hijikata and pushes him back against the cage.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata misses with a body punch. #T2#
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Arendse. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hijikata!
A jab from Hijikata finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Hijikata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
Hijikata is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Hijikata knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse lands with a nice body kick.
Arendse throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Arendse is looking to wear down Hijikata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hijikata keeps Arendse at a distance using the push kick.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse tries a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
A low kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse staying out of range there.#T4#
Good leg kick by Hijikata. #CL#
Arendse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata pushes Arendse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Hijikata lands with a left to the head.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Hijikata.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Hijikata works on Arendse's body with a couple of short punches.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hijikata throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hijikata misses the target.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hijikata in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Hijikata counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Hijikata lands a lovely overhand right.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hijikata.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Arendse moves out of range of the leg kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Hijikata slips a straight right by Arendse.
Hijikata throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Arendse swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Hijikata.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body.
Hijikata defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hijikata's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL#
Arendse takes the fight into the clinch.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hijikata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Jab by Arendse.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Arendse moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
Hijikata takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Hijikata's head.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hijikata misses the target.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hijikata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arendse momentarily.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arendse can pounce on him.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Hijikata.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hijikata finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arendse misses with a series of wild punches.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hijikata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arendse there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hijikata checks it well. #T1#
Arendse lands a front kick.
Arendse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hijikata is able to avoid easily.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Arendse sizes up Hijikata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hijikata throws out the jab.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Hijikata blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hijikata scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Arendse blocks the body kick.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Hijikata saw that one coming.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Arendse quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Arendse misses with a jab to the body
and Hijikata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arendse really felt that one!
Hijikata blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Hijikata catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Arendse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Arendse throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Hijikata's leg. Hijikata is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Arendse throws a head kick but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
Arendse staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Arendse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hijikata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Arendse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hijikata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Hijikata defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hijikata.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a spinning back kick!
Hijikata slips under a jab from Arendse.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arendse checks it well.
Hijikata wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Arendse counters with a nice body kick.
Arendse takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Arendse tries to clinch up but Hijikata circles away and keeps his distance.
Hijikata scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse moves forwards but Hijikata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Hijikata throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Arendse takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata avoids a kick to the body.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Hijikata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshi Hijikata.
I think Hijikata 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
After the big win, Toshi Hijikata made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Arendse connects with the punch.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse misses with a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a three punch combo that has Arendse backing up. Arendse nods at Kamei to acknowledge the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Kamei moved away.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse throws a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
Arendse takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse stuns Kamei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice combination there by Arendse. #T1#
Arendse works Kamei's body with a nice hook.
Kamei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamei's head.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Arendse backs off Kamei throws a huge counter combo but Arendse manages to avoid it all.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arendse wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Arendse. #CL#
Arendse has managed to clinch.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Arendse. #BC2#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse with a hook.
Arendse tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse misses with a body shot
letting Kamei counter with a right hand. #T3#
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arendse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arendse!
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei unleashes a big counter combination but Arendse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamei in his tracks.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse 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.
As Arendse backs off Kamei throws a huge counter combo but Arendse manages to avoid it all.
Arendse misses the jab.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamei dodges the punch combination from Arendse.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse looks to throw a body kick
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Kamei moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei throws a counter combo.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamei off the cage and back into range.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Kamei slips under a jab from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Kamei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.#T1#
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Arendse instigates a clinch.
Kamei wants to get back to striking at distance but Arendse won't allow it. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamei's calf.
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Arendse finds it's target.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Kamei sees coming a mile off.
Koichi Kamei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamei unleashes a big counter combination but Arendse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamei doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamei throws a counter combo.
Arendse cracks the inside of Kamei's front leg. #T3#
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamei throws a nice looking combination but Arendse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arendse connects with a nice looking jab.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse lands with a hook. Kamei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamei tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arendse jabs at Kamei's body.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Arendse.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse slips under a jab.#T4#
A big right from Arendse misses.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse connects with a nice looking jab.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kamei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamei is looking for the big counter here.
Arendse throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamei counters with a two punch combo.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Kamei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kamei takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Kamei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei swinging wildly here.
Kamei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamei off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Kamei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Kamei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamei. Kamei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamei moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse. #T2#
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Arendse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse misses with a body punch
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse with a hook.
Kamei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamei can do to turn this around?
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Arendse is predictable there
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamei takes one to the chin there.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Kamei's belly button to the back.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamei's head backwards.
Arendse swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Arendse misses
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse tries to clinch
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Kamei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Arendse tries to clinch but Kamei moves out of range.
Arendse takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Arendse scores with a hook.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
Arendse throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei unleashes a big counter combination but Arendse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamei's sensitive parts.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Kamei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
Despite the aggression on Kamei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: PFC 167 Arendse vs Bathory
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Arendse as he checks the leg kick.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Bathory wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Arendse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bathory lands a left hand.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse blocking some punches. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL#
Arendse clinches up against the cage.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bathory or not.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Bathory connects with a jab.
Arendse tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range.
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.#T2#
Arendse cracks Bathory with an open hand slap.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arendse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Arendse moved away.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Arendse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse misses with a hook
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bathory checks a low kick from Arendse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Arendse cracks Bathory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arendse walks into a jab.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bathory! But no joy.
Bathory scores with a punch to the head.
Bathory cracks the inside of Arendse's front leg.
Bathory has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bathory there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arendse tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bathory thuds a left hand into Arendse's body.
Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory lands a head shot.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Bathory's torso.
Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bathory on the side of the head.
Bathory has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arendse moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Bathory misses the jab.#T4#
Bathory throws a body kick that misses
and Arendse counters with a right hand to the body.
Arendse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bathory.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Bathory walks into a stiff left hand from Arendse.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Arendse throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Arendse cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Arendse forces Bathory back against the cage and clinches.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Bathory.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bathory is pushing Arendse up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Arendse takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Bathory off balance momentarily.
Arendse throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Arendse motions for Bathory to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Arendse jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Arendse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Bathory's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bathory works the jab nicely.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Arendse is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Bathory misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Arendse has Bathory up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land.
Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
A short right from Bathory on the inside.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Bathory.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory.
Bathory lands a right hand.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arendse misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bathory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily.
Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Arendse takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Bathory misses.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
Arendse moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Bathory misses the jab.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory. #T3#
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Bathory misses
and Arendse counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bathory's knee momentarily.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Arendse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bathory, pushing him back against the cage.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with some punches.
A short right from Bathory.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Bathory.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Bathory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Arendse lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arendse cracks the inside of Bathory's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Bathory connects with the punch.
A big left from Arendse misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off.
Arendse throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Bathory with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bathory misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Bathory misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
Bathory throws a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse tries to clinch up but Bathory circles away and keeps his distance.
Arendse misses the jab.#T1#
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory slips under a jab.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arendse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arendse clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
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!
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory scores with a jab. Arendse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arendse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arendse jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Arendse blocks the low kick.
Arendse moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Bathory.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow Bathory down.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Arendse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance.
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Arendse drives through and clinches with Bathory against the cage.
Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Bathory. #BC2#
Bathory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse connects with a jab.
A big left from Arendse misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target.
Bathory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arendse misses with a looping right.#T4#
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Bathory bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Nice cross by Bathory.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Arendse wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Bathory.
Arendse misses the jab.
Arendse backing away here, and Bathory unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arzlan Bathory just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory flicks out a counter leg kick but Arendse steps away.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arendse.
Bathory is looking to slow Arendse down with leg kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Arendse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a head kick that Arendse semi-blocks.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Arendse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory lands an overhand right.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arendse scrambles back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Bathory blocks the low kick.#T1#
Arendse defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Bathory.
Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Bathory with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bathory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands.
Arendse swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse 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 fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arendse checks it well.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory blocks a jab.
Arendse backing away here, and Bathory unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse cracks Bathory with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Bathory.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it.
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory.
Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arendse circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Bathory off the cage and back into range.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Arendse rushes Bathory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Bathory's head.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Bathory gets through Arendse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse can't break the clinch. #T4#
Bathory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bathory has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bathory scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bathory gets through Arendse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Bathory lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bathory lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Bathory does it's job there.
Bathory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bathory on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory thumps Arendse with a low kick.#CL#
Arendse drives through and clinches with Bathory against the cage.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory missing with knees to the body.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
Bathory's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse. #T1#
Arendse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arendse pushes Bathory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bathory throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Bathory blocking some punches.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bathory.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bathory tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Bathory prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short left from Arendse.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
A short right from Bathory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse. #BC#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Arendse half committed to a counter leg kick.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Bathory is avoiding it. #T3#
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bathory works over Arendse's head and body with a nice combination.
Bathory slips a jab from Arendse.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory.
Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse cracks Bathory with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse misses with a right hand
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory thumps Arendse with a low kick.
Bathory slips a straight right by Arendse.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Arendse steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bathory. That one must have hurt.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Bathory connects with the punch.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bathory moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
A combination from Bathory does no damage.
Bathory misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Bathory lands with a straight right. Arendse didn't see that one coming.
Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bathory 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title!
Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC END GAME
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Stoddler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stoddler blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Stoddler.
Stoddler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse lands with a kick to the temple. Stoddler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good shot there by Stoddler.
Stoddler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arendse takes one on the button.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse is looking to slow Stoddler down with leg kicks.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse 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.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Arendse misses with a body shot
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoddler counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Arendse clinches.
Stoddler blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Stoddler.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Arendse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Stoddler fails to land.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoddler.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoddler struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Stoddler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse tries to work over Stoddler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoddler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoddler backwards.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoddler misses with a punch to the body.
Stoddler misses with some punches.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoddler's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Stoddler fails to land.
Arendse is leaning against Stoddler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stoddler blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Stoddler throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse lands a right hand. #T3#
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoddler prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Stoddler's ribcage. Stoddler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Stoddler fails to land.
Arendse tries a body shot but Stoddler blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Arendse. #ROC#
Stoddler is rocked!
Stoddler blocks an uppercut.
Stoddler is still on wobbly legs! Can Arendse finish him?
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Stoddler looks winded!
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arendse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stoddler can turn it around.
Arendse working aggressively here. #BC#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arendse circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Stoddler to the canvas! Stoddler doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Arendse keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: CEC 694
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1##CL#
Arendse has Phetboonme up against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Arendse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Phetboonme walks into a stiff left hand from Arendse.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Phetboonme misses its intended target.
Arendse works Phetboonme's body with a nice hook.
Phetboonme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Phetboonme moved away.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Phetboonme connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phetboonme looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse with a jab.
Phetboonme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arendse looks to throw a body kick
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Phetboonme takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Phetboonme walks into a straight right hand from Arendse.
Phetboonme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse sizes up Phetboonme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arendse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phetboonme tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Phetboonme lands a body shot.
Phetboonme is looking to score with low kicks.
Arendse misses with a left hand
and Phetboonme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phetboonme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse thows a leg kick but Phetboonme checks it
and Phetboonme counters with a nice kick to the body.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phetboonme throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse tests Phetboonme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phetboonme takes one to the side of the head.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Phetboonme slips the punch.#T2#
Phetboonme wants to clinch up but Arendse keeps it at a distance.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phetboonme defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Phetboonme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Phetboonme 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.
Phetboonme misses with a looping left.
Arendse tries to clinch there but Phetboonme circles away.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phetboonme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the body from Phetboonme misses
and Arendse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Phetboonme blocks the leg kick.
Phetboonme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phetboonme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phetboonme misses with a looping right.#CL#
Arendse moves into the clinch.
Arendse misses with some punches. #BC#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tries to close the distance and clinch but Arendse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
Phetboonme tries to counter with a clinch but Arendse shakes him off and moves away.
Phetboonme swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arendse counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Phetboonme.
Arendse moves out of range as Phetboonme strikes.
Arendse needs to keep his hands up - Phetboonme had a free shot at his head there.
Arendse misses with a hook. Phetboonme ducked under it nicely.
Phetboonme throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
Phetboonme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phetboonme.
A telegraphed right hand from Phetboonme misses the target.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phetboonme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Arendse thuds his right hand into Phetboonme's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse with a nice cross.
Arendse tries to clinch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Phetboonme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arendse doesn't seem phased though.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse digs a good hook to Phetboonme's body.
Arendse blocks the body kick.
A left lands for Phetboonme.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat.
Phetboonme swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Phetboonme lands a right hook to the body.
Phetboonme lands a jab to Arendse's midsection.
Phetboonme connects with a solid leg kick.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Phetboonme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Phetboonme checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Phetboonme fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse cracks the inside of Phetboonme's front leg.
Phetboonme throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phetboonme in his tracks.
Phetboonme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arendse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse misses with a shot to the body
and Phetboonme counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arendse lands a nice looking body kick.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Phetboonme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
Phetboonme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Phetboonme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Phetboonme keeps it at a distance.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Phetboonme's ribs.
Arendse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phetboonme just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Arendse misses its target.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Nice straight punches there by Phetboonme. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phetboonme.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phetboonme. Phetboonme obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse throws a front kick that sends Phetboonme stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab from Arendse.
Phetboonme wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Arendse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Arendse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arendse duly obliges.
Arendse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Arendse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Phetboonme now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phetboonme lands with an uppercut that bounces Arendse off the cage and back into range.
Phetboonme lands a glancing blow to the side of Arendse's head.
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Phetboonme's shoulder, as Phetboonme tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Phetboonme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phetboonme looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phetboonme on the side of the head.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Phetboonme saw that one coming.#T3#
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
Phetboonme connects with a body shot that sends Arendse's belly button to the back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse 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.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arendse is looking to chop away at Phetboonme's legs.
A jab from Phetboonme does it's job there.
Arendse moves out of range of the leg kick from Phetboonme.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phetboonme doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phetboonme can do to turn this around?
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phetboonme throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Arendse motions for Phetboonme to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Arendse throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Arendse backing away here, and Phetboonme unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Phetboonme misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse throws the left hand but Phetboonme avoids the punch easily.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Phetboonme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
A slow jab from Phetboonme misses its intended target. #CL#
Arendse gets a clinch.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Arendse forces Phetboonme back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Phetboonme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phetboonme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phetboonme throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Phetboonme has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arendse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A cross from Arendse lands.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Phetboonme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Arendse thuds his right hand into Phetboonme's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phetboonme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a lunging right hand
and Phetboonme finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Phetboonme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Phetboonme misses its intended target.
Arendse throws a sloppy head kick and Phetboonme moves out of range easily.
Phetboonme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Phetboonme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Phetboonme's shoulder, as Phetboonme tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Phetboonme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Arendse throws a lazy body kick
and Phetboonme counters with a nice uppercut.
Arendse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phetboonme scores with a nice right hand.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phetboonme misses with a wild body shot.
Phetboonme doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phetboonme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phetboonme throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phetboonme, right into the meat.
Phetboonme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phetboonme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phetboonme looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow Phetboonme down.
Phetboonme throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Arendse fails to land with a series of punches.
Phetboonme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Phetboonme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Phetboonme takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Phetboonme moved away.
Phetboonme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
A big left from Arendse misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phetboonme! But no joy.
Phetboonme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phetboonme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Phetboonme moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phetboonme.
Arendse checks a low kick from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arendse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phetboonmes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phetboonme just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phetboonme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phetboonme clobbers Arendse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phetboonme's hands.
Phetboonme has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Phetboonme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phetboonme scores with a push kick.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Phetboonme.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Phetboonme walks into a stiff left hand from Arendse.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phetboonme checks a low kick from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a nice body kick.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Arendse with a hook.#CL#
Phetboonme gets tackled into the cage by Arendse. Arendse maintains the clinch.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
Phetboonme lunges at Arendse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arendse's hand.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Phetboonme avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse clobbers Phetboonme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Phetboonme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Enitan Arendse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Phetboonme moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phetboonme throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Phetboonme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phetboonme slips a straight right by Arendse.
Phetboonme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phetboonme needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Phetboonme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phetboonme's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phetboonme misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Phetboonme blocks the body kick.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Arendse.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Phetboonme saw that one coming.
Arendse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phetboonme counters with a nice body shot.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Phetboonme tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phetboonme thows a body kick. Arendse tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Phetboonme throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Arendse drives through and clinches with Phetboonme against the cage.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phetboonme cracks Arendse with a nice body shot.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Arendse gets through Phetboonme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phetboonme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse works on Phetboonme's body with a couple of short punches.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Phetboonme's ribcage. Phetboonme let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Phetboonme lands a left hand.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Phetboonme lands with a left to the head.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Phetboonme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arendses head.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse digs a right hand into Phetboonme's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phetboonme's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Phetboonme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
A short right from Arendse.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phetboonme or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kongchai Phetboonme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Phetboonme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Phetboonme 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Phetboonme swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phetboonme connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arendse momentarily.
Phetboonme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phetboonme is looking to score with low kicks.
Phetboonme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Phetboonme moves away and avoids it.
Phetboonme misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse defending well as Phetboonme loads up on a big left hand.
Phetboonme scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one.
Phetboonme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Arendse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Arendse tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Phetboonme presses Arendse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Phetboonme on the inside.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Phetboonme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Arendse.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arendses head.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phetboonme pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Phetboonme has Arendse pressed against the cage, preventing Arendse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arendse or not.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Phetboonme lands with a short shot to the head.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Phetboonme scores with a hook to the body.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Phetboonme lands a hook that snaps the head of Arendse backwards. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Arendse on the inside. #BC2#
Phetboonme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phetboonme moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Phetboonme misses.
Phetboonme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phetboonme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phetboonme blocks the body kick.
Arendse backing away here, and Phetboonme unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse scores with a hook.
Arendse punishes Phetboonme's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phetboonme tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arendse scores with a jab. Phetboonme acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: CEC 691
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
Puno slips a jab from Arendse.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Arendse takes the fight into the clinch.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Puno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse is trying to push Puno away but Puno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Puno tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puno or not.
Puno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arendse walks away with a smile on his face. Puno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arendse thuds his right hand into Puno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Puno seems unphased. #T1#
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Arendse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse throws a front kick that sends Puno stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Arendse connects with a jab.
Arendse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps Puno's head back.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Puno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Arendse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puno at a distance.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arendse thuds his right hand into Puno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Puno sees coming a mile off.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.#TD#
Puno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arendse's half guard.#ES2#
Arendse has one foot on Puno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Puno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse moves in looking to clinch but Puno pushes him off.#T4#
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puno's calf.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Arendse catches Puno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arendse is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arendse. Puno shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown but Arendse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arendse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arendse.
Puno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arendse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puno takes one to the side of the head.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Puno didn't see that one coming.
Puno tries for a takedown but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arendse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puno needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Puno swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Arendse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arendse tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno tries to counter with a takedown but Arendse is quick to defend against it.
Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 big right from Puno misses.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
And Arendse responds with a good body kick, but Puno manages to step out the way in time.
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Puno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Arendse has one foot on Puno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse lands a head kick. Puno smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Puno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse thumps Puno with a low kick.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arendse throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Arendse has one foot on Puno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puno slips a jab from Arendse.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Puno's ribs.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Arendse misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Puno cracks Arendse with an open hand slap.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puno.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puno.
Arendse flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Puno didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Arendse tries to sprawl but Puno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arendse is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Puno is pressing down on Arendse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arendse is holding on for now.
Arendse trying to control here.
Puno slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Arendse is not content to let Puno control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arendse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arendse won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Puno wants to take a breather but Arendse is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puno slips a nice elbow through Arendse's hands, connecting with Arendse's forehead.
Puno thows a huge punch but Arendse dodges it nicely.
Puno trying to control the action but Arendse is working from the bottom.
Puno stops Arendse from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Puno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Puno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Arendse defends it.
Puno prevents Arendse from standing back up.
Arendse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puno.
Puno trying to control the action but Arendse is working from the bottom.
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Arendse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arendse wants to control but Puno is keeping busy. #T3#
Arendse regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Puno.
Puno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arendse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Enitan Arendse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Arendse is working away.
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puno is stalling here. Arendse is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arendse has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Puno gets back to half guard.
Puno manages to get to full guard.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendse won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Arendse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arendse misses with a low kick as Puno jumps back.
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
Puno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Puno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Puno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arendse's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arendse.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Arendse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##ES2#
Arendse is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Puno presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Puno lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Puno's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Arendse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puno.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Puno tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Puno's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards. #ROC2#
Puno is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Puno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Puno just leaning against Arendse, taking a breather.
Puno seems to have got his legs back now.
Puno blocking some punches.
Arendse tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno tries to pull guard but Arendse holds him up against the cage and eventually Puno drops back down to his feet.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puno misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land. #TD#
Puno pulls guard effortlessly.
Puno 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.#T4#
Arendse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arendse tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Puno is trying to control the position but Arendse postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Arendse darts in and clinches Puno up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puno throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Arendse darts in and clinches Puno up against the cage.
Arendse is trying to break the clinch but Puno is controlling him.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Puno tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Puno misses with some punches. #TD#
Puno gets control of Arendse's arms and successfully pulls guard. Puno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arendse trying to stand up but can't free himself from Puno's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is trying to keep Arendse in close.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Puno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arendse wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arendse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Arendse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arendse catches Puno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Arendse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse slips a jab from Puno.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Arendse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Puno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Puno misses with a hook.
Arendse plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arendse throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
No luck for Puno with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Puno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Puno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Puno fails to land the takedown.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow Puno down.
Puno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manny Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arendse 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse! Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: GAMMA#805 Ricard v Arendse
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Arendse slips under a jab from Ricard.
Ricard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Ricard.
Ricard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Ricard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard misses with an uppercut.
Ricard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Ricard. Beautiful body shot.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ricard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ricard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricard throws out the jab.
Ricard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Ricard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Arendse throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arendse slips under a jab from Ricard.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricard misses with a looping left.
Ricard throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.
Ricard throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ricard. Ricard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ricard throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side.
Ricard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arendse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ricard scores with a push kick.
Arendse scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard darts in looking for a takedown but Arendse gets double underhooks and turns Ricard into the cage.
Arendse cracks the inside of Ricard's front leg.
Ricard throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Ricard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arendse misses the jab.
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range. #CL2#
Arendse clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Ricard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arendse is out of range and Ricard settles back down.
Ricard throws a leg kick
enabling Arendse to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Arendse thows a body kick. Ricard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Ricard off the cage and back into range.
Arendse throws a push kick but Ricard slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheers as Ricard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arendse doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ricard.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard misses with an uppercut.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arendse is out of range and Ricard settles back down.
Arendse blocks the body kick.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ricard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ricard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Ricard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse moves out of range of the leg kick from Ricard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse 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.
Ricard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Arendse.
Ricard works the jab nicely.
Ricard is looking to score with low kicks.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard. #T4#
Ricard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricard throws out the jab.
Jab by Arendse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ricard.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Ricard's ribs.
Arendse throws a right hand that misses
and Ricard counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricard throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arendse swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard shoots in but Arendse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Arendse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat. #TD#
Ricard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arendse did well to prevent Ricard getting side control.
Arendse is trying to maintain the position but Ricard is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Arendse moves out of range as Ricard strikes.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricard.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Arendse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse throws a low kick but Ricard moves out of range easily.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ricard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
Arendse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Ricard tried to counter with a leg kick but Arendse avoided it.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard slips under a jab from Arendse.
Ricard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricard lands a jab.
Ricard throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Arendse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Ricard misses.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Arendse misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Ricard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Ricard's shoulder, as Ricard tries to avoid the shot.
Ricard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arendse. That did some damage!
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Ricard's ribs.
Ricard misses with a looping right.
Arendse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Ricard ducks down to avoid it.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Arendse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ricard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Ricard shoots in and bounces Arendse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Arendse has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ricard is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Ricard.
Ricard swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Ricard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
Ricard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Ricard.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricard misses with a body punch.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Ricard on the inside.
Arendse tries a body shot but Ricard blocks it.
Ricard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ricard goes for a takedown attempt but Arendse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arendse misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Ricard throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricard tried to counter with a leg kick but Arendse avoided it.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ricard misses the jab.
Arendse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Ricard is avoiding it.
Arendse throws a low kick but Ricard avoids it.
Arendse throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arendse momentarily.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
Ricard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Ricard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Arendse throws a chopping leg kick but Ricard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Ricard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws out a counter right but Ricard avoids it with no problem.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Ricard.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Ricard counter with a right hand.
Ricard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Arendse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Ricard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse fakes the leg kick and cracks Ricard in the body.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Ricard scores with a takedown into Arendse's guard.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Arendse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farboleous Ricard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arendse is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Arendse is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ricard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ricard trying to control but Arendse is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ricard defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Ricard moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Ricard moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
Ricard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricard swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricard controls his hands.
Ricard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricard.
Arendse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse lands a right hand. #BC2#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse is looking to clinch but Ricard is avoiding it.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Ricard throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.
Ricard takes one to the chin there.
Arendse throws a right hand that misses
and Ricard counters with a nice uppercut.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ricard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard is looking to score with low kicks.
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ricard misses with an uppercut.
Arendse throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arendse tries to land a body kick
letting Ricard counter with a right hand.
Arendse throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ricard lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Ricard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arendse if he has to take too many more of those.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Arendse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Ricard avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ricard digs a good hook to Arendse's body.
Ricard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricard misses the jab.
Ricard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ricard blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Arendse misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Ricard drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Arendse manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ricard prevents a body shot from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Arendse.
Ricard dives in and grabs Arendse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arendse pushes down on Ricard's head and hops out.
Ricard throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arendse scores with a hook.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse moves out of range as Ricard strikes.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Arendse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Arendse thuds his shin into the meat of Ricard's side.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arendse misses with a jab to the body
and Ricard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt - Arendse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse tries to work over Ricard's front leg with a kick but Ricard checks it.
Ricard thuds a left hand into Arendse's body.
Ricard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Ricard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Arendse tries to clinch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side.
Ricard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse jabs Ricard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arendse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ricard counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse throws a push kick but Ricard slaps the foot to one side.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!#CL2#
Arendse clinches with his opponent.
Arendse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ricard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricard is looking to clinch.
Ricard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricard misses the jab.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Ricard tries to counter with a takedown but Arendse is quick to defend against it.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Ricard is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ricard defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Ricard slips under a jab from Arendse.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse blocks the body kick.
Ricard checks a low kick from Arendse.
Ricard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ricard throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse takes one on the button.
Arendse walks into a left hand.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Ricard tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arendse.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ricard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Ricard sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Ricard misses its target.
Arendse misses with a jab to the body
and Ricard counters with a good low kick that Arendse was not able to check.
Ricard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Ricard digs a good body shot into Arendse's ribs.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricard misses the target.
Ricard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Ricard digs a good hook to Arendse's body.
Ricard tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse motions for Ricard to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Ricard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arendse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arendse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ricard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arendse scrambles back to his feet.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Ricard.
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arendse tries to clinch there but Ricard circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricard misses the target.
Arendse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricard momentarily.
Ricard throws a leg kick
and Arendse counters with a good low kick that Ricard was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse thumps Ricard with a low kick.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Ricard's body.
Ricard misses with a looping right.#T1#
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Ricard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse moves out of range as Ricard strikes.
Ricard misses with a left hand
letting Arendse counter with a right hand.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Ricard backing away here, and Arendse unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ricard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ricard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Ricard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arendse wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ricard manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
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!#SUB#
Ricard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arendse is just riding it out for now. Ricard eventually gives up the hold.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ricard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Ricard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ricard in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ricard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arendse is just riding it out for now. Ricard eventually gives up the hold.
Arendse is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Ricard working over Arendse with some ground and pound. Arendse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ricard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ricard is trying to control the action in half guard but Arendse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ricard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arendse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricard.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arendse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ricard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ricard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ricard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arendse bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ricard keeping moving, preventing Arendse from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ricard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arendse escapes and throws Ricard's legs to the side, diving into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arendse winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: CEC 687.5
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Savitaipale misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Savitaipale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arendse slaps away a takedown attempt from Savitaipale, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savitaipale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt - Arendse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arendse throws a leg kick
and Savitaipale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.#T1##TD2#
Arendse gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Arendse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arendse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale stands up over Arendse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savitaipale with a nice head shot there.
Arendse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Arendse is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savitaipale is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Arendse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Arendse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Arendse has wrist control.
Savitaipale works over Arendse with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Arendse has wrist control.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Arendse keeps moving.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Arendse keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse scores with a nice strike.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale fails with a takedown attempt.
Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
A combination from Arendse does no damage.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.#T4#
Savitaipale jabs at Arendse's body.
Arendse takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savitaipale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Arendse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arendse throws a hook but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savitaipale throws a series of punches but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Savitaipale's belly button to the back.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Arendse has managed to clinch. #BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arendse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Arendse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arendse throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Savitaipale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Savitaipale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savitaipale.
It appears Arendse was looking to counter with a kick there.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savitaipale.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Savitaipale releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Savitaipale has a takedown stuffed.
Arendse tests Savitaipale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savitaipale at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse with a nice cross.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arendse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale punishes Arendse's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savitaipale connects with the punch.#T2#
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale scores with a nice head shot.
Savitaipale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Savitaipale coming out on top.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse misses the jab.
Arendse takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Arendse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savitaipale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arendse throws a hook but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
Savitaipale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arendse pinned against the cage. Arendse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arendse throws a quick counter kick to the body but Savitaipale avoids it.
Arendse takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Arendse scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Arendse pushes Savitaipale up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Savitaipale manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savitaipale ducks right into an uppercut from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a double jab.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arendse defends it well.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savitaipale can do to turn this around?
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savitaipale avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Savitaipale moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Arendse throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Savitaipale - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat.
Arendse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale throws a combination that misses
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Savitaipale's torso.
Savitaipale fails with the takedown.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savitaipale takes one on the button.
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savitaipale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arendse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savitaipale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arendse tries to clinch there but Savitaipale circles away.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.
Arendse swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Arendse dodges the punch combination from Savitaipale.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Savitaipale sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Arendse.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale throws a series of punches but Arendse moves out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse is looking to slow Savitaipale down with leg kicks.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Savitaipale tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Savitaipale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here. #SU#
Arendse gets to his feet. Savitaipale looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Savitaipale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Arendse slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savitaipale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Savitaipale gets tackled into the cage by Arendse. Arendse maintains the clinch.
Savitaipale fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Savitaipale tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savitaipale.
Jab from Arendse.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse doesn't manage to clinch there - Savitaipale circles away.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Savitaipale slips the punch.
Arendse takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Arendse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse throws a push kick but Savitaipale slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savitaipale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arendse works Savitaipale's body with a nice hook.
Arendse tries to move into range but Savitaipale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Savitaipale sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Arendse drives through and clinches with Savitaipale against the cage. #TD2#
Savitaipale gets control of Arendse's arms and successfully pulls guard. Savitaipale will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Arendse postures up.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Arendse controlling him for the moment.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Savitaipale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arendse manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Savitaipale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arendse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arendse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arendse! #REVR#
Arendse controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Savitaipale is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Arendse stands up and beckons Savitaipale to his feet. #CL#
Arendse pushes Savitaipale up against the cage in a clinch.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
Savitaipale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Savitaipale breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.
Arendse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Savitaipale is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Savitaipale jabs Arendse right on the nose. Arendse blinks but takes it well.
Savitaipale lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arendse feints and then cracks Savitaipale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savitaipale down.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Savitaipale lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savitaipale is out of range.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Savitaipale slips the punch.
Savitaipale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse had his way with Atte Savitaipale in that round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savitaipale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savitaipale blocks the body kick.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Savitaipale slips the punch.
Savitaipale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Arendse moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Savitaipale sees coming a mile off.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savitaipale takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target. #T1#
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from Arendse.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Savitaipale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Arendse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Savitaipale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arendse's guard.#ES#
Arendse pushes Savitaipale off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Savitaipale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the body kick.
Savitaipale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Savitaipale tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse. #TD2#
Savitaipale lands a takedown into guard.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Arendse has wrist control.#T3#
Savitaipale is in close to Arendse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arendse works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Savitaipale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arendse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arendse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arendse! #REVR#
Savitaipale wants to control but Arendse postures up.
Savitaipale tries to buck Arendse off but Arendse is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Arendse decides to stand back up. Arendse steps back and let's Savitaipale get back to his feet.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savitaipale, as that shot connected.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale cracks Arendse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Savitaipale connects with a right hand. Arendse shakes it off.
Savitaipale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Savitaipale misses with a looping right.
Savitaipale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atte Savitaipale.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.

