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Event: AKF FN | Upchurch vs. Chamba     
Date:   Aug 12, 2022
#R1#
Wearmouth clobbers Griggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wearmouth scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Griggs crashing to the mat! Griggs uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Wearmouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Griggs throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth dips to his left and cracks Griggs with an uppercut!#KD2#
Wearmouth connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Griggs onto his butt! Griggs bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Griggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Griggs misses with a hook.
Griggs misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Wearmouth as he connects with a hook.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth misses with a looping right.#T1#
Griggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Griggs misses with an uppercut.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Griggs.
Wearmouth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Griggs moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Griggs misses with a wild combination.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Wearmouth avoids it well.
Wearmouth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wearmouth closes the distance and catches Griggs with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Griggs is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Griggs is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Griggs is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Wearmouth takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: AKF 61 | Durand vs. Beukeboom     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larsson scores with a nice body kick.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
A jab from Larsson finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larsson lands with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth throws a lazy body kick
and Larsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth misses with a lunging right hand
and Larsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Larsson moves away from the strike by Wearmouth.
Larsson checks a low kick from Wearmouth.#T1#
Wearmouth throws a solid leg kick but Larsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wearmouth.
Larsson connects with a body shot that sends Wearmouth's belly button to the back.
Larsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larsson lands a head shot.
Larsson moves out of range as Wearmouth strikes.
Larsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wearmouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Larsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Larsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy body kick from Wearmouth
and Larsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson cracks a nice hook into Wearmouth's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth is looking to score with low kicks.
Larsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Larsson avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Larsson counters with a series of strikes. Wearmouth will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Larsson jabs at Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wearmouth.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsson.
Larsson cracks Wearmouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Wearmouth misses.
Larsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wearmouth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A right-left combo lands from Wearmouth.
Larsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Larsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsson misses the target.
Larsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wearmouth finds it's way round the side to connect with Larsson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Wearmouth backing away here, and Larsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Larsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larsson.
A punch combination from Larsson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Larsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Larsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Larsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Larsson with a hook.
Larsson lands a head shot.
Larsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wearmouth doesn't seem bothered though.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Wearmouth lands but Larsson takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Good standup being displayed there by Larsson as he connects with a hook.
Larsson scores with a jab.
A left lands for Larsson.
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Larsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wearmouth throws a lazy head kick
letting Larsson counter with a right hand.
Larsson tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsson tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Wearmouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot that snaps Larsson's head back.
Larsson connects with a body shot.
Larsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from Wearmouth misses
and Larsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wearmouth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsson. Larsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth misses with a combination
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larsson.
Wearmouth scores with a jab. Larsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Larsson - just one landing.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Wearmouth is predictable there
and Larsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wearmouth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larsson lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Wearmouth is rocked!
A cross from Larsson lands.
Oh Wearmouth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Larsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth seems to have got his legs back now.
Larsson with a nice cross.
Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wearmouth looks to land a combination but Larsson avoids it well.
It seemed like Larsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larsson throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Larsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Adam Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wearmouth is looking to land body kicks.
Wearmouth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Larsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larsson.
Jab from Larsson.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson works over Wearmouth's head and body with a nice combination.
Larsson blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Larsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wearmouth in his tracks.
Larsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Larsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.
Larsson stuns Wearmouth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsson. Larsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Larsson scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Larsson.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Larsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wearmouth takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Larsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Wearmouth off the ropes and back into range.
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!
Larsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wearmouth throws a jab when Larsson was well out of range.
Larsson connects with the punch.
Wearmouth misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larsson checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Larsson off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Larsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Larsson's legs.
Nice shot by Larsson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Larsson connects with a leg kick.
Wearmouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larsson scores with a jab.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larsson scores with a hook to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larsson punishes Wearmouth's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Larsson.
Wearmouth throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larsson lands a body shot.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Larsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Larsson!

 

Event: AKF 57 | Obama vs. Diego     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Wearmouth off the ropes and back into range.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Wearmouth is predictable there
and Kim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Wearmouth tenderised Kim's leg. Kim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a combination that misses
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim moves out of range as Wearmouth throws a body kick.
Kim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wearmouth tried to score with a low kick but Kim checks it.
Wearmouth misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth jabs Kim to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wearmouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kim. That one must have hurt.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wearmouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim cracks Wearmouth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Wearmouth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
Wearmouth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kim tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kim.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wearmouth manages to circle out of the 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!
Kim connects with a body shot that sends Wearmouth's belly button to the back.#T2#
Kim scores with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim scores with a three punch combo!
Kim is looking to slow Wearmouth down with leg kicks.
Kim is looking to slow Wearmouth down with leg kicks.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim slips a jab from Wearmouth.
A head kick misses from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wearmouth misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
As Wearmouth backs away, Kim returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wearmouth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kim scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
As Wearmouth backs away, Kim returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A good leg kick by Kim.
Kim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wearmouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kim counters with a nice body kick.
Kim digs a good body shot into Wearmouth's ribs.#CL#
Kim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Kim gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kim's brow.
Wearmouth scores with a knee to the head.
Kim presses Wearmouth against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Kim blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Kim lands a shot to the body.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim is working Wearmouth over against the ropes.
Wearmouth is breathing heavily.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but Kim blocks it.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kim lands a shot to the body.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kim here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth tries to break free but Kim pushes him back against the ropes.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Kim scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Kim lands a nice hook to Wearmouth's body. Wearmouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim lands a really nice looking cross but Wearmouth seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Wearmouth. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Kim finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses. #T2#
Wearmouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Wearmouth ducks right into an uppercut from Kim.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wearmouth tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wearmouth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Kim.
Wearmouth misses with a lunging right hand
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth motions for Kim to come forward. Wearmouth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yasol Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth throws the kick towards the body but Kim avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wearmouth 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.
Kim's corner calls for a 1-2. Kim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kim.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wearmouth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kim finds it's way round the side to connect with Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wearmouth lands an overhand right.
Wearmouth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Wearmouth. Those never looked like landing.
Wearmouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kim throws a front kick that sends Wearmouth stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wearmouth walks into a left hand. #CL#
Kim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wearmouth, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kim blocking some punches.
Kim lands a shot to the body.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Wearmouth is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
Wearmouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Kim shrugs off.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth can't break the clinch.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kim seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wearmouth can turn it around.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
A frustrated look appears on Wearmouth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.

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 Yasol Kim.
Well Kim has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!

Yasol Kim thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: KICK FEST 2022: S-1 vs. AKF     
Date:   Jun 13, 2022
#R1#
Wearmouth plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Ebata's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Ebata, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Knox     
Date:   Apr 24, 2022
#R1##CL#
Putin closes the distance and clinches.
Putin with a knee to the head.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Putin has been cut.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wearmouth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin scores with a hook to the body.
Putin tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth lands a left hand.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Putin takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Putin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wearmouth is defending well for now.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Wearmouth misses with a knee strike.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Putin misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth. #ROC2#Putin is rocked!
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin seems to have got his legs back now.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
Putin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth avoids the elbow strike from Putin, against the ropes.
Wearmouth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Putin lands a knee to the body.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Wearmouth blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putin.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wearmouth blocks it with crossed arms.
Wearmouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Putin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wearmouth can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wearmouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Wearmouth blocks it.
Putin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Putin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Wearmouth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Putin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Wearmouth cracks Putin with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Putin get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Putin looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Wearmouth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wearmouth knocks out Putin with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Wearmouth before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Wearmouth picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: AKF 44 | Beukeboom vs. Cobb 2     
Date:   Mar 19, 2022
#R1#
Boudreaux lands with an overhand left.
Boudreaux checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a nice head kick!
Boudreaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth wants to land a leg kick but Boudreaux is out of range.
Boudreaux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Boudreaux misses.
Wearmouth unleashes a big counter combination but Boudreaux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boudreaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wearmouth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boudreaux 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Wearmouth takes a swing at Boudreaux 's ribcage but misses.
Boudreaux tried to counter with a leg kick but Wearmouth avoided it.
Wearmouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boudreaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wearmouth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudreaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.
Wearmouth throws a jab when Boudreaux was well out of range.
Boudreaux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boudreaux scores with a kick to the body.
Boudreaux scores with the left hand. Wearmouth knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Wearmouth does no damage.
Wearmouth walks into a jab.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Boudreaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Boudreaux lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wearmouth will feel that in the morning.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Boudreaux throws a counter high kick but Wearmouth was just alert enough to avoid it.
A jab from Boudreaux does it's job there.
Boudreaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Boudreaux throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
Boudreaux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boudreaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wearmouth.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boudreaux .
Wearmouth throws a big counter head kick but Boudreaux avoids it with no problem.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boudreaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wearmouth tests Boudreaux 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudreaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Boudreaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wearmouth replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boudreaux blocks it well.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Boudreaux .
A punch combination from Wearmouth misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth slips a jab and a cross from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.#T2#
Wearmouth misses the jab.
Boudreaux misses with a wild body shot.
Boudreaux lands with a slapping head kick.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wearmouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boudreaux to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands a high kick!
Boudreaux dodges the punch combination from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudreaux can pounce on him.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Wearmouth catches Boudreaux right on the button with a cross.
Wearmouth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boudreaux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Boudreaux 's legs.
Boudreaux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boudreaux lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Boudreaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wearmouth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boudreaux checks a leg kick.
A jab from Boudreaux finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
Boudreaux tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wearmouth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Wearmouth misses
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boudreaux lands a body shot.
Wearmouth walks into a stiff left hand from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
Wearmouth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boudreaux .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Boudreaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Wearmouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands a body shot.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Boudreaux moves out of range easily.
Boudreaux thuds his right hand into Wearmouth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Boudreaux .
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wearmouth cracks Boudreaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Boudreaux .
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Boudreaux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wearmouth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreaux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries a low kick but Boudreaux avoids it.
Boudreaux jabs Wearmouth right on the nose. Wearmouth blinks but takes it well.
Boudreaux stuns Wearmouth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Boudreaux has managed to clinch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux .
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux . #T2#
Boudreaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but Boudreaux blocks it. #BC#
Boudreaux 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wearmouth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws a head kick that Wearmouth semi-blocks.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Boudreaux slips the punch.
Boudreaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boudreaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Boudreaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boudreaux with a nice cross.
Wearmouth digs a good body shot into Boudreaux 's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boudreaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Boudreaux . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boudreaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that second round.
That's time! Boudreaux 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Boudreaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boudreaux lands a nice shot that snaps Wearmouth's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Boudreaux . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boudreaux .
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boudreaux 's head backwards.
Wearmouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick
and Boudreaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Boudreaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boudreaux blocks a jab.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boudreaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudreaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Boudreaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Wearmouth connects with a jab.#CL#
Wearmouth gets tackled into the ropes by Boudreaux . Boudreaux maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Boudreaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wearmouth's brow.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boudreaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Wearmouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wearmouth takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boudreaux manages to break the clinch.
Boudreaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?
Boudreaux lands a jab to the head.
Boudreaux connects with a right hand. Wearmouth shakes it off.
Boudreaux 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth misses with a kick to the body
and Boudreaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boudreaux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick and Wearmouth moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth misses with a double jab
and Boudreaux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wearmouth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boudreaux throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Boudreaux .
Nice jab there from Boudreaux . #T2#
Boudreaux lands the left hand.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Boudreaux off balance momentarily.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudreaux .
Boudreaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wearmouth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boudreaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wearmouth scrambles back to his feet.
Wearmouth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boudreaux on the side of the head.
Boudreaux connects with a right hand. Wearmouth shakes it off.
Boudreaux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boudreaux throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Boudreaux , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wearmouth takes one on the button.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boudreaux lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
Boudreaux throws a nice head kick!
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boudreaux 's corner calls for a 1-2. Boudreaux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boudreaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: AKF 40 | Dimitrov vs. Tchusuk     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Wearmouth moves to clinch but Taurus breaks away
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wearmouth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Taurus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wearmouth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Wearmouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Taurus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taurus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Taurus throws a low kick but Wearmouth avoids it.
Taurus tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taurus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wearmouth to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
It looks like Taurus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A jab from Taurus misses.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Taurus moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Taurus misses the target.
Wearmouth moves to clinch but Taurus breaks away
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taurus misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taurus.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Taurus checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Taurus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wearmouth doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and clinches.
Wearmouth pushes Taurus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taurus tries to break free but Wearmouth pushes him back against the ropes.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taurus tries to circle away but Wearmouth has him pinned against the ropes.
Taurus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Taurus connects with a solid leg kick.
Taurus lands a nice looking body shot.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Taurus.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth tries to bum rush Taurus with a series of wild strikes but Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taurus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wearmouth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth slips a jab from Taurus.
Taurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taurus fakes the leg kick and cracks Wearmouth in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wearmouth wants to clinch.#T1#
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Taurus misses the jab.
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Taurus throws a body kick.
Taurus misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taurus digs a good hook to Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth connects with a nice looking jab.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Taurus.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taurus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wearmouth eats them both and turns towards Taurus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Wearmouth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taurus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taurus. #T2#
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taurus avoids it.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Taurus lands a hook that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Taurus takes a shot to the head.
Wearmouth looking to throw knees to the head but Taurus is blocking nicely.
Taurus wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taurus.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Taurus has Wearmouth pushed against the ropes.
Taurus looking to slow down the pace here.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.
Wearmouth dodges an elbow strike from Taurus.
Taurus is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Wearmouth forces Taurus back against the ropes and clinches.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
Taurus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.
Taurus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taurus missing with knees to the body.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Taurus.
Taurus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Wearmouth is controlling him.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wearmouth motions for Taurus to come forward. Wearmouth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth scores with a body shot.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wearmouth thinking.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Taurus misses with a wild combination.
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth blocks the body kick.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Taurus with a nice calf kick.
Wearmouth looks to land a body kick but Taurus moved away.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taurus. Taurus obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Taurus finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
That kick from Wearmouth tenderised Taurus's leg. Taurus is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus lands a nice hook to Wearmouth's body. Wearmouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taurus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taurus throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Wearmouth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taurus feints and then cracks Wearmouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wearmouth down.
Taurus throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Taurus checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Taurus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taurus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!

After the fight, Wesley Taurus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: AKF 36 | Beukeboom vs. Fischer     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Wearmouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahonen throws a leg kick
and Wearmouth counters with a series of strikes. Ahonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahonen throws out the jab.
Wearmouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahonen circles away.
Ahonen throws out a powerful jab.
Ahonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.
Ahonen 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.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Ahonen checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Ahonen scores with a one two! Wearmouth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Ahonen finds it's target.#T1#
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wearmouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahonen circles away.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Wearmouth has Ahonen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ahonen tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Ahonen.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ahonen's brow.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahonens head.
Wearmouth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Ahonen in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Ahonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Ahonen.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahonen blocks an elbow strike.
Ahonen has had enough of the clinch but Wearmouth keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahonen.
Wearmouth gets through Ahonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ahonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Ahonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahonen, as that shot connected.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahonen feints a jab promting Wearmouth to slip. Ahonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wearmouth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Wearmouth throwing a counter right hand but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth scores with a head kick.
Manu Ahonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen jabs at Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth tries to clinch
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen catches Wearmouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wearmouth lands the left hand.
Ahonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ahonen throws a nice looking combination but Wearmouth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wearmouth walks into a straight right hand from Ahonen.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wearmouth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Ahonen is rocked!
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?
Wearmouth lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Ahonen out cold! Ahonen is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: AKF 24 | Tharrier vs. Erikson     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Wearmouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a two punch combo.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wearmouth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cortez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cortez checks it well.
Cortez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Wearmouth misses
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
We've been informed that Cortez 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.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
Cortez connects with a leg kick.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez scores with a jab.#T1#
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the side of Cortez's head but Cortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch successfully.
Cortez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cortez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cortez misses with some punches.
Wearmouth lands an uppercut.
Cortez misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cortez's brow. #BC2#
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
Cortez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wearmouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wearmouth connects with a jab.
Cortez works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez thuds his right hand into Wearmouth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wearmouth!
Wearmouth looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Cortez - just one landing.
Cortez scores with the left hand. Wearmouth knows he should have avoided that one.
Cortez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth scores with a jab. Cortez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wearmouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cortez misses with a low kick as Wearmouth jumps back.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up.
Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wearmouth!
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick
and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez scores with a nice head shot.
Cortez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortez.
Cortez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wearmouth misses with a double jab. #T4#
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wearmouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cortez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cortez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.
Wearmouth cracks Cortez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cortez.
Cortez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cortez throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Wearmouth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Wearmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a really nice looking cross but Cortez seems unphased.
Wearmouth scores with a nice head shot.
Wearmouth throws the kick towards the body but Cortez avoids it.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Wearmouth lands with a kick to the temple. Cortez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wearmouth throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wearmouth looks to throw a body kick
and Wearmouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Cortez tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Cortez scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez digs a good hook to Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortez. Cortez obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab. #CL#
Wearmouth moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Cortez lands a nice uppercut.
Cortez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wearmouth blocking some punches. #BC2#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wearmouth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortez scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cortez catches Wearmouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Wearmouth.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Wearmouth throws a low kick, looking for Cortez's leg but Cortez calmly moves out of range.
Cortez throws a front kick aimed at Wearmouth's knee but Wearmouth avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Wearmouth misses the target.
Cortez punishes Wearmouth's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Wearmouth moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
It looked like Wearmouth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wearmouth cracks Cortez with an open hand slap.
Wearmouth throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cortez. Wearmouth shrugs it off though.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortez!
Cortez tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Cortez counters with a low kick, right behind Wearmouth 's knee.
Wearmouth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wearmouth looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range. #T4#
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Cortez.
Cortez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wearmouth connects with a high kick.
Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Cortez.
Cortez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wearmouth.
Cortez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Wearmouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Cortez.
Cortez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wearmouth blocks a head kick by Cortez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cortez tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Cortez tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Wearmouth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cortez eats them both and turns towards Wearmouth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Crunch! Cortez slams his shin into Wearmouth's torso.
Wearmouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cortez lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Wearmouth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a nice body kick.
Cortez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wearmouth.
Nice body kick there by Cortez.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Wearmouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wearmouth thows a leg kick but Cortez checks it
and Cortez counters with a left to the body.
Cortez with a jab.
Cortez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cortez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth misses with the combination.
Cortez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick
and Cortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wearmouth throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cortez as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Cortez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ubaldo Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cortez.
Wearmouth needs to keep his hands up - Cortez had a free shot at his head there.
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to the liver by Cortez. Beautiful body shot.
Cortez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cortez throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez thuds a left hand into Wearmouth's body.
Cortez jabs Wearmouth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wearmouth connects with a solid leg kick.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Wearmouth throws a low kick, looking for Cortez's leg but Cortez calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Cortez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wearmouth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortez with a nice cross.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Cortez.
Cortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ubaldo Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cortez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Ubaldo Cortez!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Ubaldo Cortez!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Ubaldo Cortez!

Ubaldo Cortez wins by unanimous decision!

