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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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170 cm
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142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Marsden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Skywalker tries to land a leg kick but Marsden saw it coming and moves away.
Skywalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skywalker checks a low kick from Marsden.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marsden - that will leave a mark!
Skywalker throws the kick towards the body but Marsden avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsden.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Marsden is having none of it.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marsden digs a good hook to Skywalker's body.
Crunch! Marsden slams his shin into Skywalker's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marsden.
Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsden.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marsden. That's going to slow Skywalker down.
Skywalker looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws out a loose jab but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Skywalker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skywalker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marsden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marsden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden controls the action.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden.
Skywalker throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Marsden.
Marsden stalling.
Marsden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsden gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden cracks Skywalker with a nice body shot.
Marsden pushes Skywalker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Marsden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marsden seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Marsden.
Still in the clinch, Marsden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marsden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skywalker.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden is working Skywalker over against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
Marsden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Marsden.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Marsden digs a right hand into Skywalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skywalker's gas tank.
Marsden leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Marsden is working Skywalker over against the ropes.
Marsden digs a right hand underneath Skywalker's ribcage. Skywalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
Marsden lands a left hand.
Marsden stalling.
Marsden pushes Skywalker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Marsden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skywalker takes a shot to the head.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
A short uppercut from Marsden.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skywalker is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker is still on wobbly legs! Can Marsden finish him?
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skywalker up against the ropes.
Marsden digs a right hand underneath Skywalker's ribcage. Skywalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skywalker seems to have recovered his senses.
Skywalker being controlled against the ropes.
Marsden lands a hook that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Marsden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden lands with a light punch inside.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marsden is stalling here.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden lands an uppercut.
Marsden digs a right hand underneath Skywalker's ribcage. Skywalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marsden lands an uppercut.
Marsden avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Marsden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Skywalker wants a takedown.
Skywalker takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Marsden.
Marsden is working Skywalker over against the ropes.
Good body shot from Marsden.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marsden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marsden stalling.
Marsden digs a right hand into Skywalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skywalker's gas tank.
Skywalker misses with an elbow over the top.
Marsden has Skywalker pushed against the ropes.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden leaning against his opponent.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Marsden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skywalker or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Marsden has Skywalker pushed against the ropes.
Marsden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the body
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Marsden lands but Skywalker takes it in his stride.
Marsden connects with a solid leg kick.
Marsden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skywalker misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Skywalker - just one landing.
Skywalker misses with a body shot
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skywalker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skywalker throws a leg kick
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
Skywalker lands with a nice body punch.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsden scores with a hook.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
Skywalker wants to clinch
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Skywalker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marsden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skywalker's knee momentarily.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Marsden.
Skywalker closes the distance but Marsden moves to the side
and Marsden counters with a good low kick that Skywalker was not able to check.
Skywalker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Skywalker 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful body shot.
Skywalker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skywalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marsden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skywalker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marsden cracks Skywalker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden.
Nice shot lands for Marsden.
A head kick misses from Marsden.
No joy there for Marsden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skywalker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marsden sizes up Skywalker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skywalker throws a nice looking combination but Marsden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marsden jabs Skywalker right on the nose. Skywalker blinks but takes it well.
Skywalker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.
Skywalker throws a sloppy body shot
and Marsden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Skywalker really felt that one!
Marsden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marsden scores with a nice right hand.
Marsden cracks Skywalker with a good jab.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Marsden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skywalker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skywalker darts in trying to clinch
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mike Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marsden rather than just go for the knockout.
Marsden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skywalker's head backwards.
Skywalker throws a lazy body kick
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skywalker tries to clinch
and Marsden counters with a leg kick.
Skywalker moves out of range of the body kick.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Marsden tries to land a front kick but Skywalker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skywalker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marsden tries to work over Skywalker's front leg with a kick but Skywalker checks it.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Skywalker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Skywalker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Marsden.
Marsden misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker dodges the punch combination from Marsden.
Skywalker clinches but Marsden breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skywalker tries to land a body kick
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Skywalker 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden dominated that second round.
That's time! Marsden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden.
Skywalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker walks into a straight right hand from Marsden.
Skywalker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skywalker wants to clinch.
Marsden checks a leg kick.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Marsden moves away
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Skywalker 's knee.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Marsden moves away
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Marsden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skywalker doesn't seem phased though.
Marsden scores with the left hand. Skywalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Skywalker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marsden misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Marsden.
Mike Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsden. That did some damage!
Marsden throws out a leg kick but Skywalker moves out of range and Marsden only half commits.