Event: CEC 683.5
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Arendse keeps the fight on the outside.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Arendse has Uesugi up against the cage in a clinch.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arendses head.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
Uesugi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arendse being controlled against the cage.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Uesugi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse works on Uesugi's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Uesugi is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Arendse is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Arendse.
A clash of legs there as Uesugi blocks the low kick.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Arendse rushes Uesugi and presses him up against the cage.
Uesugi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi. #T3#
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arendse tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
Arendse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
Arendse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi trying to control the position but instead, Arendse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uesugi into the cage.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi lands an uppercut.#T4#
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Arendse.#CL#
Arendse gets tackled into the cage by Uesugi. Uesugi maintains the clinch.
Arendse tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uesugi connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a jab. Uesugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi walks into a left hand.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Arendse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arendse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Arendse's body.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range. #CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Arendse.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse. #BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Arendse. #T2#
Uesugi moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Uesugi checks a leg kick nicely.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.#CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uesugi is stalling here.
Uesugi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arendse up against the cage.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Uesugi. #T3#
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Arendse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uesugi tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uesugi tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Arendse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Uesugi.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Arendse.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi is trying to maintain a safe position but Arendse gets an underhook and turns Uesugi into the cage.#T4#
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uesugis head.
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse lands an uppercut.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Uesugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uesugi digs a right hand underneath Arendse's ribcage. Arendse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
Arendse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Arendse pushes Uesugi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse 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!
#R3#
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse is looking to chop away at Uesugi's legs.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Arendse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Uesugi lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards. #T1#
Uesugi tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Uesugi's ribcage. Uesugi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arendse misses with the head strike. #T2#
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse presses Uesugi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse cracks Uesugi with a nice body shot.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
Arendse cracks Uesugi with a nice body shot.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse lands a body punch.
Arendse pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a body punch.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Arendse tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Uesugi is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Oh Uesugi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uesugi.
Nice body punch from Arendse - that landed with a thud.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Arendse - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Arendse.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Arendse is working Uesugi over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Arendse. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse throws a big uppercut that drops Uesugi! More strikes from Arendse and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Uesugi lies dazed against the cage as Arendse celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse is the new lightweight champion!

