PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 41 p4p, 7 weight class) and Abner Applegate (ranked 113 p4p, 20 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Navarro
vs
Applegate

181 cm
27
178 lbs
22 - 7 - 0

182 cm
34
178 lbs
24 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate tries to score with a low kick but Navarro moves his leg out of the way.
Applegate wants to clinch.
A low kick from Navarro misses
and Applegate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Applegate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Applegate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
We've been informed that Applegate 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.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Applegate moved out of range nicely.
Navarro misses with a double jab.
Applegate cracks Navarro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Applegate tries to get set, Navarro tries to push him back and clinch up but Applegate manages to avoid the attempt.
Applegate tries to bum rush Navarro with a series of wild strikes but Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Applegate moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Navarro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Applegate's head.
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Navarro in a clinch.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Navarro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Applegate to score with a decent uppercut.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Navarro tries a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Navarro as he connects with a hook.
Applegate throws a leg kick
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Applegate throws a chopping leg kick but Navarro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Navarro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Navarro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Applegate tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro punishes Applegate's body with a nice straight punch.
Navarro misses with the combination.
Navarro slips under a jab from Applegate.
Navarro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate wants to slow Navarro down by chopping away at his legs.

Applegate darts in and clinches Navarro up against the cage.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navarro working hard to break the clinch.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Applegate tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Navarro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Navarro controls his hands.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro misses with the head strike.

Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Applegate.
Navarro throws a combination. Applegate tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Applegate misses with a double jab.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Navarro scores with a shot to the body.
Navarro lands a glancing blow to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.

Applegate pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Navarro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate stands there with Navarro around his waist. Navarro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Applegate missing with knees to the body.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate is pressed up against the cage. Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Applegate down to the mat. Applegate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Applegate scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Navarro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Applegate is able to avoid easily.
Applegate thuds a left hand into Navarro's body.
Navarro throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Navarro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Navarro in a clinch.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.

Navarro manages to break the clinch.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Applegate swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Applegate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Navarro misses with a few strikes there.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping leg kick lands for Applegate.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
Applegate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Navarro on the side of the head.
Navarro slips a jab from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Applegate blocks the low kick.
Navarro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Applegates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Applegate moves forwards but Navarro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Navarro misses with a straight right.
Navarro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Applegate.
Navarro blocks a jab.
Applegate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Applegate lands a nice looking body shot.
Navarro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Applegate on the side of the head.
Navarro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a low kick, looking for Navarro's leg but Navarro calmly moves out of range.
Applegate takes one on the button.
Applegate is looking to land body kicks.
Navarro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Applegate. Applegate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Applegate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Applegate avoids them all with ease.
Applegate misses the jab.
Navarro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Navarro walks into a left hand.
Navarro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Applegate throws out a counter right but Navarro avoids it with no problem.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Applegate blocks the low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat.
Applegate checks the leg kick.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Applegate's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Navarro there.
Applegate slips under a jab from Navarro.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
Navarro throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Applegate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro lands an overhand right.
Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.

Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Navarro is trying to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling him.

Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Applegate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Navarro at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Navarro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Applegate misses the jab.
Applegate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Applegate throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Navarro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Navarro 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.
Applegate looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Navarro cracks Applegate with an open hand slap.
Applegate misses the body punch
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Applegate.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Applegate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Navarro looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Applegate takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Applegate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Applegate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate throws a solid leg kick but Navarro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Applegate.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Applegate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Applegate blocks a jab.
Applegate is looking to chop away at Navarro's legs.
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 Gideon Navarro 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.

Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Applegate.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Navarro slips a jab and a cross from Applegate.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target.
Applegate walks into a stiff left hand from Navarro.
Applegate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Navarro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro throws a leg kick but Applegate sees it coming and moves out of range.
Applegate lands with a kick to the temple. Navarro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Applegate's belly button to the back.
Applegate jabs at Navarro's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Navarro circles away and keeps his distance.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navarro.
Applegate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Applegate scores with a hook.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Applegate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate cracks the inside of Navarro's front leg.
Applegate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Applegate throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Navarro lands a glancing blow to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Applegate checks a low kick from Navarro.
A clash of legs there as Navarro blocks the low kick.
Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Applegate throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Applegate's knee momentarily.
Applegate moves forwards but Navarro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.