Marsden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skywalker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skywalker misses with a hook.
Marsden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marsden throws a leg kick which misses Skywalker's front leg but catches the back leg as Skywalker tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Skywalker blocks the low kick.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
Skywalker darts in trying to clinch
and Marsden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skywalker can do to turn this around?
Skywalker tries to clinch up.
Marsden throws a push kick but Skywalker slaps the foot to one side.
Marsden stuns Skywalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skywalker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a head kick but Skywalker moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marsden.
Skywalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skywalker throws a lazy body kick
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.
Marsden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skywalker throws a lazy body kick
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
Marsden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skywalker.
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden throws a one two combo.
Marsden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Skywalker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marsden.
Skywalker closes the distance but Marsden moves to the side
and Marsden counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden blocks a low kick nicely.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Marsden looks to land a body kick but Skywalker moved away.
Marsden takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.
Marsden tries to keep at a distance but Skywalker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skywalker working aggressively here.
Marsden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skywalker or not.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Skywalker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Marsden avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Marsden.
Marsden lands a right hand.
Marsden managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden works on Skywalker's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden lands with a left to the head.
Marsden scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden digs a right hand into Skywalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skywalker's gas tank.
Marsden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Marsden.
Marsden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skywalker.
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Marsden.
Marsden lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden lands a shot to the body.
Marsden'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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skywalker as Marsden tries to tie him up.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden dodges an elbow strike from Skywalker.
A short right from Marsden on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skywalker throws a shot from downtown. Marsden moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Marsden.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsden connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Marsden as he connects with a hook.
Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marsden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Skywalker throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
Skywalker looks to land a right hand but Marsden moved out of range.
Marsden cracks the inside of Skywalker's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marsden has time to react.
Skywalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skywalker tries to clinch up.
Skywalker is looking to clinch.
Skywalker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Skywalker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marsden, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skywalker up against the ropes.
Marsden gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Marsden avoids the elbow strike from Skywalker, against the ropes.
Skywalker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
Marsden taking a breather.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
Skywalker misses with an elbow strike.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Marsden stalling in the clinch but Skywalker improves position.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden lands an uppercut.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
Mike Marsden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skywalker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marsden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skywalker wants a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Marsden.
A right handed body shot lands from Marsden.
Marsden gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden stalling against the ropes.
Marsden lands a shot to the body.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.
Marsden lands a shot to the body.
Marsden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden lands a right hand.
Marsden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden is working Skywalker over against the ropes.
Marsden presses Skywalker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marsden trying to control the position but instead, Skywalker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marsden into the ropes.
A body shot lands from Marsden.
Marsden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Marsden is working Skywalker over against the ropes.
Marsden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden lands with a light punch inside.
Skywalker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Marsden.
A shot in the inside from Marsden.
Marsden stalling in the clinch.
Marsden pushes Skywalker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Marsden avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Marsden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden.
Marsden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow.
Marsden gets underhooks to prevent Skywalker's takedown attempt.
Marsden stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Marsden has Skywalker pressed against the ropes.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Marsden presses Skywalker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Marsden.
Marsden avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Marsden lands a body punch.
Marsden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Marsden as the two fighters clinch.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skywalker tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsden avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden had his way with Luke Skywalker in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Marsden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skywalker stuns Marsden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skywalker throws a leg kick that misses.
Skywalker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marsden.
Marsden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marsden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marsden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skywalker to score with a decent uppercut.
Marsden with a hook.
Marsden with a nice cross.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Skywalker wants to clinch.
Skywalker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Marsden lands a front kick.
Skywalker misses the body punch
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden thumps Skywalker with a low kick.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Marsden moves away
and Marsden counters with a solid body kick.
Marsden misses with a low kick as Skywalker jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skywalker checks a leg kick.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden lands a jab.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Marsden.
Marsden tests Skywalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skywalker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marsden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marsden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skywalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skywalker throws a push kick but Marsden slaps the foot to one side.
Skywalker swinging wildly here.
Skywalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skywalker is looking to clinch.
Skywalker misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
Marsden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skywalker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marsden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Skywalker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Skywalker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skywalker misses with the body kick
and Marsden counters with a solid body kick.
Skywalker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marsden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marsden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marsden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skywalker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skywalker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marsden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marsden lands a body shot.
Skywalker closes the distance but Marsden moves to the side
and Skywalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marsden moves out of range of the body kick from Skywalker.
Marsden lands a head kick!
Marsden connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Skywalker tumbling to the canvas! Marsden pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Skywalker was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Marsden!
Mike Marsden retains his bantamweight title!
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