Event: EMP Boaz vs Dong
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Phetboonme just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse thumps Phetboonme with a low kick.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.#CL#
Phetboonme darts in and clinches Arendse up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme scores with a hook to the body.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Phetboonme tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body punch. #T1#
Phetboonme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Phetboonme's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Phetboonme's head.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Phetboonme. #T2#
Phetboonme lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Arendse tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Phetboonme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Phetboonme.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Phetboonme's head.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the head.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike. #BC#
Phetboonme breaks the clinch.
Phetboonme lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Phetboonme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Phetboonme slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Phetboonme on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Phetboonme sees coming a mile off.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Arendse.
A telegraphed right hand from Phetboonme misses the target.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Phetboonme's leg. Phetboonme is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Arendse misses. #T4#
Arendse lands a jab to the head.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Phetboonme saw that one coming.
Phetboonme throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phetboonme fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Phetboonme slips under a jab from Arendse.
Phetboonme wants to clinch up but Arendse keeps it at a distance.
Arendse slips under a jab from Phetboonme.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phetboonme scores with a punch to the head.
Phetboonme misses with a straight left.
Phetboonme misses with a straight left.
Phetboonme cracks the inside of Arendse's front leg.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Phetboonme throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Phetboonme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kongchai Phetboonme will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Phetboonme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Phetboonme was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arendse.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Phetboonme 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arendse scores with a sloppy right hand. Phetboonme should have avoided that one.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phetboonme tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arendse manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Phetboonme misses.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Phetboonme's head.
Phetboonme doesn't manage to clinch there - Arendse circles away.
Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phetboonme.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phetboonme moves away.
Phetboonme connects with an inside leg kick.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse cracks the inside of Phetboonme's front leg.
Phetboonme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Phetboonme misses its target.
Arendse 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.
Arendse throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.#T1#
Phetboonme tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Arendse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Phetboonme.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phetboonme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arendse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Phetboonme is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Phetboonme is looking to slow Arendse down with leg kicks.
Arendse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.
Phetboonme avoids a kick to the body.
Phetboonme throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse swats away the attempt to clinch by Phetboonme.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Phetboonme's torso.
Nice shot lands for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down. #T2#
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phetboonme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phetboonme throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
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!
Phetboonme lands an overhand right.
Phetboonme lands with a nice body kick.
Arendse slips a straight right by Phetboonme.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse throws a push kick but Phetboonme slaps the foot to one side.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Arendse.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme throws a front kick that sends Arendse stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Arendse tries a quick counter leg kick but Phetboonme is wise to it.
Phetboonme throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse connects with a body shot.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Phetboonme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phetboonme takes one on the button.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Phetboonme's body.
Arendse tries to clinch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Arendse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arendse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phetboonme counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phetboonme throws out the jab.
Arendse throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme lands with a straight right. Arendse didn't see that one coming.
Phetboonme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arendse is out of range and Phetboonme settles back down.
Arendse steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Phetboonme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phetboonme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phetboonme checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
A jab from Phetboonme misses.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Phetboonme blocks the low kick.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the strikes.
Phetboonme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phetboonme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phetboonme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily.
Arendse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse throws the left hand but Phetboonme avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse checks a low kick from Phetboonme.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Arendse wants to land a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Phetboonme throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Phetboonme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Phetboonme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse cracks the inside of Phetboonme's front leg.
Arendse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phetboonme looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse sizes up Phetboonme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Arendse.
Nice straight punches there by Phetboonme. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phetboonme.
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!
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phetboonme throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick from Arendse misses.
Phetboonme throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Phetboonme moved out of range nicely.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Phetboonme moves away and avoids it.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Phetboonme checks it.
Phetboonme was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phetboonme misses with a straight left.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phetboonme throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
A low kick from Arendse misses
and Phetboonme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phetboonme keeps Arendse at a distance using the push kick.
Phetboonme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arendse takes one on the button.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phetboonme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phetboonme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phetboonme was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.#T2#
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
Arendse throws a low kick but Phetboonme avoids it.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phetboonme.
Arendse takes a swing at Phetboonme's ribcage but misses.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Phetboonme's shoulder, as Phetboonme tries to avoid the shot.
Phetboonme lands a jab to Arendse's midsection.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phetboonme jabs at Arendse's body.
Phetboonme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phetboonme's head backwards.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phetboonme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Phetboonme sees coming a mile off.
Phetboonme wants to clinch up but Arendse keeps it at a distance.
Arendse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse misses with a shot to the body
and Phetboonme counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Phetboonme checks a low kick from Arendse.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Phetboonme's front leg but catches the back leg as Phetboonme tries to avoid it.
Phetboonme throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Arendse
and Phetboonme counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Phetboonme's ribs.
Phetboonme lands a body shot.
Phetboonme has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Arendse throws a lazy uppercut
and Phetboonme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phetboonme tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phetboonme checks a leg kick.
It looked like Phetboonme wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Phetboonme sees it coming and moves out of range.
Phetboonme half committed to a counter leg kick.
Arendse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse tried to score with a low kick but Phetboonme checks it.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Arendse is looking to clinch but Phetboonme is avoiding it.
Arendse just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPhetboonme.
Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Phetboonme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Phetboonme tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arendse manages to circle out of the way.
Arendse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arendse walks into a straight right hand from Phetboonme.
Arendse has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Phetboonme.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phetboonme.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phetboonme checks a leg kick.
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Arendse ducks right into an uppercut from Phetboonme.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phetboonme wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Phetboonme clinches up with Arendse and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kongchai Phetboonme did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Phetboonme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kongchai Phetboonme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arendse throws a sloppy head kick and Phetboonme moves out of range easily.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme connects with a jab.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse throws an off balance right hand
and Phetboonme counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse throws the left hand but Phetboonme avoids the punch easily.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phetboonme moves away.
Phetboonme wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Arendse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse throws a right hand that misses
and Phetboonme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Arendse swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Arendse clobbers Phetboonme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
A lazy left from Arendse finds it's target.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse tests Phetboonme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phetboonme tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phetboonme fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arendse checks it well.
Arendse throws a counter combo.
Phetboonme checks a leg kick.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the body kick.
Phetboonme takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Good leg kick by Phetboonme there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Phetboonme thuds a left hand into Arendse's body.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Phetboonme misses with a looping right.
Phetboonme cracks the inside of Arendse's front leg.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Arendse throws a leg kick that misses.
Phetboonme appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phetboonme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though.
Phetboonme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Arendse clinches up against the cage.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Phetboonme stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arendse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phetboonme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse fakes the leg kick and cracks Phetboonme in the body.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme misses with a low kick.
Arendse throws out a counter right but Phetboonme avoids it with no problem.
Arendse throws a hook but Phetboonme blocks it.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Phetboonme takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Phetboonme tries to clinch there but Arendse circles away.
Arendse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse scores with a jab.
Phetboonme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phetboonme takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse avoids the head kick by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse throws a hook but Phetboonme avoids it easily.
It looked like Phetboonme wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phetboonme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme connects with a leg kick. Arendse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phetboonme keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arendse keeps the fight on the outside.
Arendse looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Phetboonme's belly button to the back.
Phetboonme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phetboonme scores with a hook.#T4#
Phetboonme throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phetboonme in his tracks.
Arendse throws out a leg kick but Phetboonme moves out of range and Arendse only half commits.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phetboonme throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phetboonme cracks the inside of Arendse's front leg.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Arendse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phetboonme doesn't seem phased though.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Phetboonme is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Phetboonme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
That kick from Phetboonme tenderised Arendse's leg. Arendse is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Phetboonme looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Phetboonme blocks the leg kick.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phetboonme scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Arendse.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme slips under a jab.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Phetboonme's ribs.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phetboonme can pounce on him.
Phetboonme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arendse's sensitive parts.
Arendse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Phetboonme avoids it.
Arendse ducks right into an uppercut from Phetboonme. #T1#
Arendse tried to score with a low kick but Phetboonme checks it.
Phetboonme misses with a hook.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Phetboonme's defenses.
Phetboonme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse jabs at Phetboonme's body.
Arendse fails to land with a series of punches.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Phetboonme moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Phetboonme on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Phetboonme gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Arendse. #T2#
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Arendse.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme lands a body shot.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kongchai Phetboonme has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Phetboonme scores with a hook.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Phetboonme tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phetboonme.#T3#
Arendse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme with a nice cross.
Arendse lands a nice looking body kick.
Phetboonme delivers a nice body kick.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
A counter left hand to the body from Phetboonme misses its target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phetboonme slips a jab from Arendse.
Arendse keeps the fight on the outside.
Arendse scores with a jab. Phetboonme acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Phetboonme's head but Phetboonme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phetboonme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Phetboonme wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Arendse throws a front kick aimed at Phetboonme's knee but Phetboonme avoids it well. #CL#
Phetboonme moves into range and clinches up with Arendse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Arendse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the head.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Phetboonme.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enitan Arendse.
Well Arendse 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: CEC 677
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Savitaipale throws a series of strikes that have Arendse backpedaling. #TD2#
Savitaipale looking to score a takedown here. Arendse is defending well but Savitaipale drives through and ends up in Arendse's guard.
Arendse keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arendse has Savitaipale pulled in close to control his posture.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Arendse has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arendse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arendse is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Arendse has wrist control.
Arendse keeping full guard, as Savitaipale tries to pass.
Arendse managing to control the position.
Arendse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Arendse keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from guard but Arendse blocks nicely. #T2#
Arendse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale is pushing down on Arendse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arendse is fighting to maintain full guard but Savitaipale has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arendse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arendse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale passes to side control. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arendse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savitaipale misses with the ground and pound.
Savitaipale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is trying to get an arm triangle but Arendse is defending well. #T3#
Savitaipale misses with the ground and pound.
Arendse is not content to let Savitaipale control the position.
Arendse is looking to reverse the position.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Arendse is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
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.
Arendse dodges the ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arendse is avoiding damage well.
Savitaipale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arendse is looking for a sweep.
Arendse managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savitaipale.
Arendse on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Arendse takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arendse can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Savitaipale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arendse, who protects the arm well.
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arendse keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendse wants to control but Savitaipale postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Savitaipale 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.
#R2#
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Savitaipale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Savitaipale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arendse defends it well.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from Arendse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse tries to clinch up.#T1#
Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Savitaipale throws a good cross that connects.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Savitaipale shoots in but no luck this time.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Savitaipale lands a two punch combo.
Arendse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savitaipale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arendse is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Arendse circles away and we're back to standing.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Savitaipale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arendse won't be happy with that.
Savitaipale remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Savitaipale cracks Arendse with a big elbow.
Arendse can't do much from the bottom here.
Savitaipale in side control, throwing shots but Arendse defends.
Savitaipale fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Arendse is being controlled here. #T3#
Savitaipale lands an elbow.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Arendse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale cracks Arendse with a big right hand but Arendse just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arendse dodges the ground and pound from Savitaipale.#SUB2#
Savitaipale goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arendse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Savitaipale but great work by Arendse.
Savitaipale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale regains half guard.
Savitaipale trying to hold on to Arendse's head to control him but Arendse postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Arendse has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savitaipale manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Arendse defends it easily.
Arendse postures up.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Arendse misses with a body punch
and Savitaipale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savitaipale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savitaipale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Arendse slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savitaipale's calf.
Savitaipale lands with a good body shot.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savitaipales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nice jab there from Arendse.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Savitaipale lands.
Arendse throws a low kick but Savitaipale avoids it.
Savitaipale lands an overhand right.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Arendse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.#T2#
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savitaipale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arendse enables Savitaipale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arendse manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Arendse has Savitaipale pulled in close to control his posture.
Savitaipale looking to sit in guard and control but Arendse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Arendse trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arendse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arendse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Arendse trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arendse passes into side control.
Savitaipale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arendse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale. #T4#
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arendse defending well though.
Savitaipale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savitaipale looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savitaipale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Arendse's hands, connecting with Arendse's forehead.
Arendse keeping hold of Savitaipale's head, controlling as best he can.
Arendse is not content to let Savitaipale control the position.
Arendse is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Savitaipale really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Savitaipale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Arendse is predictable there
letting Savitaipale counter with a right hand.
Arendse slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Arendse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savitaipale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A bone on bone clash there as Savitaipale blocks the leg kick.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Arendse misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
Arendse walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick from Arendse misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and pushes Savitaipale back into the cage.
Savitaipale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arendse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Savitaipale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Savitaipale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Arendse closes the distance looking to clinch
and Savitaipale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arendse takes one to the side of the head.
Savitaipale goes for a double leg but Arendse avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arendse continues to drive forward.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Savitaipale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arendse throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale goes for a double leg but Arendse avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arendse continues to drive forward.
Good shot there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Savitaipale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
A lazy body kick from Arendse #TD2#
and Savitaipale decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arendse's guard.#ES#
Arendse kicks Savitaipale off and gets to his feet.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse lands a high kick!
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Savitaipale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and Savitaipale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Savitaipale lands a body shot.
Savitaipale blocks the body kick.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Savitaipale connects with a crisp jab.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Arendse throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Savitaipale avoids it.
Nice jab there from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale scores with a hook.
Arendse misses with a body kick.#T3#
Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savitaipale. That did some damage!
Savitaipale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse misses the jab.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arendse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savitaipale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arendse scrambles back to his feet.
Savitaipale scores with a jab. Arendse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Savitaipale sees coming a mile off.
Savitaipale fails with the takedown.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
Savitaipale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Savitaipale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savitaipale finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savitaipale lands a head shot.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.#TD2#
Savitaipale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arendse on his heels. He'll look to pass Arendse's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savitaipale in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savitaipale fails to land the takedown.
Savitaipale shoots for a double leg takedown but Arendse sprawls well. He's pushed Savitaipale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse works Savitaipale's body with a nice hook.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Savitaipale fails with a takedown attempt.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Arendse lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savitaipale avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Savitaipale moved away.#T1#
Savitaipale cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savitaipale darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Savitaipale shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Arendse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Savitaipale keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savitaipale.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Savitaipale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savitaipale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Arendse. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Savitaipale connects with a jab.
Savitaipale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savitaipale defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Arendse moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Savitaipale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arendse scores with a jab. Savitaipale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Savitaipale scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Arendse is trying to control but can't.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arendse defending well though.
Arendse is pressing down on Savitaipale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Savitaipale is working Arendse over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arendse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Savitaipale passes Arendse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Arendse is blocking nicely.
Arendse is looking to control Savitaipale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arendse avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Savitaipale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arendse is just riding it out for now. Savitaipale eventually gives up the hold.
Savitaipale content to control rather than advance.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arendse wants to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arendse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale passes to side control.
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.
Savitaipale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

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 Enitan Arendse.
I think Savitaipale 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: Syn 647 Built vs Arendse
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Arendse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built lands a jab to the head.
Arendse scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Arendse slips a straight right by Built.
Built looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse. #BC2#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Built jabs Arendse right on the nose. Arendse blinks but takes it well.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range. #T1#
Built fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arendse on the side of the head.
A big left from Built misses.
Arendse thinks about the counter body kick.
Built tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Built closes the distance and pushes Arendse back into the cage.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Good body shot from Arendse.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built lands a right hand.
Arendse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Built.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Arendse lands an uppercut.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Built misses with the head strike. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Built.
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built misses the jab.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Built tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arendse manages to circle out of the way.
Built misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Built misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Built misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Built moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Built moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse lands with a hook. Built tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow Built down.
Built on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Built is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Built throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
Arendse with a jab.#CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch.
Built lands a body shot.
Arendse tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Built.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arendse cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head.
Built is looking to clinch but Arendse is avoiding it.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Built drives through and clinches with Arendse against the cage.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Built tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Good body shot from Built.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built misses with some punches. #T1#
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Built working aggressively here.
A short right from Built.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse is working Built over against the cage.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse misses with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Arendse takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Built working aggressively here.
Built pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Arendse tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse blocking some punches. #T3#
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with some punches.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Built. #BC2#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Built avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Arendse misses.
Built seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Built closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Built.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse is leaning against Built and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built prevents a body shot from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Built looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.#CL2#
Arendse has Built up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Built stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Arendse throws a low kick but Built moves out of range easily.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arendse cracks Built with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
Built slips under a jab from Arendse.
Built looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Built has time to react.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Built blocks the body kick.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Built throws a right hand that Arendse ducks under and follows up with a left that Arendse also avoids with ease.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.
Arendse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Built has time to react.
Arendse thows a body kick. Built tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Built is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Built throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.#CL2#
Arendse has managed to clinch.
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!
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built is leaning against Arendse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Built.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
Arendse is leaning against Built and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arendse lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage. #T3#
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built pushes Arendse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Built working aggressively here.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards. #BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Built's ribs.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Built finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Built throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
The crowd cheers as Arendse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Built doesn't seem phased though.
Arendse swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Built tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Arendse.
Arendse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Arendse working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Arendse.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Built prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Built misses with a body punch.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a body punch.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse pushes Built back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse pushes Built back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Arendse tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Arendse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Built takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Built looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built throws a right and a left that both miss.
Built wants to clinch.
Built shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch successfully.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Built moved away.#CL#
Built closes the distance and clinches.
Built prevents a body shot from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A low kick from Arendse misses
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Built misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built digs a right hand into Arendse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arendse's gas tank.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Built will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
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!
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arendse or not.
Arendse is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action. #T1##BC2#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Built blocks the body kick. #CL#
Built gets a clinch.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Built.
Built pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Built moves in looking to clinch but Arendse pushes him off.
Arendse swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Arendse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Built.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built lands a body punch.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built is leaning against Arendse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Built tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse pushes Built back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse thumps Built with a low kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Built.
Built has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Built there as he acknowledges the shot.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse flicks out a counter leg kick but Built steps away.
Arendse misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Arendse clinches.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Built.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pa‘Akea Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.

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 Pa‘Akea Built.
Well Arendse 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: CEC 668
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Verbeek lands with an overhand left.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark!
Verbeek moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Verbeek misses with a hook.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arendse. Verbeek shrugs it off though.
Verbeek tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Verbeek scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one.
Verbeek misses with the combination.
Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Verbeek off balance momentarily.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Verbeek with a nice cross.#CL2#
Arendse instigates a clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
Verbeek blocking some punches.
Verbeek gets through Arendse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse tries a body shot but Verbeek blocks it. #BC#
Verbeek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verbeek throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse tries a quick counter leg kick but Verbeek is wise to it.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse throws a leg kick
and Verbeek counters with a head kick.
Verbeek tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verbeek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Verbeek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek lands a front kick.
Verbeek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse lands a jab to Verbeek's midsection.#CL2#
Arendse has closed the distance and engaged Verbeek in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Verbeek avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbeek.
Verbeek moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick. #T3#
Verbeek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse throws a low kick but Verbeek moves out of range easily.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verbeek in his tracks.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verbeek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Verbeek's belly button to the back.
Arendse stuns Verbeek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse doesn't manage to clinch there - Verbeek circles away.
Verbeek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verbeek checks a leg kick.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Verbeek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Verbeek connects with the punch.
Verbeek blocks the body kick.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse misses the body punch
and Verbeek counters with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Verbeek's torso.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A right-left combo lands from Verbeek.
Jab from Verbeek.
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Verbeek counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Verbeek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
Verbeek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Verbeek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf.
Verbeek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arendse back to the cage. Verbeek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Verbeek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verbeek tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verbeek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arendse misses with the combination.
Arendse throws a push kick but Verbeek slaps the foot to one side.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verbeek looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target.
Verbeek tries to bum rush Arendse with a series of wild strikes but Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
Verbeek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Verbeek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verbeek under the eye.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tries to work over Verbeek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Verbeek lands a body punch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Verbeek controls the action.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Verbeek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pat Verbeek is winning the standup battle so far.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verbeek connects with a solid leg kick.
Verbeek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arendse's sensitive parts. #T2#
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Verbeek didn't see that one coming.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek scores with a jab to the head.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Verbeek with a jab.
Verbeek lands a slapping body shot.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arendse takes a swing at Verbeek's ribcage but misses.
Arendse defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
Verbeek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verbeek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verbeek tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse. #T3#
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Verbeek digs a good body shot into Arendse's ribs.
Verbeek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse slips a jab and a cross from Verbeek.
Verbeek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Verbeek moved away.
Verbeek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arendse throws an off balance right hand
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Arendse misses.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Verbeek will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Verbeek looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Verbeek's front leg but catches the back leg as Verbeek tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Verbeek thinks about countering with a head kick.
Arendse throws a push kick but Verbeek slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Arendse swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verbeek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse throws a head kick but Verbeek moves out of range.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arendse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Verbeek stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Arendse instigates a clinch.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verbeek can't break the clinch.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Arendse misses with a body shot
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verbeek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Verbeek lands a really nice looking cross but Arendse seems unphased.
Verbeek lunges at Arendse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arendse's hand.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Verbeek's ribs.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Verbeek blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Verbeek's torso.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Verbeek's leg. Verbeek is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Verbeek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verbeek.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verbeek looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Verbeek takes one on the button.
Verbeek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Verbeek's defenses.
Arendse moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
Arendse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Verbeek tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arendse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Verbeek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse throws a nice looking combination but Verbeek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verbeek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Verbeek swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verbeek moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Verbeek moved out of range.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.
Verbeek throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Verbeek gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Arendse forces Verbeek back against the cage and clinches.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verbeeks head.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Arendse. #BC#
Verbeek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Verbeek momentarily.
Arendse slips under a jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Verbeek there.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse wants to clinch but Verbeek slips to the side
and Verbeek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice 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!
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verbeek.
Arendse slips a jab from Verbeek.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Arendse misses with a lunging right hand
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Arendse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Verbeek looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
Verbeek is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Arendse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek throws a shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse scores with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Verbeek blocks the low kick.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Enitan Arendse just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Verbeek slips under a jab.
Verbeek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verbeek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbeek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verbeek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arendse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verbeek blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Verbeek moved out of range.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.#T1#
Arendse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Verbeek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Arendse.
Arendse misses with the body kick
and Verbeek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Verbeek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Arendse. That snapped Verbeek's head back.
Verbeek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Verbeek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Verbeek there as he acknowledges the shot.
A clash of legs there as Arendse blocks the low kick.
Verbeek misses with a kick to the body.
Verbeek looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.#T2#
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Verbeek scores with the left hand. Arendse knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse walks into a straight right hand from Verbeek.
Verbeek slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Verbeek misses the target.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Arendse tries to clinch but Verbeek is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Verbeek. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Verbeek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verbeek.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Verbeek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Verbeek misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Verbeek takes one to the chin there.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Arendse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arendse thows a body kick. Verbeek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arendse defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Verbeek tries to work over Arendse's front leg with a kick but Arendse checks it.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a straight left. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arendse counters with a thumping low kick.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Verbeek's body. Verbeek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Arendse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verbeek throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Verbeek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arendse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Verbeek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Verbeek jabs at Arendse's body.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
Arendse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Verbeek swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
Verbeek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Verbeek cracks Arendse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.#T1#
Verbeek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse slips a jab from Verbeek.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Arendse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Verbeek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verbeek connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Verbeek misses the jab.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
As Arendse backs away, Verbeek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Verbeek moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Verbeek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verbeek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verbeek moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Verbeek looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Verbeek avoids it.
Verbeek throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verbeek, right into the meat.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Verbeek's body. Verbeek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Verbeek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verbeek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Arendse has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Verbeek lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Arendse.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Verbeek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Verbeek jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Arendse tries to clinch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
A big right from Verbeek misses.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse scores with the left hand. Verbeek knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse jabs Verbeek right on the nose. Verbeek blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek tries to work over Arendse's front leg with a kick but Arendse checks it.
Verbeek moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arendse thows a body kick. Verbeek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Verbeek's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arendse 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: CEC 4TH OF JULY 2
Date: Jul 04, 2019

#R1#
Dall misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Arendse's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arendse as he avoids it easily.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Dall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arendse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arendse can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Arendse is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse wants to control but Dall postures up.#SUB2#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arendse, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Arendse is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arendse has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arendse, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arendse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Arendse.
Arendse is staying tight to Dall's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dall sneaks back into half guard.
Arendse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Arendse stalling. #SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arendse pulls his head out easily.
Dall wants to improve his position but Arendse is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range. #TD2#
Dall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Arendse sneaks out the side door and pushes Dall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Arendse misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall tries for a takedown but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arendse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arendse's guard.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arendse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arendse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arendse! #REVR#
Dall tries to bench press Arendse off him but Arendse keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse is staying tight to Dall's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arendse off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Dall working for the choke. #SUB2#
Arendse preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dall. #SUB2#
Dall has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Dall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arendse has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2##SUB2#
Dall is persistently looking for the submission but Arendse is defending it well. #SUB2#
Arendse showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Dall looking for the RNC. #T3#
Arendse can't escape the position.
Well, with Dall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Arendse is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Arendse fending off the submission attempt from Dall.
I really don't envy Arendse right now. #SUB2#
Dall is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arendse is defending well though. Dall let's go of the attempt for now.
Arendse is really stuck here. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Dall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Arendse is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arendse is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Arendse showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Dall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arendse counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Dall gets the takedown into side control.
Arendse is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arendse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Arendse.
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arendse pulls his head out easily.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Arendse has control of the leg. #T1#
Arendse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arendse not doing much here.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall moves into full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arendse not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Dall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arendse has picked Dall up and slammed him! Dall can't keep hold of the triangle and Arendse manages to pass to side control!
Dall tries to buck Arendse off but Arendse is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arendse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Arendse stuffs the takedown.
Dall shoots in but Arendse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall.#T4#
Arendse swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but Arendse gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the cage.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dall or perhaps it was just good defense by Arendse, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Dall scores with a takedown into Arendse's guard.
Arendse is controlling Dall's posture.
Dall is looking to advance position but Arendse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendse tries to control but Dall wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Arendse misses the body punch #TD2#
and Dall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arendse's guard.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Arendse wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dall has gone for a leg lock! Arendse slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dall's guard.#REVR#
Arendse's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Arendse wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Galen Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a triangle here but Arendse uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Arendse stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dall.#T2#
Dall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arendse sprawls well. Arendse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Arendse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arendse lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arendse throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arendse swivels and escapes.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Arendse.
Dall looks for a takedown but Arendse sprawls well.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - Arendse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall scores with a spinning back kick!#TD2#
Dall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arendse did well to prevent Dall getting side control.
Arendse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arendse seems keen to control Dall's posture.#T4#
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arendse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arendse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arendse! #REVR#
Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse had his way with Galen Dall in that round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Dall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arendse's half guard.
Arendse tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dall has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Arendse working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dall goes for an armbar but Arendse turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arendse. #T1#
Dall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arendse controls the pace.#SUB2#
Dall working for a triangle but Arendse defends it easily.
Arendse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Arendse passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arendse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Arendse has control of the leg.
Dall is pressing down on Arendse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Dall looking for subs off his back but Arendse has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Arendse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Arendse is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
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.
Arendse wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dall gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Arendse sneaks out the side door and pushes Dall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arendse's waist but Arendse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Arendse throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendse is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Arendse shows good takedown defense.
Dall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Galen Dall had this to say: 'This means WAR!'.