Ubaldo Cortez is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Ubaldo Cortez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AKF 20 | Benedetti vs. Durand     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
A good leg kick by Wearmouth. #CL2#
Espensen closes the distance and clinches.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Thorvald Espensen has been cut.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Wearmouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Espensen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Espensen lands a right hand.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Espensen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Espensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Espensen.
Espensen avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Espensen fails to land.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Espensen.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Espensen or not.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Espensen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth lands with a right to the head.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Espensen's defenses.
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Espensen.
Wearmouth connects with a knee to the head.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Espensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth missing with knees to the body.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Espensen working aggressively here.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Espensen's elbow.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Espensen avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth lands a left hand.
Espensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Espensen blocks it.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Espensen backwards.
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Espensen throws a head punch that misses.
Espensen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Espensen.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Espensen 's eye. #T3#
Wearmouth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wearmouth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Espensen misses with some punches.
Espensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Espensen.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Espensen in his tracks for a moment.
Espensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth connects with a knee to the head.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Espensen backwards.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Espensen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Espensen.
Knees to the body from Wearmouth.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Espensen backwards.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside. #T4#
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Espensen.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Espensen backwards.
Espensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Espensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but Espensen blocks it.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Espensen.
Espensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thorvald Espensen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wearmouth is looking to slow Espensen down with leg kicks.
Wearmouth scores with a sloppy right hand. Espensen should have avoided that one. #ROC#Espensen is rocked!
Wearmouth and Espensen are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Wearmouth throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Espensen into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Wearmouth knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Ambush 11: Taurus VS Wearmouth     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Taurus throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taurus. Taurus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taurus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wearmouth is able to avoid easily.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus misses with a right hand
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Wearmouth gets a clinch.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but Taurus blocks with his arms.
Wearmouth is leaning against Taurus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Taurus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Wearmouth. #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
Our sources have told us that Taurus has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Taurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wearmouth prevents Taurus from breaking the clinch.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taurus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Taurus.
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Taurus's legs.
A big left from Wearmouth misses. #T2#
A cross from Taurus lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Wearmouth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Wearmouth misses.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Taurus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Taurus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus scores with a jab. Wearmouth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wearmouth scores with a jab. Taurus acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Taurus tries to score with a low kick but Wearmouth moves his leg out of the way.
Wearmouth throws a counter combo.
Taurus connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Taurus.
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Taurus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taurus scoring well with a low kick there.
Taurus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
Wearmouth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taurus's head.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth tries to score with a low kick but Taurus moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut lands for Taurus. That snapped Wearmouth's head back. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus walks into a straight right hand from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taurus.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Taurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wearmouth unleashes a big counter combination but Taurus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taurus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Taurus.
Taurus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taurus throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Taurus strikes.
Wearmouth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Taurus counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taurus misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wearmouth.
Taurus throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
A head kick by Taurus misses
and Wearmouth counters with a big head kick but Taurus shrugs it off.
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wearmouth drops his hands momentarily and Taurus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taurus will feel that in the morning.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taurus scores with a sloppy right hand. Wearmouth should have avoided that one. #T1#
Taurus misses with a lunging right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wearmouth scores with a nice strike.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Taurus down with leg kicks.
Taurus takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Taurus throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
Taurus looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Taurus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taurus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wearmouth scores with a big combo that sends Taurus crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Taurus flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Wearmouth jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: S y n     
Date:   Apr 09, 2021
#R1#
Perkules dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkules stuns Wearmouth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perkules stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perkules misses with a body shot.
Perkules lands a nice hook to Wearmouth's body. Wearmouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perkules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkules looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Perkules moved out of range nicely.
Perkules chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Wearmouth lands a jab to Perkules's midsection.
Perkules misses with a low kick.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkules can pounce on him. #CL2#
Wearmouth clinches.
A short right from Perkules on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Perkules escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Perkules.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkules.
Wearmouth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkules.
A nice leg kick from Wearmouth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth keeps Perkules at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to score with a low kick but Perkules moves his leg out of the way.
Perkules circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perkules lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkules is looking to wear down Wearmouth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Perkules lands with a straight right. Wearmouth didn't see that one coming.
Perkules lands with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth cracks a nice hook into Perkules's ribs.
Perkules throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Wearmouth connects with a single shot there.
Perkules throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkules bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Wearmouth.
Perkules throws a leg kick
and Wearmouth counters with a good low kick that Perkules was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perkules connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wearmouth scrambles back to his feet.
Good work by Perkules as he checks the leg kick.
Perkules works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
Perkules uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wearmouth.#CL2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkules.
Wearmouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perkules.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Perkules breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Wearmouth.
Nice body punch from Perkules.
Wearmouth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perkules misses with a head kick.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkules tried to score with a low kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Perkules pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Perkules uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Perkules lands a jab.#CL2#
Wearmouth moves into range and clinches up with Perkules.
A knee to the head by Perkules.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkules scores with a shot to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Perkules throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head. #T3#
Perkules misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkules tries a knee to the head but Wearmouth blocks it.
A knee to the head by Wearmouth. #CUT2#It looks like Veli Ilkka Perkules has been cut.
Perkules avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the ropes.
Perkules throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wearmouth blocks it with crossed arms.
Perkules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Perkules misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Perkules seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wearmouth can turn it around.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkules's elbow.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Perkules managing to block the knees to the body from Wearmouth.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perkules lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkules doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Perkules misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Perkules tries a knee to the head but Wearmouth blocks it.
Perkules working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perkules doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkules.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkules.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Perkules is trying to break the clinch but Wearmouth has him pressed against the ropes.
Perkules tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkules with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perkuless head.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkules swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkules lands a left hand.
Perkules can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Perkules lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Perkules blocks it.
Perkules wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wearmouth has him pressed against the ropes.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
Perkules scores with a shot to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Veli Ilkka Perkules will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Perkules's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wearmouth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Perkules as he connects with a hook.
Perkules throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice cross by Perkules.
Perkules lands a jab to Wearmouth's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Wearmouth blocks the leg kick.
Perkules ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkules.
Wearmouth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perkules missing with a left hand there. Wearmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkules uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Perkules moved out of range nicely.
Perkules is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Wearmouth - just one landing.
Perkules scores with a body shot.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Perkules looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Perkules cracks Wearmouth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perkules throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
A big left from Wearmouth misses.
Perkules ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Perkules explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Perkules with the inside leg kick.
Perkules chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wearmouth can pounce on him.
A lazy body kick from Perkules
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Perkules throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wearmouth.
Perkules walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perkules swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Perkules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth throws a counter combo.
Perkules throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Wearmouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Perkules scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wearmouth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Perkules.
Wearmouth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Wearmouth wants to slow Perkules down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkules throwing a counter right hand but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Perkules blocks the body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Perkules.
Perkules with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Perkules, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perkules fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Wearmouth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wearmouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth lands a glancing blow to the side of Perkules's head.
Wearmouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkules's sensitive parts.
Perkules lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkules throws a leg kick that misses.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Perkules throws a good cross that connects.
Veli Ilkka Perkules is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkules connects with an inside leg kick.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkules.
Wearmouth throws a jab when Perkules was well out of range.#T3#
Perkules misses with a straight right.
Perkules lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up.
Wearmouth sizes up Perkules with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perkules scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkules blocks a jab.
Wearmouth avoids the head kick by Perkules.
Perkules takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Perkules.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth throws a big shot that misses.
Perkules tries a low kick but Wearmouth avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkules swats away the attempt to clinch by Wearmouth.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Wearmouth looks to land a combination but Perkules avoids it well.
Wearmouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkules circles away. #T4#
Perkules lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perkules doesn't seem bothered though.
Perkules uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wearmouth has time to react.
A low kick lands for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Perkules avoids it.
Perkules throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Perkules gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Perkules avoids it.
Wearmouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wearmouth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wearmouth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Perkules.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perkules connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wearmouth scrambles back to his feet.
Perkules keeps the fight on the outside.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Perkules moves out of range.
It looked like Perkules wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wearmouth throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Perkules manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perkules looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Perkules blocks it.
Perkules scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wearmouth in his tracks.
Perkules keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wearmouth.
Perkules will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Perkules misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkules lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkules thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkules.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkules throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Perkules.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Perkules.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Perkules avoids it easily.
Perkules throws a poor cross that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkules throws a leg kick
and Wearmouth counters with a low kick, right behind Perkules 's knee.
Wearmouth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wearmouth works Perkules's body with a nice hook.
Wearmouth fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkules in the body. #T1#
Perkules falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wearmouth counters with a series of strikes. Perkules will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkules.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkules.
Nice straight punches there by Perkules. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkules.
Perkules looks for the body kick but Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Perkules wants to slow Wearmouth down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkules takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perkules ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth lands a nice hook to Perkules's body. Perkules takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wearmouth tried to score with a low kick but Perkules checks it.#CL2#
Wearmouth has managed to clinch.
Perkules with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Wearmouth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkules softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth - that landed with a thud.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Perkules with a knee to the head.
A short right from Wearmouth.
Perkules throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wearmouth blocks it with crossed arms.
Perkules on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkules working aggressively here.
Perkules lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Wearmouth as the two fighters clinch.
Perkules misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perkules lands a left hand.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Perkules pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perkules - that will leave a mark!
Perkules thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wearmouth if he has to take too many more of those.
Wearmouth cracks Perkules with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Perkules throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkules throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wearmouth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Perkules bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Perkules fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Perkules throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perkules throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wearmouth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Perkules.
Perkules lands a really nice looking cross but Wearmouth seems unphased. #CL2#
Wearmouth rushes Perkules and presses him up against the ropes.
Perkules can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Perkules takes an elbow to the forehead.
Perkules blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wearmouth avoids it.
Wearmouth crunches a lovely knee into Perkules's ribcage.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkules swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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!
Wearmouth lands an uppercut.
Perkules dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wearmouth digs a right hand underneath Perkules's ribcage. Perkules let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wearmouth lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Wearmouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perkules.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
Perkules takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Perkules blocks it.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perkules takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut is getting worse.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but Perkules blocks it.
Perkules lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Perkules leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Perkules misses with a knee to the head.
Perkules is trying to break the clinch but Wearmouth is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Perkules's head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Perkules creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkules backwards.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Perkules shrugs off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wearmouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perkules has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Veli Ilkka Perkules!

 

Event: SYN K-1 七     
Date:   Feb 26, 2021
#R1#
Wearmouth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vettori has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Vettori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
Nice uppercut lands for Vettori. That snapped Wearmouth's head back.
Vettori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Vettori is predictable there
and Wearmouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vettori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vettori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Vettori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Vettori.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vettori swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wearmouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vettori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Vettori.
Vettori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vettori connects with the punch.#T1#
Vettori throws a front kick that sends Wearmouth stumbling back into the ropes.
Wearmouth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wearmouth scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Vettori.
Vettori misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Wearmouth instigates a clinch.
Vettori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vettori misses with a knee strike.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wearmouth.
Vettori connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Vettori tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it. #BC#
Vettori breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vettori!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vettori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth.
Vettori lands a nice looking body shot. #T2##CL2#
Wearmouth clinches up against the ropes.
Vettori tries to break the clinch but Wearmouth is controlling the position.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Vettori avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the ropes.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vettori throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vettori works on Wearmouth's body with a couple of short punches.
Vettori avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vettori.
Vettori lands a right hand.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vettori's elbow.
Wearmouth lands a shot to the body.
Vettori working aggressively here.
Vettori misses with some punches.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Vettori.
Nice body punch from Vettori - that landed with a thud.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Vettori. #T3#
Wearmouth managing to block the knees to the body from Vettori.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Vettori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wearmouth blocks it with crossed arms.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Wearmouth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vettori is defending well for now.
Vettori connects with a knee to the head.
Vettori struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
Vettori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vettori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Vettori swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vettori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vettori misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Vettori scores with a knee to the head.
Vettori avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Vettori working aggressively here. #BC#
Vettori manages to break the clinch.
Vettori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vettori. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vettori.
Wearmouth tries a quick counter leg kick but Vettori is wise to it.
Wearmouth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vettori jabs Wearmouth right on the nose. Wearmouth blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vettori tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vettori tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vettori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vettori looking to throw knees to the head but Wearmouth is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marvin Vettori will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Wearmouth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Vettori with a jab.
Vettori connects with a solid leg kick.
Vettori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vettori with a hook.
Vettori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wearmouth takes a swing at Vettori's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vettori.
Vettori dips to his left and cracks Wearmouth with an uppercut!
Vettori lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marvin Vettori is winning the standup battle so far.
Vettori with a nice cross.#T1#
Wearmouth lands a high kick!
Wearmouth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vettori counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vettori.
Vettori throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wearmouth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vettori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Vettori.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick
and Vettori counters with a left to the body.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vettori counters with a straight right hand.
Vettori looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Vettori moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWearmouth.
Wearmouth jabs at Vettori's body.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vettori misses with a shot to the body
letting Wearmouth counter with a right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Wearmouth clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vettori lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Vettori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Vettori tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vettori working aggressively here.
Vettori pushes Wearmouth back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vettori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wearmouth or not.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vettori backwards.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Vettori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Vettori misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Wearmouth connects with a right hand. Vettori shakes it off.
Vettori misses with a few strikes there.
Vettori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vettori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wearmouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Vettori steps away.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Vettori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Wearmouth finds it's target.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Vettori ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Wearmouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wearmouth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vettori.
Vettori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wearmouth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wearmouth checks a low kick from Vettori.
Vettori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wearmouth to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Vettori throws the left hand but Wearmouth avoids the punch easily.
Vettori throws a right and a left that Wearmouth avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettori throws out a loose jab but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vettori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Vettori.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Vettori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Vettori avoids it easily.
Vettori with a nice calf kick.
Vettori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vettori looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Vettori misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a low kick, right behind Vettori 's knee.
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Vettori moves away and avoids it.
Vettori went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vettori throws a nice head kick!
Vettori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Vettori dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Wearmouth misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vettori checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Vettori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vettori.
Wearmouth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vettori.
Vettori displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vettori blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Vettori blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Vettori looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth walks into a straight right hand from Vettori.
Vettori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vettori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vettori lunges at Wearmouth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wearmouth's hand. #T1#
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vettori fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wearmouth just manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Vettori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vettori lands a head shot.
Vettori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wearmouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vettori misses with a straight right.
Vettori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vettori connects with a right hand. Wearmouth shakes it off.
Vettori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wearmouth tries to score with a low kick but Vettori moves his leg out of the way.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vettori checks it well.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marvin Vettori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vettori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wearmouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vettori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wearmouth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wearmouth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vettori missing with a left hand there. Wearmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wearmouth defending well as Vettori loads up on a big left hand.
Vettori misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wearmouth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vettori finds it's way round the side to connect with Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Vettori.
Vettori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Vettori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vettori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wearmouth takes a swing at Vettori's ribcage but misses.
Vettori throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Vettori.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vettori throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Wearmouth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
Vettori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vettori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Vettori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.
Vettori avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Vettori throwing a counter right hand but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Vettori was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wearmouth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Vettori tenderised Wearmouth's leg. Wearmouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vettori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wearmouth walks into a stiff left hand from Vettori.
Wearmouth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vettori.
Wearmouth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vettori is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Wearmouth.
Vettori cracks a nice hook into Wearmouth's ribs.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wearmouth works the jab nicely.
Vettori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheers as Vettori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wearmouth doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marvin Vettori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vettori, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Vettori!

Marvin Vettori really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hardcore Alchemy logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SYN K-1 三     
Date:   Jan 29, 2021
#R1#
Wearmouth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wearmouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wearmouth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stefanovic throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Stefanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
Stefanovic lands a head kick. Wearmouth smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Stefanovic lands with a cross.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
Wearmouth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stefanovic. Stefanovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Stefanovic misses its intended target.
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stefanovic defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Stefanovic moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Wearmouth.
Stefanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stefanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wearmouth tries a quick counter leg kick but Stefanovic is wise to it.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic blocks a leg kick.
Stefanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Stefanovic misses.
Wearmouth avoids the head kick by Stefanovic.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stefanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stefanovic with a nice calf kick.
Stefanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stefanovic's head backwards.
Stefanovic connects with a jab.
A big left from Stefanovic misses.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stefanovic tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth moves in looking to clinch but Stefanovic pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wearmouth!
Stefanovic stuns Wearmouth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wearmouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stefanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Stefanovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Wearmouth avoided it.
Wearmouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stefanovic connects with a high kick.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stefanovic with a nice calf kick.
Stefanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
As Wearmouth looks to move away, Stefanovic throws a big counter combo but Wearmouth just gets out of the way.
Wearmouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Stefanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth jabs Stefanovic right on the nose. Stefanovic blinks but takes it well.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Stefanovic checks it.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
A combination from Stefanovic does no damage.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Stefanovic throws the left hand but Wearmouth avoids the punch easily.
Wearmouth needs to keep his hands up - Stefanovic had a free shot at his head there.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stefanovic tries to move into range but Wearmouth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth closes the distance but Stefanovic moves to the side
and Stefanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stefanovic lands a high kick!
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Stefanovic is having none of it.
Stefanovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wearmouth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefanovic.
Wearmouth cracks Stefanovic with a good jab.
Stefanovic misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Stefanovic dodges the punch combination from Wearmouth.
Stefanovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stefanovic punishes Wearmouth's body with a nice straight punch.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth connects with a high kick.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Wearmouth blocks the low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick.
Stefanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?#T1#
Stefanovic throws a lazy head kick
and Wearmouth counters with a series of strikes. Stefanovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stefanovic cracks Wearmouth with an open hand slap.
Stefanovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Wearmouth.
Stefanovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Wearmouth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wearmouth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stefanovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wearmouth scrambles back to his feet.
Stefanovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Alex Stefanovic is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Wearmouth clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wearmouth's brow.
Stefanovic misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
Wearmouth lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Stefanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Stefanovic lands with a right to the head.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth scores a nice knee to the body.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a knee strike.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Stefanovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stefanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanovic lands with a right to the head.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Stefanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Stefanovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wearmouth avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth. #T4#
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the head.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Stefanovic.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Stefanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with the head strike.
Stefanovic tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stefanovic misses with a looping right.
Stefanovic scores with a nice strike.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Stefanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Stefanovic moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wearmouth connects with a single shot there.
Stefanovic wants to land a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stefanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wearmouths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wearmouth lands with an uppercut that bounces Stefanovic off the ropes and back into range.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth looks to land a combination but Stefanovic avoids it well. #T1#
A jab from Stefanovic does it's job there.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wearmouth looks to land a body kick but Stefanovic moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Stefanovic misses the target.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth misses with the combination.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Stefanovic moved out of range.
Stefanovic lands with an overhand left.
Wearmouth wants to land a leg kick but Stefanovic is out of range.
Stefanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth scores with a jab.
Stefanovic cracks Wearmouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Wearmouth misses with a hook. Stefanovic ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands a right hook to the body.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Stefanovic.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
Stefanovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Stefanovic's shoulder, as Stefanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Stefanovic avoids it easily.
Stefanovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.
Stefanovic dips to his left and cracks Wearmouth with an uppercut!
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Stefanovic avoids them all with ease.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Stefanovic moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the body
and Wearmouth counters with a one-two to the body.
Wearmouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Wearmouth throws a lazy uppercut
and Stefanovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wearmouth thinking.
Stefanovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stefanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Stefanovic.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stefanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stefanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wearmouth throws a big shot that misses.
Stefanovic throws out a loose jab but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth looks to clinch
and Stefanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Stefanovic.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that Stefanovic avoids nicely.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stefanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Stefanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wearmouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stefanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a low kick, right behind Stefanovic 's knee.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick from Stefanovic lands but Wearmouth takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Wearmouth misses
and Stefanovic counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Stefanovic down with leg kicks.
Stefanovic throws a lazy head kick
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Wearmouth blocks a head kick by Stefanovic.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Stefanovic down with leg kicks.

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 Alex Stefanovic.
I think Stefanovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!

 

Event: ETERNITY 27- KT World Series     
Date:   Dec 27, 2020
#R1#
Perkules lands with a nice body kick.
Perkules digs a good hook to Wearmouth's body.
Perkules lands a nice looking body shot.
Perkules scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wearmouth.
Perkules circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perkules with a jab.
Wearmouth avoids the head kick by Perkules.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkules.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Perkules misses
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkules misses with a body punch
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth slips a jab from Perkules.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wearmouth connects with a nice looking jab.
Perkules throws a right and a left that Wearmouth avoids nicely.
Perkules throws a leg kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Perkules connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
A combination from Wearmouth does no damage.
Perkules lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Perkules throws a head kick that Wearmouth semi-blocks. #T1#
Perkules works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good leg kick by Perkules.
Perkules looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkules.
Perkules throws a leg kick
and Wearmouth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Perkules ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Perkules tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkules lands the left hand.
A low kick lands for Wearmouth.
Perkules works the jab nicely.
Wearmouth misses with a kick to the body.
Perkules throws a body kick that misses.
Wearmouth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perkules dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkules uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wearmouth.
Some wild striking there from Wearmouth.
Perkules tried to counter with a leg kick but Wearmouth avoided it.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Perkules lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkules keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkules dips to his left and cracks Wearmouth with an uppercut!
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkules lands with a nice body kick.
Perkules scores with a jab to the body.
Perkules lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Wearmouth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkules.
Perkules delivers a nice body kick.
Perkules loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Wearmouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perkules lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkules tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkules scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkules takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Perkules.
Wearmouth takes one to the chin there.
Veli Ilkka Perkules is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkules takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Veli Ilkka Perkules has been cut.
Perkules is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?
Perkules misses with a few strikes there.
Perkules moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkules finds it's way round the side to connect with Wearmouth's head.
Perkules cracks Wearmouth with an open hand slap.
Wearmouth wants to clinch.
Perkules tried to counter with a leg kick but Wearmouth avoided it.
Perkules tries a low kick but Wearmouth avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perkules takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Perkules throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Perkules.
Perkules scores with a leg kick.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Perkules slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkules misses the target.#T1#
Wearmouth throws a wild body kick that Perkules sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Perkules misses.
Perkules takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wearmouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perkules appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perkules defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.
Perkules checks a leg kick.
Perkules misses with a double jab.
Perkules takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perkules is looking to chop away at Wearmouth's legs.
Perkules buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Perkules sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkules scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Perkules tenderised Wearmouth's leg. Wearmouth is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perkules dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkules keeps Wearmouth at a distance using the push kick.
Perkules scores with a kick to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wearmouth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Perkules was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkules misses with a hook
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Perkules.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perkules fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkules chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wearmouth can pounce on him.
Wearmouth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Perkules.
Perkules throws a leg kick
letting Wearmouth counter with a right hand.
Perkules just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules sizes up Wearmouth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perkules scores with a nice strike.
Perkules is looking to land body kicks.
Perkules takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Perkules scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perkules missing with a left hand there. Wearmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkules lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Perkules misses its intended target.
Wearmouth unleashes a big counter combination but Perkules bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Perkules's shoulder, as Perkules tries to avoid the shot.
Wearmouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perkules misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perkules thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.
Perkules connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Perkules.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkules connects with a leg kick.
Perkules misses with a looping left.
Perkules throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Wearmouth instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch. #T1#
Perkules tries to land a body kick
and Wearmouth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Perkules.
Perkules bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkules fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wearmouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkules throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
Perkules scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perkules lands a lovely overhand right.
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkules is looking to slow Wearmouth down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkules.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Perkules feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Perkules fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkules.
Perkules scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Perkules misses
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkules throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Perkules misses with a low kick.
Perkules lands a nice hook to Wearmouth's body. Wearmouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wearmouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Perkules misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
Perkules lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wearmouth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkules.
Perkules misses with a body shot.
As Perkules backs off Wearmouth throws a huge counter combo but Perkules manages to avoid it all.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkules.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Perkules was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perkules lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wearmouth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wearmouth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perkules dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Perkules moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wearmouth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Wearmouth rushes Perkules and presses him up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkules.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Perkules takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Perkules checks the leg kick.
Perkules looks to land a body kick but Wearmouth moved away.
Perkules throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Perkules connects with a nice looking jab.
Perkules lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Perkules scores with a push kick.
Perkules lands a body shot.
Perkules sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perkules takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Perkules as he connects with a hook.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Perkules slips the punch.
Perkules throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Perkules.
Perkules throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Perkules jabs at Wearmouth's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Perkules slams his shin into Wearmouth's torso.#T1#
Perkules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch.
As Wearmouth backs away, Perkules returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Perkules does no damage.
Wearmouth scores with a head kick. Perkules tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Perkules was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkules attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkules is wise to it.
Perkules lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
Perkules avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkules.
Perkules gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wearmouth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Perkules lands an overhand right.
Wearmouth lands a right hook to the body.
Wearmouth tries to work over Perkules's front leg with a kick but Perkules checks it.
Perkules throws the kick towards the body but Wearmouth avoids it.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wearmouth looks to throw the jab but Perkules is out of range.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Perkules moves out of range. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
Perkules does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that Perkules avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target.
Wearmouth lands with a shot to the body.
Perkules is looking to chop away at Wearmouth's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkules.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkules lands with an overhand left.
Wearmouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkules lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wearmouth circles away quickly and effectively.
Perkules smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perkules looks to land a body kick but Wearmouth moved away.
Perkules throws a leg kick
and Wearmouth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Perkules moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth slips a jab from Perkules.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules had his way with Dave Wearmouth in that round.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Perkules misses with a leg kick.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkules scores with a kick to the midsection.
Perkules staying out of range there.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perkules.
Perkules tries to land a body kick
and Wearmouth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perkules fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wearmouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkules throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Perkules misses. #CL2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and pushes Perkules back into the ropes.#BC#
Perkules breaks the clinch.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Perkules.
Perkules scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perkules with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perkules throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkules moves away from the strike by Wearmouth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkules wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perkules throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkules. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkules. Perkules obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkules throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkules.
Perkules throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perkules fakes the leg kick and cracks Wearmouth in the body.
Perkules thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wearmouth if he has to take too many more of those.
Perkules blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Perkules - just one landing.
Perkules goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wearmouth walks into a jab.
Perkules with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Perkules avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Wearmouth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkules fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perkules scoring well with a low kick there.
Wearmouth defending well as Perkules loads up on a big left hand.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkules is just out of range.
Perkules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
A countering left hand to the body from Wearmouth misses.
Perkules scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wearmouth in his tracks.
Perkules wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wearmouth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wearmouth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkules lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Perkules tries a low kick but Wearmouth avoids it.
Wearmouth raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Perkules looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
Perkules lands a nice shot that snaps Wearmouth's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules throws a body kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Ilkka Perkules showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perkules, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Ilkka Perkules!

