PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lo Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyth comes to the cage accompanied by RZA - Fatal. Wang has chosen Everybody was kung fu fighting as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smyth
vs
Wang

170 cm
21
156 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
156 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Smyth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lo Wang!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang misses with a double jab.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang tries to clinch but Smyth moves out of range.
Smyth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wang misses with a head kick.
Smyth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Wang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wang taking a breather.
Wang misses with an elbow over the top.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smyth is keeping busy.
Wang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smyth tries to score a body lock takedown but Wang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wang gets underhooks to prevent Smyth's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang keeps control of Smyth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Smyth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Smyth misses.
A swing and a miss from Smyth.
A swing and a miss from Smyth.

Wang has Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.
Wang has Smyth pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smyth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Lo Wang has been cut.
Smyth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.

Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smyth, pushing him back against the cage.

Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wang forces Smyth back against the cage and clinches.
Wang tries a body shot but Smyth blocks it.
Wang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smyth is defending well for now.
Wang gets underhooks to prevent Smyth's takedown attempt.
Wang looking to throw knees to the head but Smyth is blocking nicely.
Smyth tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smyth has Wang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smyth is working for takedown but Wang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smyth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wang prevents it.
Wang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Smyth in his tracks for a moment.
Smyth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wang stalling.
Smyth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smyth is breathing heavily.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smyth has Wang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smyth wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Wang.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.
Wang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smyth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smyth.

Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang sizes up Smyth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smyth just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Wang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Smyth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Wang slams his shin into Smyth's torso.
Smyth walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smyth avoids the head kick by Wang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wang but Wang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Wang.
Smyth lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Smyth both land. Nice combination.
Lo Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang lands a head kick!
Smyth lands a two punch combo.
Smyth throws a nice looking combination but Wang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wang tries to clinch but Smyth moves out of range.
Smyth throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.

Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.

Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Wang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smyth keeps the fight on the outside.
Smyth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Smyth scores with a punch to the head.
Wang moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Smyth circles away.
Wang looks to land a combination. Smyth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Wang rushes Smyth and presses him up against the cage.
Smyth goes for a takedown attempt but Wang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Wang is pressed up against the cage. Smyth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wang down to the mat. Wang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Wang has closed the distance and engaged Smyth in a clinch.
Wang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smyth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wang controlling the action here for a moment.
Wang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smyth.
Wang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smyth can't get the takedown.

Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Wang lands an elbow just above Smyth 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang stalling in the clinch but Smyth improves position.
Smyth has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.
Wang leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Wang.
Still in the clinch, Wang scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lo Wang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lo Wang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Smyth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wang.
Smyth throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
Smyth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wang throws a head kick but Smyth moves out of range.
Wang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smyth.
Wang is looking to clinch but Smyth is avoiding it.
Wang throws a head kick that Smyth semi-blocks.
Wang misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wang.
Smyth throws a hook but Wang blocks it.
Wang tries to clinch up but Smyth circles away and keeps his distance.
Wang is looking to clinch but Smyth is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smyth somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Wang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smyth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wang.
Smyth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wang moves into the clinch.

Smyth is trying to trip Wang. He has hold of a leg but Wang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smyth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smyth won't allow Wang to get back to his feet.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Smyth is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Smyth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth throws a big right hand that misses.
Wang wants to stand but Smyth is controlling the position.

Wang has his feet on Smyth's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Smyth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wang to the mat! Wang manages to get full guard.
Smyth tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Smyth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smyth is controlling him.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smyth throws a big right hand that misses.
Wang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smyth is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smyth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wang did well to prevent Smyth getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smyth.
Smyth is nestled in close to Wang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smyth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smyth stops Wang from getting back to his feet.
Smyth is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is trying to stand up here but Smyth is controlling him well.
Smyth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.

Smyth is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smyth.
Smyth throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smyth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Wang lands a nice elbow.
Wang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smyth's face.
Wang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smyth up against the cage.
Wang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smyth tries to score a body lock takedown but Wang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smyth wants a takedown.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Smyth in his tracks for a moment.
Wang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smyth.
Smyth blocks the elbow strike.
Wang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smyth.
Wang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang wants to clinch.
Smyth looks to throw the jab but Wang is out of range.
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 Vincent Smyth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lo Wang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smyth throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Smyth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smyth misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smyth. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang throws a front kick that sends Smyth stumbling back into the cage.
Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smyth is defended easily by Wang.
Wang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smyth. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang throws a one two combo.