Event: CEC 662
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1#
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse is looking to slow Savitaipale down with leg kicks.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Savitaipale's corner calls for a 1-2. Savitaipale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savitaipale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savitaipale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savitaipale.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savitaipale feinted with a counter takedown.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Savitaipale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savitaipale is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savitaipale's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a good jab.#T2#
Savitaipale throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Savitaipale will feel that in the morning.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Savitaipale avoids it.
Savitaipale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Arendse thumps Savitaipale with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Arendse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savitaipale with a body shot.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savitaipale paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Arendse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savitaipale, pushing him back against the cage.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Savitaipale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arendse controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savitaipale has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arendse is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Savitaipale.
We've been hearing good reports from Savitaipale's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savitaipale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Savitaipale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Arendse is controlling well.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Savitaipale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
As Savitaipale backs off Arendse throws a huge counter combo but Savitaipale manages to avoid it all.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
Savitaipale dives in for a single leg takedown but Arendse sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arendse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savitaipales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savitaipale on the side of the head.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savitaipale under the eye.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arendse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse stuns Savitaipale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Savitaipale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savitaipale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Savitaipale will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Savitaipale shoots in and drives through. Arendse sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arendse has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
Savitaipale blocks the body kick.
Arendse connects with a body shot.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savitaipale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse thinks about the counter body kick.
Savitaipale with a jab.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arendse!
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savitaipale's calf.
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Arendse misses with the combination. #T3#
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Savitaipale with an uppercut!
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savitaipale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savitaipale doesn't seem bothered though.
Savitaipale tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savitaipale if he has to take too many more of those.
Savitaipale takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Savitaipale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arendse as he jumps to the side.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
Savitaipale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Arendse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savitaipale rather than just go for the knockout.
Donk. Arendse catches Savitaipale right on the button with a cross.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse lands with a slapping head kick.
Arendse lands a jab.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Savitaipale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arendse's head.
Savitaipale takes one to the chin there.
Savitaipale throws an off balance right hand
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Arendse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arendse 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.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Arendse misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Savitaipale's ribs.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savitaipale takes one on the button.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savitaipale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Savitaipale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savitaipale at a distance.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
Savitaipale tries to bum rush Arendse with a series of wild strikes but Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.#T3#
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savitaipale.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Savitaipale keeps it at a distance.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse tries to clinch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch.#T4#
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Arendse is working Savitaipale over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Savitaipale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arendse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Savitaipale blocks a body shot from Arendse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse gets through Savitaipale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arendse is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Arendse circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Savitaipale throws a combination that misses
and Arendse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arendse winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.

Event: EMP Steve vs Graves
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mumu misses with a shot to the body
and Arendse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mumu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arendse.
Mumu slips a jab from Arendse.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Mumu 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.
Mumu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Mumu's corner calls for a 1-2. Mumu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
Arendse throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
Decent striking displayed by Mumu there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Mumu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good work by Arendse as he checks the leg kick.
Arendse throws a big counter combination but Mumu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Mumu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mumu with a nice cross.
Mumu cracks Arendse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arendse wants to slow Mumu down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse motions for Mumu to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Mumu.
A clash of legs there as Arendse blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Mumu connects with a jab.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mumu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Jab from Mumu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse cracks the inside of Mumu's front leg.
A big left from Mumu misses.
A lazy body kick from Mumu
enabling Arendse to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mumu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arendse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arendse cracks Mumu with an open hand slap.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Mumu with an uppercut!
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu.
Mumu connects with an inside leg kick.
Arendse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Arendse misses with a hook
and Mumu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu.
Mumu moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Mumu.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Mumu clobbers Arendse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mumu slips under a jab.
Arendse connects with a nice looking jab.
Mumu throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mumu lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu lands a nice looking body kick.
Arendse blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse throws a push kick but Mumu slaps the foot to one side.
Mumu tries a quick counter leg kick but Arendse is wise to it.
Arendse tries to work over Mumu's front leg with a kick but Mumu checks it. #T4#
Arendse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
Arendse throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arendse had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mumu throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Mumu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu.
Mumu throws a nice head kick!
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mumu tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mumu thows a body kick. Arendse tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mumu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Arendse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu works Arendse's body with a nice hook.
Mumu blocks a jab.
Mumu thinks about the counter body kick.
Mumu lands an overhand right.
Mumu throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu scores with a jab. Arendse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu.
Mumu defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Arendse.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu! But no joy.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arendse lunges at Mumu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mumu's hand.
Arendse throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu lands a high kick!
Arendse throws a leg kick but Mumu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mumu 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.
Arendse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mumu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
Mumu cracks the inside of Arendse's front leg.
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
Mumu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mumu thumps Arendse with a low kick.
Mumu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mumu throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Mumu catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Abdel Mumu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Mumu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good work by Mumu as he checks the leg kick.
Mumu scores with a jab. Arendse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Mumu seems unphased.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Arendse might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Mumu feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Arendse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mumu throws out a powerful jab.
Mumu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arendse. That did some damage!
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Mumu moved away.
Mumu feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Arendse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu.
Mumu connects with a single shot there.
Mumu scores with a head kick. Arendse tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mumu throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Mumu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tried to counter with a leg kick but Mumu avoided it.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Arendse. #T4#
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Arendse is looking to chop away at Mumu's legs.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Mumu does it's job there.
Mumu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse moves forwards but Mumu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu. That's going to slow Arendse down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Mumu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Mumu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse scores with a jab.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Arendse misses its target.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu lands a head kick. Arendse smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mumu throws a sloppy head kick
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mumu throws out a leg kick but Arendse moves out of range and Mumu only half commits.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mumu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Mumu avoids it.
Arendse backing away here, and Mumu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Arendse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu lands a jab to the nose.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mumu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumu checks the leg kick.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arendse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mumu.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Mumu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Mumu is predictable there
and Arendse counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Mumu thuds his right hand into Arendse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arendse checks a low kick from Mumu.
Mumu scores with a head kick.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mumu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mumu is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Arendse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Mumu's body. Mumu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu.
Mumu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
Mumu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arendse circles away quickly and effectively.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Mumu sees coming a mile off.
Mumu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mumu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Arendse moves out of range as Mumu strikes.
Mumu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arendse eats them both and turns towards Mumu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mumu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
A bone on bone clash there as Arendse blocks the leg kick.
Mumu 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.
Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mumu finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head.
Arendse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse backing away here, and Mumu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse wants to clinch
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mumu walks into a straight right hand from Arendse.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
And Arendse counters with a quick kick to the body but Mumu blocks it.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mumu's sensitive parts.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse connects with a jab.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu.
Arendse throws a push kick but Mumu slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu really dominated that round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mumu is out of range and Arendse settles back down.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mumu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arendse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arendse takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Mumu keeps the fight on the outside.
Mumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arendse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Mumu - just one landing.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mumu if he has to take too many more of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Mumu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Mumu throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Arendse ducks right into an uppercut from Mumu.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mumu.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mumu connects with a body shot that sends Arendse's belly button to the back.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Mumu lands with a cross.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mumu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mumu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Arendse blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse takes one to the side of the head.
Mumu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mumu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, jab by Mumu - just one landing.
Arendse takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
Mumu lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arendse momentarily.
Mumu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arendse at a distance.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
A countering left hand to the body from Mumu misses.
Mumu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mumu moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mumu.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu.
Mumu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Mumu does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Mumu. Beautiful body shot.
Mumu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Mumu finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
Mumu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arendse. That one must have hurt.
Mumu thumps Arendse with a low kick.
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Mumu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Arendse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arendse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mumu feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu.
Mumu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mumu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse misses the body punch
and Mumu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mumu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Mumu.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
A jab from Mumu finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mumu scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
A left lands for Mumu.
Mumu moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu throws a shot to the body.
Mumu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Mumu catches Arendse right on the button with a cross.
Mumu cracks the inside of Arendse's front leg.
Mumu fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Mumu connects with a right hand. Arendse shakes it off.
Mumu throws out a powerful jab.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Arendse tries to move into range but Mumu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mumu scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu connects with a nice looking jab.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mumu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Mumu tenderised Arendse's leg. Arendse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse throws a head kick but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Mumu fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mumu. Mumu obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mumu scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Mumu lands with a shot to the body.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arendse will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mumu throws a front kick that sends Arendse stumbling back into the cage.
Mumu throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mumu.
Mumu scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Arendse instigates a clinch.
Mumu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Mumu manages to break the clinch.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mumu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu misses with a few strikes there.
Mumu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arendse checks it well.
As Mumu backs away, Arendse returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Arendse throws a head kick but Mumu moves out of range.
Arendse tries to clinch there but Mumu circles away.
Mumu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mumu feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Mumu thumps Arendse with a low kick.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu slips a jab from Arendse.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mumu, right into the meat.
Mumu lands a nice shot that snaps Arendse's head back.
Mumu's corner calls for a 1-2. Mumu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Arendse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mumu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse fakes the leg kick and cracks Mumu in the body.
Arendse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mumu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Mumu checks a leg kick nicely.
Mumu lands a nice shot that snaps Arendse's head back.
Mumu throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arendse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mumu - the referee stops the clock and Arendse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mumu. Arendse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Mumu moved away.
Mumu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mumu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Mumu moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Mumu scores with a nice body kick.
Arendse swings for the body but Mumu moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mumu 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Abdel Mumu 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.

Event: EMP Steve vs Jones
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Phetboonme takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
Arendse slips under a jab from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arendse counters with a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a jab to the head.
Phetboonme misses the jab.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse with a hook.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Arendse takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been informed that Phetboonme 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phetboonme takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phetboonme throws a sloppy head kick
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme throws a front kick aimed at Arendse's knee but Arendse avoids it well.
Arendse half committed to a counter leg kick.
Phetboonme staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Phetboonme stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse stuns Phetboonme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phetboonme lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Phetboonme seems unphased.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phetboonme lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arendse lands a jab.
Phetboonme misses with a hook
and Arendse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Phetboonme is avoiding it.
Phetboonme feints a counter leg kick.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse connects with a nice looking jab.
Phetboonme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phetboonme. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Phetboonme tries to work over Arendse's front leg with a kick but Arendse checks it.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme wants to land a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse takes a swing at Phetboonme's ribcage but misses.
Arendse sizes up Phetboonme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arendse moves out of range as Phetboonme strikes.
Phetboonme just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phetboonme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phetboonme tries to land a body kick
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Phetboonme explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Arendse clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Arendse misses with a body punch.
A short left from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phetboonme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Phetboonme moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse backing away here, and Phetboonme unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phetboonme.
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Arendse is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Arendse slips under a jab from Phetboonme.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phetboonme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range. #T4#
Arendse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Phetboonme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phetboonme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arendse works Phetboonme's body with a nice hook.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Phetboonme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Phetboonme takes one to the side of the head.
Arendse keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Phetboonme misses with a hook.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phetboonme will feel that in the morning.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arendse catches Phetboonme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phetboonme. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phetboonme can do to turn this around?
Arendse lands a lovely overhand right.
Phetboonme tries a head kick but it misses.
Phetboonme looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse slips a jab from Phetboonme.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. #T1#
Phetboonme scores with a jab to the head.
Arendse motions for Phetboonme to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse works Phetboonme's body with a nice hook.
Arendse takes a swing at Phetboonme's ribcage but misses.
Arendse moves out of range as Phetboonme strikes.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phetboonme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phetboonme has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Arendse tries to work over Phetboonme's front leg with a kick but Phetboonme checks it.
Arendse cracks Phetboonme with an open hand slap.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Arendse has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Arendse misses with a hook. Phetboonme ducked under it nicely.
Phetboonme looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arendse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Phetboonme - the referee stops the clock and Arendse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Phetboonme. Arendse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A lazy left from Phetboonme finds it's target.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse slips a jab from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Phetboonme throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phetboonme moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse digs a good hook to Phetboonme's body.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
It seemed like Phetboonme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phetboonme feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Phetboonme tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Phetboonme's leg. Phetboonme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phetboonme connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phetboonme! But no joy.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Phetboonme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phetboonme under the eye.#T3#
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme.
Arendse lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Arendse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Arendse - just one landing.
Phetboonme lands a body shot.
Arendse throws a sloppy body shot
and Phetboonme counters with a leg kick.
Arendse moves to clinch but Phetboonme breaks away
and Phetboonme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse jabs at Phetboonme's body.
Arendse misses the jab.
Phetboonme moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phetboonme.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phetboonme.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme lands a jab to the head.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Phetboonme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Arendse rushes Phetboonme and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme lands with a left to the head.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Phetboonme.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Arendse misses with the head strike. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Phetboonme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kongchai Phetboonme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Arendse tries to clinch
and Phetboonme counters with a nice uppercut.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phetboonme throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phetboonme looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Phetboonme shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phetboonme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phetboonme tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Phetboonme throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phetboonme doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse. #T1#
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Phetboonme ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phetboonme.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phetboonme doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot
and Arendse counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Phetboonme takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phetboonme throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Phetboonme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Phetboonme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arendse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Phetboonme has closed the distance and engaged Arendse in a clinch.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Phetboonme scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phetboonme.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Arendse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phetboonme throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phetboonme misses the jab.
Arendse lunges at Phetboonme with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phetboonme's hand.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arendse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phetboonme to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse misses with a hook. Phetboonme ducked under it nicely.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse 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.
Phetboonme checks a low kick from Arendse.
Arendse tests Phetboonme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phetboonme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme. #T3#
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Phetboonme has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phetboonme throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Arendse rushes Phetboonme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Phetboonme.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phetboonme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Arendse misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Phetboonme.
Arendse gets through Phetboonme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phetboonme prevents Arendse from breaking the clinch.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arendse or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Enitan Arendse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Phetboonme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phetboonme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Phetboonme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phetboonme misses the jab.
Phetboonme lands with a cross.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Phetboonme moved away.
Phetboonme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Phetboonme wants to clinch up but Arendse keeps it at a distance.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse lands a jab to Phetboonme's midsection.
Phetboonme moves out of range as Arendse strikes.#CL#
Arendse moves into the clinch.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse blocking some punches. #T1##BC#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Phetboonme throws a head kick that Arendse semi-blocks.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phetboonme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
Phetboonme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arendse punishes Phetboonme's body with a nice straight punch.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phetboonme on the side of the head.
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Phetboonme just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Phetboonme now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Phetboonme's ribs.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Phetboonme.
A jab lands there for Arendse.
Phetboonme walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by Phetboonme.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phetboonme scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Arendse is rocked!
Phetboonme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Arendse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Phetboonme defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Phetboonme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Arendse instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Phetboonme.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse seems to have got his legs back now.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Phetboonme lands with a light punch inside.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme cracks Arendse with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse is looking to break free of the clinch but Phetboonme has double underhooks.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse checks a low kick from Phetboonme.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Phetboonme throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Phetboonme takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Arendse - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kongchai Phetboonme 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!
#R5#
Phetboonme throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Phetboonme slips the punch.
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Phetboonme's body. Phetboonme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Arendse lands a jab to the head.
Phetboonme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phetboonme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phetboonme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phetboonme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phetboonme throws out the jab.
Phetboonme takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Arendse finds it's target.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Phetboonme keeps it at a distance.
Phetboonme tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Phetboonme's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phetboonme misses with a right hand
and Arendse counters with a nice body shot.
Arendse slips a straight right by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Phetboonme moves away and avoids it.
Arendse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phetboonme takes a step back to recover.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Phetboonme walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phetboonme. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Donk. Arendse catches Phetboonme right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse's corner calls for a 1-2. Arendse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a front kick.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Phetboonme throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phetboonme throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arendse scores with a jab to the body.
Phetboonme throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a nice kick to the body.
Arendse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phetboonme flicks out a counter leg kick but Arendse steps away.
Arendse wants to land a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Arendse.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Phetboonme throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phetboonme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Phetboonme has closed the distance and engaged Arendse in a clinch.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Arendse.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phetboonme has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse. #T4##BC#
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phetboonme. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arendse on the side of the head.
Arendse connects with the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arendse.
Phetboonme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Arendse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse can't break the clinch.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: EMP Mumu vs Arendse
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Mumu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Mumu saw that one coming.
Arendse looks to throw a body kick
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mumu slips under a jab from Arendse.
Mumu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mumu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Mumu's belly button to the back.
Arendse misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mumu at a distance.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mumu tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Arendse tries to clinch
and Mumu counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Arendse finds it's target.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arendse tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Mumu moved away.
Mumu tried to counter with a leg kick but Arendse avoided it.#T2#
Arendse scores with a jab.
Mumu misses the body punch
and Arendse counters with a good, hard body kick but Mumu shrugs it off.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Mumu throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Arendse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse fakes the leg kick and cracks Mumu in the body.
Arendse lands a body shot.
A cross from Arendse lands.
Mumu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arendse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse clobbers Mumu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Mumu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arendse clobbers Mumu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arendse misses with an uppercut
and Mumu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arendse really felt that one!
Arendse is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mumu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Arendse. #CL2#
Arendse gets a clinch.
Mumu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mumu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse pushes Mumu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Mumu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumu's elbow.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mumu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arendse walks away with a smile on his face. Mumu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arendse swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mumu counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Arendse misses the body punch
and Mumu counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Mumu with an uppercut!
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Mumu avoids it.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mumu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Mumu seems unphased.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Mumu's torso.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse works Mumu's body with a nice hook.
Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Mumu off balance momentarily.
Arendse slips under a jab from Mumu.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mumu is out of range.
Arendse lunges at Mumu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mumu's hand.
Arendse works Mumu's body with a nice hook.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Arendse forces Mumu back against the cage and clinches.
Mumu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse punishes Mumu's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse flicks out a counter leg kick but Mumu steps away.#T1##CL2#
Arendse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mumu, pushing him back against the cage.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Mumu working aggressively here.
Mumu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumu.
Arendse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mumu prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mumu pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Arendse lands a right hand.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mumus head.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mumu lands a left hand. #T2#
Mumu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mumu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Mumu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mumu prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Mumu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mumu lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Mumu's ribcage. Mumu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mumu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mumu lands a body shot.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Mumu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mumu jumps guard but Arendse turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu. #T3#
Mumu has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Mumu.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mumu misses with the head strike.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mumu misses with the head strike.
Mumu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse works on Mumu's body with a couple of short punches.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Mumu controls the action.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Mumu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Mumu.
Arendse pushes Mumu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mumu fails to land.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse presses Mumu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mumu swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Mumu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mumu throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Mumu successfully pulls guard.
Mumu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arendse manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Arendse trying to keep a closed guard but Mumu is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse throws a right hand that misses
and Mumu counters with a leg kick.
Mumu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arendse. That one must have hurt.
Mumu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mumu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Mumu.
Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mumu on the side of the head.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mumu's hands.
Mumu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Arendse misses. #T1#
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Arendse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu counters with a nice body shot.
Mumu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mumu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arendse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Mumu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Arendse swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Mumu's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumu tries to avoid it.
Arendse cracks Mumu with a good jab.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Mumu avoids it.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Mumu moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick. #T2#
Mumu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse tries to clinch
and Mumu counters with a big head kick but Arendse shrugs it off.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mumu doesn't manage to clinch there - Arendse circles away.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse. #T3#
Arendse lunges at Mumu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mumu's hand.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mumu.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu slips under a jab.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Mumu.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mumu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arendse.
Mumu walks into a straight right hand from Arendse.#T4#
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Mumu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arendse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse connects with a high kick.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mumu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mumu moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse lands a jab to Mumu's midsection.
Mumu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse 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.
Mumu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arendse.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arendse misses with a left hand
and Mumu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arendse duly obliges.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Mumu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arendse throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu slips under a jab from Arendse.
Mumu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Mumu.
Mumu is looking to counter punch.
Mumu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arendse's sensitive parts.
Arendse plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arendse. Mumu shrugs it off though.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mumu misses the target.
Arendse defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy body kick from Arendse
and Mumu counters with a nice body shot.
Mumu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Mumu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Mumu takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Arendse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mumu has him pressed against the cage.
Arendse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse pushes Mumu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse is trying to push Mumu away but Mumu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mumu.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Abdel Mumu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mumu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mumu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Mumu misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
Arendse lands the left hand.#T3#
Mumu slips a jab from Arendse.
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Mumu moved out of range.
Mumu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arendse misses with a jab to the body
and Mumu counters with an inside leg kick.
Mumu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arendse jabs Mumu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mumu slips a straight right by Arendse.
Mumu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mumu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Mumu seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Arendse - just one landing. #T4#
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Arendse scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react.
Mumu drops his hands momentarily and Arendse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Mumu.
Arendse cracks Mumu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mumu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mumu swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range. #CL#
Mumu moves into the clinch.
Mumu lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumu.
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arendse is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mumu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
A jab from Mumu misses.
Mumu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse misses with a hook
and Mumu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mumu throws an off balance right hand
and Arendse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arendse swings for the body but Mumu moves out of range.
Jab from Arendse.#T1#
Mumu walks into a stiff left hand from Arendse.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arendse lands the left hand.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Mumu's ribs.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Arendse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arendse takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mumu has time to react.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Mumu checks it.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu's corner calls for a 1-2. Mumu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mumu counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Arendse has closed the distance and engaged Mumu in a clinch.
A short right from Mumu on the inside.
Arendse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Mumu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse works on Mumu's body with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Mumu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mumu is working Arendse over against the cage.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mumu lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Arendse tries a body shot but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mumu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mumu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Mumu working aggressively here.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Mumu misses with some punches.
Mumu prevents a body shot from Arendse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumu.
Mumu swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu blocking some punches.
Mumu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Mumu controls the action.
Mumu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mumu working aggressively here.
Mumu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arendse winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse is the new lightweight champion!