 

Event: ETERNITY 26 - KT World Series     
Date:   Dec 13, 2020
#R1##CL#
Marsden Jr has closed the distance and engaged Wearmouth in a clinch.
Wearmouth lands with a right to the head.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Marsden Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Marsden Jr blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Marsden Jr.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marsden Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marsden Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Marsden Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Still in the clinch, Marsden Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wearmouth looking to throw knees to the head but Marsden Jr is blocking nicely.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marsden Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wearmouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marsden Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wearmouth can turn it around.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden Jr.
Wearmouth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marsden Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr is breathing heavily.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden Jr controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth. #CUT2#It looks like Brandon Marsden Jr has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth pushes Marsden Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsden Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Marsden Jr blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Wearmouth.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Marsden Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wearmouth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up.
Marsden Jr works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
Marsden Jr blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marsden Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marsden Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Marsden Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth throws a counter combo.
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Marsden Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Wearmouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Marsden Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marsden Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Wearmouth misses the shot to the body.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
Marsden Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wearmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Wearmouth pushes Marsden Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Marsden Jr takes a shot to the head.
Marsden Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Marsden Jr avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the ropes.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marsden Jr avoids it.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Wearmouth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wearmouth cracks Marsden Jr with a nice body shot.
Wearmouth lands a good knee to the midsection. Marsden Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Marsden Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marsden Jr loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Marsden Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook.
Marsden Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Marsden Jr slips the punch.
Marsden Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marsden Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Marsden Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Marsden Jr blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marsden Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wearmouth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden Jr dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike. #T1#
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marsden Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
Marsden Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Wearmouth.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marsden Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marsden Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marsden Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Good body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsden Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Marsden Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden Jr's elbow.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr.
Wearmouth missing with knees to the body.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marsden Jr avoids it.
A short uppercut from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth lands a good knee to the midsection. Marsden Jr won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Marsden Jr.
Wearmouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marsden Jr.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Marsden Jr wants to clinch.
Marsden Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden Jr moves away.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
Marsden Jr throws a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping left.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Marsden Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a thumping low kick.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands with a straight right. Marsden Jr didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wearmouth. #CL2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Marsden Jr lands with a left to the head.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand. #T2#
Wearmouth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marsden Jr is defending well for now.
Wearmouth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden Jr.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden Jr's brow.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Marsden Jr's head.
Wearmouth is leaning against Marsden Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsden Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Wearmouth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brandon Marsden Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Marsden Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wearmouth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden Jr.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Marsden Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden Jr lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marsden Jrs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth gets through Marsden Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wearmouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wearmouth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

In his post fight interview, Dave Wearmouth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Brandon Marsden Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yo, in my mind, I didn't lose that fight. You know, you got this punks who roided up, and I'm all natural.'.

 

Event: EK 23 - World Series     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Caria sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caria staying out of range there.
Caria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
Caria tried to counter with a leg kick but Wearmouth avoided it.
Caria tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caria takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wearmouth misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Caria clinches.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Wearmouth lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caria.
Wearmouth tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Caria's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Caria's brow.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Caria trying to land knees to the body.
Caria tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Caria presses Wearmouth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Caria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caria moves to clinch but Wearmouth breaks away
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses
and Caria counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Wearmouth misses
and Caria counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caria throws a good cross that connects.
Wearmouth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caria thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.#T2#
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caria works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Caria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caria lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caria.#CL#
Caria closes the distance and clinches.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Caria blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Caria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wearmouth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Caria's head.
Wearmouth has had enough of the clinch but Caria keeps him there for the moment.
Caria misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Caria.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wearmouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Caria clinches up with Wearmouth and pushes him back against the cage.
Caria tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caria works on Wearmouth's body with a couple of short punches.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caria.
Caria lands a body shot.
Caria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
Caria scores with a nice hook to the head.
Caria landing knees to the body.
Caria blocking some punches. #BC#
Caria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caria doesn't manage to clinch there - Wearmouth circles away. #CL#
Caria moves into the clinch successfully.
Caria misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Caria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Wearmouth as the two fighters clinch.
Wearmouth pushes Caria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Caria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Wearmouth. Those never looked like landing.
Caria uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caria.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Wearmouth misses
enabling Caria to counter with a crisp jab.
Caria keeps Wearmouth at a distance using the push kick.
Caria lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Melankomas Caria is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Caria has closed the distance and engaged Wearmouth in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caria stalling the fight.
Caria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caria misses with a knee strike.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Caria trying to stall but Wearmouth improves his position.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Caria avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage. #T2#
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Caria has managed to clinch.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Caria here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Caria swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Caria seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wearmouth can turn it around.
Caria lands a body punch.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A body shot lands from Caria.
Caria misses with a body punch.
Caria works on Wearmouth's body with a couple of short punches.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Caria. #BC#
Caria breaks the clinch.
Caria with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria scores with a decent looking hook.
Wearmouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caria was well out of range. Poor timing from Wearmouth.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caria. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Caria throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wearmouth on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Caria throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wearmouth is looking for the big counter here.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caria tries to clinch up.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?
Wearmouth checks a leg kick nicely.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Caria moves out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caria lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caria cracks Wearmouth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caria scores with a body shot.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Wearmouth tries to keep at a distance but Caria has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caria swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caria or not.
Caria blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
Caria misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands a right hand. #BC#
Caria manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL#
Caria rushes Wearmouth and presses him up against the cage.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caria blocks it with crossed arms.
Caria pushes Wearmouth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caria is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Caria blocks it.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Wearmouth lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Caria.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Caria takes an elbow to the forehead.
Caria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Caria tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Caria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Caria blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Caria.
Wearmouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caria with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Wearmouth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Caria breaks from the clinch.
Caria with a nice calf kick.
Caria tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Caria coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Caria there.
Wearmouth keeps the fight on the outside.
Caria throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caria.
Caria feints and then cracks Wearmouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wearmouth down.
Caria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caria moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWearmouth.
Caria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wearmouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Caria moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Jab from Caria.#CL#
Caria darts in and clinches Wearmouth up against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Caria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caria tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Caria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
Caria lands a glancing blow to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caria.
Wearmouth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caria checks the leg kick nicely there.
Caria half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
Caria throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wearmouth counters with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth drops his hands momentarily and Caria takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wearmouth circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Wearmouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caria uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wearmouth has time to react.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wearmouth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Caria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caria scores with a hook.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wearmouth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Caria.
Wearmouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caria, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Caria throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Caria has Wearmouth up against the cage in a clinch.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Caria avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Caria stalls.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Caria controls his hands.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Caria avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caria stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A knee to the head by Caria.
Caria tries a knee to the head but Wearmouth blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria had his way with Dave Wearmouth in that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Wearmouth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Caria moves away and avoids it.
Caria is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Wearmouth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Caria.
Caria works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
Caria tried to score with a low kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Caria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
Caria tries to clinch but Wearmouth is having none of it.
Caria slips under a jab.#CL#
Caria moves into range and clinches up with Wearmouth.
Caria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caria. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caria connects with a body shot that sends Wearmouth's belly button to the back.
Caria moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Caria's head.#T1#
Caria is looking to slow Wearmouth down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wearmouth.
Caria scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caria moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth digs a good body shot into Caria's ribs.
Wearmouth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A nice leg kick from Caria, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Caria. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caria.
A good leg kick by Caria.
Caria lands a jab to Wearmouth's midsection.
Caria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Caria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caria lands a nice looking body kick.
Caria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Caria clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Caria misses with a punch to the body.
Caria is stalling here.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wearmouth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Caria avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Caria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caria misses with a knee to the head.
Caria landing knees to the head.
Caria prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Caria scores with a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melankomas Caria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caria has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!

Melankomas Caria wins by unanimous decision!

An out of breath Melankomas Caria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EK 21_Trial By Combat     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wearmouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Wearmouth
and Cleaver counters with a straight right hand.
Wearmouth scores with a kick to the body.
Wearmouth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wearmouth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wearmouth misses with a body kick.
Cleaver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.#CL#
Cleaver moves into range and clinches up with Wearmouth.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wearmouth missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleaver pushes off an throws an elbow but Wearmouth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cleaver trying to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Wearmouth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cleaver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
Cleaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Cleaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleaver avoids it.
Our sources have told us that Cleaver has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Cleaver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cleaver fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Cleaver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cleaver trying to land knees to the body.
Cleaver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth dodges an elbow strike from Cleaver.
Cleaver dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cleaver seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wearmouth can turn it around.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cleaver lands with a left to the head.
Wearmouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleaver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Cleaver controls the action.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the head but Wearmouth blocks with his arms.
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wearmouth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Cleaver.
Cleaver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Cleaver tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Cleaver back against the ropes.
Cleaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cleaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleaver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cleaver works on Wearmouth's body with a couple of short punches.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cleaver or not.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
Cleaver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but Cleaver blocks with his arms.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleaver's elbow.
Cleaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wearmouth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Theodore Cleaver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cleaver connects with a high kick.
Wearmouth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cleaver tries to work over Wearmouth's front leg with a kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Cleaver loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Cleaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Cleaver.
Theodore Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleaver throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wearmouth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cleaver just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cleaver.
Wearmouth throws out a counter right but Cleaver avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleaver throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wearmouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Cleaver steps away.
Theodore Cleaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Cleaver closes the distance and clinches.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cleaver lands with a right to the head.
Cleaver blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth. #T1#
Cleaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleaver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleaver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Cleaver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cleaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleaver controls his hands.
Cleaver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Cleaver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Cleaver.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
Wearmouth lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleaver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wearmouth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Cleaver lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleaver.
Wearmouth blocks the elbow strike.
Cleaver throws an elbow that misses.
Cleaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cleaver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cleaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Cleaver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cleaver's gas tank.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Cleaver controls the action.
Theodore Cleaver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Cleaver tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Cleaver back against the ropes.
Wearmouth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wearmouth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cleaver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Cleaver slips a straight right by Wearmouth.#CL#
Cleaver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cleaver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wearmouth is defending well for now.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleaver lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scores with a hook to the body.
Cleaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cleaver has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
Wearmouth blocks an elbow strike.
Cleaver gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleaver lands an elbow inside.
Cleaver blocks an uppercut.
Cleaver misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wearmouth obliges.#T1#
Cleaver lands an elbow that stopped Wearmouth in his tracks for a moment.
Cleaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Cleaver avoids the damage to the body.
Cleaver working aggressively here.
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Cleaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cleaver lands a hook that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wearmouth managing to block the knees to the body from Cleaver.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Cleaver controls the action.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleaver avoids it.
Cleaver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleaver throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleaver avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
A head punch on the inside from Cleaver fails to land.
Cleaver lands an uppercut.
Cleaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth. #T2#
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Cleaver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cleaver working aggressively here.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Cleaver's head.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth lands a right hand.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
Cleaver misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cleaver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with a knee strike.
Wearmouth pushes Cleaver back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth works on Cleaver's body with a couple of short punches.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Cleaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands a damaging elbow.
Wearmouth working Cleaver over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dave Wearmouth just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Cleaver loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Cleaver cracks Wearmouth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cleaver tried to score with a low kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Cleaver bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.
Wearmouth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wearmouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Wearmouth pushes Cleaver up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cleaver misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleaver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleaver avoids it.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Cleaver avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth digs a right hand underneath Cleaver's ribcage. Cleaver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wearmouth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Cleaver controls the action. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleaver.
Cleaver managing to block the knees to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wearmouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cleaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleaver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cleaver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wearmouth is defending well for now.
Cleaver blocks the elbow strike.
Cleaver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cleaver lands an elbow just above Wearmouth 's eye.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleaver controls his hands.
Wearmouth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cleaver trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleaver.
Cleaver has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth tries to work over Cleaver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Cleaver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Cleaver on the inside.
Cleaver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cleaver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cleaver pushes Wearmouth back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleaver lands a damaging elbow.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleaver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
Cleaver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
Wearmouth gets through Cleaver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cleaver obliges.
Cleaver blocks the elbow strike.
Cleaver digs a right hand underneath Wearmouth's ribcage. Wearmouth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cleaver had his way with Dave Wearmouth in that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Cleaver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleaver takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Cleaver scores with a nice strike.
Theodore Cleaver is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Cleaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cleaver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cleaver throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cleaver works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
Cleaver jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Cleaver closes the distance and pushes Wearmouth back into the ropes.
Cleaver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cleaver has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth pushes Cleaver back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cleaver avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body. #T1#
Cleaver gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cleaver has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Cleaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cleaver's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cleaver throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth presses Cleaver against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wearmouth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleaver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
A short left from Cleaver.
Cleaver scores with a shot to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Cleaver gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleaver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
Wearmouth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Cleaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wearmouth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth missing with knees to the body.
Cleaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cleaver lands a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Cleaver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cleaver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Cleaver!

Theodore Cleaver retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Theodore Cleaver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EK 18     
Date:   Oct 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wearmouth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ron Velderman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Velderman moves out of range. #CL#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch successfully.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velderman lands an uppercut.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velderman misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth is leaning against Velderman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
I was talking to Wearmouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Velderman tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Velderman back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A short right from Velderman.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wearmouth.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velderman gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
Velderman tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Velderman back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Velderman.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Velderman.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Velderman's head.
Wearmouth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velderman tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Velderman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Velderman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velderman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Velderman.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Velderman shrugs off.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wearmouth slips a jab and a cross from Velderman.
Velderman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wearmouth moves in looking to clinch but Velderman pushes him off.
Velderman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Velderman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velderman looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
Velderman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Velderman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wearmouth 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.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch.
Wearmouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velderman can do to turn this around?
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Velderman digs a right hand into Wearmouth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wearmouth's gas tank.
Velderman struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velderman.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velderman backwards. #T1#
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velderman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Velderman controls the action.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Velderman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velderman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Velderman as the two fighters clinch.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velderman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velderman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Velderman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Velderman avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the ropes.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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 Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Wearmouth walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Wearmouth tries a low kick but Velderman avoids it.
Velderman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Velderman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Wearmouth rushes Velderman and presses him up against the ropes.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
A short body shot lands from Velderman as the two fighters clinch.
Velderman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth landing knees to the head.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Velderman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman pushes Wearmouth back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Velderman controls his hands. #T1#
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Velderman controls his hands.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth pushes Velderman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Velderman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velderman's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Wearmouth.
Velderman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth missing with knees to the body.
Wearmouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velderman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velderman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth. #T2#
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth pushes Velderman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Velderman tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth pushes Velderman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Velderman controls his hands.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velderman's defenses.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch
and Velderman counters with a leg kick.
Wearmouth punishes Velderman's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Velderman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velderman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Velderman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velderman fakes the leg kick and cracks Wearmouth in the body. #CL#
Wearmouth rushes Velderman and presses him up against the ropes.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Velderman working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Velderman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velderman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wearmouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velderman.
Ron Velderman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth.
Velderman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth works on Velderman's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velderman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wearmouth digs a right hand underneath Velderman's ribcage. Velderman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velderman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Velderman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Velderman dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Velderman back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velderman tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth lands a nice knee to the body.
Velderman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velderman's elbow.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Velderman's head.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth - that landed with a thud.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Wearmouth lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth had his way with Ron Velderman in that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Velderman throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wearmouth keeps Velderman at a distance using the push kick.
Velderman misses with a kick to the body
and Wearmouth counters with an outside leg kick.
Velderman scores with a hook.
Wearmouth scores with a body shot.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Velderman. Velderman obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth clobbers Velderman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Velderman clinches up with Wearmouth and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Velderman controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth tries to work over Velderman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velderman blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth pushes Velderman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Velderman 's eye.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Velderman controls the action.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velderman can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Velderman scores with a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velderman.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velderman blocking some punches.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velderman scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Velderman takes a shot to the head.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velderman lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Velderman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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 Dave Wearmouth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wearmouth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

After the fight, Dave Wearmouth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: EK 13     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velderman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Velderman's corner calls for a 1-2. Velderman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Wearmouth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wearmouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Velderman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wearmouth if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice cross by Velderman.
Wearmouth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wearmouth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Velderman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velderman tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wearmouth shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Wearmouth darts in and clinches Velderman up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velderman backwards. #T1#
Velderman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wearmouth pushes Velderman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Velderman scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Velderman.
Velderman blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velderman working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth tries to work over Velderman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velderman's defenses.
Velderman tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Velderman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth lands a body shot.
Velderman lands with a short shot to the head.
Wearmouth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Velderman's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Velderman.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Velderman avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the ropes.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a right hand.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Velderman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Ron Velderman has been cut.
Velderman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wearmouth lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Velderman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Velderman misses
and Velderman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wearmouth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Velderman connects with a single shot there.
Velderman throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velderman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Velderman jabs Wearmouth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wearmouth swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Velderman counter with a right hand.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Velderman.
Wearmouth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velderman doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Velderman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wearmouth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Velderman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velderman throws a body kick that misses.
Wearmouth tries to work over Velderman's front leg with a kick but Velderman checks it.
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Ron Velderman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velderman misses with a hook. Wearmouth ducked under it nicely.
Velderman lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Velderman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wearmouth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Velderman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Velderman throws a body kick that misses.
Wearmouth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velderman is looking to slow Wearmouth down with leg kicks.
Velderman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Velderman moves out of range easily.
Velderman looks to land a body kick but Wearmouth moved away.
Velderman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ron Velderman is winning the standup battle so far.
Velderman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman misses with a hook to the body
and Wearmouth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Velderman is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1##CL#
Velderman drives through and clinches with Wearmouth against the ropes.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Velderman lands with a right to the head.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Velderman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Velderman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wearmouth can turn it around.
Velderman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velderman.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velderman tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velderman keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velderman manages to avoid it.#T2#
Velderman misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the body kick.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Velderman down with leg kicks.
Wearmouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velderman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wearmouth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wearmouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wearmouth ducks right into an uppercut from Velderman. #CL2#
Velderman gets tackled into the ropes by Wearmouth. Wearmouth maintains the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Velderman shrugs off.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
Velderman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velderman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Velderman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wearmouth lands a shot to the body.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but Velderman blocks with his arms.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Velderman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wearmouth pushes Velderman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wearmouth misses with a knee strike.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velderman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Velderman lands a really nice looking cross but Wearmouth seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velderman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
A jab from Velderman misses.
Decent striking displayed by Velderman there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Velderman throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wearmouth wants to counter the offense by Velderman and move into the clinch position.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velderman.
Velderman misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the leg kick from Velderman.
Wearmouth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Velderman jabs at Wearmouth's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Velderman can pounce on him.
Velderman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wearmouth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velderman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Ron Velderman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Velderman scores with a hook.
Velderman misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velderman.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velderman. #CL#
Velderman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velderman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Velderman controls the action.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Velderman.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Velderman.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Velderman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
Good body shot from Wearmouth.
Velderman misses with a body punch. #T1##BC2#
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velderman throws out the jab. #CL2#
Wearmouth clinches up with Velderman and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velderman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Velderman lands a left hand.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Wearmouth manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velderman throws a low kick but Wearmouth moves out of range easily. #T2#
Velderman misses with a kick to the body
and Wearmouth counters with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velderman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Velderman. #CL2#
Velderman tries to keep at a distance but Wearmouth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth looking to throw knees to the head but Velderman is blocking nicely.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velderman.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick. #T3#
Velderman lands a slapping body shot.
Velderman scores with a hook.
Velderman connects with a solid leg kick.
Wearmouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velderman was well out of range. Poor timing from Wearmouth.
Velderman takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Velderman avoids them all with ease.
Velderman connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Velderman.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick
letting Velderman counter with a right hand.
Wearmouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velderman motions for Wearmouth to come forward. Velderman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Velderman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velderman misses with a hook to the body
and Wearmouth counters with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Velderman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wearmouth.
Velderman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick
and Velderman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Velderman.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velderman throws a body kick that misses.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Velderman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Velderman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Velderman.
Velderman is looking to land body kicks.
Velderman throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ron Velderman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Velderman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Velderman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wearmouth to score with a decent uppercut.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Velderman throws a front kick aimed at Wearmouth's knee but Wearmouth avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Velderman's head.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velderman.
Wearmouth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Wearmouth.
Velderman blocking some punches.
Velderman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth pushes Velderman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Velderman lands a left hand.
Velderman lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velderman clobbers Wearmouth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Velderman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velderman moves away.
Velderman connects with a single shot there.
Wearmouth misses with a wild body shot.
Velderman scores with a hook to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wearmouth needs to keep his hands up - Velderman had a free shot at his head there.
Velderman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velderman throws out the jab.
Velderman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Wearmouth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velderman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Velderman closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Wearmouth wants to break free but Velderman has control.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Velderman cracks Wearmouth with a nice body shot.
Wearmouth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Velderman lands an uppercut.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman blocks an uppercut.
Velderman tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Wearmouth.
Velderman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Velderman misses with a hook to the body
letting Wearmouth counter with a right hand.
Velderman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velderman throws a head kick that misses.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velderman.
Nice uppercut lands for Velderman. That snapped Wearmouth's head back.
A solid body kick from Velderman.
Wearmouth works Velderman's body with a nice hook.
Velderman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Velderman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velderman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Velderman.
Velderman throws a leg kick
and Wearmouth counters with a nice uppercut.
Velderman lands the left hand.#T4##CL2#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Velderman. #BC2#
Wearmouth manages to break the clinch.
Velderman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Velderman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velderman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range and Velderman settles back down.
Velderman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wearmouth.#CL2#
Wearmouth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velderman, pushing him back against the ropes.
Velderman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman had his way with Dave Wearmouth in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Velderman thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.
Velderman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheers as Velderman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wearmouth doesn't seem phased though.
Wearmouth walks into a straight right hand from Velderman.
Velderman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth drops his hands momentarily and Velderman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wearmouth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Velderman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velderman's elbow.
Velderman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch.
Velderman throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A head kick misses from Wearmouth.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velderman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velderman.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Velderman throws a body kick.
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Velderman moves away and avoids it.
Velderman misses the shot to the body.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Velderman misses with a low kick.
Velderman throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Velderman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left lands for Velderman.
Wearmouth throws a lazy body kick
and Wearmouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Velderman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Velderman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Velderman checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velderman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Velderman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Wearmouth is rocked!
Velderman works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Velderman.
Wearmouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick from Velderman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velderman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Velderman misses with a low kick. #T3#
Velderman scores with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Velderman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velderman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velderman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Velderman checks it well.
Velderman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Velderman avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Velderman.
Velderman throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.#CL#
Velderman moves into the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman takes a shot to the head.
Velderman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velderman. #T4#
Velderman working aggressively here.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velderman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth drops his hands momentarily and Velderman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wearmouth tries to move into range but Velderman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wearmouth is still on wobbly legs! Can Velderman finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Dave Wearmouth's cut even more.
Wearmouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch but Velderman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wearmouth seems to have recovered his senses.
Velderman stuns Wearmouth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velderman misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Velderman.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Velderman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Velderman 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Velderman!