Wang clinches up with Smyth and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smyth as Wang tries to tie him up.
Wang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Smyth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smyth just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang is looking to clinch but Smyth is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smyth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang lands with a nice combination. Smyth backs away looking to recover.
Wang leaves Smyth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wang slips under a jab.
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smyth.
Smyth fails to land with a series of punches.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smyth's head.
Smyth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Smyth.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Smyth moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smyth. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smyth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Smyth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang lands a head kick. Smyth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wang throws a series of punches but Smyth moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang throws a head kick that half lands.
Wang clobbers Smyth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Wang clinches up against the cage.
Smyth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Wang to work.

Smyth is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wang can't fight it off and eventually Smyth manages to take the fight to the floor. Wang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wang is looking to stand up but Smyth isn't so interested in that idea.
Smyth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wang is looking to stand up but Smyth isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang can't keep his opponent in guard - Smyth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wang tries to kick Smyth off but Smyth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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. Smyth connects with a nice short shot to Wang's temple.
Smyth thows a huge punch but Wang dodges it nicely.
Smyth working Wang over with strikes.
Smyth trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Smyth content to control rather than advance.
Wang pushes Smyth off looking to stand but Smyth dives back in and keeps control.
Smyth is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smyth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wang!
Smyth with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang wants to get back to his feet.
Smyth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smyth breaks from Wang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wang is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smyth unloading with bombs!
Smyth working the ground and pound effectively.
Wang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smyth landing strikes from the mount and Wang is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vincent Smyth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Lo Wang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smyth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smyth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wang defending well though.
Smyth stops Wang from getting back to his feet.
Smyth wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Smyth working Wang over with strikes.
Smyth prevents Wang from standing back up.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Smyth sits in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wang staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wang.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Smyth circles away.
Smyth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smyth missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch but Smyth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smyth lands a slapping body shot.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Smyth circles away.
Lo Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense.
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smyth throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Smyth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wang pinned against the cage. Wang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smyth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang throws a right and a left that Smyth avoids nicely.

Wang clinches up with Smyth and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang throws an elbow that misses.

Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Smyth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wang is trying to stand back up but Smyth is controlling him
Smyth content to control rather than advance.
Smyth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smyth thows a huge punch but Wang dodges it nicely.
Wang wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Smyth seems content to control.
Smyth is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smyth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Wang gets a clinch.
Smyth tries to break the clinch but Wang is controlling the position.
Wang misses with an elbow over the top.
Smyth goes for a takedown attempt but Wang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lo Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smyth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Smyth.

Wang has Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.
Smyth is trying to drag Wang to the mat but Wang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Wang breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wang unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang controlling the action here for a moment.
Wang lands a nice elbow.
Smyth tries to score a body lock takedown but Wang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wang lands an elbow inside.
Smyth is trying to break free.
Wang lands a good knee to the midsection. Smyth won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt.

Wang instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Wang.
Wang looking to stall.
Smyth can't get the takedown.
Lo Wang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smyth working hard to break the clinch.

Wang manages to break the clinch.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lo Wang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lo Wang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smyth.
Smyth avoids the head kick by Wang.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Smyth pushes him off.
Smyth lands with a nice body punch.

Smyth feints and as Wang raises his hands in defense, Smyth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Smyth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wang wants to stand and escape but Smyth is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wang moves into the clinch.
Wang throws an elbow but it misses.

Smyth manages to break the clinch.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Wang connects with a right hand. Smyth shakes it off.
Smyth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wang is fending him off so far but Smyth persists. Nope, Wang circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang scores with a nice right hand.

Wang clinches.
Smyth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wang prevents it.

Wang manages to break the clinch.

Wang closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Smyth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wang.

Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wang on the side of the head.
Wang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smyth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wang is pressed up against the cage. Smyth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wang down to the mat. Wang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smyth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Smyth.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wang - that will leave a mark!

Wang clinches.
Smyth tries to break free but Wang pushes him back against the cage.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Smyth in his tracks for a moment.
Smyth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wang prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang landing knees to the body.
Wang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Wang breaks from the clinch.

Smyth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wang!
A nice elbow there by Smyth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth landing strikes from the mount.
Smyth looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smyth is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BOOM! Smyth connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smyth throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wang because Smyth loaded up on that one.
Smyth looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smyth looking to finish Wang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wang!
Smyth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smyth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wang tries to buck Smyth off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Smyth.
Smyth working the ground and pound effectively.
Smyth scoring with strikes but Wang is staying in there.
Smyth wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Smyth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smyth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wang's 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 Vincent Smyth.
I think Smyth 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Smyth!
Vincent Smyth retains his featherweight title!