Event: EMP Paddington vs San Diego
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Nice shot lands for Arendse.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata cracks Arendse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Hijikata slips a jab from Arendse.
Hijikata connects with a right hand. Arendse shakes it off.
Hijikata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arendse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hijikata scrambles back to his feet.
Hijikata sizes up Arendse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hijikata thuds his right hand into Arendse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Arendse tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Hijikata's head.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
Arendse pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hijikata.
Hijikata leaning against his opponent.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Arendse is looking to break free of the clinch but Hijikata has double underhooks.
Hijikata stalling against the cage.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Arendse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hijikata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hijikata.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hijikata has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Arendse. #T3#
Hijikata avoiding damage.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Hijikata's head.
Arendse pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arendse is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Hijikata lands the left hand.#CL#
Arendse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hijikata, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Arendse.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hijikata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hijikata.
Arendse cracks Hijikata with a good jab.
Arendse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Hijikata.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hijikata.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Hijikata's leg. Hijikata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.#T1#
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hijikata lands an overhand right.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Hijikata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hijikata is looking to clinch.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse is looking to wear down Hijikata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata.
A solid body kick from Arendse. #T2#
Hijikata blocks a jab.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Arendse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Hijikata connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hijikata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
Good work by Arendse as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a jab.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hijikata, as that shot connected.
Nice body kick there by Arendse.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hijikata moves out of range as Arendse strikes.#T3#
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hijikata throws out the jab.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Hijikata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Hijikata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Hijikata. #T4#
Nice jab there from Hijikata.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hijikata digs a right hand underneath Arendse's ribcage. Arendse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Hijikata. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Hijikata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arendse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hijikata scrambles back to his feet.
Hijikata tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Hijikata misses with a left hand
letting Arendse counter with a right hand.
Hijikata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Hijikata throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hijikata swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range. #T1#
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hijikata misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Hijikata - just one landing.
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Arendse's corner calls for a 1-2. Arendse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse swats away the attempt to clinch by Hijikata.#T2#
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse keeps Hijikata at a distance using the push kick.
Hijikata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Hijikata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hijikata blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Hijikata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hijikata lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body kick.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Arendse moves out of range as Hijikata strikes.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.#CL#
Arendse has Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hijikata.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse is leaning against Hijikata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hijikata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hijikata ducks right into an uppercut from Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Hijikata misses.#T4#
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Arendse jabs at Hijikata's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hijikata in his tracks.
Arendse tests Hijikata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse lands a jab to Hijikata's midsection.
Arendse walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse tries to work over Hijikata's front leg with a kick but Hijikata checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: EMP Steve vs Storm
Date: Feb 10, 2019

#R1#
Phetboonme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Arendse responds with a good body kick, but Phetboonme manages to step out the way in time.
Phetboonme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arendse throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme scores with a nice head shot.
Phetboonme takes one to the chin there.
Arendse fakes the leg kick and cracks Phetboonme in the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phetboonme throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Phetboonme defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse scores with a push kick.
Phetboonme scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phetboonme attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Phetboonme is predictable there
and Arendse counters with a good, hard body kick but Phetboonme shrugs it off.
Arendse tries to clinch but Phetboonme is having none of it.
Phetboonme looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.#T1#
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Phetboonme looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the body kick.
Phetboonme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phetboonme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phetboonme moves in looking to clinch but Arendse pushes him off.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Arendse throws a leg kick
and Phetboonme counters with a good low kick that Arendse was not able to check.
Phetboonme throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Phetboonme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arendse counters with a straight right hand.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Phetboonme sees coming a mile off.
Phetboonme was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phetboonme takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phetboonme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phetboonme fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Phetboonme shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phetboonme moves away.
Phetboonme checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phetboonme is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
Arendse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arendse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phetboonme lands with a shot to the body.
Phetboonme throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Phetboonme slips under a jab.
Phetboonme catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as Phetboonme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arendse doesn't seem phased though.
Phetboonme misses with a jab to the body
and Arendse counters with a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arendse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arendse just manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arendse counters with a nice leg kick.
Arendse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phetboonme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target. #T3#
Phetboonme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phetboonme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Phetboonme saw that one coming.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phetboonme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phetboonme was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Phetboonme gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phetboonme tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
Arendse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phetboonme scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Phetboonme has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Phetboonme misses with a low kick.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phetboonme moves away.
Phetboonme is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phetboonme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Phetboonme throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Phetboonme defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse scores with a sloppy right hand. Phetboonme should have avoided that one.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Phetboonme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arendse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arendse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Phetboonme looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Phetboonme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse slips a straight right by Phetboonme.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Phetboonme throws a counter high kick but Arendse was just alert enough to avoid it.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Phetboonme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donk. Phetboonme catches Arendse right on the button with a cross.
Phetboonme is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range as Phetboonme strikes.
Arendse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Phetboonme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse slips under a jab from Phetboonme.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse 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.
#R2#
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse's corner calls for a 1-2. Arendse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse defending well as Phetboonme loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Phetboonme moved away.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Phetboonme misses with a jab to the body
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phetboonme misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phetboonme misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phetboonme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phetboonme swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phetboonme misses with a left hand
and Arendse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phetboonme thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Phetboonme. #T1#
Phetboonme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Arendse has closed the distance and engaged Phetboonme in a clinch.
Phetboonme lands a body shot.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse lands an uppercut.
A short right from Phetboonme on the inside.
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme lands a body punch.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Phetboonme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Phetboonme. #T2#
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Phetboonme.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phetboonme.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Kongchai Phetboonme has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phetboonme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme lands with a right to the head.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Phetboonme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Arendse tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Arendse manages to break the clinch. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but Arendse is having none of it.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phetboonme walks into a jab.
Phetboonme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Phetboonme knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phetboonme.
Arendse connects with a jab.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Phetboonme gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Phetboonme lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Phetboonme there.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Phetboonme's head but Phetboonme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phetboonme misses with a lunging right hand
and Arendse counters with a right hand to the body.
Phetboonme misses with a jab to the body
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Arendse clinches with his opponent.
Phetboonme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phetboonme.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
A short right from Phetboonme.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it. #T1#
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phetboonme lands with a light punch inside.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Phetboonme scores with a hook to the body.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a right hand.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Arendse digs a right hand into Phetboonme's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phetboonme's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Arendse. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phetboonme on the side of the head.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Phetboonme keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Phetboonme pushes Arendse up against the cage in a clinch.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Phetboonme lands a body punch. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Phetboonme.#KD#
Phetboonme lands a big uppercut and Arendse crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Arendse looks OK. Phetboonme waves Arendse back to his feet!#ROC#
Arendse is rocked!
Phetboonme has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Arendse is still on wobbly legs! Can Phetboonme finish him?
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Phetboonme's shoulder, as Phetboonme tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Arendse throws a push kick but Phetboonme slaps the foot to one side.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Phetboonme keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phetboonme throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Arendse motions for Phetboonme to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phetboonme throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Arendse to counter with a crisp jab.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Phetboonme just misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme throws an off balance right hand
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arendse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse slips a jab from Phetboonme.
Arendse throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Phetboonme throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arendse counters with a nice kick to the body.
Phetboonme is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Phetboonme misses.
Arendse throws out a counter right but Phetboonme avoids it with no problem.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Phetboonme's shoulder, as Phetboonme tries to avoid the shot.
Phetboonme is looking to counter punch.
Phetboonme steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arendse. That one must have hurt.
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Phetboonme off the cage and back into range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phetboonme checks a leg kick.
Phetboonme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Phetboonme has Arendse up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Phetboonme will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enitan Arendse.
Well Arendse 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: ABW 193 Arendse - Point
Date: Jan 24, 2019

#R1#
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Point on the side of the head.
Arendse slips under a jab from Point.
A nice inside leg kick there by Point. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Arendse cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse backing away here, and Point unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Point uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Point avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Point's calf.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Point does it's job there.
Arendse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Point looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Point chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Point circles away from the clinch attempt.
Point looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point. #T1#
Arendse clobbers Point with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Point walks into a stiff left hand from Arendse.
Arendse connects with a body shot.
Point walks into a stiff left hand from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Arendse drives through and clinches with Point against the cage.
Arendse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse prevents Point from breaking the clinch.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Point.
Point doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land. #BC2#
Point's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Arendse lands a nice hook to Point's body. Point takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Point attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Point throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Point throws a body kick that misses.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse jabs Point right on the nose. Point blinks but takes it well.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Point.
A lazy left from Arendse finds it's target.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arendse punishes Point's body with a nice straight punch.
Point throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Arendse forces Point back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Point wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arendse has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Point swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Point misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Point or not.
A head punch on the inside from Point fails to land.
Point trying to control the position but instead, Arendse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Point into the cage.
Point doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Point prevents a body shot from Arendse. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch.
Arendse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Point momentarily.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Point moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Arendse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Point doesn't seem phased though.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Point. #T4#
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Point misses.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Point steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Point circles away from the clinch attempt.
Point is looking to score with low kicks.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Point.
Point punishes Arendse's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Point.
Point has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Point.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Point tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Point pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Point pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse jabs at Point's body.
Arendse's corner calls for a 1-2. Arendse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Point throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side.
Point feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Arendse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arendse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Point.
Point loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Point is looking to slow Arendse down with leg kicks.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Point can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Point steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Point throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Point.
Arendse misses with a jab to the body
and Point counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Point.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Arendse backing away here, and Point unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Point misses with a few strikes there.
Point throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Point tries a head kick but it misses.
Point throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Point connects with an inside leg kick.
Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Arendse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Point has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Point has time to react.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arendse. Point shrugs it off though.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Point looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Point walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arendse.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse slips under a jab from Point.
Arendse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Point.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Point tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Point closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse wants to slow Point down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Arendse slips a jab and a cross from Point.
Arendse fires out a quick counter leg kick but Point just manages to avoid it.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Arendse has closed the distance and engaged Point in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Point fails to land.
Point scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Point doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Point.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Point is looking to break free of the clinch but Arendse has double underhooks.
Arendse lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Point pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Point. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Point looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arendse appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Point.
Arendse with a jab.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Point fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Point misses with a low kick as Arendse jumps back.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Point has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Point looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Point moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arendse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Arendse with a hook.
Point on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Point throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Point thows a leg kick but Arendse checks it
and Point takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arendse's corner calls for a 1-2. Arendse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Point throws a head kick that half lands.
Arendse lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Arendse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point slips under a jab from Arendse.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Point swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Point throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Arendse coming out on top.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Arendse slips a jab and a cross from Point.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Point has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Arendse is looking to slow Point down with leg kicks.
Point slips under a jab from Arendse.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Point.
Point doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse scores with a hook.
Point misses with a low kick.
Arendse jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Point looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Point doesn't seem bothered though.
Point takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Point misses the jab.
Point lands with a nice body punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Point, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse staying out of range there.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Point.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arendse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Point momentarily.
Point 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.
A counter left hand to the body from Arendse misses its target.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Point is just out of range.
Point avoids the body shot from Arendse.
And Point responds with a good body kick, but Arendse manages to step out the way in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Arendse blocks the leg kick.
Point misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Point misses with a body kick.
Point walks into a left hand.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Point didn't see that one coming.
Point gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Point has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Point there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Point. That snapped Arendse's head back. #T3#
Arendse throws a front kick that sends Point stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Point.
Point throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Point.
Point takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Point. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arendse. Point shrugs it off though.
Point throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Point takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Point thuds his shin into the meat of Arendse's side.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Point throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Point pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arendse is out of range and Point settles back down. #T4#
Arendse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Point breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Arendse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Point doesn't seem phased though.
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Point tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Point on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse throws a right hand that misses
enabling Point to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arendse fakes the leg kick and cracks Point in the body.
A left lands for Arendse.
Point tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Point looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Point misses with a body kick.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Point lands with a slapping head kick.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Point at a distance.
Point tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Point manages to avoid it.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Point throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
Point throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Point chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Point takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse misses the jab.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Point's body.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Point steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Arendse works Point's body with a nice hook.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Point slips a straight right by Arendse.
Point with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Point.
Point goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Point looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Point on the side of the head.
Point throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Arendse cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Arendse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Point.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Point misses with a head kick.
Point takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Point pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arendse throws a head kick but Point moves out of range.
Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Point looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Point off the cage and back into range.
Arendse connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Point, right into the meat.
Point scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Point moved away.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Point moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Point.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Arendse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Point.
Point throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Point moved away.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Arendse has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Point fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
Point tries to circle away but Arendse has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse had his way with Jesse Point in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
A big left from Point misses.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps Point's head back.
Arendse works Point's body with a nice hook.
Point tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Point throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse scores with a jab.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
A counter left hand to the body from Arendse misses its target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arendse.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point thumps Arendse with a low kick.
Point is looking to score with low kicks.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arendse works Point's body with a nice hook.
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!
Arendse looks for the body kick but Point saw that one coming. #T1#
Point ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Point shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Point takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Point throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arendse takes one on the button.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Point looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Point takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arendse throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Point throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Point moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Point connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Point.
Point uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Point walks into a jab.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point throws a leg kick that misses.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Point avoids a kick to the body.
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Point.
Arendse throws a sloppy head kick and Point moves out of range easily.
Arendse's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Point throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
Arendse tried to counter with a leg kick but Point avoided it.
Point looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.#T3#
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Point's body. Point takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Point momentarily.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Point's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
A head kick by Point misses
and Arendse counters with a left to the body.
Point slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Point.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Point paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Point is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Point looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Point finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Point looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Arendse walks into a left hand.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Point gets tackled into the cage by Arendse. Arendse maintains the clinch.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Point manages to break the clinch.
Point is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Point getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arendse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arendse feints and then cracks Point's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Point down.
Point takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point feints a counter leg kick.
Jesse Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: ABW 185 Arendse - Bamalog
Date: Dec 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Arendse tries to keep at a distance but Bamalog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Arendse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bamalog has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse throws a head kick that Bamalog semi-blocks.
Bamalog moves out of range of the strikes.
Bamalog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse throws a right hand that misses
and Bamalog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bamalog jabs Arendse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bamalog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arendse's sensitive parts. #T1#
Bamalog throws a lazy body kick
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamalog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arendse.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Bamalog keeps Arendse at a distance using the push kick.
Bamalog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Bamalog is avoiding it.
Bamalog swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Arendse closes the distance and pushes Bamalog back into the cage.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A hook to the body from Arendse.
Bamalog cracks Arendse with a nice body shot.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a shot to the body.
Arendse tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
A body shot lands from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bamalog lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Bamalog.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse digs a right hand into Bamalog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamalog's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a body shot.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
Bamalog missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bamalog misses with a looping right.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bamalog. Bamalog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Bamalog slips under a jab.
Bamalog checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Bamalog keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Bamalog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse lands with a hook. Bamalog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bamalog moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bamalog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Bamalog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Bamalog throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arendse 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 Bamalog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bamalog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bamalog slips the punch.
Bamalog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Bamalog moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamalog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog misses with a body kick.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bamalog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse feints and then cracks Bamalog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bamalog down.
Bamalog throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Arendse clinches up with Bamalog and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamalog.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bamalog digs a right hand underneath Arendse's ribcage. Arendse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog scores with a nice right hand.
Arendse slips a jab from Bamalog.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Bamalog's defenses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Arendse throws the left hand but Bamalog avoids the punch easily.
Bamalog throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bamalog really felt that one!
Arendse tries to clinch but Bamalog is having none of it.
Bamalog takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bamalog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arendse can pounce on him.
Bamalog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arendse half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bamalog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bamalog's calf.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog cracks Arendse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Bamalog blocks a jab.
Arendse swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range. #T3#
Bamalog misses with a hook.
Bamalog wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
Bamalog throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
A jab from Bamalog misses.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Bamalog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bamalog loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Bamalog.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Bamalog slips the punch.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Bamalog's corner calls for a 1-2. Bamalog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse backing away here, and Bamalog unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bamalog misses with a body kick.
Bamalog swings widly with a right hand
and Arendse counters with a leg kick.
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bamalog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Arendse. #T4#
Bamalog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse gets through Bamalog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bamalog, as that shot connected.
Donk. Bamalog catches Arendse right on the button with a cross.
Bamalog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Bamalog throws a leg kick
and Arendse counters with a good low kick that Bamalog was not able to check.
No joy there for Arendse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Bamalog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse stuns Bamalog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bamalog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bamalog staying out of range there.
Bamalog slips a jab from Arendse.
Bamalog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Bamalog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arendse sizes up Bamalog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arendse tries to clinch but Bamalog is having none of it.
Bamalog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bamalog.
Bamalog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Bamalog responds with a good body kick, but Arendse manages to step out the way in time.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Donk. Bamalog catches Arendse right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Bamalog throws a good cross that connects.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bamalog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Bamalog misses with a straight left.
Bamalog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Nice body kick there by Arendse.
Bamalog swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arendse counters with a solid body kick.
Bamalog scores with a jab to the head.
Arendse walks into a straight right hand from Bamalog.
Bamalog swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bamalog.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arendse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Bamalog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bamalog loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.#T3#
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Bamalog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bamalog will feel that in the morning.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Bamalog's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse lands a lovely overhand right.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Bamalog misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bamalog.
Bamalog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Bamalog lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arendse cracks the inside of Bamalog's front leg.
Bamalog walks into a left hand.
Bamalog throws a head kick that Arendse semi-blocks.
Arendse connects with a single shot there.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamalog.
Bamalog appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Bamalog delivers a nice body kick.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamalog blocks the body kick.
Bamalog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Arendse
letting Bamalog counter with a right hand.
Bamalog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bamalog.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Bamalog's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Bamalog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arendse on the side of the head.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Arendse blocks the leg kick.
Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Arendse takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Donk. Arendse catches Bamalog right on the button with a cross.
Arendse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Bamalog ducks down to avoid it.
Bamalog blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Arendse lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
A jab from Bamalog misses.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bamalog has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Bamalog misses with a body kick. #T1#
Arendse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bamalog's head.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bamalog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Nice shot by Bamalog.
Bamalog connects with the punch.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Arendse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bamalog doesn't seem phased though.
Bamalog with a hook.
Arendse throws a low kick but Bamalog moves out of range easily.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse sizes up Bamalog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
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!
Bamalog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Bamalog misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Bamalog ducks down to avoid it.
Bamalog walks into a jab.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse clobbers Bamalog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Arendse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bamalog takes a step back to recover.
Arendse takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Bamalog moved out of range.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse misses with a head kick. #T3#
Arendse moves in looking to clinch but Bamalog pushes him off.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Bamalog.
Arendse tried to counter with a leg kick but Bamalog avoided it.
Arendse tests Bamalog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamalog throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bamalog scores with a jab to the head.
Bamalog moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse tries to clinch there but Bamalog circles away.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Arendse. #T4#
Bamalog moves out of range of the strikes.
Bamalog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Bamalog off balance momentarily.
Bamalog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arendse's sensitive parts.
Bamalog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arendse counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog works Arendse's body with a nice hook.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Bamalog wants to counter with a clinch but Arendse pushes him away.
Bamalog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Bamalog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Arendse jabs Bamalog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses
and Arendse counters with a nice body kick.
Jab from Arendse.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamalog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bamalog throws a lazy uppercut
and Bamalog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Arendse has Bamalog up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamalog digs a right hand into Arendse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arendse's gas tank.
Bamalog presses Arendse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arendse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Arendse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bamalog breaks the clinch.
Bamalog blocks the body kick. #T1##CL#
Arendse clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse lands a front kick.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bamalog.
Bamalog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bamalog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Bamalog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bamalog. Bamalog obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bamalog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bamalog throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teke Bamalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog lands with an uppercut that bounces Arendse off the cage and back into range.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Bamalog scores with the left hand. Arendse knows he should have avoided that one.
Bamalog thows a leg kick but Arendse checks it
and Arendse counters with a nice uppercut.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Bamalog avoids it.
And Bamalog responds with a good body kick, but Arendse manages to step out the way in time.
Jab by Arendse.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog slips under a jab from Arendse.
Bamalog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bamalog.
Bamalog looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Bamalog flicks out a counter leg kick but Arendse steps away.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bamalog misses with a body shot.
Arendse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. Arendse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Arendse. Those never looked like landing.
And Bamalog responds with a good body kick, but Arendse manages to step out the way in time.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Bamalog sees coming a mile off.
Bamalog misses with a hook
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamalog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arendse tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamalog was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Bamalog misses with a looping left.
Arendse cracks Bamalog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
Bamalog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bamalog misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse. #T4#
Bamalog looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Bamalog drops his hands momentarily and Arendse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab from Arendse.
Bamalog throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arendse counters with a leg kick.
Arendse scores with a push kick.
Arendse blocks the body kick.
Bamalog wants to land a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arendse 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 Bamalog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bamalog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bamalog.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arendse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arendse cracks Bamalog with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: ABW 178 Arendse - O'Byrne II
Date: Nov 22, 2018