In his post fight interview, Ron Velderman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CACC MUAY THAI 4     
Date:   Aug 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wearmouth scores with a kick to the body.
Wearmouth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonzalez momentarily.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Wearmouth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Wearmouth avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Wearmouth clinches up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wearmouth is keeping busy.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the temple.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez is trying to stall.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land. #BC2#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wearmouth lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Wearmouth tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wearmouth avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Gonzalez.#CL2#
Wearmouth instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Wearmouth.
Gonzalez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wearmouth blocks it with crossed arms.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Wearmouth has him pressed against the ropes.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Gonzalez 's eye.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth - that landed with a thud.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Wearmouth as the two fighters clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Wearmouth manages to break the clinch.
Wearmouth lands with a nice body kick.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Wearmouth with a nice cross.#KD2#
Wearmouth staggers Gonzalez with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Gonzalez looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Gonzalez is rocked!#CL2#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch.
Wearmouth gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Wearmouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gonzalez is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T4#
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Boom! Wearmouth lands a massive head kick that sends Gonzalez crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Wearmouth is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CACC MUAY THAI 3     
Date:   Jul 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wearmouth looks for the body kick but Liaw saw that one coming. #CL#
Wearmouth pushes Liaw up against the ropes in a clinch.
Liaw is looking to control Wearmouth's arms but Wearmouth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liaw has his back to the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Wearmouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liaw's elbow.
Liaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Liaw.
Wearmouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth avoiding damage as Liaw throws knees to the body.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Wearmouth jabs Liaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wearmouth feints a jab promting Liaw to slip. Wearmouth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liaw slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wearmouth with a nice calf kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wearmouth defending well as Liaw loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Wearmouth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wearmouth. That's going to slow Liaw down.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Wearmouth lands a really nice looking cross but Liaw seems unphased.
Liaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Liaw forces Wearmouth back against the ropes and clinches.
Wearmouth looking to throw knees to the head but Liaw is blocking nicely.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Liaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wearmouth can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wearmouth throws a leg kick
and Liaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dave Wearmouth is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth throws a front kick that sends Liaw stumbling back into the ropes.
Some bone on bone action there as Liaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wearmouth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth is looking to wear down Liaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liaw misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Wearmouth misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Wearmouth takes the fight into the clinch.
Liaw lands a body punch. #T1#
Liaw blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
A head punch on the inside from Liaw fails to land.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liaw can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liaw.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Liaw controls the action. #BC2#
Liaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liaw takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wearmouth lands with a kick to the temple. Liaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A low kick from Wearmouth misses
and Liaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Wearmouth closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liaw backwards.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Liaw blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Liaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wearmouth up against the ropes.
Liaw blocking some punches.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liaw is trying to push Wearmouth away but Wearmouth has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Liaw forces Wearmouth back against the ropes and clinches.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liaw blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth pushes Liaw back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Liaw breaks from the clinch.
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wearmouth, as that shot connected.
Liaw throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liaw.
Wearmouth connects with a high kick.
Liaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wearmouth finds it's way round the side to connect with Liaw's head. #ROC#Liaw is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Wearmouth moves into range and clinches up with Liaw.#T1#
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Liaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liaw.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liaw tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liaw trying to control the position but instead, Wearmouth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liaw into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liaw backwards.
Liaw tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Liaw back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liaw's brow. #T2#
Liaw blocking some punches.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Liaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Liaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a good knee to the midsection. Liaw won't want to take too many of those.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liaw's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4##CL#
Wearmouth forces Liaw back against the ropes and clinches.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Liaw is looking to control Wearmouth's arms but Wearmouth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liaw has his back to the ropes.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liaw takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Liaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth lands with a straight right. Liaw didn't see that one coming.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Liaw.
Wearmouth with the inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a wild body kick that Liaw sees coming a mile off.
Liaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wearmouth with a body shot.#T1#
Wearmouth lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liaw.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liaw.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up but Liaw circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Wearmouth finds it's way through Liaw's defenses.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Liaw moves out of range.
Liaw throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wearmouth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liaw counters with a left to the body.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses
and Liaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Liaw ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Liaw takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth looks to land a combination but Liaw avoids it well.
Wearmouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Wearmouth.
Liaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wearmouth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liaw throws a big counter head kick but Wearmouth avoids it with no problem.
Liaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Wearmouth.
A countering left hand to the body from Liaw misses.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liaw.
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 Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth'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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Wearmouth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Wearmouth backs off Liaw throws a huge counter combo but Wearmouth manages to avoid it all.
A left lands for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth feints and then cracks Liaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liaw down.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Liaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weimin Liaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Wearmouth misses
and Wearmouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wearmouth misses with the body kick
and Liaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wearmouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth wants to clinch up but Liaw keeps it at a distance.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wearmouth misses the body punch
and Liaw counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wearmouth's knee momentarily.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Wearmouth throws a sloppy body shot
and Liaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wearmouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Liaw keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liaw! But no joy.
Wearmouth connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Wearmouth clinches up with Liaw and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Liaw missing with knees to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside. #BC#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wearmouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth feints and then cracks Liaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liaw down.
Wearmouth thuds his shin into the meat of Liaw's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wearmouth clinches up with Liaw and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Liaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liaw takes a shot to the head.
Liaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Liaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Liaw - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wearmouth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wearmouth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

Dave Wearmouth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CACC MUAY THAI 2     
Date:   Jun 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Wearmouth has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wearmouth.
Perez working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Perez blocking some punches.
Wearmouth pushes Perez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wearmouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wearmouth cracks Perez with a nice body shot.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Wearmouth. #BC#
Wearmouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Perez is rocked!
Wearmouth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1#
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?
Wearmouth pushes Perez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wearmouth lands a left hand.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
I was talking to Wearmouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Perez looks winded!
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wearmouth is controlling Perez's neck. Wearmouth unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Perez goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dave Wearmouth!
A less than humble Dave Wearmouth misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: CACC MUAY THAI 1     
Date:   Jun 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wearmouth with a body shot.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wearmouth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spencer - the referee stops the clock and Wearmouth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spencer. Wearmouth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wearmouth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Wearmouth lands but Spencer takes it in his stride.
Wearmouth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spencer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Spencer takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wearmouth.
Nice uppercut there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Wearmouth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Wearmouth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spencer misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Spencer. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Spencer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spencer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spencer misses with an uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spencer avoids it.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spencer takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Spencer blocks the elbow strike.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
I was talking to Wearmouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wearmouth obliges.
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Wearmouth. #T2#
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Spencer is trying to push Wearmouth away but Wearmouth has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Wearmouth lands a body punch.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Wearmouth.
Spencer connects with a right hand. Wearmouth shakes it off.
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick.
Spencer avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wearmouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wearmouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spencer is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spencer scores with a hook to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer lands a nice shot that snaps Wearmouth's head back.
Spencer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spencer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1##CL#
Wearmouth darts in and clinches Spencer up against the ropes.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Spencer. Those never looked like landing.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Wearmouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spencer throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it.
Spencer thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.
Spencer cracks Wearmouth with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth checks the leg kick.#T2#
Spencer misses with a left hand
and Wearmouth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spencer misses with a kick to the body
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.
Wearmouth moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Wearmouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Wearmouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spencer flicks out a counter leg kick but Wearmouth steps away.#CL#
Wearmouth darts in and clinches Spencer up against the ropes.
Wearmouth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
Spencer blocking some punches. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that second round.
That's time! Wearmouth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Spencer tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Spencer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wearmouth thuds his right hand into Spencer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sam Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wearmouth momentarily.
Spencer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wearmouth connects with a nice looking jab.
Spencer keeps the fight on the outside.
Spencer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth throws a big counter combination but Spencer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spencer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spencer feints and then cracks Wearmouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wearmouth down.
Sam Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spencer works over Wearmouth's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Spencer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spencer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wearmouth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Wearmouth drives through and clinches with Spencer against the ropes.
Wearmouth lands a right hand.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Spencer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spencer is looking to break free of the clinch but Wearmouth has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Wearmouth is controlling him.
Wearmouth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
Spencer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spencer misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wearmouth.
Spencer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spencer looks for the body kick but Wearmouth saw that one coming. #T2#
Wearmouth lands a glancing blow to the side of Spencer's head.
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Wearmouth clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth keeps control of Spencer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer is trying to push Wearmouth away but Wearmouth has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Spencer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spencer tries to break the clinch but Wearmouth is controlling the position.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Spencer.

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 Dave Wearmouth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wearmouth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

Dave Wearmouth decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: ICS 28     
Date:   May 03, 2020
#R1#
Mayoniko looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Nice cross by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws the left hand but Wearmouth avoids the punch easily.
Mayoniko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wearmouth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the body kick from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayoniko lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayoniko with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayoniko throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayoniko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab. #CL#
Wearmouth closes the distance and clinches.
Wearmouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mayoniko's efforts to push away.
Mayoniko working aggressively here.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the head.
Wearmouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mayoniko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Wearmouth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Mayoniko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayoniko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth moves in looking to clinch but Mayoniko pushes him off.
Mayoniko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
Wearmouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayoniko was well out of range. Poor timing from Wearmouth.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch successfully.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayoniko is trying to push Wearmouth away but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head.
Mayoniko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth. #BC2#
Mayoniko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayoniko connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Mayoniko strikes.#T2#
Donk. Wearmouth catches Mayoniko right on the button with a cross.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth digs a good hook to Mayoniko's body.
Mayoniko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mayoniko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayoniko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range and Mayoniko settles back down.
Wearmouth cracks a nice hook into Mayoniko's ribs.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Wearmouth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mayoniko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wearmouth scores with a head kick.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Wearmouth cracks the inside of Mayoniko's front leg.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Mayoniko.
Wearmouth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayoniko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wearmouth scrambles back to his feet.
Mayoniko avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Mayoniko missing with a left hand there. Wearmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayoniko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.#T3#
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko with a nice cross.
Wearmouth works over Mayoniko's head and body with a nice combination.
Mayoniko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range and Mayoniko settles back down.
Mayoniko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayoniko throws out the jab.
Wearmouth throws a solid leg kick but Mayoniko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wearmouth.
Mayoniko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayoniko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wearmouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wearmouth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mayoniko manages to circle out of the way.
Mayoniko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up but Mayoniko circles away and keeps his distance.
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
Mayoniko lands a slapping body shot.
Mayoniko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Wearmouth as he connects with a hook.
Mayoniko works the jab nicely.#T4#
Mayoniko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Wearmouth darts in and clinches Mayoniko up against the cage.
Mayoniko takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Mayoniko breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Wearmouth catches Mayoniko right on the button with a cross.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko blocks a low kick nicely.
Mayoniko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wearmouth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wearmouth cracks Mayoniko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wearmouth scores with a sloppy right hand. Mayoniko should have avoided that one.
Mayoniko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wearmouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayoniko.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayoniko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayoniko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Mayoniko's shoulder, as Mayoniko tries to avoid the shot.
Mayoniko lands a body shot.
Mayoniko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoki Mayoniko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wearmouth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mayoniko takes a step back to recover.
Mayoniko fakes the leg kick and cracks Wearmouth in the body.
Wearmouth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wearmouth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayoniko misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a two punch combo.
Mayoniko defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick
and Mayoniko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayoniko connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Mayoniko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayoniko.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayoniko looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Mayoniko shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Yoki Mayoniko has been cut.
Mayoniko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
Mayoniko tries to break free but Wearmouth pushes him back against the cage.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth.
Mayoniko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Mayoniko breaks the clinch.
Wearmouth scores with a hook to the body. Mayoniko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayoniko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wearmouth tries to counter by clinching up but Mayoniko breaks away and moves out of range.
Mayoniko looks to land a body kick but Wearmouth moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Mayoniko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wearmouth checks a leg kick nicely.
Mayoniko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Mayoniko moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mayoniko's corner calls for a 1-2. Mayoniko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mayoniko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Mayoniko avoids it easily.
Mayoniko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayoniko defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayoniko. #T2#
Wearmouth lands with a slapping head kick.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko misses with a looping left.
Mayoniko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Mayoniko fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Mayoniko throws a body kick.
Mayoniko misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch but Mayoniko is avoiding it.
Mayoniko feints a counter leg kick.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayoniko misses the target.
Mayoniko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayoniko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wearmouth.
Mayoniko avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Mayoniko throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A jab from Mayoniko misses.
Wearmouth slips a jab from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko connects with a solid leg kick.
Wearmouth walks into a jab.
Mayoniko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayoniko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayoniko there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Wearmouth gets a clinch.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Mayoniko avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mayoniko manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Wearmouth has managed to clinch.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Mayoniko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayoniko throws a head punch that misses.
Mayoniko is trying to break the clinch but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
Mayoniko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Mayoniko. #T4#
Mayoniko lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth has Mayoniko pressed against the cage, preventing Mayoniko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Mayoniko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Mayoniko.
As Mayoniko tries to get set, Wearmouth tries to push him back and clinch up but Mayoniko manages to avoid the attempt.
Mayoniko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mayoniko misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayoniko.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Mayoniko avoids it.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mayoniko.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko lands a slapping body shot.
Mayoniko misses with a hook. Wearmouth ducked under it nicely.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayoniko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayoniko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayoniko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Wearmouth darts in and clinches Mayoniko up against the cage.
Mayoniko blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoki Mayoniko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoki Mayoniko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Mayoniko misses the jab.
Mayoniko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wearmouth takes one to the chin there.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Mayoniko down with leg kicks.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Mayoniko throws a good cross that connects.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Mayoniko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayoniko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch but Mayoniko is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko avoids the body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayoniko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayoniko loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Mayoniko throws a sloppy head kick and Wearmouth moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Mayoniko is having none of it. #T1#
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mayoniko throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Mayoniko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wearmouth lands with a nice combination. Mayoniko backs away looking to recover.
Wearmouth slips a jab from Mayoniko.
A head kick from Wearmouth lands but Mayoniko takes it in his stride.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayoniko. Mayoniko obviously looking to wear him down.
Mayoniko cracks a nice hook into Wearmouth's ribs.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch but Mayoniko is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Mayoniko.#CL#
Wearmouth rushes Mayoniko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayoniko misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayoniko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko blocks an uppercut.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Mayoniko manages to break the clinch.
Wearmouth tries to clinch there but Mayoniko circles away.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth blocks the body kick.
Wearmouth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mayoniko manages to circle out of the way.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Mayoniko moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Mayoniko throws out a counter right but Wearmouth avoids it with no problem.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Mayoniko moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Wearmouth tries to move into range but Mayoniko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mayoniko swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth tries to clinch there but Mayoniko circles away.
Mayoniko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayoniko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Wearmouth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good leg kick by Mayoniko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayoniko.
Wearmouth slips a jab from Mayoniko.#T3#
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Mayoniko.
Wearmouth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayoniko.
Mayoniko misses with a straight right.
Mayoniko misses the shot to the body.
Wearmouth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Mayoniko lands.
Mayoniko blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to work over Mayoniko's front leg with a kick but Mayoniko checks it.
Mayoniko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mayoniko scores with a decent looking hook.
Mayoniko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayoniko lands with a good body shot.
Mayoniko throws a low kick but Wearmouth avoids it.
Wearmouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Mayoniko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wearmouth in his tracks.
Mayoniko blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayoniko! But no joy.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayoniko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayoniko throws a shot to the body.
Wearmouth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wearmouth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mayoniko cracks Wearmouth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mayoniko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up but Mayoniko circles away and keeps his distance.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayoniko dips to his left and cracks Wearmouth with an uppercut!
Mayoniko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayoniko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayoniko lands a jab to the head.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoki Mayoniko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mayoniko circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Mayoniko counter with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoki Mayoniko!

A relieved looking Yoki Mayoniko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: ICS 18     
Date:   Mar 29, 2020
#R1#
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Navarro lands with a hook. Wearmouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Navarro pushes Wearmouth away with a front kick.
Wearmouth misses with a body kick.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Navarro blocks the leg kick.
Wearmouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Navarro!
The fight stays on the outside here - Navarro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Navarro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wearmouth's calf.
Navarro throws a right and a left that Wearmouth avoids nicely. #T1#
Navarro throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Navarro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Navarro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Navarro to score with a decent uppercut.
Navarro digs a good hook to Wearmouth's body.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Navarro scores with a head kick. Wearmouth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Wearmouth shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wearmouth.
Navarro lands with a hook. Wearmouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Wearmouth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Navarro. Navarro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Navarro tenderised Wearmouth's leg. Wearmouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wearmouth misses with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Wearmouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Navarro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wearmouth is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a looping right.#T3#
Navarro catches Wearmouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Navarro.
Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Navarro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Navarro lands a head shot.
A left and a right from Navarro both land. Nice combination.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Navarro throws a lazy uppercut
and Wearmouth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Despite the aggression on Wearmouth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Navarro has closed the distance and engaged Wearmouth in a clinch.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Navarro on the inside.
Navarro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch. #T4#
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a series of wild punches.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro moves in looking to clinch but Wearmouth pushes him off.
Wearmouth scores with a nice head shot.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro catches Wearmouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Navarro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Navarro.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Navarro.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Navarro moves out of range.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Navarro moved away.
Wearmouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
Wearmouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Wearmouth misses the jab.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Navarro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Navarro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Wearmouth.
Nice straight punches there by Navarro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Navarro.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth ducks right into an uppercut from Navarro. #T1#
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Navarro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Navarro looks for the body kick but Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Navarro.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
Wearmouth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Navarro lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Navarro.
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navarro lands with a straight right. Wearmouth didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Navarro forces Wearmouth back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Wearmouth takes one to the side of the head.
Navarro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wearmouth. That's going to slow Navarro down.
A shot to the liver by Navarro. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Navarro.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.#CL#
Navarro has closed the distance and engaged Wearmouth in a clinch.
Navarro lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Navarro.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth. #BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Navarro. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Navarro throws out a leg kick but Wearmouth moves out of range and Navarro only half commits.
A big left from Navarro misses.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Wearmouth moves away from the strike by Navarro.
A nice inside leg kick there by Navarro. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Navarro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Navarro instigates a clinch.
Wearmouth lands a damaging elbow.
Wearmouth pushes Navarro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Navarro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Wearmouth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth. #BC2#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro lands with a right hand.
Navarro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Wearmouth backs away, Navarro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Navarro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Navarro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wearmouth scores with a spinning back kick!
Navarro misses with a lunging right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wearmouth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.
Navarro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Wearmouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Wearmouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Wearmouth.
Navarro lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a three punch combo that has Navarro backing up. Navarro nods at Wearmouth to acknowledge the strikes.
Navarro misses with a lunging right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Wearmouth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Navarro.
Wearmouth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Navarro.
Navarro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Navarro throws a good cross that connects.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Wearmouth is looking for the big counter here.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Navarro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wearmouth back to the cage. Navarro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Navarro checks it.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth walks into a jab.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Navarro.
Wearmouth misses with a series of wild punches.
Navarro throws a good cross that connects.
Navarro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wearmouth tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Navarro takes one to the side of the head.
Wearmouth defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wearmouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Navarro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
Navarro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Navarro clinches up with Wearmouth and pushes him back against the cage.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with some punches. #BC2#
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Navarro lands but Wearmouth takes it in his stride.
Navarro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Navarro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Navarro slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Gideon Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Wearmouth.
Navarro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wearmouth's calf.
A combination from Navarro does no damage.
Wearmouth drops his hands momentarily and Navarro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4##CL#
Navarro clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Navarro tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
Navarro lands a right hook to the body.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Navarro moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth misses with a knee strike.
Wearmouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Navarro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Navarro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Navarro!

