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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 51 p4p, 59 weight class) and Arzlan Bathory (ranked 8 p4p, 9 weight class). Reinikainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Viimeinen päivä. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bathory has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Bathory flicks out a counter leg kick but Reinikainen steps away.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bathory sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen jabs at Bathory's body.
Reinikainen with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Reinikainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Bathory.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory scores with a hook.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Reinikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Reinikainen finds it's way through Bathory's defenses.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Bathory.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory thumps Reinikainen with a low kick.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Reinikainen backs off Bathory throws a huge counter combo but Reinikainen manages to avoid it all.
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory checks the leg kick.
Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reinikainen on the side of the head.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen dodges the punch combination from Bathory.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen 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 misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand.
Reinikainen scores with a jab. Bathory acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reinikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Bathory scores with a jab.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand.
Bathory throws out a powerful jab.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Bathory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Reinikainen cracks Bathory with a good jab.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory feints a jab promting Reinikainen to slip. Bathory then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reinikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bathory digs a good hook to Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away.
Bathory is trying to counter with his kicks.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Bathory.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen attempts a counter takedown but Bathory avoids it well and moves away.
Reinikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reinikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen scores with a head kick. Bathory tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arzlan Bathory 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.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Bathory defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to counter with a takedown but Bathory is quick to defend against it.
Bathory moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reinikainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bathory's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bathory tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bathory still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bathory has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen trying to hold on to Bathory's head to control him but Bathory postures up.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
Reinikainen manages to get to full guard.
Reinikainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reinikainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bathory is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reinikainen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bathory stacks Reinikainen 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 Bathory!
Reinikainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reinikainen working over Bathory with some ground and pound. Bathory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reinikainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Bathory is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bathory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Bathory tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to control but Bathory is keeping him busy.
Bathory is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Bathory wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reinikainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bathory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bathory doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reinikainen.
Bathory is doing well to control the position and prevent Reinikainen from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bathory tries to move into range but Reinikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory scores with a hook.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Reinikainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bathory's waist but Bathory gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reinikainen off to one side.
Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Bathory throws a right hand that Reinikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinikainen also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by 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!
Reinikainen motions for Bathory to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bathory wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bathory trying to keep a closed guard but Reinikainen is proving a slippery customer.
Reinikainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bathory looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bathory looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bathory!
Reinikainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen wants to get back to full guard.
Bathory looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory prevents Reinikainen from improving his position.
Bathory passes to full mount!
Reinikainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reinikainen tries to hold on but Bathory pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory controlling his opponent.
Reinikainen wants to control but Bathory is having none of it.
Reinikainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reinikainen is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen holds on to Bathory as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bathory wants to control the action but instead Reinikainen gets a body lock and reverses into Bathory's guard! Nice work!
Bathory wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bathory controlling Reinikainen's posture.
Bathory is trying to control the position but Reinikainen postures up.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen blocks the body kick.
Reinikainen slips a jab and a cross from Bathory.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Reinikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Reinikainen down.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Reinikainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Nice shot by Bathory.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Reinikainen.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Bathory.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Reinikainen sees coming a mile off.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Bathory takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Bathory avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Bathory misses.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range.
Reinikainen throws a big counter combination but Bathory scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bathory takes a step back to recover.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bathory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bathory's head.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bathory misses the jab.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Reinikainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bathory sprawls and moves away.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range.
Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Reinikainen off the cage and back into range.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Bathory misses with a wild combination.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Bathory responds with a good body kick, but Reinikainen manages to step out the way in time.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory lands a jab to the nose.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinikainen at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Reinikainen moves out of range and Bathory only half commits.
Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reinikainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bathory trying to control the position here.
Bathory is trying to keep Reinikainen in close.
And that is 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Bathory thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen blocks a leg kick.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bathory tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bathory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bathory trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to take a breather but Bathory is having none of it.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bathory trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up.
Reinikainen trying to mount his opponent but Bathory defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura here.
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. Reinikainen connects with a nice short shot to Bathory's temple.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen working over Bathory with some ground and pound. Bathory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reinikainen is thwarting Bathory's attempts to control the position.
Reinikainen working Bathory over with strikes.
Bathory is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reinikainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bathory sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reinikainen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bathory's guard.
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Bathory dodges it nicely.
Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bathory is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Reinikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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