#R1##CL#
Arendse clinches with his opponent.
OByrne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
OByrne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as OByrne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OByrne has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arendse is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but OByrne slips the punch.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and OByrne counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne lands an overhand right.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Arendse clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by OByrne. #T1#
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body.
OByrne blocking some punches.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Good body shot from OByrne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
OByrne lands a shot to the body.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Arendse misses with some punches.
OByrne misses with a body punch.
Arendse tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Arendse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OByrne lands a left hand.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Arendse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OByrne.#BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse scores with a head kick. OByrne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse checks a low kick from OByrne.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse tries a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
OByrne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arendse circles away quickly and effectively.
OByrne scores with a jab.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Arendse manages to step out the way in time.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse stuns OByrne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse checks a low kick from OByrne.
Arendse is looking to score with low kicks.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OByrne's calf.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
OByrne misses with a kick to the body.
OByrne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
A slow jab from OByrne misses its intended target.
Arendse scores with a hook.
OByrne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse misses with a hook.
OByrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arendse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OByrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse backing away here, and OByrne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OByrne's calf.
OByrne takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
OByrne throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
Jab from Arendse.
OByrne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
OByrne throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range. #T4#
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!#CL#
Arendse pushes OByrne up against the cage in a clinch.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a body shot.
OByrne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of OByrne backwards.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Arendse. #BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Arendse tests OByrne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. OByrne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into OByrne's ribs.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OByrne doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses OByrne's sensitive parts.
Arendse thumps OByrne with a low kick.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OByrne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
OByrne moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from OByrne misses.
Arendse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OByrne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Arendse pushes OByrne away with a front kick.#T2#
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Arendse misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through OByrne's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
OByrne moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OByrne can do to turn this around?
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
OByrne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of OByrne's head.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.#T3#
Arendse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and OByrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
OByrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arendse lands a jab.
Arendse drops his hands momentarily and OByrne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and OByrne counters with a low kick, right behind Arendse 's knee. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse misses the body punch
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse misses with a jab to the body
and OByrne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice cross by Arendse.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and OByrne counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Arendse misses with a hook.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arendse rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Arendse - just one landing.
Arendse blocks a head kick by OByrne.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Arendse cracks a nice hook into OByrne's ribs.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for OByrne.
OByrne lands a shot to the body.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OByrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne takes one to the chin there.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
OByrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
OByrne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
Arendse digs a good hook to OByrne's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crunch! OByrne slams his shin into Arendse's torso.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
OByrne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
A big right from OByrne misses.
Arendse misses with a body shot
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.#T2#
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse tries a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
Arendse walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping OByrne under the eye.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arendse tries to land a leg kick but OByrne saw it coming and moves away.
OByrne feints a counter leg kick.
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OByrne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OByrne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse. #T3#
OByrne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Arendse checks it
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne lands a front kick.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
OByrne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OByrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse digs a good hook to OByrne's body.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from OByrne 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 Arendse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arendse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Arendse wants to clinch up but OByrne keeps it at a distance.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arendse thows a body kick. OByrne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
OByrne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arendse takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
OByrne tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Arendse thows a body kick. OByrne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse keeps OByrne at a distance using the push kick.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
OByrne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OByrne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
A swing and a miss from OByrne.
OByrne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of OByrne's head.
OByrne throws a poor cross that misses
and Arendse counters with a good, hard body kick but OByrne shrugs it off.
OByrne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
OByrne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse catches OByrne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne misses with a body punch
and Arendse counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OByrne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
OByrne avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
OByrne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
OByrne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OByrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
OByrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse wants to land a leg kick but OByrne is out of range.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a good jab.#T4#
OByrne misses the jab.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
A good leg kick by OByrne.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arendse throws out a leg kick but OByrne moves out of range and Arendse only half commits.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
OByrne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
OByrne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arendse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse had his way with Joseph OByrne in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
OByrne thuds a left hand into Arendse's body.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
OByrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and OByrne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arendse misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Arendse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps OByrne's head back.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Arendse drives through and clinches with OByrne against the cage. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from OByrne - that will leave a mark!
Joseph OByrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
OByrne swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Arendse.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse lunges at OByrne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OByrne's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with a leg kick
and OByrne counters with a nice leg kick.
Arendse is looking to clinch but OByrne is avoiding it. #CL#
Arendse has OByrne up against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OByrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse blocks a body shot from OByrne.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OByrne pushes Arendse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
OByrne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arendses head.
Arendse tries to break free but OByrne pushes him back against the cage.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
OByrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OByrne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
OByrne trying to stall but Arendse improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OByrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Arendse.
OByrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OByrne. #BC2#
OByrne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
OByrne misses with a shot to the body
and Arendse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
OByrne counters with a body kick.
Arendse lands with a hook. OByrne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
OByrne blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through OByrne's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Arendse manages to step out the way in time.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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 Enitan Arendse.
Well Arendse 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: ABW 169 Arendse - Osinen
Date: Oct 23, 2018

#R1##CL#
Osinen gets tackled into the cage by Arendse. Arendse maintains the clinch.
A short right from Arendse.
Osinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osinen lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osinen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Osinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Nice body punch from Arendse - that landed with a thud.
Osinen misses with a punch to the body.
Osinen has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Osinen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osinen.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Osinen tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it. #BC#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Osinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arendse's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osinen scores with a jab. Arendse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Osinen.#T1#
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse throws a jab when Osinen was well out of range.
Osinen thuds his shin into the meat of Arendse's side.
Osinen ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
It seemed like Osinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Osinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Arendse backs off Osinen throws a huge counter combo but Arendse manages to avoid it all.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Osinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Arendse misses.
A little jabbing left from Osinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Osinen.
Arendse slips under a jab from Osinen.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Osinen moves away and avoids it.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Osinen blocks the low kick.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Osinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Arendse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Osinen misses with an elbow over the top.
Osinen can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Osinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Osinen.
Osinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osinen backwards.
Arendse is leaning against Osinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Osinen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Osinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
A short uppercut from Arendse.
Osinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osinen misses with the head strike.
Osinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Arendse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Osinen misses with the head strike. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Osinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osinen.
Arendse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Osinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osinen's elbow.
A short left from Arendse.
Osinen has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osinen.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Osinen takes a shot to the head.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Osinen's head.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Arendse.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Osinen.
Osinen digs a right hand into Arendse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arendse's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osinen.
Osinen lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Osinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Osinen.
Osinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Osinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Osinen tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Osinen back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osinen.
Osinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osinen misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osinen tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Osinen.
A head punch on the inside from Osinen fails to land.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Osinen's ribcage. Osinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Osinen.
Osinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Arendse. #BC#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Osinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Osinen.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osinen's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Osinen on the side of the head.
Arendse lands a front kick.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osinen.
Osinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Osinen throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily. #T1#
Arendse digs a good body shot into Osinen's ribs.
Osinen avoids a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arendse.
Arendse slips a straight right by Osinen.
Arendse fires out a quick counter leg kick but Osinen just manages to avoid it.
Osinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Osinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Osinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Osinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Osinen throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Arendse throws an off balance right hand
and Osinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Osinen is just out of range.#CL#
Arendse has managed to clinch.
Arendse works on Osinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osinen backwards. #BC#
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
Artur Osinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osinen looks to land a combination but Arendse avoids it well.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Osinen tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Osinen.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osinen can do to turn this around?
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osinen backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Osinen misses with a body punch.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Osinen's ribcage. Osinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Osinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osinen backwards. #ROC#
Osinen is rocked!
Osinen is breathing heavily.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Osinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Arendse finish him?
Arendse pushes Osinen against the cage. Arendse is working some dirty boxing. Arendse pushes off with a quick right hook! Osinen goes down! Osinen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Arendse moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: ABW 161 Arendse - Pspic
Date: Sep 18, 2018

#R1#
Pspic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Pspic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Pspic. #CL#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pspic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pspic blocking some punches.
Pspic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pspic is working Arendse over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Pspic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pspic scores with a shoulder strike.
Arendse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pspic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pspic.
Pspic tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pspic backwards.
Pspic missing with knees to the body.
Arendse pushes Pspic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Pspic.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Arendse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Pspic missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Pspic tries to land knees in the clinch but Arendse avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Pspic fails to land with a series of punches.
Arendse moves out of range as Pspic throws a body kick.
Arendse misses with a head kick.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Pspic keeps it at a distance.
Pspic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Pspic seems unphased.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pspic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pspic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pspic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pspic.#T2#
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Pspic's belly button to the back.
Pspic misses with a leg kick.
Pspic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arendse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pspic scrambles back to his feet.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pspic misses with a head kick.
Pspic 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.
That kick from Pspic tenderised Arendse's leg. Arendse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arendse is looking to wear down Pspic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Arendse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Arendse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pspic. Pspic obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Arendse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pspic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Pspic.
Pspic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pspic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pspic throws a right and a left that Arendse avoids nicely.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pspic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Pspic.
Pspic looks winded!
Arendse 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.
Pspic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Arendse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse sizes up Pspic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Pspic tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pspic backwards. #T4#
A short right from Arendse.
Pspic misses with a knee strike.
Arendse managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pspic backwards.
Pspic misses with the head strike.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arendse tries a body shot but Pspic blocks it.
Pspic working aggressively here.
Pspic pushes off an throws an elbow but Arendse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pspic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse managing to block the knees to the body from Pspic.
Arendse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Pspic tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse tries a body shot but Pspic blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pspic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pspic backwards.
Pspic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good exchange - Arendse coming out on top.
Pspic misses with the combination.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Pspic misses with the combination.
Pspic throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pspic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Pspic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Arendse pushes Pspic up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pspic misses with the head strike.
Pspic lands a right hand.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Pspic tries to land knees in the clinch but Arendse avoids the damage to the body.
Pspic tries a knee to the head but Arendse blocks it.
Pspic prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Pspic looking to throw knees to the head but Arendse is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Arendse.
Pspic working aggressively here.
Pspic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pspic tries a knee to the head but Arendse blocks it.
Pspic landing knees to the body.
Pspic is breathing heavily.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
A short left from Arendse.
Pspic blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Pspic trying to land knees to the body.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pspic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pspic misses with a knee to the head.
Pspic misses with a punch on the inside.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Arendse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arendse digs a right hand into Pspic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pspic's gas tank.
Pspic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Arendse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pspic backwards. #BC#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
It looks like Arendse has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arendse scores with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Pspic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pspic looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pspic's sensitive parts.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Pspic's belly button to the back.
Pspic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arendse cracks Pspic with a good jab.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pspic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Arendse slips a jab and a cross from Pspic.
Pspic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petro Pspic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pspic takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Good exchange - Arendse coming out on top.
Arendse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Pspic is rocked!
Pspic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pspic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pspic is still on wobbly legs! Can Arendse finish him?
Pspic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arendse circles away quickly and effectively.
Pspic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pspic seems to have recovered his senses.
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Pspic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pspic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arendse cracks the inside of Pspic's front leg.
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pspic tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Arendse cracks Pspic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse lands with a slapping head kick.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse cracks Pspic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Pspic walks into a jab.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Pspic's ribs.
Pspic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Nice shot by Arendse.
Pspic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pspic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pspic tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Pspic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pspic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Pspic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse punishes Pspic's body with a nice straight punch.
Pspic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Pspic's leg. Pspic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Pspic knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
Arendse slips a jab and a cross from Pspic.
A head kick misses from Pspic.
Pspic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pspic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pspic takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Pspic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pspic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arendse lands a front kick.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Arendse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Arendse rushes Pspic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pspic.
Pspic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse works on Pspic's body with a couple of short punches.
Arendse lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pspic can do to turn this around?
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse presses Pspic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Arendse digs a right hand underneath Pspic's ribcage. Pspic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arendse presses Pspic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse pushes Pspic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Arendse.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arendse lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Pspic's head.
Arendse unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pspic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Arendse is unloading with more strikes now! Pspic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: ABW 153 Arendse - OByrne
Date: Aug 16, 2018

#R1#
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OByrne throws a head kick that half lands.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse misses with a low kick as OByrne jumps back.
OByrne misses with a right hand
and Arendse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OByrne thinking.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Arendse misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
Arendse lands a nice looking body kick.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne thinks about the counter body kick.
OByrne wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
OByrne moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne walks into a straight right hand from Arendse.#T1#
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
OByrne drops his hands momentarily and Arendse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
OByrne lands with a slapping head kick.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Arendse's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OByrne takes one 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!
OByrne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OByrne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.
OByrne misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Arendse lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for OByrne.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
OByrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
OByrne slips under a jab from Arendse.
Arendse swats away the attempt to clinch by OByrne.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
Arendse avoids the body shot from OByrne.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arendse's head.
OByrne throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arendse rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
A slow jab from OByrne misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OByrne throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse is looking to counter with a body kick.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
OByrne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse tries to score with a low kick but OByrne moves his leg out of the way.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OByrne misses the shot to the body.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse tries to clinch there but OByrne circles away. #T4#
Arendse thuds his shin into the meat of OByrne's side.
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
OByrne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arendse momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Arendse blocks the leg kick.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces OByrne off the cage and back into range.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse avoids the body shot from OByrne.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
OByrne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends OByrne's belly button to the back.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through OByrne's defenses.
OByrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arendse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
OByrne cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
OByrne misses with a hook.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arendse lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
OByrne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. OByrne will feel that in the morning.
A jab lands there for OByrne.#T1#
Arendse looks to land a body kick but OByrne moved away.
Arendse connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Arendse blocks the low kick.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Arendse throws a low kick but OByrne moves out of range easily.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OByrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
OByrne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arendse connects with a single shot there.#T2#
OByrne misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OByrne staying out of range there.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Arendse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OByrne, pushing him back against the cage.
OByrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from OByrne.
OByrne misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne blocks an uppercut.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OByrne is trying to stall.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
OByrne throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne lands a body shot.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OByrne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OByrne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OByrne blocks an uppercut.
OByrne has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arendse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if OByrne can turn it around.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OByrne can do to turn this around?
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OByrne lands with a left to the head.
OByrne working Arendse over with knees to the body.
OByrne digs a right hand underneath Arendse's ribcage. Arendse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arendse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Arendse has had enough of the clinch but OByrne keeps him there for the moment.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OByrne.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
OByrne tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
OByrne tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OByrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OByrne throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
A shot in the inside from OByrne.
OByrne lands a body punch in the clinch.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - OByrne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
OByrne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow OByrne down.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
OByrne wants to counter with a clinch but Arendse pushes him away.
OByrne tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with a body shot. #T1#
OByrne throws a sloppy body shot
and Arendse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OByrne thinking.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OByrne connects with a jab.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends OByrne's belly button to the back.
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a poor cross that misses
and OByrne counters with a good low kick that Arendse was not able to check.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OByrne.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
OByrne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arendse tries to clinch but OByrne is having none of it.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
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!
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OByrne lands with a nice body kick.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Nice body kick there by OByrne.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OByrne tries to clinch but Arendse moves out of range.
OByrne jabs Arendse right on the nose. Arendse blinks but takes it well.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
OByrne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OByrne's head.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
OByrne blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OByrne throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
OByrne connects with a looping right hand.
OByrne cracks a nice hook into Arendse's ribs.
OByrne 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.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse blocks the body kick. #T4#
OByrne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arendse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and OByrne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arendse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
OByrne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
OByrne lands a nice looking body kick.
OByrne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OByrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but OByrne moved away.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joseph OByrne just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OByrne tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse throws a leg kick but OByrne moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arendse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from OByrne - the referee stops the clock and Arendse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says OByrne. Arendse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne staying out of range there.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Arendse throws a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
Arendse scores with a kick to the body.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
OByrne tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne lands a slapping body shot.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OByrne.
Arendse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse backing away here, and OByrne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
OByrne moves out of range of the strikes.
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OByrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse slips under a jab.
OByrne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
OByrne lands a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on OByrne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
OByrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Arendse. #ROC#
OByrne is rocked!
Arendse managing to block the knees to the body from OByrne.
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Arendse finish him?
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Arendse blocks a body shot from OByrne.
Arendse blocking some punches.
OByrne seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OByrne.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from OByrne.
Arendse digs a right hand into OByrne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OByrne's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
A right hand to the body from OByrne.
OByrne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OByrne stalling in the clinch but Arendse improves position.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
OByrne presses Arendse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OByrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OByrne. #BC#
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
A jab from Arendse misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OByrne lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OByrne misses the shot to the body.
OByrne digs a good body shot into Arendse's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph OByrne dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
OByrne tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
OByrne blocks a head kick by Arendse.
OByrne tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse connects with a jab.
Arendse pushes OByrne away with a front kick.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse scores with a jab.
A left lands for OByrne.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Arendse wants to clinch.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arendse. That did some damage!
OByrne walks into a left hand.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OByrne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arendse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OByrne swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
A big right from Arendse misses.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Arendse pushes OByrne away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
OByrne defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range. #T3#
Arendse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
OByrne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
OByrne looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
OByrne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
OByrne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from OByrne. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse fires out a quick counter leg kick but OByrne just manages to avoid it.
OByrne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
OByrne looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
A good leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
OByrne misses with a body kick.#T4#
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OByrne if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OByrne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from OByrne misses
and Arendse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arendse looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
Arendse checks a low kick from OByrne.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Arendse.
OByrne counters with a body kick.
Arendse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Arendse throws an off balance right hand
and OByrne counters with a right hand to the body.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: ABW 143 Arendse - Kettu
Date: Jul 10, 2018