Applegate rushes Navarro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Navarro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Applegate's corner calls for a 1-2. Applegate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Applegate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Navarro on the side of the head.

Navarro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Navarro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro slips a jab and a cross from Applegate.
Navarro seems to have got his legs back now.
Navarro lands with an uppercut that bounces Applegate off the cage and back into range.
Navarro lands with an overhand left.
Navarro lands a nice looking body shot.
Applegate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Navarro is able to avoid easily.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Applegate takes one to the chin there.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Navarro tests Applegate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Applegate slips a jab from Navarro.
A nice side step and Applegate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Applegate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Applegate scrambles back to his feet.
Applegate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Applegate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws out a powerful jab.
Navarro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Applegate misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Navarro throws a leg kick but Applegate moved away.
Applegate misses with a head kick.
Navarro is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate scores with a leg kick.
Applegate lands with a nice body punch.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Applegate throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Navarro on the side of the head.

Applegate pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.

Navarro gets control of Applegate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Navarro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Applegate's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Navarro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Applegate has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Applegate jumps into side control!
Navarro tries to buck Applegate off but Applegate is having none of it.
Applegate is staying tight to Navarro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Applegate is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gideon Navarro 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!

Applegate looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Applegate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Applegate slips under a jab from Navarro.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Applegate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Applegate slips the punch.
Applegate looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Navarro scores with a jab.
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Navarro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Navarro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Applegate moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Applegate lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Navarro tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Navarro breaks the clinch.
Applegate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Applegate ducks right into an uppercut from Navarro.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Applegate avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Navarro throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it.
Navarro misses the body punch
and Applegate counters with a stiff right hand.
Applegate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Navarro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Applegate just manages to avoid it.
Applegate lands a nice looking body shot.
Navarro defending well as Applegate loads up on a big left hand.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Applegate. That snapped Navarro's head back.
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!
Applegate digs a good hook to Navarro's body.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro backing away here, and Applegate unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Applegate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Navarro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro misses with a straight right.
Navarro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Applegate takes one to the side of the head.
Navarro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Applegate.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Navarro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Applegate blocks the low kick.
Navarro throws a right hand that Applegate ducks under and follows up with a left that Applegate also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro moves out of range of the body kick.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Applegate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Navarro is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Applegate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Navarro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Applegate throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Navarro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Applegate scores with a hook.
Applegate is looking to score with low kicks.
Navarro misses with a body shot.
Navarro tries a low kick but Applegate avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
Navarro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Applegate is defending well.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro lands a right hand.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.

Navarro manages to pull guard.

Navarro has his foot on Applegate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Applegate works his way back into a safe position though.

Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Applegate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Gideon Navarro 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!

Applegate scores with a crisp jab that stopped Navarro in his tracks.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.

Applegate moves into the clinch.
Navarro cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.

Navarro breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate with a nice cross.
Navarro thumps Applegate with a low kick.
Applegate is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro throws a wild body kick that Applegate sees coming a mile off.
Applegate feints a counter leg kick.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Applegate counters with a good low kick that Navarro was not able to check.
Applegate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Navarro can pounce on him.
Applegate throws a front kick aimed at Navarro's knee but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Navarro.
Applegate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Applegate misses with a leg kick.
Applegate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Navarro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Navarro scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand.

Applegate pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
Navarro takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Abner Applegate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Navarro is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks.
Navarro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Navarro misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Navarro under the eye.
Applegate tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Applegate throws a good cross that connects.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Applegate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Navarro throws a hook to the side of Applegate's head but Applegate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Navarro.
An inside leg kick lands from Navarro.
Navarro scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Applegate.
Navarro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Navarro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Navarro misses with a body kick.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Applegate doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Applegate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Gideon Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Applegate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Navarro lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Navarro.
Navarro looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Applegate under the eye.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Navarro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro scores with a jab to the head.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Navarro.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Applegate tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Navarro.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abner Applegate.
I think Navarro 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro retains his welterweight title!
Gideon Navarro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.