After the fight, Gideon Navarro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: ICS 10     
Date:   Feb 26, 2020
#R1#
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Turnbull down with leg kicks.
Turnbull has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turnbull misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wearmouth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Turnbull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turnbull!
Wearmouth takes one to the chin there.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Turnbull.#CL#
Wearmouth has closed the distance and engaged Turnbull in a clinch.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Turnbull. #T1#
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth crunches a lovely knee into Turnbull's ribcage.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turnbull's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Roderick Turnbull has been cut.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Wearmouth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wearmouth's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth looking to throw knees to the head but Turnbull is blocking nicely.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Wearmouth lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Turnbull.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
A short right from Wearmouth.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Turnbull is leaning against Wearmouth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turnbull lands a right hand.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Wearmouth.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head.
Wearmouth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Turnbull avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnbull or not.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Turnbull avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a knee strike.
Wearmouth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turnbull blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Turnbull blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Turnbull tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turnbull's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roderick Turnbull'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.
#R2#
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnbull is looking to land body kicks.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turnbull lands an overhand right.
Turnbull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wearmouth misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Turnbull circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turnbull scores with a decent looking hook.
Turnbull throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it. #CL#
Wearmouth has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Turnbull. #T1#
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wearmouth lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a right hand.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turnbull lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turnbull blocks it with crossed arms.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wearmouth is leaning against Turnbull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turnbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Turnbull avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Turnbull blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Turnbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turnbull's gas tank.
A short right from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Turnbull's head.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch. #T3#
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Turnbull.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Wearmouth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Turnbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roderick Turnbull's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wearmouth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turnbull dips to his left and cracks Wearmouth with an uppercut!
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that Turnbull avoids nicely.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut
and Turnbull counters with a stiff right hand.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Turnbull down with leg kicks.
Wearmouth tries to work over Turnbull's front leg with a kick but Turnbull checks it.
Turnbull tries a quick counter leg kick but Wearmouth is wise to it.
Turnbull connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turnbull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Turnbull lands a jab to the head.
Wearmouth wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Turnbull.
As Turnbull tries to get set, Wearmouth tries to push him back and clinch up but Turnbull manages to avoid the attempt.
Turnbull thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.
Turnbull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turnbull checks a leg kick.
Turnbull jabs Wearmouth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Wearmouth moved away.
Turnbull takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull tries to move into range but Wearmouth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turnbull tries to score with a low kick but Wearmouth moves his leg out of the way.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Wearmouth clinches up against the cage.
Turnbull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Turnbull leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull blocks an elbow strike.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wearmouth connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands. #T3#
A short right from Turnbull.
A short right from Turnbull.
Wearmouth pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Turnbull on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wearmouth or not.
Turnbull lands a left hand.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow. #T4#
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Wearmouth connects with a knee to the head.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but Turnbull blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turnbull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!

 

Event: ICS 6     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
Aokison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wearmouth walks into a left hand.
Wearmouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aokison feinted with a counter takedown.
Wearmouth thuds a left hand into Aokison's body.
Nice shot lands for Aokison.
Aokison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aokison tries to clinch there but Wearmouth circles away.
And Wearmouth responds with a good body kick, but Aokison manages to step out the way in time.
Wearmouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wearmouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aokison's sensitive parts.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Aokison misses.
Aokison catches Wearmouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aokison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Aokison slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Aokison misses the jab.
Aokison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Aokison.
Aokison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Aokison misses the target.
Aokison misses with a takedown attempt - Wearmouth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aokison scores with a leg kick.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aokison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Wearmouth.#T2#
Aokison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wearmouth.
Aokison misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Aokison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aokison.
Aokison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wearmouth checks it well.
Aokison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aokison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Aokison walks into a left hand.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Aokison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth lands a jab to the head.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Aokison slips the punch.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.#T3#
Wearmouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aokison slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Nice shot lands for Aokison.
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Aokison misses the target.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aokison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aokison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.#T4#
Wearmouth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aokison throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth works over Aokison's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Aokison.
Aokison just misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison slips a jab from Wearmouth.
A leg kick checked by Aokison.
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth looks to throw a body kick
and Aokison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Aokison catches Wearmouth right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Aokison.
Wearmouth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aokison.
Aokison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick #TD#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Wearmouth didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Aokison counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Wearmouth has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Aokison is on him like a limpet, forcing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Aokison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wearmouth is defending well.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aokison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wearmouth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Aokison takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokisons head. #TD#
Aokison turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wearmouth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aokison asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wearmouth prevents Aokison from moving into mount. #T1#
Wearmouth wants to get back to his feet but Aokison drags him back down.
Aokison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aokison 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.#SUB#
Aokison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wearmouth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aokison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wearmouth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wearmouth is not content to let Aokison control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wearmouth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aokison has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aokison trying to control the position but Wearmouth is working away.
Wearmouth is trying to control Aokison's posture but Aokison avoids it.
Wearmouth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aokison wants to improve his position but Wearmouth is controlling well.
Aokison works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Wearmouth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aokison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth. #T3#
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the head.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Aokison finds it's target.
Aokison scores with a sloppy right hand. Wearmouth should have avoided that one.
Ryu Aokison is winning the standup battle so far.
Aokison moves forwards but Wearmouth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice cross by Aokison.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick #TD#
so Aokison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aokison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aokison's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison stops Wearmouth from standing up.
Wearmouth keeping full guard, as Aokison tries to pass.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Wearmouth keeps moving.
Aokison sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wearmouth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aokison throws a big shot that misses.
Wearmouth keeps Aokison at a distance using the push kick.
Wearmouth checks a low kick from Aokison.
Aokison blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses the shot to the body.
Aokison staying out of range there.
Wearmouth digs a good body shot into Aokison's ribs.
Aokison throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Aokison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison connects with a right hand. Wearmouth shakes it off.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Aokison throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aokison.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut.
Aokison feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Aokison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wearmouth digs a good hook to Aokison's body.
Wearmouth works Aokison's body with a nice hook.
Aokison connects with a single shot there.
Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Aokison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wearmouth is able to avoid easily.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wearmouth.
Aokison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wearmouth sprawls and moves away.
Aokison checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Aokison is looking to counter punch.
Wearmouth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wearmouth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aokison under the eye.
Aokison looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aokison throws a leg kick but Wearmouth moved away.#T2#
Wearmouth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Aokison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokisons head.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aokison goes for a takedown attempt but Wearmouth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wearmouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aokison slips a jab from Wearmouth.
Aokison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wearmouth.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wearmouth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aokison avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
A low kick from Wearmouth misses #TD#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Wearmouth didn't expect that. #ES2#
Wearmouth has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Aokison is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Aokison wants a takedown.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Aokison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Aokison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wearmouth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Wearmouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Aokison throws a lazy body kick
and Wearmouth counters with a solid body kick.
Wearmouth works Aokison's body with a nice hook.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Aokison throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, jab by Aokison - just one landing.
Wearmouth thumps Aokison with a low kick.
Aokison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aokison checks a leg kick.
Aokison blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Aokison throws a low kick but Wearmouth moves out of range easily. #T4#
Aokison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Aokison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aokison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aokison dips to his left and cracks Wearmouth with an uppercut!
Aokison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wearmouth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Aokison tries to land a leg kick but Wearmouth saw it coming and moves away.
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aokison defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wearmouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wearmouth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

A less than humble Dave Wearmouth misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

 

Event: KOTM Round 1 Part 2     
Date:   Jan 08, 2020
#R1#
Gray dodges the punch combination from Wearmouth.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Gray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
Gray misses with a head kick.
Wearmouth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wearmouth connects with a jab.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gray throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up.
Wearmouth looks to land a combination but Gray avoids it well. #T1##CL#
Gray closes the distance and pushes Wearmouth back into the cage.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Gray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Gray's head.
Gray tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Gray 's eye.
Gray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands. #BC#
Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Wearmouth - just one landing.
Gray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth wants to slow Gray down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Gray. That snapped Wearmouth's head back.
We've been told by Gray's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Wearmouth misses
and Gray counters with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gray checks a leg kick.
Gray throws a lazy head kick
and Wearmouth counters with a left and a right that stings Gray.
Gray looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.#CL#
Wearmouth tries to keep at a distance but Gray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Gray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gray seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wearmouth can turn it around.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Gray tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray. #T3#
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Gray blocking some punches.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gray leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Gray pushes Wearmouth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth. #BC#
Gray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gray connects with a body shot.#T4#
Wearmouth avoids the head kick by Gray.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth throws a poor cross that misses
and Wearmouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray thuds a left hand into Wearmouth's body.#CL2#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch successfully.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
Gray tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gray avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Gray stalling the fight.
Gray scores with a shot to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Gray manages to break the clinch.
Wearmouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Gray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Gray counters with a quick kick to the body but Wearmouth blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akoni Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth'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.
#R2#
Wearmouth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wearmouth misses the shot to the body.
Wearmouth lands the left hand.
Wearmouth lands with a good body shot.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wearmouth, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gray clinches.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth pushes Gray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Gray breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wearmouth misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
A head kick misses from Gray.
Gray misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Wearmouth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akoni Gray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Gray.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gray misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Gray.
Gray tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Gray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by Gray.
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!
Gray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Gray lands a body shot.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth. #BC#
Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gray thows a body kick. Wearmouth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wearmouth throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Akoni Gray is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A head kick from Wearmouth lands but Gray takes it in his stride.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Wearmouth wants to clinch up but Gray keeps it at a distance.
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray moves out of range as Wearmouth strikes.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick which misses Gray's front leg but catches the back leg as Gray tries to avoid it.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Gray misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Gray throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wearmouth throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wearmouth is breathing heavily.#CL#
Gray moves into the clinch.
Gray blocks the elbow strike.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Gray as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Gray breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Gray forces Wearmouth back against the cage and clinches.
Gray lands with a right to the head.
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Gray on the inside.
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 Akoni Gray will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R3#
Wearmouth with a hook.
Wearmouth looks to clinch
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gray scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Gray misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Gray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Gray scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Dave Wearmouth's cut even more.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Gray. #ROC#
Wearmouth is rocked!
Wearmouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wearmouth pushes Gray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?
Gray blocking some punches.
Wearmouth seems to have recovered his senses.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Gray lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Gray lands a nice shot to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Gray.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
Gray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Gray drops Wearmouth onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wearmouth is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gray loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Wearmouth senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akoni Gray!
A victorious Akoni Gray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Pride FC 65     
Date:   Dec 11, 2019
#R1#
Bosch looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bosch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Bosch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Bosch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wearmouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosch circles away.
Bosch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bosch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wearmouth at a distance.
Wearmouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bosch.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the body kick.
Wearmouth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Bosch lands a nice shot to the body.
Bosch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bosch connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bosch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Bosch misses.
Wearmouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bosch to score with a decent uppercut.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Bosch needs to keep his hands up - Wearmouth had a free shot at his head there.
Bosch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Wearmouth feints and then cracks Bosch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bosch down.
Wearmouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bosch moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Wearmouth has closed the distance and engaged Bosch in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a right to the head.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Bosch in his tracks for a moment.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosch. #T2#
Bosch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth is leaning against Bosch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosch blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosch controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
Bosch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Bosch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bosch misses with some punches.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Bosch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bosch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bosch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Bosch lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Bosch thows a body kick. Wearmouth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bosch's corner calls for a 1-2. Bosch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bosch!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bosch. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Wearmouth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bosch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wearmouth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bosch throws a big shot that misses.
Bosch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bosch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wearmouth's calf.
A jab from Bosch finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
Wearmouth connects with a right hand. Bosch shakes it off.
Bosch cracks Wearmouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bosch throwing a counter right hand but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Bosch connects with an inside leg kick.
Bosch misses with a hook. Wearmouth ducked under it nicely.
Bosch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Bosch.
Bosch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bosch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bosch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Bosch throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bosch tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Bosch darts in and clinches Wearmouth up against the cage.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
Bosch tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bosch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth looking to throw knees to the head but Bosch is blocking nicely.
Bosch blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wearmouth tries to clinch up but Bosch circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Bosch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Bosch.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Bosch clinches up against the cage.
Wearmouth lands a right hand.
Bosch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
A short right from Bosch.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Bosch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth scores with a knee to the head.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bosch.
Wearmouth lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Bosch 's eye. #CUT2#
Heribert Bosch's cut is getting worse.
Bosch misses with some punches.
Bosch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?
Wearmouth lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Bosch's head.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
Wearmouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bosch.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Bosch's head.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch is working Wearmouth over against the cage.
Wearmouth is leaning against Bosch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Bosch in his tracks for a moment.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosch's elbow.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bosch blocks the elbow strike.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Bosch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth. #CUT2#
Heribert Bosch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Wearmouth scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Bosch takes a shot to the head.
Bosch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Bosch 's eye.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Bosch is rocked!
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Bosch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Heribert Bosch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth has Bosch pressed against the cage. He pushes Bosch back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Wearmouth throws a beautiful elbow that sends Bosch crashing to the floor! Wearmouth piles on the pressure with more strikes! Bosch is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Wearmouth!
In his post fight interview, Dave Wearmouth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Pride FC 59     
Date:   Nov 13, 2019
#R1#
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wearmouth throws a front kick that sends Koso stumbling back into the cage.
Koso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.
Wearmouth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Wearmouth avoids a kick to the body.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Koso.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Koso ducks right into an uppercut from Wearmouth.
Koso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Koso blocks the low kick.
Wearmouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso avoids the body shot from Wearmouth. #T1#
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth scores with a nice head shot.
Koso misses with a body kick.
Koso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Koso lands a body shot.
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koso is out of range and Wearmouth settles back down.
Koso connects with a body shot that sends Wearmouth's belly button to the back.
Wearmouth tries a low kick but Koso avoids it.
Koso throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wearmouth avoids it.
Wearmouth walks into a straight right hand from Koso.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wearmouth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koso scores with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Koso thuds a left hand into Wearmouth's body.
Koso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Koso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso looks for a takedown but Wearmouth sprawls well.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crunch! Wearmouth slams his shin into Koso's torso.
Koso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Koso moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Wearmouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koso pushes Wearmouth away with a front kick.
Koso misses with a leg kick.
Koso blocks the body kick.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Koso's shoulder, as Koso tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Wearmouth pushes Koso up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Koso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Koso takes one to the chin there.
Koso throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Wearmouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Wearmouth misses.
Koso throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Koso.
Koso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Wearmouth drives through and clinches with Koso against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Koso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Koso.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Koso in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick. Koso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wearmouth lands with a straight right. Koso didn't see that one coming.
Koso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koso.
A jab from Koso misses.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Koso counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Wearmouth explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that misses.
Koso connects with a body shot.
Koso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Wearmouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Wearmouth.
It looked like Koso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koso swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wearmouth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koso.
Wearmouth gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Wearmouth has closed the distance and engaged Koso in a clinch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso. #BC2#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Wearmouth takes one to the side of the head.
Wearmouth wants to slow Koso down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth connects with a looping right hand.
Koso lands a glancing blow to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koso checks a leg kick.
Koso swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range. #T1#
Koso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth 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.
Koso looks for a takedown but Wearmouth sprawls well.
Koso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice cross by Koso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Koso.
Wearmouth tries a quick counter leg kick but Koso is wise to it.
Koso lands with a hook. Wearmouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wearmouth. That snapped Koso's head back.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koso.#T2#
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wearmouth manages to circle out of the way.
Koso works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Koso blocks the leg kick.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth misses with the body kick#TD#
so Koso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wearmouth wants to stand and escape but Koso is having none of it. #SUB#
Koso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wearmouth wants to get back to his feet but Koso is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Koso wants to pass the guard but Wearmouth is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wearmouth wants to stand and escape but Koso is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koso misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koso throws a head kick but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Koso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koso's corner calls for a 1-2. Koso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koso blocks a low kick nicely.
Koso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.#T4#
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick.
Koso scores with a push kick.
Koso tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koso throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Wearmouth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch but Wearmouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koso throws a solid leg kick but Wearmouth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koso.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Wearmouth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koso loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
As Koso backs off Wearmouth throws a huge counter combo but Koso manages to avoid it all.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth is looking for the big counter here.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Koso counters with a leg kick.
Koso slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Koso staying out of range there.
Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speva Koso dominated that second round.
That's time! Koso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Koso tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the head.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
A jab from Koso does it's job there.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso.
Wearmouth connects with a right hand. Koso shakes it off.
That kick from Wearmouth tenderised Koso's leg. Koso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Koso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back to recover.
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Koso moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Koso misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target. #T1#
Koso misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Koso lands with a nice body punch.
Koso throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wearmouth. That's going to slow Koso down.
Wearmouth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Koso is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koso. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koso checks a leg kick.
Koso takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wearmouth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koso is out of range. #T2#
Koso lands with a nice body kick.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Wearmouth looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
Koso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wearmouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koso tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking body shot.
Koso checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Wearmouth.
Koso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Koso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koso thuds his right hand into Wearmouth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koso looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth misses with a kick to the body.
Koso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wearmouth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wearmouth checks the leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Wearmouth as Koso shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that misses.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Koso moves out of range easily. #T4#
Koso lands a jab to the head.
Koso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wearmouth can pounce on him.
Koso tries to move into range but Wearmouth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso checks the leg kick.
Koso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range and Koso settles back down.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
Koso takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Koso looks for the body kick but Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Koso throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koso on the side of the head.
Wearmouth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wearmouth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Koso.
Wearmouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wearmouth. Wearmouth obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Wearmouth.
I think Wearmouth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Wearmouth!

Dave Wearmouth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Pride FC 51     
Date:   Oct 16, 2019
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Navarro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wearmouth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Navarro cracks Wearmouth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Navarro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Navarro jabs Wearmouth right on the nose. Wearmouth blinks but takes it well.
Navarro doesn't manage to clinch there - Wearmouth circles away.
Good work by Navarro as he checks the leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Wearmouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Navarro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wearmouth in his tracks.
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target.
Navarro is looking to clinch but Wearmouth is avoiding it.
Navarro lands a jab to Wearmouth's midsection.
Navarro cracks Wearmouth with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Navarro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Navarro. Navarro obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Wearmouth throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Navarro lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Navarro clinches up with Wearmouth and pushes him back against the cage.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Navarro lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Wearmouth unleashes a big counter combination but Navarro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Navarro tries to clinch up.
Wearmouth thumps Navarro with a low kick.
Good work by Navarro as he checks the leg kick.
Wearmouth stalks Navarro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Navarro's face. Navarro staggers backwards, shaken.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro throws a nice looking combination but Wearmouth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Wearmouth tries to keep at a distance but Navarro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Navarro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Navarro manages to pull guard.
Wearmouth told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Navarro has a closed guard, preventing Wearmouth from standing up. #SUB#
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wearmouth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Navarro is working an open guard so Wearmouth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Navarro misses its intended target.
Donk. Navarro catches Wearmouth right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Wearmouth.
Navarro backing away here, and Wearmouth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Navarro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro blocks the body kick.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro misses with a head kick.
Navarro wants to clinch up but Wearmouth keeps it at a distance.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Navarro looks to clinch
and Wearmouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Navarro.
Navarro tries to clinch up.
Wearmouth throws a combination that misses
and Navarro counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Navarro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.
Navarro scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Wearmouth misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro lands a nice shot that snaps Wearmouth's head back.
Nice body punch from Navarro.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Navarro avoids it.
Jab, jab by Navarro - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Navarro.#T4#
Navarro lands a nice shot to the body.
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Wearmouth takes one on the button.
Navarro throws a right hand that Wearmouth ducks under and follows up with a left that Wearmouth also avoids with ease.
Wearmouth scores with a three punch combo!
Wearmouth throws a jab when Navarro was well out of range.#CL#
Navarro has managed to clinch.
Navarro gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Navarro blocks the elbow strike.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wearmouth gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Wearmouth avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Navarro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Navarro feints and then cracks Wearmouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wearmouth down.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wearmouth. Wearmouth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wearmouth misses with a few strikes there.
Navarro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Wearmouth.
Navarro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth is trying to counter with his kicks.
Navarro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Navarro.
Wearmouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?#T1#
Navarro lands the left hand.
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Navarro tries to clinch but Wearmouth is having none of it.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Navarro.
Nice defenses there by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Wearmouth avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Navarro wants to clinch.
Wearmouth throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
Wearmouth thinks about the counter body kick.
Wearmouth walks into a jab.
Navarro wants to clinch up but Wearmouth keeps it at a distance.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wearmouth.
Navarro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Navarro.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Wearmouth connects with the punch.
Wearmouth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Wearmouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth tries a quick counter leg kick but Navarro is wise to it.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.#T3#
Navarro wants to clinch but Wearmouth slips to the side
and Wearmouth counters with a head kick. That will keep Navarro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Navarro scores with a leg kick.
Wearmouth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Navarro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily.
Navarro tries to score with a low kick but Wearmouth moves his leg out of the way.
Navarro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wearmouth avoids the head kick by Navarro.
A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target.
Wearmouth misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Navarro closes the distance and clinches.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Navarro wants to take the fight to the mat but Wearmouth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Navarro fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wearmouth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navarro avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Wearmouth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Navarro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Navarro lands a right hook to the body.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Navarro tries to clinch
and Wearmouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Navarro wants to clinch.
Wearmouth scores with a one two! Navarro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Navarro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Navarro's corner calls for a 1-2. Navarro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Navarro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
Navarro lands a high kick!
Wearmouth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wearmouth throws a jab when Navarro was well out of range.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a double jab
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wearmouth tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
Navarro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro scores with a shot to the body.
Navarro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wearmouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Navarro misses with a right hand
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro tries to clinch there but Wearmouth circles away.
Navarro misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Wearmouth wants to land a leg kick but Navarro is out of range.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Navarro.
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.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
Navarro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Navarro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wearmouth at a distance.
Wearmouth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
Navarro scores with a leg kick.
Wearmouth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Navarro finds it's way round the side to connect with Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Navarro fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
A big left from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick as Navarro jumps back.
Navarro is looking to clinch.
Navarro checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Wearmouth avoids them all with ease.
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Wearmouth unleashes a big counter combination but Navarro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wearmouth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Navarro there.
Navarro missing with a left hand there. Wearmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navarro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWearmouth.
Wearmouth with a nice cross.
Wearmouth lands with a hook. Navarro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Navarro misses with a hook. Wearmouth ducked under it nicely.
Navarro slips a jab from Wearmouth.
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Wearmouth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Navarro checks it well.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wearmouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wearmouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wearmouth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with a double jab.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wearmouth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Navarro checks it well.
Navarro tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Navarro lands with an uppercut that bounces Wearmouth off the cage and back into range.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Navarro tries to clinch
and Wearmouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth throws a right hand that Navarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Navarro also avoids with ease.
Navarro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Navarro lands with a right hand.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth throws a counter combo.
Wearmouth checks the leg kick.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Wearmouth cracks Navarro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Navarro tries to clinch up.
Navarro scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Navarro clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Navarro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a right hand that Navarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Navarro also avoids with ease.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Navarro scores with a sloppy right hand. Wearmouth should have avoided that one.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Navarro cracks Wearmouth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Navarro throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Wearmouth counter with a right hand.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Wearmouth responds with a good body kick, but Navarro manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Navarro clinches up with Wearmouth and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Navarro jumps into guard, dragging Wearmouth to the mat. #SU2#
Wearmouth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Navarro, up you get!
Jab, jab by Navarro - just one landing.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Navarro coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Navarro.
Wearmouth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Navarro on the side of the head.#T1#
Wearmouth tries to score with a low kick but Navarro moves his leg out of the way.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navarro tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wearmouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good leg kick by Wearmouth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Navarro moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits. #CL#
Navarro gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth. #TD#
Navarro pulls guard effortlessly.
Wearmouth wants to stand but Navarro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Navarro is trying to control the position but Wearmouth postures up.
Wearmouth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wearmouth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wearmouth postures up. #T2##SUB#
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Wearmouth gets to his feet - Navarro follows without any prompting.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wearmouth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth misses with the combination.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Navarro gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro tries to break free but Wearmouth pushes him back against the cage.
Wearmouth pushes Navarro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 Wearmouth walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Navarro closes the distance and clinches.
Gideon Navarro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro lands a nice uppercut.
Navarro takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Navarro.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Navarro 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
Navarro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wearmouth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Navarro avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Navarro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Navarro jumps guard but Wearmouth turns him against the cage and keeps 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.
Wearmouth lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Wearmouth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Navarro dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Navarro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wearmouth smiles and moves away.
Wearmouth scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Navarro clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Wearmouth.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Navarro lands with a left to the head.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Wearmouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Navarro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Navarro lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Navarro clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Navarro there.
Navarro works the jab nicely.
Navarro tries to clinch up.
Wearmouth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Navarro cracks Wearmouth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Navarro scores with a sloppy right hand. Wearmouth should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Wearmouth - just one landing.
Navarro defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wearmouth. That's going to slow Navarro down.
Navarro lands with an overhand left.
Wearmouth misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navarro tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro misses the jab.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Navarro throws a sloppy head kick and Wearmouth moves out of range easily.
Navarro is looking to clinch.
Navarro swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro wants to land a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth throws a counter combo.
Navarro scores with a jab. Wearmouth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Navarro connects with a right hand. Wearmouth shakes it off.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Navarro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wearmouth lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Navarro off balance momentarily.
Navarro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wearmouth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Navarro blocks a leg kick.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Navarro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Navarro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Navarro misses with a hook. Wearmouth ducked under it nicely.
Navarro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Wearmouth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Navarro checks it well.
Navarro dodges the punch combination from Wearmouth.
A shot to the body from Navarro misses
and Wearmouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Navarro misses with a lunging right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Navarro.
That kick from Navarro tenderised Wearmouth's leg. Wearmouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Navarro lands a nice shot to the body.
Navarro sizes up Wearmouth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gideon Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wearmouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Navarro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Navarro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro lands with a straight right. Wearmouth didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wearmouth.
Navarro scores with a jab.
Navarro scores with a jab. Wearmouth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Navarro throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Wearmouth tenderised Navarro's leg. Navarro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wearmouth lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Navarro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
Navarro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Navarro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wearmouth looks to throw a body kick
and Navarro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wearmouth motions for Navarro to come forward. Wearmouth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth throws a push kick but Navarro slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Navarro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Navarro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Navarro!