#R1#
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Arendse catches Kettu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Arendse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arendse keeps Kettu at a distance using the push kick.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Kettu with a jab.
Kettu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Kettu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Arendse counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arendse moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kettu blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Kettu misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Kettu is looking to clinch but Arendse is avoiding it.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu 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.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Kettu.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kettu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arendse punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kettu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu throws a counter combo.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Kettu misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kettu is able to avoid easily.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
Kettu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arendse looks for the body kick but Kettu saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Arendse misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse cracks Kettu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kettu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Kettu throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Kettu avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Kettu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arendse throws a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu throws a head kick that half lands.
Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kettu on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arendse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
Kettu tries a quick counter leg kick but Arendse is wise to it.
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Arendse 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Arendse instigates a clinch.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arendse or not.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Kettu. #BC2#
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Kettu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Kettu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kettu slips a jab from Arendse.
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kettu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kettu throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kettu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kettu swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
Kettu lands the left hand.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Arendse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Kettu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kettu.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Sloppy strikes from Kettu. Those never looked like landing.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Kettu off balance momentarily.
Arendse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kettu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu misses with a wild combination.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu with a jab.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kettu.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse cracks Kettu with an open hand slap.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range. #T3#
Kettu lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
A big left from Kettu misses.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Kettu throws a nice head kick!
Kettu takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Arendse takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kettu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arendse - the referee stops the clock and Kettu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arendse. Kettu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kettu checks a leg kick.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Kettu wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Kettu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Arendse takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Kettu.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Arendse slips a jab from Kettu.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kettu.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Kettu tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws a front kick that sends Kettu stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arendse's head.
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kettu throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse tries to score with a low kick but Kettu moves his leg out of the way.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse connects with a single shot there.
Arendse with a jab.
Crunch! Kettu slams his shin into Arendse's torso.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Arendse sizes up Kettu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 jab lands there for Kettu.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.#T1#
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Arendse.
Kettu throws a body kick that misses.
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu throws a head kick that Arendse semi-blocks.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Kettu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu slips a straight right by Arendse.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Kettu throws a body kick that misses
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Kettu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arendse dodges the punch combination from Kettu.
Arendse appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arendse misses with a straight right. #T2#
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arendse keeps Kettu at a distance using the push kick.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kettu misses the jab.#T3#
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kettu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kettu slips a straight right by Arendse.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kettu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Kettu swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Arendse.
Arendse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu jabs Arendse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Arendse needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Kettu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Kettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Enitan Arendse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Kettu throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Arendse fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kettu just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Arendse digs a good hook to Kettu's body.
Kettu defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu with a nice cross.
Kettu moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu misses with a series of wild punches.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Arendse misses
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Kettu didn't see that one coming.
Kettu scores with a nice head shot.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kettu moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu tries to clinch up.
Kettu jabs Arendse right on the nose. Arendse blinks but takes it well.
Arendse cracks Kettu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arendse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kettu throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Kettu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kettu, as that shot connected.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
Kettu walks into a jab.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Kettu misses
and Arendse counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Kettu slips under a jab from Arendse.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu 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.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu scores with a nice body kick.
Kettu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arendse if he has to take too many more of those.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Kettu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Kettu.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kettu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
A cross from Kettu lands.#CL2#
Kettu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arendse, pushing him back against the cage.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Arendse. #BC2#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kettu tries to bum rush Arendse with a series of wild strikes but Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Kettu blocks the body kick.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat. #T4#
Kettu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kettu.
Arendse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Arendse jabs Kettu right on the nose. Kettu blinks but takes it well.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Kettu saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Arendse scores with the left hand. Kettu knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Arendse slips under a jab from Kettu.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu throws a right and a left that Arendse avoids nicely.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse misses with a left hand
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse moves out of range as Kettu throws a body kick.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kettu lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.
Kettu throws a right hand that Arendse ducks under and follows up with a left that Arendse also avoids with ease.
Kettu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arendse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kettu scrambles back to his feet.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
A countering left hand to the body from Kettu misses.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kettu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse swats away the attempt to clinch by Kettu.
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Arendse lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Arendse seems unphased.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Kettu knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Arendse takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Arendse catches Kettu right on the button with a cross.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kettu.
Arendse connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse drops his hands momentarily and Kettu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Kettu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Kettu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Arendse throws a sloppy body shot
and Kettu counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Arendse is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Oh Arendse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Arendse.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kettu.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: ABW 135 Arendse - Tektas
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
Nice defenses there by Tektas.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Tektas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tektas throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tektas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
Tektas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Tektas moved out of range.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tektas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tektas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tektas.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Arendse!
Tektas tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps Tektas's head back.
Arendse throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arendse won't be happy with that.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Arendse is trying to get back to half guard.
Arendse prevents Tektas from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Tektas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arendse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arendse is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Tektas is trying to get an arm triangle but Arendse is defending well.
Tektas is trying to ground and pound but Arendse uses the momentary lack of control by Tektas to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Tektas is trying to work for a kimura but Arendse is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse tries to get to full guard but Tektas has control of the leg. #T3#
Arendse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tektas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tektas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tektas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arendse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arendse has his hands clasped together around Tektas's back. He's all about the action.
Arendse is looking to improve his position.
Arendse controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tektas is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tektas 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.
Tektas content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tektas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Tektas misses with a lunging right hand
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
Tektas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Arendse lands.
Decent striking displayed by Tektas there.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Tektas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Tektas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse throws a hook but Tektas blocks it.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tektas moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse tests Tektas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tektas looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse throws a front kick that sends Tektas stumbling back into the cage.
Tektas slips a jab from Arendse.
A left lands for Tektas.
Tektas is looking to slow Arendse down with leg kicks.
Tektas goes for a double leg but Arendse avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arendse continues to drive forward.
Tektas slips under a jab from Arendse.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tektas throws an off balance right hand
and Arendse counters with a straight right hand.
Tektas lands a nice shot to the body.
Tektas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tektas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arendse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arendse misses the jab.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tektas just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Tektas coming out on top.
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Tektas's ribs.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Tektas misses with a lunging right hand
and Arendse counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tektas's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Arendse throws a push kick but Tektas slaps the foot to one side.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse slips under a jab.#T3#
Arendse throws the left hand but Tektas avoids the punch easily.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Tektas moves out of range of the strikes.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse throws a hook but Tektas blocks it.
Arendse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse moves forwards but Tektas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Tektas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tektas finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tektas throws out the jab.
Tektas misses with an uppercut.
Tektas throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a nice leg kick.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Tektas moves away and avoids it.
And Tektas tries to counter it with a takedown but Arendse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tektas was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.#T4#
Tektas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tektas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Tektas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Tektas.
Tektas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Tektas saw that one coming.
Tektas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tektas misses with a hook.
Tektas throws a body shot but no joy.
Tektas moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tektas can do to turn this around?
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Tektas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Arendse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tektas throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Tektas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Arendse kicks off Tektas and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Tektas's body. Tektas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tektas.
A big left from Tektas misses.
Tektas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tektas keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Tektas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Tektas throws a shot to the body.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arendse defends it well.
No luck for Tektas with that takedown attempt.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tektas. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Tektas seems unphased.
Tektas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
A jab from Tektas misses.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas.
Tektas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Tektas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Arendse kicks Tektas off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse swings for the body but Tektas moves out of range.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tektas's head backwards.
Arendse wants to land a leg kick but Tektas is out of range.
Tektas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Arendse avoids it easily.
A big left from Tektas misses.
Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tektas.
Tektas avoids the body shot from Arendse. #T3#
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Tektas's head.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tektas can pounce on him.
Arendse misses the jab.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Arendse pushes Tektas away with a front kick.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tektas throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Tektas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tektas.
Arendse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Arendse tries a low kick but Tektas avoids it.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good exchange - Tektas coming out on top.
Tektas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arendse throws a hook but Tektas blocks it.
Arendse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tektas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tektas avoids a kick to the body.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arendse defends it well.
Tektas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Tektas's body. Tektas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arendse defends it well.
Tektas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tektas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arendse throws a hook but Tektas blocks it.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arendse cracks Tektas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Tektas moved away.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arendse wants to slow Tektas down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Arendse clinches. #BC2#
Tektas breaks the clinch.
Tektas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tektas misses with a straight right. #CL#
Arendse rushes Tektas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Tektas is looking for a takedown.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tektas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tektas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arendse's brow. #BC2#
Tektas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Arendse.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tektas.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Tektas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Arendse avoids it easily.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Tektas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Tektas misses.
Arendse swings for the body but Tektas moves out of range.
Tektas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Tektas throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse tries to clinch but Tektas moves out of range.
Tektas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tektas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tektas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arendse is avoiding damage well.
Arendse dodges the ground and pound from Tektas.#SUB2#
Tektas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arendse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tektas looks up at the clock and then as Arendse takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tektas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3##SUB2#
Tektas tries for a kimura but Arendse is defending well.
Tektas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tektas taking a breather here.
Arendse is trying to control Tektas's posture but Tektas avoids it.
Demetrius Tektas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tektas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arendse is not content to let Tektas control the position.
Arendse takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arendse can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Tektas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arendse is looking to regain half guard here but Tektas keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse had his way with Demetrius Tektas in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tektas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse jabs at Tektas's body.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Tektas moved out of range nicely.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Tektas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tektas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tektas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arendse misses the jab.
Tektas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tektas looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Tektas's shoulder, as Tektas tries to avoid the shot.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arendse scores with a nice strike.
Tektas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Tektas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arendse!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Tektas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Arendse is looking to regain half guard here but Tektas keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Tektas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arendse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Tektas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tektas working away.#SUB2#
Tektas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arendse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arendse is looking for a sweep.
Tektas trying to control the position but Arendse is working away.
Arendse tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tektas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Tektas tries for a kimura but Arendse is defending well.
Tektas working away.#SUB2#
Tektas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tektas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tektas wants to control but Arendse is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tektas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arendse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tektas but great work by Arendse.#T4#
Arendse working away.
Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tektas is looking for a sweep.
Arendse throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tektas misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Tektas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arendse off and has taken his back!
Arendse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendse controlling Tektas 's hands.
Arendse trying to control the hands but Tektas won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrius Tektas.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!
In defeat, Demetrius Tektas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.

Event: ABW 126 Fonseca - Arendse
Date: May 01, 2018

#R1#
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Fonseca's body. Fonseca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fonseca throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Fonseca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Fonseca loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Arendse connects with a single shot there.
Arendse has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fonseca misses with a hook
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fonseca doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fonseca.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fonseca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arendse scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonseca scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fonseca lands a really nice looking cross but Arendse seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fonseca.
Arendse lands a jab.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Fonseca's belly button to the back.
Fonseca slips a straight right by Arendse.#T1#
Nice jab there from Arendse.
Fonseca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Fonseca's leg. Fonseca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fonseca throws a right and a left that Arendse avoids nicely.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse throws a head kick that half lands.
Fonseca connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Fonseca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fonseca.
Arendse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fonseca.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonseca moves away.
Arendse takes a swing at Fonseca's ribcage but misses.
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!
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fonseca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fonseca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fonseca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fonseca looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fonseca at a distance. #T2#
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Fonseca scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Arendse is rocked!
Fonseca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Fonseca ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
It looked like Fonseca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Fonseca is just out of range.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fonseca.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Fonseca.
Arendse walks into a straight right hand from Fonseca.
Arendse is still on wobbly legs! Can Fonseca finish him?
Fonseca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Fonseca.
Arendse seems to have recovered his senses.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Fonseca walks into a jab.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Fonseca ducks down to avoid it.
Fonseca blocks a jab.
It looked like Fonseca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Arendse clinches up against the cage.
Fonseca wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Good body shot from Arendse.
Arendse prevents Fonseca from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Fonseca manages to break the clinch.
Arendse is looking to chop away at Fonseca's legs.
Fonseca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fonseca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fonseca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Arendse catches Fonseca right on the button with a cross.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
Fonseca takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fonseca lands a jab-cross combination.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Fonseca's shoulder, as Fonseca tries to avoid the shot.
Fonseca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse with a jab.
Arendse defending well as Fonseca loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Fonseca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arendse walks into a stiff left hand from Fonseca.
Arendse cracks Fonseca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Arendse lands a jab.
Arendse ducks right into an uppercut from Fonseca.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse tries to clinch up
and Fonseca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arendse keeps Fonseca at a distance using the push kick.
Fonseca misses with a straight left.
Arendse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arendse keeps Fonseca at a distance using the push kick.
Fonseca misses with a looping left.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fonseca is out of range.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse clobbers Fonseca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Fonseca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Fonseca saw that one coming.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonseca catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fonseca throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fonseca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fonseca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arendse's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Arendse clinches up with Fonseca and pushes him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arendse in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch.
Fonseca throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse thows a body kick. Fonseca tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Arendse rushes Fonseca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tries to work over Fonseca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Fonseca is trying to push Arendse away but Arendse has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse. #BC#
Fonseca breaks the clinch.
Fonseca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fonseca misses the jab.
Arendse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Arendse tries a low kick but Fonseca avoids it.
Arendse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fonsecas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fonseca lands with a straight right. Arendse didn't see that one coming.
Arendse slips under a jab from Fonseca.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fonseca.
Fonseca throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fonseca.
Fonseca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Fonseca throws a quick counter head kick but Arendse was just out of range.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Fonseca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fonseca can't break the clinch.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fonseca's elbow.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Fonseca avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage. #T2#
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Fonseca.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fonseca's elbow.
Arendse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Fonseca has had enough of the clinch but Arendse keeps him there for the moment.
Fonseca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fonseca will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Fonseca's head.
Fonseca takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Fonseca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fonseca walks into a left hand. #T3#
Fonseca takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fonseca slips a straight right by Arendse.
Fonseca throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse with a jab.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fonseca thows a body kick. Arendse tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Fonseca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonseca misses with a straight left.
Fonseca throws a right and a left that Arendse avoids nicely.
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Arendse slips under a jab from Fonseca.
Fonseca checks a leg kick.
Fonseca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fonseca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arendse.
Arendse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fonseca momentarily.
Fonseca moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Fonseca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Fonseca.
Fonseca loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.#T4#
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Arendse.
Fonseca throws an off balance right hand
and Arendse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fonseca looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse digs a good hook to Fonseca's body.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Fonseca misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse throws a front kick that sends Fonseca stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonseca moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Arendse. That snapped Fonseca's head back.
Fonseca looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Fonseca seems unphased.
Fonseca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fonseca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fonseca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Fonseca's ribs.
Arendse throws a hook but Fonseca blocks it.
Fonseca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arendse circles away quickly and effectively.
Fonseca connects with a jab.
Arendse slips under a jab from Fonseca.
The fighters circling - Fonseca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Fonseca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Arendse - just one landing.
Arendse cracks Fonseca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Fonseca.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fonseca.
Fonseca misses with a leg kick
and Arendse counters with a nice body shot.
Fonseca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arendse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fonseca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Fonseca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arendse scores with a hook.
Fonseca moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Fonseca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Fonseca's body. Fonseca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Fonseca throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fonseca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca misses with a hook
and Arendse counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Fonseca misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fonseca crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arendse - the referee stops the clock and Fonseca gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arendse. Fonseca manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Arendse moves away from the strike by Fonseca. #CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Fonseca. #BC#
Fonseca breaks from the clinch.
Fonseca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fonseca doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fonseca misses with a looping right.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fonseca throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Fonseca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Arendse with a hook.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fonseca's calf.
Arendse tried to score with a low kick but Fonseca checks it.
Arendse throws a sloppy head kick and Fonseca moves out of range easily.
Arendse tries to clinch there but Fonseca circles away. #T3#
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fonseca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Arendse rushes Fonseca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fonseca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Fonseca.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fonsecas head.
Arendse presses Fonseca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Fonseca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Fonseca. #BC#
Fonseca breaks from the clinch.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonseca moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fonseca paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Fonseca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse lands a nice looking body kick.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Fonseca's body.
Fonseca avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Fonseca is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Fonseca.
Fonseca lands a jab.
A left lands for Arendse.
Arendse thumps Fonseca with a low kick.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Fonseca's ribs.
Fonseca misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Fonseca throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse really 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.
#R4#
Arendse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Arendse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fonseca's elbow.
Arendse pushes Fonseca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Fonseca on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arendse lunges at Fonseca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fonseca's hand.
Fonseca throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side.
And Arendse responds with a good body kick, but Fonseca manages to step out the way in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Arendse scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Fonseca is rocked!
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps Fonseca's head back.
Oh Fonseca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Fonseca sees coming a mile off.
Fonseca throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Fonseca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Fonseca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Fonseca.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Fonseca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fonseca seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Fonseca.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Fonseca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps Fonseca's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow Fonseca down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Fonseca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Fonseca throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Fonseca walks into a straight right hand from Arendse.
Arendse feints and then cracks Fonseca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fonseca down.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fonseca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fonseca throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Fonseca.
Arendse scores with a hook.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Fonseca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fonseca to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fonseca throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fonseca on the side of the head.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fonseca throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fonseca, as that shot connected.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Arendse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fonseca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fonseca looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse staying out of range there.
Fonseca throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fonseca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Fonseca defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Fonseca misses with a straight left.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fonseca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arendse moves out of range as Fonseca strikes.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fonseca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse with a hook.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Fonseca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fonseca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse tries to clinch up but Fonseca circles away and keeps his distance.
Fonseca is looking to counter punch.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fonseca was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fonseca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arendse slips a jab from Fonseca.
Arendse throws a big counter head kick but Fonseca avoids it with no problem.
Fonseca misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fonseca scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Fonseca misses.
Arendse throws out a counter right but Fonseca avoids it with no problem.
Fonseca misses with a two punch combination.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Fonseca didn't see that one coming.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse cracks Fonseca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Fonseca moved out of range.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Fonseca's body.
Arendse moves forwards but Fonseca connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Arendse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arendse throws a hook but Fonseca blocks it.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fonseca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse drops his hands momentarily and Fonseca takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fonseca throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse walks into a jab.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Fonseca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arendse scores with a spinning back kick!
Fonseca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Fonseca tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Fonseca throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse lands a head shot.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juan Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arendse jabs Fonseca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fonseca.
Fonseca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Fonseca closes the distance and pushes Arendse back into the cage.#BC2#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Fonseca misses its intended target.
A left lands for Arendse.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Fonseca.
Fonseca defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Fonseca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fonseca connects with a leg kick. Arendse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fonseca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fonseca misses with an uppercut
enabling Arendse to counter with a crisp jab.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Fonseca staying out of range there.
Arendse defending well as Fonseca loads up on a big left hand.
Fonseca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fonseca throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Fonseca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Fonseca walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Arendse.
Fonseca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arendse's head backwards.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Fonseca throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Fonseca misses.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Fonseca's leg. Fonseca is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fonseca takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fonseca blocks a jab.
Arendse moves forwards but Fonseca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Arendse.
Arendse scores with a jab.
Arendse slips under a jab from Fonseca.
Arendse defending well as Fonseca loads up on a big left hand.
Fonseca throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
A lazy left from Fonseca finds it's target.
Arendse stuns Fonseca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse defending well as Fonseca loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Arendse.
Fonseca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Fonseca's head.
Fonseca takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arendse 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse is the new lightweight champion!

Event: ABW 119 OByrne - Fonseca
Date: Apr 03, 2018

#R1#
Mizushima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mizushima.
Mizushima throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mizushima.
A low kick from Mizushima is predictable there
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mizushima throws a body kick that misses.
Mizushima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Mizushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mizushima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Mizushima steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arendse. That one must have hurt.
Arendse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mizushima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mizushima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Arendse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Mizushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Mizushima.
Mizushima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mizushima.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizushima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mizushima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mizushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Mizushima tries to counter by closing the distance.
Arendse tries to land a leg kick but Mizushima saw it coming and moves away.
Arendse cracks Mizushima with an open hand slap.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mizushima's sensitive parts.
Arendse goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Mizushima's torso.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mizushima has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Mizushima misses.
Donk. Arendse catches Mizushima right on the button with a cross.
Arendse is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A lazy left from Arendse finds it's target.#T2#
Mizushima is looking to land body kicks.
Mizushima staying out of range there.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizushima manages to avoid it.#CL#
Arendse gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mizushima backwards.
Arendse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
A short right from Arendse.
Mizushima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arendse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mizushima's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mizushima.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mizushima. #T3#
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Mizushima has Arendse pressed against the cage, preventing Arendse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizushima.
Mizushima misses with a body punch.
Mizushima tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Mizushima working aggressively here.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizushima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mizushima avoids the head kick by Arendse.
Mizushima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mizushima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Mizushima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mizushima misses with some punches.
Mizushima blocks a body shot from Arendse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizushima. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizushima.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse tries a body shot but Mizushima blocks it.
Mizushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mizushima blocks a body shot from Arendse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizushima throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Mizushima scores with a kick to the body.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mizushima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Mizushima misses the body punch
and Arendse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Mizushima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arendse as he jumps to the side.
Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mizushima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mizushima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mizushima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Mizushima's leg. Mizushima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mizushima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Mizushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mizushima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mizushima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arendse is fending him off so far but Mizushima persists. Nope, Arendse circles away and we're back to standing.
Mizushima moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Mizushima doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mizushima moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mizushima.
Mizushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Mizushima throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mizushima can do to turn this around?
Arendse misses with a looping right.#T1#
Mizushima throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Arendse to counter with a crisp jab.
Arendse lands with a hook. Mizushima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mizushima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mizushima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Arendse clobbers Mizushima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mizushima misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Mizushima moved away.
Mizushima tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mizushima scores with a hook to the body. Arendse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizushima manages to avoid it.
Mizushima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arendse rather than just go for the knockout.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mizushima under the eye.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mizushima. Mizushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Mizushima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mizushima misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Mizushima moved away.#T2#
Mizushima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mizushima misses with a wild body shot.
Mizushima lands a nice looking body kick.
Mizushima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arendse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Mizushima's shoulder, as Mizushima tries to avoid the shot.
Mizushima is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mizushima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Arendse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Mizushima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arendse.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mizushima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arendse.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a push kick but Mizushima slaps the foot to one side.
Arendse throws a hook but Mizushima blocks it.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Mizushima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mizushima throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Arendse to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Arendse tries to clinch there but Mizushima circles away.
Mizushima avoids the head kick by Arendse.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mizushima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mizushima looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Arendse gets a clinch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Mizushima controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizushima walks into a stiff left hand from Arendse.
Mizushima misses with a kick to the body.
Mizushima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mizushima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arendse finds it's way round the side to connect with Mizushima's head.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mizushima. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mizushima tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mizushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mizushima. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Mizushima misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Mizushima.
Mizushima tries to clinch there but Arendse circles away.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mizushima misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Mizushima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Mizushima jabs Arendse right on the nose. Arendse blinks but takes it well.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Mizushima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mizushima feints the counter takedown.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Arendse misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Mizushima counters by moving into the clinch.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Mizushima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Mizushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mizushima tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Mizushima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mizushima has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Nice body kick from Mizushima.
Mizushima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mizushima takes one to the chin there.
Mizushima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice takedown defense from Arendse. No joy for Mizushima on that attempt.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizushima manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Mizushima moves away and avoids it.
Mizushima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Mizushima gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse is trying to maintain the position but Mizushima is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Mizushima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Mizushima.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mizushima lands a nice short elbow.
Arendse regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mizushima.
Mizushima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arendse's guard.
Kazushi Mizushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mizushima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arendse's head.
Mizushima takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mizushima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Mizushima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arendse sees it coming and defends easily.
Mizushima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mizushima wants to pass to mount but Arendse is defending the position.
Arendse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mizushima.
Arendse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mizushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mizushima's back!
Arendse has the hooks in. Mizushima is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Arendse trying to control.
Arendse is hanging on to Mizushima's back as he tries to escape.
Mizushima rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mizushima tries to roll over but Arendse keeps him under control.
Kazushi Mizushima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arendse is trying to control the action in half guard but Mizushima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Mizushima tries to get to full guard but Arendse has control of the leg.
Mizushima gets full guard.
Mizushima wants to sweep but no luck.
Mizushima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arendse's guard. #REVB#
Mizushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arendse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arendse can't keep his opponent in guard - Mizushima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arendse looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazushi Mizushima.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: ABW 111 Jones - Suleyman
Date: Mar 06, 2018

#R1#
Arendse connects with a jab.
Padrone tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Padrone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Padrone has time to react.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Padrone under the eye.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Padrone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!#CL#
Arendse clinches up with Padrone and pushes him back against the cage.
Arendse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Padrone fails to pull guard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Padrone has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Padrones head.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Padrone backwards.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Arendse lands an uppercut.
A short left from Arendse. #T1#
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Arendse. #BC#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse connects with a single shot there.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse scores with a jab.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Padrone seems unphased. #ROC#
Padrone is rocked!
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Padrone is still on wobbly legs! Can Arendse finish him?
Arendse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Padrone momentarily.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Padrone seems to have recovered his senses.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arendse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
We've been told by Arendse's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Padrone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arendse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Padrone throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
Padrone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse lands a front kick.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Padrone looks winded!
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Padrone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Padrone has his takedown stuffed
and Arendse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Padrone.
Arendse thumps Padrone with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Arendse.
Padrone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Padrone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Arendse thumps Padrone with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Padrone moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Padrone fails with the takedown
and Arendse counters with a right hand to the body.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
Padrone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.#CL#
Padrone gets tackled into the cage by Arendse. Arendse maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Padrone.
Arendse is leaning against Padrone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Arendse.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Padrone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arendse digs a right hand into Padrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Padrone's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Padrone backwards.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Arendse creates a bit of distance and cracks Padrone with a massive left hook! Padrone crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Arendse stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enitan Arendse!

Event: ABW 98 Verygood - Wawelski
Date: Jan 16, 2018

#R1#
Arendse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse 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.
Arendse throws a low kick but Point avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Arendse.
Arendse tries to score with a low kick but Point moves his leg out of the way.
Arendse takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Point has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Arendse pushes Point up against the cage in a clinch.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Point.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Point's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Point breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Point blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse jabs Point to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Point lands a jab to Arendse's midsection.
Point fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Point throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point 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.
Arendse takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Arendse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Point misses.
Point works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arendse lands a front kick.
Arendse looks to land a combination. Point sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Point misses with a wild combination.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Point's ribs.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Point misses
and Arendse counters with an outside leg kick.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Point looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Point keeps it at a distance.
Point takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Arendse misses
and Point counters with a straight right hand.
Point throws a half hearted mid kick.
Point throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Point on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse thuds his right hand into Point's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Point lands with a thumping leg kick.
Point walks into a jab.
Point jabs Arendse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Point misses with a body shot
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Point takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Arendse sizes up Point with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Point throws out the jab.
Point takes one to the chin there.
Point lands a glancing blow to the side of Arendse's head.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Point throws a front kick aimed at Arendse's knee but Arendse avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Arendse misses.
A left lands for Point.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Point paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Point walks into a straight right hand from Arendse.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arendse defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Point.
Arendse's corner calls for a 1-2. Arendse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
A jab from Arendse misses.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Arendse lands.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point misses with a body kick.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Point fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arendse.
Arendse swings for the body but Point moves out of range. #CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Point blocks an uppercut.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Point working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Point's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Point.
Point misses with a looping left.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Point throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Point throws a sloppy head kick
and Arendse counters with an outside leg kick.
Point tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
Point misses with a straight right.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Point takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Point seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point.#T1#
Point throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arendse steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Point throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Point's body. Point takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Point throws a leg kick
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Point catches Arendse right on the button with a cross.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Point.
Point moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Point off balance momentarily.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Arendse moves into range and clinches up with Point.
Point wants to break free but Arendse has control.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Point.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Points head.
Point pushes Arendse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arendse lands an uppercut.
Point lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arendse lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Point.
Arendse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Point has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arendse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Point escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Point crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arendse - the referee stops the clock and Point gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arendse. Point manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arendse.
Point blocks a jab.
Point works the jab nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arendse in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Point.
Arendse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Point walks into a jab.
Arendse connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Point wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Arendse scores with a hook.
Arendse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Point avoids it.
Point takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Point.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Point throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Point misses with a low kick. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Point darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Point slips a straight right by Arendse.
Point misses with a low kick.
Point lands a jab to Arendse's midsection.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Point throws a nice outside leg kick.
Point connects with a solid leg kick.
Point lands a two punch combo.
Point misses with a shot to the body
and Arendse counters with a thumping low kick.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse is looking to score with low kicks.
Point looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Point tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Point loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Point.
Point has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arendse finds it's way round the side to connect with Point's head.
Point lands a nice shot that snaps Arendse's head back.
Point lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Arendse.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Point gets tackled into the cage by Arendse. Arendse maintains the clinch.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Point tries to break the clinch but Arendse is controlling the position.
Point doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Point.
Point is pushing Arendse up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Point backwards. #T1#
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Point swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Point.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse lands a shot to the body.
Arendse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Point tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Point back against the cage.
Point can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
Point lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards. #BC2#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Point lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Point checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Point knows he should have avoided that one.
Point looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Point misses with an uppercut.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Arendse jabs at Point's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Point has time to react.
A low kick from Point is predictable there
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arendse tries to score with a low kick but Point moves his leg out of the way.
Point throws a head kick that misses.
Point throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse is trying to counter with his kicks.
Point throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arendse lands with a hook. Point tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Good work by Point as he checks the leg kick.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse misses with a body shot
and Point counters with a nice uppercut.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse slips a jab from Point.
Point misses with a looping right.
Point misses with a head kick.
Arendse tries to clinch but Point moves out of range.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Point off the cage and back into range.
Arendse scores with a nice strike.
Point goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Point is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Point misses with an attempted mid kick.
Point throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Point has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Point.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse slips under a jab from Point.
Point has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arendse finds it's way round the side to connect with Point's head.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Jesse Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Point throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arendse 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: ABW 90 Distacio Jr - Space
Date: Dec 19, 2017

#R1#
Pspic misses with a double jab.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pspic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse dodges the punch combination from Pspic.
Arendse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pspic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse feints and then cracks Pspic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pspic down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pspic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arendse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pspic.
A countering left hand to the body from Arendse misses.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces Pspic off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Pspic's defenses.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pspic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pspic throws a series of punches but Arendse avoids them all with ease.
Pspic throws a lazy head kick
enabling Arendse to counter with a crisp jab.
Pspic lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Pspic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arendse counters with a right hand to the body.
Pspic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Arendse has closed the distance and engaged Pspic in a clinch.
A short right from Arendse.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pspic backwards. #BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pspic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Arendse lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Arendse clinches with his opponent.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Pspic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pspic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pspic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pspic misses with the head strike. #T2#
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pspic fails to land.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
Pspic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Pspic backwards.
Pspic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pspic can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch.
Pspic misses the shot to the body.
Pspic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pspic throws a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse is looking to slow Pspic down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Pspic. Those never looked like landing.
Pspic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pspic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse pushes Pspic away with a front kick.
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pspic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arendse.
Arendse takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Arendse connects with a high kick. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Pspic. Those never looked like landing.
Pspic throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pspic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pspic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pspic throws a push kick but Arendse slaps the foot to one side.
Arendse lunges at Pspic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pspic's hand.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse 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.
Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pspic on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pspic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Pspic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
A left lands for Arendse.
Pspic throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse throws out a counter right but Pspic avoids it with no problem.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arendse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pspic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arendse. That one must have hurt.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Pspic.
Arendse is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pspic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Arendse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pspic lands a front kick.
Pspic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pspic's head backwards.
Arendse connects with a body shot.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pspic throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse 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.
#R2#
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Pspic's ribs.
Pspic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Petro Pspic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pspic 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.
Pspic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pspic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Pspic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pspic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pspic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pspic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pspic looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Pspic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Pspic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse works Pspic's body with a nice hook.
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!
Arendse catches Pspic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pspic throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
Pspic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Some wild striking there from Pspic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arendse thumps Pspic with a low kick.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Arendse lands a body shot.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pspic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arendse.
Arendse sizes up Pspic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pspic misses with a two punch combination.
Pspic throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Pspic walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Arendse gets a clinch.
Pspic misses with a body punch.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Arendse.
Pspic missing with knees to the body.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arendse is working Pspic over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Arendse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
A short right from Arendse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
A short left from Arendse. #T2#
Pspic missing with knees to the body.
Arendse lands an uppercut.
Pspic has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Nice body punch from Arendse - that landed with a thud.
Arendse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Pspic is rocked!
Arendse pushes Pspic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Pspic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arendse digs a right hand into Pspic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pspic's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Arendse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pspic or not.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse. #KD2#
Arendse drops Pspic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pspic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Arendse unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pspic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Arendse is unloading with more strikes now! Pspic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enitan Arendse!

Event: Angry Birds War 81
Date: Nov 16, 2017

#R1#
Osinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Osinen's ribs.
Osinen is looking to clinch.
Osinen fails with the takedown
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Osinen's head.#CL2#
Osinen has closed the distance and engaged Arendse in a clinch.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arendses head.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Osinen tries to pull guard but Arendse won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osinen blocks an uppercut.
Osinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arendse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Osinen tries to pull guard but Arendse forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Osinen.
Osinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arendse prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Arendse. #T1#
Arendse lands a right hand.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arendse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Osinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Osinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Osinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Osinen needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Osinen avoids it.
Osinen closes the distance and clinches up with Arendse, looking for a takedown. Osinen pushes Arendse against the cage but Arendse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Osinen throws a right and a left that Arendse avoids nicely. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Osinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Arendse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Osinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arendse as he jumps to the side.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Osinen misses with a few strikes there.
Osinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Despite the aggression on Osinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Osinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab. #T3#
A jab from Arendse misses.
Osinen is looking for the big counter here.
Arendse throws a push kick but Osinen slaps the foot to one side.
Osinen throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Osinen slips a straight right by Arendse.
Osinen tries to clinch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Osinen's ribs.
Osinen shoots in but Arendse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Arendse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Osinen checks a low kick from Arendse.
A countering left hand to the body from Osinen misses.
Osinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab. #T4#
Arendse tries to work over Osinen's front leg with a kick but Osinen checks it.
Arendse throws a body punch but Osinen moves out of range.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Osinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Osinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arendse defends well and Osinen ends up having to push Arendse into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osinen manages to avoid it.
Osinen throws a counter combo.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arendse defends well and Osinen ends up having to push Arendse into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arendse takes a swing at Osinen's ribcage but misses.
Osinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Osinen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Arendse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Osinen checks it well.
Artur Osinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arendse throws a hook but Osinen blocks it.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses.
Osinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Osinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osinen is defended easily by Arendse.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Osinen with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Osinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Osinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Arendse. No joy for Osinen on that attempt.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Osinen.#T1#
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Osinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Osinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Arendse lunges at Osinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osinen's hand.
Osinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Osinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Osinen throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Osinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arendse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arendse presses Osinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osinen takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osinen can do to turn this around?
Osinen is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Osinen is rocked!
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Osinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Arendse finish him?
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Osinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arendse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Arendse.
Arendse unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Osinen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Arendse is unloading with more strikes now! Osinen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enitan Arendse!

Event: ABW 58 Niel - Tektas
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Arendse's head coaches at St. Brutus' Center for Incurably Criminal Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Arendse misses the jab.
Arendse cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santos slips under a jab from Arendse.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Arendse gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos wants to break free but Arendse has control.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Santos blocking some punches.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Arendse won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos. #T1#
Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Arendse is working Santos over against the cage.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Santos is working Arendse over against the cage.
Arendse misses with some punches.
A short left from Arendse.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Santos.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Arendse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Santos blocking some punches.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arendse tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos blocking some punches. #T3#
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santos's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Arendse tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Arendse tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Santos tries to circle away but Arendse has him pinned against the cage.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Santos throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
A short right from Arendse.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Santos tries to clinch there but Arendse circles away.
Arendse scores with a head kick.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse thows a body kick. Santos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Good shot there by Santos.
Santos swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range. #T1#
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse misses with a body punch. #T2#
Arendse tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Arendse letting Santos take a breather here.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Santos.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Santos is trying to force a seperation but Arendse has the dominant position.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Arendse.
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse has Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Arendse.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
Santos lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Santos blocking some punches.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Arendse.
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
A frustrated look appears on Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Santos lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse feints and then cracks Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santos down.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
Santos wants to clinch up but Arendse keeps it at a distance.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Santos tries to clinch but Arendse moves out of range.
Santos misses the jab.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Arendse circles away.
Arendse scores with a sloppy right hand. Santos should have avoided that one.
Arendse with a hook.#T1#
Santos is looking to clinch but Arendse is avoiding it.
Arendse lands with a nice body kick.
Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos staying out of range there.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Arendse circles away.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arendse punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arendse cracks the inside of Santos's front leg.
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!
Santos defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Santos's ribs.
Arendse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Santos tries to clinch but Arendse is having none of it.
Santos cracks Arendse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
Arendse throws a front kick that sends Santos stumbling back into the cage.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Santos's head.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Arendse catches Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for Arendse. That snapped Santos's head back. #CL2#
Santos drives through and clinches with Arendse against the cage.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Daniel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse prevents Santos from breaking the clinch.
Santos working aggressively here.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arendse up against the cage.#T4#
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Arendse is controlling the position.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Arendse keeps him there for the moment.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: Shiv Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Yoshida moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a head kick.
Yoshida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yoshida seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Arendse.
Yoshida blocks the body kick.
Arendse scores with a push kick.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse cracks the inside of Yoshida's front leg. #T1#
Arendse tests Yoshida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse digs a good hook to Yoshida's body.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arendse fakes the leg kick and cracks Yoshida in the body.
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.#ROC2#
Yoshida is rocked!
Boom! Arendse lands a massive head kick that sends Yoshida crashing into the cage, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Arendse is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Enitan Arendse!

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