A very excited looking Gideon Navarro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Syn 644 Marciano vs Murphy     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Northrop is looking to chop away at Wearmouth's legs.
Northrop connects with a leg kick. Wearmouth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Wearmouth misses.
Northrop lands with a good body shot.
Northrop with a poor takedown
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth throws a front kick aimed at Northrop's knee but Northrop avoids it well. #CL2#
Northrop moves into the clinch.#BC#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Northrop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Northrop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Northrop misses with a low kick.
It looked like Wearmouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Northrop throws a low kick but Wearmouth moves out of range easily.
Northrop wants to clinch up but Wearmouth keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wearmouth, right into the meat. #CL2#
Northrop darts in and clinches Wearmouth up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Northrop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Northrop jumps guard. #T1#
Wearmouth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Northrop is proving hard to escape from.
Wearmouth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wearmouth won't allow Northrop to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Northrop working for submissions but it's allowed Wearmouth to get to half guard.
Northrop is looking for a sweep. Wearmouth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wearmouth wants to stand up but Northrop is controlling the position.
Northrop has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Northrop wants to control but Wearmouth is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wearmouth pulls his head out easily.
Northrop wants to improve his position but Wearmouth is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Wearmouth escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wearmouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wearmouth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Northrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Northrop lands a nice shot that snaps Wearmouth's head back.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Northrop closes the distance and pushes Wearmouth back into the cage.
Wearmouth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wearmouth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Northrop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dave Wearmouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth throws a big counter combination but Northrop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Wearmouth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Northrop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth lands with a good body shot.
Northrop misses with a takedown attempt - Wearmouth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Northrop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop walks into a left hand.
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
Northrop digs a good body shot into Wearmouth's ribs.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?
Wearmouth throws a leg kick which misses Northrop's front leg but catches the back leg as Northrop tries to avoid it.
Northrop throws a right and a left that Wearmouth avoids nicely.
Wearmouth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Wearmouth pounces like a tiger and cracks Northrop with a vicious hook! Northrop is down but not out! Wearmouth follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Russell Northrop had this to say: 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.

 

Event: Syn 640     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Spinks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wearmouth misses with a wild body shot.
Spinks connects with a jab.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
Wearmouth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wearmouth throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Spinks to counter with a crisp jab.
Spinks jabs Wearmouth right on the nose. Wearmouth blinks but takes it well.
Spinks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Spinks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Jab by Spinks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Spinks.
Spinks moves out of range of the leg kick from Wearmouth.
A head kick misses from Spinks.
Spinks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wearmouth to score with a decent uppercut.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spinks.
Wearmouth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spinks.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spinks.
Spinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Spinks.#T1#
Spinks lunges at Wearmouth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wearmouth's hand.
Wearmouth lands a jab to Spinks's midsection.
Spinks avoids the body shot from Wearmouth.
Spinks checks a leg kick.
Spinks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been told by Wearmouth's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by Spinks.
Spinks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wearmouth has time to react.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spinks.
Wearmouth connects with a body shot that sends Spinks's belly button to the back.
Wearmouth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Spinks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.
Wearmouth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Spinks.
Wearmouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wearmouth throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Wearmouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spinks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wearmouth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wearmouth cracks a nice hook into Spinks's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spinks.
A solid body kick from Spinks. #CL2#
Spinks has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Spinks lands a takedown into guard.
Spinks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spinks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spinks is looking to pass into half guard but Wearmouth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wearmouth is in guard.#REVR#
Wearmouth is looking to stand up but Spinks won't let him.
Spinks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Spinks there. #T3#
Spinks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spinks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spinks wants to take a breather but Wearmouth is having none of it.
Spinks prevents Wearmouth from standing back up.
Spinks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wearmouth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spinks.
Spinks prevents Wearmouth from standing back up.
Spinks is trying to control. Wearmouth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wearmouth trying to control but Spinks postures up.
Spinks stops Wearmouth from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spinks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wearmouth is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wearmouth is looking to wear down Spinks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spinks blocks the body kick.
Spinks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spinks jabs at Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Spinks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Spinks catches Wearmouth right on the button with a cross.
Wearmouth misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spinks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wearmouth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Wearmouth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Wearmouth.
Spinks cracks Wearmouth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wearmouth jabs Spinks right on the nose. Spinks blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Spinks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Spinks.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Spinks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick from Spinks misses.
Wearmouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks connects with an inside leg kick.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks looks to land a combination but Wearmouth avoids it well.
Wearmouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spinks's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Spinks.
Spinks wants to clinch up but Wearmouth keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target.
Spinks scores with the left hand. Wearmouth knows he should have avoided that one.
Spinks wants to slow Wearmouth down by chopping away at his legs.
Wearmouth tried to counter with a leg kick but Spinks avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wearmouth checks it well.
Spinks misses with a body punch
and Wearmouth counters with a thumping low kick.
Spinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Spinks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spinks looks for the body kick but Wearmouth saw that one coming. #T1#
Spinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spinks misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy left from Spinks finds it's target.
Spinks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wearmouth counters with a left to the body.
Spinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spinks throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Spinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Spinks moved away.
Spinks throws out a counter right but Wearmouth avoids it with no problem.
Spinks feints a jab promting Wearmouth to slip. Spinks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wearmouth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spinks checks a leg kick. #T2#
Wearmouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spinks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wearmouth.
Spinks lands with a nice body punch.
Spinks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wearmouth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spinks is out of range.
Spinks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wearmouth.
Spinks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crunch! Spinks slams his shin into Wearmouth's torso.
Spinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wearmouth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spinks blocks a low kick nicely.
Spinks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spinks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spinks scores with a shot to the body.
Spinks lands with an overhand left.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Wearmouth as he connects with a hook.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Spinks checks a leg kick.
Spinks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wearmouth's waist but Wearmouth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spinks off to one side.
Spinks fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Wearmouth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dave Wearmouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Spinks.
Wearmouth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spinks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spinks moves away from the strike by Wearmouth.
Spinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spinks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Spinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Spinks.
Spinks connects with a body shot.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spinks. #T4#
Spinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth scores with a kick to the body.
Spinks throws a series of punches but Wearmouth avoids them all with ease.
Wearmouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wearmouth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Spinks misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spinks moves out of range of the body kick.
Spinks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Spinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spinks.
Spinks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson Spinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spinks.
Some bone on bone action there as Spinks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spinks misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spinks circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spinks misses with a hook.
Spinks tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Spinks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Spinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Spinks moved out of range.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily.
Wearmouth backing away here, and Spinks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spinks.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Spinks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spinks.
Spinks pushes Wearmouth away with a front kick.
A combination from Wearmouth does no damage.
Wearmouth walks into a stiff left hand from Spinks.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the leg kick from Spinks.
Spinks scores with a jab to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Spinks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spinks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Spinks moves out of range. #T1#
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick
and Spinks counters with a stiff right hand.
Wearmouth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spinks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spinks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spinks checks the leg kick.
Spinks replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wearmouth blocks it well.
Spinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Wearmouth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spinks.
Spinks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spinks connects with a looping right hand.
Wearmouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth takes a swing at Spinks's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Spinks misses.
Spinks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wearmouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wearmouth, right into the meat.
Wearmouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
Spinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spinks. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Spinks.
Spinks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wearmouth scores with a leg kick.
Spinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth misses with a double jab.
Spinks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wearmouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wearmouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wearmouth.
Spinks feints a counter leg kick.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Spinks.
Spinks scores with a decent looking hook.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Spinks is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A solid body kick from Spinks. #T3#
Spinks thows a leg kick but Wearmouth checks it
and Wearmouth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Spinks strikes.
Wearmouth misses with a few strikes there.
Wearmouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wearmouth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spinks - the referee stops the clock and Wearmouth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spinks. Wearmouth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spinks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wearmouth lands a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spinks. Wearmouth shrugs it off though.
A cross from Spinks lands.
Spinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Wearmouth blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spinks. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Spinks blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Spinks clobbers Wearmouth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Spinks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wearmouth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spinks's calf.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth.
Spinks feints and then cracks Wearmouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wearmouth down.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spinks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spinks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spinks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spinks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spinks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spinks dodges the punch combination from Wearmouth.
Spinks lunges at Wearmouth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wearmouth's hand.
Jackson Spinks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Spinks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Spinks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spinks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Spinks!

During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Spinks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 635 Whyte vs Diggs II     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Turner.
Wearmouth lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Wearmouth misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turner lands with a straight right. Wearmouth didn't see that one coming.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Turner lands a body shot.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Turner not doing much here.
Wearmouth is not content to let Turner control the position.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wearmouth is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wearmouth is looking to improve his position.
Turner is taking a breather. Wearmouth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turner is pressing down on Wearmouth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wearmouth is holding on for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turner controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wearmouth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Wearmouth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Wearmouth tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wearmouth doesn't seem phased though.
Wearmouth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wearmouth, as that shot connected.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wearmouth sprawls well. Wearmouth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Wearmouth swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Turner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner stops Wearmouth from standing up.
Wearmouth told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner throws a strike but Wearmouth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Turner is pulling down on Wearmouth's head. It's preventing any offense from Wearmouth, at least for the moment.
Wearmouth won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Turner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Wearmouth being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wearmouth has knocked Turner down with a huge combo! Wearmouth steps away and waves a wobbly Turner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Turner misses.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wearmouth tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner lands the left hand.
Turner scores with a jab. Wearmouth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Turner misses. #T1#
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner staying out of range there.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth misses with a wild combination.
Turner staying out of range there.#TD#
Turner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wearmouth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner trying to control the action but Wearmouth is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Turner lands some shots froms side control.
Wearmouth is pushing Turner's head away, looking to escape. Turner manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from Turner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wearmouth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Turner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Turner trying to control the pace. #T3#
Turner thows a huge punch but Wearmouth dodges it nicely.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wearmouth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turner tries to pass to full mount but Wearmouth defends it.
Turner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wearmouth defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wearmouth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turner trying to control from half guard but Wearmouth is working away.
Turner is just content to waste time from the top position. Wearmouth takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Wearmouth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wearmouth. Wearmouth obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth takes one to the side of the head.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Wearmouth's head back.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Turner swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Wearmouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth lands a jab to the nose.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elgin Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Wearmouth scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Wearmouth is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Turner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turner lands in his opponent's guard.
Wearmouth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turner sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Turner trying to control but Wearmouth is working from the bottom.
Turner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turner slips under a jab.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Turner avoids a kick to the body.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Turner works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
As Turner backs off Wearmouth throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!

Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Syn 629 Wearmouth vs Whyte     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Wearmouth.
Good standup being displayed there by Whyte as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Whyte misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Wearmouth misses the target.
A jab lands there for Whyte.
Whyte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whyte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whyte.#CL#
Wearmouth gets a clinch.
Whyte can't break the clinch.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wearmouth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whyte misses with a body punch.
Whyte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whyte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Whyte.
Whyte takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Whyte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte blocks the elbow strike.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth. #BC2#
Whyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Whyte misses.
Wearmouth tries to work over Whyte's front leg with a kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Whyte swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Whyte.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Whyte strikes.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
Whyte thuds his shin into the meat of Wearmouth's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Whyte.#T2#
Whyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whyte.
Nice defenses there by Whyte.
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte lands with an overhand left.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Whyte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whyte catches Wearmouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whyte slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
A little jabbing left from Whyte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whyte looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick nicely.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whyte.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whyte.
Whyte throws a leg kick
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Whyte takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Whyte misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whyte throws out the jab.
Benson Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth lands with a kick to the temple. Whyte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Whyte throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
Whyte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Whyte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Whyte.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whyte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Wearmouth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wearmouth. Wearmouth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Wearmouth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte. #T4##BC2#
Whyte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Whyte is having none of it.
Whyte appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Whyte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wearmouth throws a wild body kick that Whyte sees coming a mile off.
Whyte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Whyte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Whyte's legs.
A jab from Whyte finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
Whyte cracks a nice hook into Wearmouth's ribs.
Jab from Whyte.
Wearmouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whyte is able to avoid easily.
Whyte thows a body kick. Wearmouth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Whyte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Whyte backs away, Wearmouth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whyte.
Whyte scores with a jab to the head.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whyte scores with a leg kick.
Whyte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wearmouth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wearmouth catches Whyte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Whyte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
That's time! Wearmouth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Whyte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wearmouths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Wearmouth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whyte doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy left from Whyte finds it's target.
Whyte digs a good hook to Wearmouth's body.
Whyte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wearmouth takes one to the side of the head.
Benson Whyte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Whyte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Whyte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Whyte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whyte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Whyte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Wearmouth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Whyte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Whyte tries to break free but Wearmouth pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Whyte scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth.
Whyte gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whyte avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Wearmouth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Whyte is breathing heavily.
Whyte avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Whyte avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Whyte lands with a right to the head.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Whyte takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whyte lands a right hand.
Whyte works on Wearmouth's body with a couple of short punches.
Whyte is trying to push Wearmouth away but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Whyte is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Whyte.
Whyte working aggressively here.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whyte lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Whyte is trying to push Wearmouth away but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Whyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whyte is looking to land body kicks.
Whyte thows a body kick. Wearmouth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wearmouth looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
A head kick misses from Wearmouth.
Whyte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.#T3#
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
Whyte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whyte throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Whyte cracks Wearmouth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whyte throws a big shot that misses.
Whyte tries a head kick but it misses.
Whyte throws out a leg kick but Wearmouth moves out of range and Whyte only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Wearmouth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wearmouth.
Whyte jabs Wearmouth right on the nose. Wearmouth blinks but takes it well.
Wearmouth misses with the combination.
Whyte misses with a body punch #CL#
and Wearmouth counters by moving into the clinch.
Whyte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Whyte dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth pushes Whyte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Whyte in his tracks for a moment.
Whyte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
Whyte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whyte or not.
Whyte tries to break the clinch but Wearmouth is controlling the position.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte lands a left hand.
Whyte blocks an elbow strike.
Whyte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Whyte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wearmouth managing to block the knees to the body from Whyte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benson Whyte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Wearmouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth tried to counter with a leg kick but Whyte avoided it.
Whyte loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Wearmouth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whyte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wearmouth 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.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whyte blocks a jab.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wearmouth.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wearmouth tries a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
Whyte cracks Wearmouth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whyte misses the jab.
Wearmouth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whyte with a jab.#T1#
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Whyte checks it.
Wearmouth connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whyte. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wearmouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whyte scores with a hook to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Whyte moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Wearmouth moves away from the strike by Whyte.
Whyte lands an overhand right.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whyte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Whyte lands with a left to the head.
Whyte misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Whyte.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whyte's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth gets through Whyte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Wearmouth.
Whyte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whyte looking to throw knees to the head but Wearmouth is blocking nicely.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whyte's efforts to push away.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whytes head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Whyte can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Whyte 's eye. #T3#
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Whyte misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Whyte blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth pushes Whyte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
Whyte blocks an elbow strike.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whytes head.
Whyte scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whyte tries to break the clinch but Wearmouth is controlling the position.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Whyte in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Whyte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Wearmouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Wearmouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whyte.
Wearmouth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whyte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wearmouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whyte's sensitive parts.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
A big left from Whyte misses.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Whyte.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Whyte avoids the punch easily.
Whyte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wearmouth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Whyte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Whyte tenderised Wearmouth's leg. Wearmouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Whyte finds it's target.
Whyte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Whyte misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whyte to score with a decent uppercut.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whyte.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Whyte moves out of range easily. #CL#
Wearmouth drives through and clinches with Whyte against the cage. #BC2#
Whyte manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth lands with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whyte checks a leg kick.
A cross from Wearmouth lands.
Wearmouth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that misses.
Whyte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Wearmouth lands a head kick!
Wearmouth walks into a straight right hand from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whyte throws the kick towards the body but Wearmouth avoids it.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Whyte.
Whyte throws a big shot that misses.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick
and Whyte counters with a stiff right hand.
Whyte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whyte.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Whyte moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits. #T2#
Whyte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Whyte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte wants to land a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wearmouth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whyte. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Whyte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Whyte's legs.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Wearmouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whyte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whyte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
Whyte lands a nice hook to Wearmouth's body. Wearmouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.#T3#
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whyte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whyte throws a body shot but no joy.
Whyte moves forwards but Wearmouth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Wearmouth connects with a single shot there.
Whyte takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
Wearmouth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Whyte moves out of range easily.
Whyte jabs Wearmouth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whyte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Whyte is looking to slow Wearmouth down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Whyte is having none of it. #T4#
Whyte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Whyte.#CL#
Wearmouth has managed to clinch.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Whyte lands with a short shot to the head.
Whyte lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whyte dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Whyte blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Whyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whyte scores with a jab.#CL#
Wearmouth forces Whyte back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Benson Whyte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte'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!
#R5#
Whyte avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Whyte connects with a body shot.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whyte connects with a right hand. Wearmouth shakes it off.
Good shot there by Whyte.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte lands a jab to the nose.
Whyte throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Wearmouth throws a big counter combination but Whyte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wearmouth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Whyte's head.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Whyte throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up but Whyte circles away and keeps his distance.
Whyte looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Whyte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses
and Whyte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Whyte.
Good leg kick by Whyte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whyte blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Whyte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wearmouth tries to land a front kick but Whyte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Whyte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte scores with a hook to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whyte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wearmouth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whyte blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Whyte moves out of range as Wearmouth strikes.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Whyte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whyte avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Whyte misses.
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Wearmouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whyte cracks the inside of Wearmouth's front leg.
Wearmouth lands a jab.
Whyte avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Nice defenses there by Whyte.
Whyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Whyte. Beautiful body shot.
Whyte jabs Wearmouth to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Whyte.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whyte connects with a solid leg kick.
Whyte cracks the inside of Wearmouth's front leg.
Wearmouth walks into a stiff left hand from Whyte.
Whyte jabs at Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth walks into a straight right hand from Whyte.
A swing and a miss from Whyte.
Wearmouth drops his hands momentarily and Whyte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whyte throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch but Whyte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wearmouth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Whyte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Whyte lands the left hand.
Wearmouth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses.
Whyte lands a slapping body shot.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whyte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wearmouths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whyte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Whyte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whyte works the jab nicely.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Whyte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whyte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Whyte!

Benson Whyte is the new welterweight champion!
Benson Whyte spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Syn 626 Wearmouth vs Diggs II     
Date:   Apr 07, 2019
#R1#
Diggs thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.
A lazy left from Wearmouth finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Diggs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Diggs lunges at Wearmouth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wearmouth's hand.
Wearmouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Diggs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diggs is looking to score with low kicks.
Wearmouth throwing a counter right hand but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diggs - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth lands a head kick. Diggs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Diggs slips a jab from Wearmouth.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
It looked like Wearmouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
As Diggs looks to move away, Wearmouth throws a big counter combo but Diggs just gets out of the way.
Diggs looks to land a body kick but Wearmouth moved away.
Diggs scores with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Diggs - just one landing.
Diggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Wearmouth blocks a head kick by Diggs. #T2#
Diggs looks to land a body kick but Wearmouth moved away.
Wearmouth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diggs lands with a hook. Wearmouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Wearmouth moved away.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Wearmouth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs is leaning against Wearmouth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Wearmouth.
Diggs lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Diggs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diggs avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Diggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Diggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Diggs - that landed with a thud.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards. #T4#
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Diggs.
A short uppercut from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth works on Diggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Diggs 's eye.
Wearmouth is leaning against Diggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Diggs pushes Wearmouth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Orlando Diggs's cut even more.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diggs's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wearmouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Diggs lands a jab to Wearmouth's midsection.
Diggs throws a sloppy head kick and Wearmouth moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth tries to move into range but Diggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diggs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Diggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Diggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diggs tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth presses Diggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
Diggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Diggs in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Diggs 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above Orlando Diggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggs gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Diggs blocks an elbow strike.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Wearmouth lands a body shot.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Diggs avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Diggs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth managing to block the knees to the body from Diggs.
Diggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wearmouth.#T4#
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diggs's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Diggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diggs digs a right hand underneath Wearmouth's ribcage. Wearmouth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wearmouth presses Diggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth. #CUT#
Orlando Diggs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
A short body shot lands from Diggs as the two fighters clinch.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diggs's brow.
Wearmouth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wearmouth can pounce on him.
Diggs blocks the body kick.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Diggs scores with a jab.
Diggs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggs.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Wearmouth is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Diggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wearmouth checks a low kick from Diggs.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick. #T1#
Diggs checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Jab, jab by Diggs - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
Diggs throws out a counter right but Wearmouth avoids it with no problem.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diggs. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Wearmouth takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Wearmouth.
Diggs misses with a leg kick.
Wearmouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs is looking to land body kicks.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick.
Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Diggs scores with a punch to the head.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Diggs lands a head shot.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Diggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Wearmouth has Diggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Wearmouth pushes Diggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diggs.
Diggs blocks the elbow strike.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth scores with a hook to the body.
Diggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Diggs in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Orlando Diggs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth retains his welterweight title!
Dave Wearmouth decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Syn 621 Diggs vs Wearmouth     
Date:   Mar 03, 2019
#R1#
Wearmouth moves out of range of the body kick.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wearmouth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wearmouth blocks a head kick by Diggs.
Wearmouth lands a high kick!
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Diggs misses with a body shot
and Wearmouth counters with a low kick, right behind Diggs 's knee.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Wearmouth's leg but Wearmouth calmly moves out of range.
Wearmouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diggs takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Diggs misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Diggs throws a low kick but Wearmouth avoids it.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Nice straight punches there by Wearmouth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wearmouth.
Wearmouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Wearmouth scores with a kick to the body.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diggs throws out a leg kick but Wearmouth moves out of range and Diggs only half commits.
Diggs misses with an uppercut
enabling Wearmouth to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diggs throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth avoids the head kick by Diggs.
Wearmouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth lands a slapping body shot.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Diggs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
Wearmouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggs's sensitive parts.
Diggs tries to work over Wearmouth's front leg with a kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.
Wearmouth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wearmouth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diggs throws a front kick aimed at Wearmouth's knee but Wearmouth avoids it well.
Diggs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diggs misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wearmouth lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggs off the cage and back into range.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Wearmouth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diggs tries a low kick but Wearmouth avoids it.
Diggs misses with a hook. Wearmouth ducked under it nicely.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Wearmouth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diggs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Wearmouth lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Wearmouth takes the fight into the clinch.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diggs's brow.
Diggs tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth blocks an elbow strike from Diggs.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wearmouth or not.
Diggs pushes Wearmouth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Diggs as the two fighters clinch.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Orlando Diggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orlando Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wearmouth.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wearmouth throws out a counter right but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wearmouth lands a body shot.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wearmouth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wearmouth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs moves out of range as Wearmouth throws a body kick.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. Wearmouth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggs tried to score with a low kick but Wearmouth checks it.
A clash of legs there as Wearmouth blocks the low kick.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Wearmouth dips to his left and cracks Diggs with an uppercut!
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth wants to counter with a clinch but Diggs pushes him away.
Diggs checks a leg kick nicely.
Diggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diggs lands a head kick!
Wearmouth connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs tries to score with a low kick but Wearmouth moves his leg out of the way.
Diggs tries to work over Wearmouth's front leg with a kick but Wearmouth checks it. #CL#
Diggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diggs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wearmouth lands a left hand.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Diggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Diggs lands a body shot.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands. #T3#
Diggs working aggressively here.
Diggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Orlando Diggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wearmouth.#T4#
Good body shot from Wearmouth.
A hook to the body from Diggs.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Diggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Diggs blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diggs lands with a right to the head.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth lands a left hand.
Diggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diggs blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth digs a right hand underneath Diggs's ribcage. Diggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Wearmouth - just one landing.
Diggs tries to clinch there but Wearmouth circles away.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
Wearmouth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diggs tried to score with a low kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Diggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wearmouth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Diggs off balance momentarily.
Diggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.
Wearmouth needs to keep his hands up - Diggs had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Diggs throws a low kick but Wearmouth moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diggs throws out a leg kick but Wearmouth moves out of range and Diggs only half commits.
Wearmouth lands with a straight right. Diggs didn't see that one coming.
Diggs misses with a leg kick
and Wearmouth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diggs throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Wearmouth clobbers Diggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Diggs moved out of range.
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Diggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs wants to land a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.
Wearmouth walks into a left hand.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a kick to the body.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Diggs.
As Diggs backs off Wearmouth throws a huge counter combo but Diggs manages to avoid it all.
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Wearmouth walks into a jab.
Wearmouth lands a high kick!
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Diggs rushes Wearmouth and presses him up against the cage.
Diggs tries to pull guard but Wearmouth holds him up against the cage and eventually Diggs drops back down to his feet.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Diggs.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Diggs shrugs off.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Diggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diggs takes an elbow to the temple.
Diggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Diggs presses Wearmouth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diggs's brow.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Wearmouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Diggs.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dave Wearmouth just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Diggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Wearmouth throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
Wearmouth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wearmouth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Wearmouth there.
Wearmouth cracks the inside of Diggs's front leg.
Wearmouth throws a front kick that sends Diggs stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wearmouth momentarily. #CL#
Diggs clinches up against the cage.
Diggs pushes Wearmouth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diggs blocks an elbow strike.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow. #T1#
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Diggs.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
Diggs blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Diggs takes an elbow to the temple.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs lands a left hand.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Diggs tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Diggs lands a right hand.
Diggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Diggs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
Diggs dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Diggs dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Diggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Diggs in his tracks for a moment.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Diggs takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Orlando Diggs's cut is getting worse.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Diggs as the two fighters clinch.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Diggs tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diggs.
Wearmouth cracks Diggs with a nice body shot.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Orlando Diggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wearmouth lands an uppercut.#T4#
Wearmouth is leaning against Diggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth gets through Diggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diggs lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Wearmouth.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth pushes Diggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Diggs feints and then cracks Wearmouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wearmouth down.
Wearmouth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wearmouth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggs lands a really nice looking cross but Wearmouth seems unphased.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs misses with a head kick.
Diggs tries to land a body kick
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggs takes one on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diggs.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.#T1#
Diggs tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
Wearmouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth connects with a crisp jab.
Diggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Diggs throws a leg kick
and Wearmouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth scores with a kick to the body.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diggs misses with a jab to the body
and Wearmouth counters with a head kick. That will keep Diggs thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wearmouth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it.
Diggs connects with a crisp jab.
A cross from Diggs lands.#T3#
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Wearmouth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Wearmouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs motions for Wearmouth to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Diggs motions for Wearmouth to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Diggs moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth sizes up Diggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wearmouth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Wearmouth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wearmouth scores with a head kick. Diggs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diggs misses with a leg kick
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.
Diggs misses with a leg kick.
Wearmouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Wearmouth takes one on the button.
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wearmouth to score with a decent uppercut.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Wearmouth.
I think Wearmouth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dave Wearmouth!

Dave Wearmouth is the new welterweight champion!
Dave Wearmouth decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Syn 617 Pulkkinen vs Tsoko     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Decent striking displayed by Sanada there.
Wearmouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanada's sensitive parts.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wearmouth.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada staying out of range there.#T2#
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth wants to counter the offense by Sanada and move into the clinch position.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Wearmouth counters with a left to the body.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch.
Sanada avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Sanada avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanada is looking to control Wearmouth's arms but Wearmouth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanada has his back to the cage.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth thuds his right hand into Sanada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.#T3#
Wearmouth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wearmouth looks to throw a body kick
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Sanada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wearmouth in his tracks.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Wearmouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Wearmouth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Sanada throws a sloppy body shot
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.
Wearmouth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Wearmouth darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Wearmouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth lunges at Sanada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanada's hand.
Nice cross by Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Sanada misses. #T1#
Sanada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada looks to land a combination but Wearmouth avoids it well.
Wearmouth misses with a looping right.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanada in his tracks.
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!
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Wearmouth stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.#T3#
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Wearmouth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanada blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wearmouth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Sanada misses with a hook.
Wearmouth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wearmouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth tries to counter with a clinch but Sanada shakes him off and moves away.
Sanada swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wearmouth. Sanada shrugs it off though.
Sanada takes one on the button.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Sanada misses with a body shot
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wearmouths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wearmouth feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down. #T1#
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Wearmouth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Wearmouth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Wearmouth lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanada sizes up Wearmouth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada wants to break free but Wearmouth has control. #BC#
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth connects with an inside leg kick.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanada's head backwards.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wearmouth finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Wearmouth wants to counter the offense by Sanada and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Sanada's legs.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wearmouth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanada tries to move into range but Wearmouth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanada can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada can't break the clinch.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanada looking to stall.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wearmouth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Wearmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wearmouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wearmouth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

After the fight, Dave Wearmouth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SYN Europe 96     
Date:   Jan 23, 2019
#R1#
Wearmouth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.#CL#
Wearmouth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baldwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baldwin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baldwin backwards.
Baldwin working hard to break the clinch.
Baldwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baldwin blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
Baldwin blocks an elbow strike.
Baldwin blocks an elbow strike.
Baldwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wearmouth lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Baldwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baldwin wants to slow Wearmouth down by chopping away at his legs.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wearmouth is able to avoid easily.
Brandon Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldwin lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Wearmouth avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Wearmouth blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a low kick but Wearmouth avoids it.
Baldwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baldwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baldwin staying out of range there.
Baldwin throws a counter combo.#CL#
Wearmouth has Baldwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Wearmouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baldwin's efforts to push away.
Baldwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Wearmouth has double underhooks.
Baldwin is trying to break the clinch but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Baldwin backwards.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baldwin backwards.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Baldwin controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth. #ROC#
Baldwin is rocked!
A short left from Wearmouth.
Baldwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Baldwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baldwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wearmouth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Baldwin throws a low kick, looking for Wearmouth's leg but Wearmouth calmly moves out of range.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baldwin finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Wearmouth's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Baldwin falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Wearmouth!
In his post fight interview, Dave Wearmouth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: EMP Tower vs Wolff     
Date:   Dec 28, 2018
#R1#
Chen Lo looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Chen Lo moves away and avoids it.
Chen Lo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Timiko Chen Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen Lo lands a right hook to the body.
Chen Lo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen Lo looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up.
Chen Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chen Lo blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Chen Lo misses with a series of wild punches.
Chen Lo misses with a looping left.
Wearmouth sizes up Chen Lo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chen Lo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Chen Lo misses with a body punch
and Wearmouth counters with a series of strikes. Chen Lo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chen Lo misses with a double jab
and Wearmouth counters with a nice body kick.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Chen Lo throws a sloppy head kick
and Wearmouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chen Lo misses with a shot to the body
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Good exchange - Chen Lo coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Chen Lo slips a jab and a cross from Wearmouth.
Chen Lo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chen Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chen Lo missing with a left hand there. Wearmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Chen Lo. #T2#
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a sloppy head kick
and Wearmouth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Chen Lo.
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Chen Lo's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wearmouth.
Chen Lo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wearmouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wearmouth stuns Chen Lo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chen Lo is looking to wear down Wearmouth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chen Lo lands with a shot to the body.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chen Lo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.
Chen Lo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wearmouth circles away quickly and effectively.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wearmouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Wearmouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Chen Lo off balance momentarily.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chen Lo misses the jab.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Chen Lo. #CL2#
Wearmouth rushes Chen Lo and presses him up against the cage.
Chen Lo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chen Lo blocking some punches. #T4#
Wearmouth prevents Chen Lo from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Chen Lo breaks the clinch.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chen Lo is out of range.
Wearmouth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wearmouth throws a right hand that Chen Lo ducks under and follows up with a left that Chen Lo also avoids with ease.
Wearmouth is looking to score with low kicks.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Wearmouth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chen Lo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Wearmouth tenderised Chen Lo's leg. Chen Lo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wearmouth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Timiko Chen Lo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
enabling Wearmouth to counter with a crisp jab.
Wearmouth avoids the head kick by Chen Lo.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chen Lo misses with a body punch
and Wearmouth counters with a big head kick but Chen Lo shrugs it off.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chen Lo tries a head kick but it misses.
Chen Lo walks into a straight right hand from Wearmouth.
Chen Lo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wearmouth!
Wearmouth blocks a head kick by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo misses with a jab to the body
letting Wearmouth counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wearmouth misses with a right hand
letting Chen Lo counter with a right hand.
Wearmouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wearmouth throws a head kick that Chen Lo semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Chen Lo.
Wearmouth tries to land a leg kick but Chen Lo saw it coming and moves away.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
Wearmouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wearmouth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chen Lo misses with a hook. Wearmouth ducked under it nicely.
Wearmouth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chen Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chen Lo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chen Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Chen Lo throws a sloppy head kick and Wearmouth moves out of range easily. #T2#
A head kick by Chen Lo misses
and Wearmouth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slow jab from Chen Lo misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Wearmouth clinches with his opponent.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Chen Lo's head.
Chen Lo lands with a right to the head.
Chen Lo misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth. #BC#
Chen Lo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chen Lo scores with a hook.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chen Lo slips under a jab.
Chen Lo connects with a right hand. Wearmouth shakes it off.
Chen Lo throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Chen Lo tries a head kick but it misses.
Wearmouth throws a fast counter high kick but Chen Lo manages to duck under it in time.
Chen Lo walks into a stiff left hand from Wearmouth.
Chen Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen Lo throws a head kick but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wearmouth counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chen Lo.
Wearmouth drops his hands momentarily and Chen Lo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chen Lo with a body shot.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chen Lo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wearmouth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chen Lo. That did some damage!#T4#
Chen Lo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Wearmouth as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chen Lo misses the target.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen Lo throws out the jab.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wearmouth dips to his left and cracks Chen Lo with an uppercut!
Chen Lo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Wearmouth rushes Chen Lo and presses him up against the cage.
Chen Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chen Lo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chen Lo is trying to break free.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Timiko Chen Lo's cut is getting worse.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chen Lo lands with a right hand.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chen Lo's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chen Lo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chen Lo misses with a left hand
and Wearmouth counters with a leg kick.
Wearmouth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chen Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up but Chen Lo circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth feints and then cracks Chen Lo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chen Lo down. #T1#
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
Wearmouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Chen Lo circles away.
Wearmouth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Chen Lo moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wearmouth.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wearmouth counters with a one-two to the body.
Wearmouth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Chen Lo is rocked!
Wearmouth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wearmouth throws out a powerful jab.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses.
Chen Lo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wearmouth chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Wearmouth throws a right hand that Chen Lo ducks under and follows up with a left that Chen Lo also avoids with ease.
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!
Wearmouth lands with a slapping head kick.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Chen Lo is having none of it.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Wearmouth lands a high kick!
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Wearmouth misses with a looping right.
Chen Lo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chen Lo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen Lo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth is looking for the big counter here.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Chen Lo.#T3#
Wearmouth throws a head kick that half lands.
Chen Lo misses with a left hand
and Wearmouth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chen Lo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth moves in looking to clinch but Chen Lo pushes him off.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen Lo throws out the jab.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Wearmouth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Chen Lo tries to keep at a distance but Wearmouth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chen Lo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Chen Lo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chen Lo's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Chen Lo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chen Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen Lo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chen Lo thinking. #T4#
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen Lo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chen Lo throws a lazy head kick
and Wearmouth counters with a series of strikes. Chen Lo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chen Lo misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Wearmouth clinches up against the cage.
Chen Lo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land. #BC#
Chen Lo manages to break the clinch.
Wearmouth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chen Lo.
Wearmouth is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wearmouth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chen Lo's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wearmouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wearmouth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

In his post fight interview, Dave Wearmouth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Timiko Chen Lo was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

 

Event: TGC 84     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Alvado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wearmouth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wearmouth connects with a looping right hand.
Marco Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Wearmouth.#CL2#
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvado's brow.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Alvado shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
I was talking to Wearmouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Alvado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Wearmouth.
Alvado misses with a hook to the body
and Wearmouth counters with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Wearmouth connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Alvado coming out on top.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wearmouth throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado flicks out a counter leg kick but Wearmouth steps away.
Wearmouth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wearmouth with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvado. That snapped Wearmouth's head back. #CL2#
Alvado takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Wearmouth as the two fighters clinch.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Alvado shrugs off.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado cracks Wearmouth with a nice body shot.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado has had enough of the clinch but Wearmouth keeps him there for the moment.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Alvado has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wearmouth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alvado can turn it around.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Alvado lands a body shot. #T3#
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
A body shot lands from Alvado.
Alvado avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Alvado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado is working Wearmouth over against the cage.
Alvado presses Wearmouth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Alvado pushes off an throws an elbow but Wearmouth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Wearmouth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Alvado misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth. #BC2#
Alvado breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvado throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Alvado darts in and clinches Wearmouth up against the cage.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Alvado.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvado throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado presses Wearmouth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Alvado is working Wearmouth over against the cage.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado lands a hook that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards. #T1#
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado trying to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado blocks the elbow strike.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Wearmouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvado can do to turn this around?
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Alvado takes an elbow to the temple.
Alvado blocks the elbow strike.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Wearmouth is working Alvado over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado blocks an elbow strike.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alvado or not.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Wearmouth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Alvado.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvado lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alvado's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvado lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land. #T4#
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado lands a left hand.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Alvado 's eye.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Alvado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that second round.
That's time! Wearmouth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Alvado misses with a body punch
and Wearmouth counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvado tried to score with a low kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Wearmouth avoids it.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvado connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvado misses.
Wearmouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth ducks right into an uppercut from Alvado. #T1#
Wearmouth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
Alvado feints and then cracks Wearmouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wearmouth down.
Alvado connects with a jab.
Wearmouth lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
Wearmouth lands with a cross.
Wearmouth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alvado.
Dave Wearmouth is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado throws an off balance right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Alvado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Wearmouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Marco Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
It looked like Wearmouth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvado.
Wearmouth scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvado should have avoided that one.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Wearmouth avoids it.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Wearmouth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvado.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth. #T4#
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Alvado tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.

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 Dave Wearmouth.
Well Wearmouth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

Dave Wearmouth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: TGC 76     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Papadopoulos throws a body kick.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the body.
Wearmouth misses the jab.
Papadopoulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Wearmouth moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wearmouth blocks it well.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wearmouth is looking to slow Papadopoulos down with leg kicks.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth blocks the body kick. #T1#
Papadopoulos ducks right into an uppercut from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
Wearmouth misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos 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.
Wearmouth defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Wearmouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wearmouth.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Wearmouth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wearmouth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range and Wearmouth settles back down.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth clobbers Papadopoulos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but Wearmouth moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Wearmouth.
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Papadopoulos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wearmouth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Papadopoulos looks to move away, Wearmouth throws a big counter combo but Papadopoulos just gets out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick as Papadopoulos jumps back.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Papadopoulos moves forwards but Wearmouth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Wearmouth misses.
A low kick from Wearmouth misses
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Wearmouth connects with a solid leg kick.
Papadopoulos is looking to chop away at Wearmouth's legs.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Papadopoulos catches Wearmouth right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Wearmouth misses.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
It looked like Wearmouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wearmouth lands a body shot.
Wearmouth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Wearmouth looks to land a combination. Papadopoulos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wearmouth connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wearmouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos cracks the inside of Wearmouth's front leg.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Wearmouth saw it coming and moves away.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dave Wearmouth is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Papadopoulos has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wearmouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wearmouth blocks the body kick.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses the body punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Wearmouth counters with a good low kick that Papadopoulos was not able to check.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Wearmouth counters with a two punch combo.
Wearmouth sizes up Papadopoulos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Wearmouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Wearmouth's leg. Wearmouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wearmouth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Papadopoulos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Papadopoulos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Papadopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Papadopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wearmouth is able to avoid easily.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Wearmouth. That snapped Papadopoulos's head back.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wearmouth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wearmouth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wearmouth throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Wearmouth throws a front kick aimed at Papadopoulos's knee but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
Wearmouth swinging wildly here.
Wearmouth avoids a kick to the body.
Wearmouth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Papadopoulos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Papadopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Wearmouth misses with a series of wild punches.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos cracks Wearmouth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Papadopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Papadopoulos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wearmouth works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Wearmouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wearmouth throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Papadopoulos defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.
Wearmouth looks to land a combination. Papadopoulos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wearmouth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Wearmouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Wearmouth checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth throwing a counter right hand but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Wearmouth moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Papadopoulos back to the cage. Wearmouth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wearmouth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Papadopoulos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Wearmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wearmouth throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Papadopoulos looks for the body kick but Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Wearmouth saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wearmouth.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Papadopoulos wants to slow Wearmouth down by chopping away at his legs.
Wearmouth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Wearmouth lands with a good body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Papadopoulos backs away, Wearmouth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Papadopoulos just manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wearmouth.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range and Wearmouth settles back down.
Papadopoulos thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.
Wearmouth avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Wearmouth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body
enabling Wearmouth to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wearmouth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Wearmouth lands a body shot.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos tries to bum rush Wearmouth with a series of wild strikes but Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wearmouth misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avraam Papadopoulos.
Well Papadopoulos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!

A very excited looking Avraam Papadopoulos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: TGC 74     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Wearmouth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshida defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.
Wearmouth scores with a jab.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wearmouth throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshida counters with a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth scores with a hook to the body. Yoshida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been informed that Wearmouth 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.
Yoshida throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Yoshida moves out of range.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Yoshida lands with a right hand.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yoshida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth. #T1#
Wearmouth slips a jab from Yoshida.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Yoshida checks it.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Wearmouth.
Nice uppercut there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Wearmouth clinches up against the cage.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Yoshida working hard to break the clinch.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoshida digs a right hand underneath Wearmouth's ribcage. Wearmouth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshida blocks an elbow strike.
Yoshida stalling in the clinch.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Yoshida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yoshida tries to circle away but Wearmouth has him pinned against the cage.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida is trying to push Wearmouth away but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yoshida working aggressively here. #T3#
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Yoshida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yoshida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wearmouth scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Wearmouth connects with a body shot.
Yoshida cracks Wearmouth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws the left hand but Wearmouth avoids the punch easily.
Wearmouth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
We've been told by Yoshida's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Wearmouth works the jab nicely.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Yoshida's shoulder, as Yoshida tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Wearmouth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yoshida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wearmouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoshida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wearmouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshida misses with a looping left.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Yoshida misses with a body punch
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wearmouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Yoshida steps away.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Yoshida connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Yoshida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshida is looking to slow Wearmouth down with leg kicks.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Yoshida. Those never looked like landing.
Yoshida throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoshida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wearmouth momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Wearmouth blocks the low kick.
Yoshida misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crunch! Wearmouth slams his shin into Yoshida's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yoshida.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Wearmouth finds it's target.
A jab from Yoshida misses.
Wearmouth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wearmouth connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yoshida's brow.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Yoshida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yoshida blocks an elbow strike.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Yoshida blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Yoshida 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Yoshida wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yoshida here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yoshida's brow. #T2#
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida misses with some punches. #BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Wearmouth takes the fight into the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoshida wants to get back to striking at distance but Wearmouth won't allow it. #BC#
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Yoshida throws a right hand that misses
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a wild combination.
Yoshida connects with a jab.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yoshida swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshida cracks a nice hook into Wearmouth's ribs.#CL2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Yoshida displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wearmouth up against the cage.
A short left from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Yoshida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wearmouth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Takashi Yoshida has been cut.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoshida avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takashi Yoshida's cut.
That's time! Yoshida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Yoshida keeps Wearmouth at a distance using the push kick.
Wearmouth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yoshida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wearmouth scrambles back to his feet.
Yoshida throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoshida keeps Wearmouth at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Wearmouth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoshida throws a right hand that Wearmouth ducks under and follows up with a left that Wearmouth also avoids with ease.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a thumping low kick.
Yoshida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yoshida.
Yoshida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wearmouth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yoshida lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Yoshida avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Yoshida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida swats away the attempt to clinch by Wearmouth.
Yoshida jabs at Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yoshida to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Yoshida moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Wearmouth as he connects with a hook.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot that snaps Yoshida's head back.
Yoshida misses with a low kick. #T2#
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wearmouth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yoshida misses with a right hand
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Yoshida - just one landing.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida throws the left hand but Wearmouth avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wearmouth.
Yoshida lands with a nice body kick.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.#T3#
Wearmouth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Yoshida lands with an uppercut that bounces Wearmouth off the cage and back into range.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Wearmouth misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Yoshida avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
Yoshida checks a leg kick nicely.
Yoshida connects with a right hand. Wearmouth shakes it off.
A lazy left from Wearmouth finds it's target.#T4#
Yoshida throws the left hand but Wearmouth avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida is looking to chop away at Wearmouth's legs.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida works the jab nicely.
Wearmouth lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoshida checks it well.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Yoshida throws a right hand that misses
and Wearmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Yoshida steps away.
Yoshida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yoshida has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!

 

Event: TGC Crucible 30     
Date:   Aug 15, 2018
#R1#
A jab from Papadopoulos finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
Wearmouth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Papadopoulos on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Wearmouth 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.
Wearmouth throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Wearmouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wearmouth follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wearmouth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Papadopoulos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Papadopoulos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy body shot
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wearmouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wearmouth misses with a double jab.
Wearmouth throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Papadopoulos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a hook that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Papadopoulos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches. #TD#
Papadopoulos decides to pull guard.
Wearmouth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Papadopoulos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wearmouth defends it easily.#T1##SU2#
Wearmouth stands and steps away. Papadopoulos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wearmouth manages to circle out of the way.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Papadopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Papadopoulos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wearmouth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wearmouth throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Wearmouth moves into range and clinches up with Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papadopoulos blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a damaging elbow.
Papadopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Papadopoulos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wearmouth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avraam Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes an elbow to the temple.
Papadopoulos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike. #TD#
Papadopoulos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Papadopoulos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Papadopoulos working a defensive guard here.
Wearmouth is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Papadopoulos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wearmouth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wearmouth tries to free his leg and advance position but Papadopoulos is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wearmouth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wearmouth preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wearmouth defends well.
Wearmouth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Wearmouth feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Wearmouth throws a body kick.
Wearmouth scores with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick #CL#
and Papadopoulos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the head.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth. #CUT2#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth digs a right hand underneath Papadopoulos's ribcage. Papadopoulos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Papadopoulos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wearmouth pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Papadopoulos's defenses.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Papadopoulos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Wearmouth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Papadopoulos's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Wearmouth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Wearmouth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos is trying to pull guard but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avraam Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papadopoulos avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage. #T2#
Papadopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wearmouth.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth. #TD#
Papadopoulos pulls guard. #SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wearmouth looking to pass the guard.
Wearmouth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wearmouth wants to stand but Papadopoulos has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Papadopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wearmouth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Wearmouth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Papadopoulos has an active guard here but Wearmouth has managed to pass into half guard.
Papadopoulos is trying to control but Wearmouth manages to pass to mount!
Papadopoulos is squirming around, avoiding Wearmouth's attempts to control the action.
Wearmouth content just to control the position here.
Papadopoulos is looking to improve his position but Wearmouth isn't that keen on the idea.
Wearmouth controlling the position easily from mount.
Papadopoulos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Papadopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wearmouth is keeping the position for now.
Wearmouth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Papadopoulos passes Wearmouth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wearmouth is controlling Papadopoulos's trapped leg to prevent Papadopoulos from advancing to side control.
Papadopoulos is looking to advance position but Wearmouth won't allow it. #SUB#
Papadopoulos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wearmouth is just riding it out for now. Papadopoulos eventually gives up the hold.
Wearmouth wants to control but Papadopoulos is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wearmouth looks to clinch
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wearmouth takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth throws a front kick that sends Papadopoulos stumbling back into the cage.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Papadopoulos down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Wearmouth forces Papadopoulos back against the cage and clinches.
Papadopoulos blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Papadopoulos shrugs off.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papadopoulos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Papadopoulos avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Papadopoulos in his tracks for a moment.
Papadopoulos takes an elbow to the temple.
Papadopoulos tries to pull guard but Wearmouth won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Papadopoulos pulls guard effortlessly.
Wearmouth stays in close to Papadopoulos's body and controls the position.
Wearmouth tries to free his leg and advance position but Papadopoulos is retaining full guard.
Papadopoulos working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Papadopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wearmouth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Papadopoulos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wearmouth puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Papadopoulos moves into full guard. #SUB#
Papadopoulos working for a triangle but Wearmouth defends it easily.
Wearmouth controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wearmouth defends well.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Papadopoulos is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Wearmouth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Papadopoulos working for a triangle but Wearmouth defends it easily.
Wearmouth content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wearmouth defends well.
Wearmouth controlling from the top position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Papadopoulos wants to hit a switch here but Wearmouth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Papadopoulos there!
Papadopoulos is trying to escape the mount.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Papadopoulos is working hard here to advance position.
Wearmouth content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

Dave Wearmouth decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CCF FN27:Wearmouth v Veronin 3     
Date:   Jul 08, 2018
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks the body kick.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Voronin moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Voronin is looking to slow Wearmouth down with leg kicks.
Wearmouth misses the jab.
Voronin misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wearmouth with a body shot.
Voronin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wearmouth throws a low kick, looking for Voronin's leg but Voronin calmly moves out of range.
Voronin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Voronin lands a jab to the nose.
Wearmouth walks into a stiff left hand from Voronin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Wearmouth. Beautiful body shot.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from Wearmouth both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Voronin avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Voronin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Voronin slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Voronin slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Voronin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Voronin moves away and avoids it.
Voronin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Voronin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Voronin.#CL2#
Voronin drives through and clinches with Wearmouth against the cage.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voronins head.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Andriy Voronin has been cut.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Voronin digs a right hand underneath Wearmouth's ribcage. Wearmouth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin. #BC#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voronin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voronin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voronin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Voronin misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick as Voronin jumps back.
Voronin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Voronin misses with a looping right.
Voronin tries to work over Wearmouth's front leg with a kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Some wild striking there from Voronin.
Wearmouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Jab, jab by Wearmouth - just one landing.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
Voronin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wearmouth misses with a hook. Voronin ducked under it nicely.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Voronin ducks down to avoid it.
Voronin throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Voronin pushes Wearmouth up against the cage in a clinch.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Voronin avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Voronin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wearmouth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Voronin can turn it around.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Voronin 's eye.
A short left from Wearmouth.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Voronin. #BC#
Wearmouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Voronin slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Voronin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wearmouth scores with a leg kick.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voronin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wearmouth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voronin scrambles back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Wearmouth.
Voronin checks a leg kick.
Voronin lands the left hand.
Voronin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voronin.
Voronin cracks Wearmouth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wearmouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Voronin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wearmouth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wearmouth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Wearmouth misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Voronin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wearmouth tests Voronin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Voronin moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Voronin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Voronin moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth cracks Voronin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wearmouth walks into a left hand.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Voronin blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Voronin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dave Wearmouth is winning the standup battle so far.
Voronin connects with the punch.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voronin avoids the body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth needs to keep his hands up - Voronin had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voronin! But no joy.#T1#
Voronin lands the left hand.
Wearmouth tries to land a front kick but Voronin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voronin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Voronin ducks down to avoid it.
Voronin just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin lands a jab to the nose.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Voronin misses the target.
Wearmouth is looking to counter with a body kick.
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Wearmouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Voronin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Voronin lands a nice hook to Wearmouth's body. Wearmouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Voronin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin walks into a straight right hand from Wearmouth.
Voronin swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range. #T2#
Wearmouth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth scores with a head kick. Voronin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Voronin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Voronin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Voronin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Voronin connects with a looping right hand.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Voronin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Voronin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick which misses Voronin's front leg but catches the back leg as Voronin tries to avoid it.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Voronin. Voronin obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth takes one on the button.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Voronin moved out of range nicely.
Voronin stalks Wearmouth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wearmouth's face. Wearmouth staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Voronin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Voronin avoids it.
Wearmouth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voronin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Wearmouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voronin moves away.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Voronin.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Voronin tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves away
and Wearmouth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wearmouth circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Wearmouth misses. #CL2#
Voronin gets a clinch.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wearmouth smiles and moves away.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Voronin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wearmouth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Voronin counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Voronin throws a leg kick that misses.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wearmouth finds it's way round the side to connect with Voronin's head.
Wearmouth swats away the attempt to clinch by Voronin.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Voronin misses its intended target.
Voronin throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin throws out a loose jab but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin lands with an overhand left.
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
Wearmouth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voronin's hands.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Voronin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Voronin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Voronin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voronin.
Wearmouth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wearmouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voronin checks a leg kick.
Voronin thinks about the counter body kick.
Voronin tries to clinch up.
Voronin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wearmouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voronin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Voronin moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth misses with a kick to the body.
Voronin scores with a jab.
Wearmouth is looking to score with low kicks.
Voronin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Voronin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wearmouth.#T1#
Voronin throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Voronin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voronin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Voronin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wearmouth throws a low kick, looking for Voronin's leg but Voronin calmly moves out of range.
Voronin walks into a straight right hand from Wearmouth.
Voronin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wearmouth backs up against the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wearmouth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wearmouth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wearmouth is looking to counter punch.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Wearmouth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Wearmouth - just one landing.
Voronin throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Voronin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wearmouth swats away the attempt to clinch by Voronin.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.#T2#
Voronin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Voronin 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.
Wearmouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Voronin is able to avoid easily.
Voronin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wearmouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Voronin misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Voronin ducks down to avoid it.
Voronin clobbers Wearmouth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Voronin swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Voronin is looking to clinch.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
Voronin wants to clinch.#T3#
Voronin throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Voronin misses with a left hand
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.
Wearmouth scores with a jab.
Voronin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Voronin misses the jab.
Wearmouth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voronin connects with a looping right hand.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch but Wearmouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voronin wants to clinch
and Wearmouth counters with an inside leg kick.
Wearmouth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Voronin will feel that in the morning.
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there.
Voronin scores with a body shot.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by Wearmouth - just one landing. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Voronin clinches.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voronin's brow.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Voronin avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Voronin's defenses.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Voronin.
Voronin gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin pushes Wearmouth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Voronin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voronin backwards. #ROC#
Voronin is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dave Wearmouth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Voronin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wearmouth keeps the fight on the outside.
Voronin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
The crowd cheers as Voronin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wearmouth doesn't seem phased though.
Wearmouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
Voronin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voronin sizes up Wearmouth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Voronin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
Jab from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth 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.
Jab from Voronin.
Wearmouth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Voronin moves out of range.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Voronin moves out of range of the body kick from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth defending well as Voronin loads up on a big left hand.
Wearmouth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Voronin throws the left hand but Wearmouth avoids the punch easily.
Voronin lands a lovely overhand right.
Wearmouth tries to score with a low kick but Voronin moves his leg out of the way.
Wearmouth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Voronin misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a left to the body.
Wearmouth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Voronin looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wearmouth slips a jab and a cross from Voronin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Wearmouth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voronin.
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the head.
Wearmouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voronin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth checks a low kick from Voronin.
Voronin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Voronin is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?
Wearmouth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Voronin tries to clinch up.
Voronin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wearmouth to counter with a crisp jab.
Voronin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Voronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voronin. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Wearmouth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronin seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Voronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voronins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Voronin throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Voronin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wearmouth with a nice cross.
Wearmouth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Voronin moves away and avoids it.
Voronin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wearmouth lands a head kick. Voronin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Voronin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Voronin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch but Wearmouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin doesn't manage to clinch there - Wearmouth circles away.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Voronin takes one to the chin there.
Wearmouth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voronin momentarily.
Voronin misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with an outside leg kick.
Voronin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wearmouth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Voronin throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Voronin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wearmouth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wearmouth slips a jab from Voronin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth had his way with Andriy Voronin in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Voronin moves out of range easily.
Donk. Voronin catches Wearmouth right on the button with a cross.
Voronin looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
A slow jab from Voronin misses its intended target.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
It seemed like Voronin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wearmouth digs a good hook to Voronin's body.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voronin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronin.
Voronin misses with a body punch
and Wearmouth counters with a right hand to the body.
Wearmouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth cracks Voronin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wearmouth tries to keep at a distance but Voronin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronin prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Wearmouth lands a left hand.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Voronin.
A hook to the body from Voronin.
Wearmouth prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voronin throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Voronin connects with a nice looking jab.
Wearmouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Wearmouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Voronin misses with a hook.
Andriy Voronin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Wearmouth does it's job there.
Wearmouth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Voronin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth tries to score with a low kick but Voronin moves his leg out of the way.
Wearmouth throws a push kick but Voronin slaps the foot to one side.
Voronin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wearmouth connects with an inside leg kick.
Voronin swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
Voronin throws a lazy uppercut
and Wearmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voronin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wearmouth moves away from the strike by Voronin. #T3#
Voronin misses with a looping right.
Voronin throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
Voronin misses with a hook
and Wearmouth counters with a nice body shot.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick which misses Voronin's front leg but catches the back leg as Voronin tries to avoid it.
Voronin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Voronin cracks Wearmouth with a good jab.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Wearmouth pushes Voronin away with a front kick.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronin.
Wearmouth lands with a hook. Voronin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wearmouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wearmouth misses with a hook. Voronin ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Wearmouth is looking to land body kicks.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voronin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wearmouth motions for Voronin to come forward. Wearmouth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Voronin misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth throws a jab when Voronin was well out of range.
Voronin lands with a cross.
A jab from Voronin misses.

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 Dave Wearmouth.
Well Wearmouth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

Dave Wearmouth retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Dave Wearmouth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: CCF FN 23:Grill vs Zoid     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Tielemans throws the left hand but Wearmouth avoids the punch easily.
Tielemans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wearmouth tries to bum rush Tielemans with a series of wild strikes but Tielemans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Tielemans off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tielemans slips under a jab.
Tielemans looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Tielemans moves away and avoids it.
Tielemans is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Wearmouth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the body
and Wearmouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tielemans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tielemans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice combination there by Tielemans.
Wearmouth throws an off balance right hand
and Tielemans counters with a thumping low kick.
Tielemans tries to clinch but Wearmouth is having none of it.
Wearmouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Wearmouth's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tielemans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tielemans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
Tielemans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tielemans wants to clinch.#T1#
Tielemans connects with a solid leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Tielemans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wearmouth lands with an overhand left.
Wearmouth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tielemans circles away quickly and effectively.
Wearmouth tries to land a leg kick but Tielemans saw it coming and moves away.
Tielemans lands a really nice looking cross but Wearmouth seems unphased.
Wearmouth scores with a nice strike.
Wearmouth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tielemans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
Wearmouth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tielemans throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
Tielemans scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth blocks a head kick by Tielemans.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Tielemans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tielemans wants to clinch up but Wearmouth keeps it at a distance.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut
and Tielemans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tielemans misses with a looping left.#T2#
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Tielemans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tielemans throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Tielemans ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
A right-left combo lands from Wearmouth.
Tielemans misses with an uppercut.
Wearmouth digs a good hook to Tielemans's body.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tielemans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Tielemans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Tielemans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tielemans jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Tielemans avoids the punch easily.
Tielemans looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Wearmouth misses with the combination.
Tielemans throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Wearmouth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tielemans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wearmouth moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Wearmouth misses the jab.
Donk. Wearmouth catches Tielemans right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Tielemans is rocked!
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tielemans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wearmouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tielemans throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a big shot that misses.
Tielemans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tielemans throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Tielemans does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Tielemans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tielemans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wearmouth lands with a kick to the temple. Tielemans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tielemans is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wearmouth! Tielemans is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Dave Wearmouth misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: CCF 19:Veronin v Wearmouth II     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Voronin misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Voronin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Voronin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voronin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands a jab.
Voronin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wearmouth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voronin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voronin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wearmouth swinging wildly here.
Voronin tries to clinch but Wearmouth is having none of it. #T1#
Voronin looks to clinch
and Wearmouth counters with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronin misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Voronin finds it's way round the side to connect with Wearmouth's head.
Voronin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Voronin looks to land a combination. Wearmouth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Voronin slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Voronin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Voronin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Voronin connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Voronin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Voronin. #T2#
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth connects with an inside leg kick.
Wearmouth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Voronin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Voronin throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
Wearmouth scores with a head kick.
Voronin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wearmouth. Wearmouth obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Voronin pushes Wearmouth up against the cage in a clinch.
Voronin lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth - that landed with a thud.
Voronin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Voronin.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronin.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voronins head.
Voronin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wearmouth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wearmouth prevents it.
Wearmouth lands a body punch. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch.
Wearmouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voronin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a lazy uppercut
letting Voronin counter with a right hand.
Wearmouth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wearmouth with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Voronin.
Voronin throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range. #T4#
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Voronin moves out of range.
Voronin moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronin throwing a counter right hand but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth cracks Voronin with a good jab.
Wearmouth throws a good cross that connects.
Wearmouth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Voronin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wearmouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Voronin lands a glancing blow to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Voronin throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a high kick!
Voronin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wearmouth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Voronin dodges the punch combination from Wearmouth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronin.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Voronin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Voronin lands with a straight right. Wearmouth didn't see that one coming.
Wearmouth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wearmouth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voronin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voronin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wearmouth throws a front kick that sends Voronin stumbling back into the cage.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Voronin avoids the punch easily.
Voronin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Voronin moves out of range.
Voronin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voronin scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Voronin finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
Wearmouth cracks Voronin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wearmouth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voronin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth throws a push kick but Voronin slaps the foot to one side.
Voronin throwing a counter right hand but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Voronin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wearmouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Voronin misses the target.
Wearmouth with a jab.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voronin misses the jab.
Voronin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voronin lands a nice hook to Wearmouth's body. Wearmouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wearmouth. #T2#
Voronin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronin throws a shot to the body.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth throws a big counter head kick but Voronin avoids it with no problem.
Voronin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
Voronin lands with a straight right. Wearmouth didn't see that one coming.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wearmouth tried to score with a low kick but Voronin checks it.
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target.
Wearmouth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Voronin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wearmouth.
Good leg kick by Wearmouth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Voronin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wearmouth connects with a jab.
Voronin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wearmouth misses with a combination
and Wearmouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wearmouth lands a head shot.
Voronin clobbers Wearmouth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Voronin misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Voronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Voronin misses with a hook. Wearmouth ducked under it nicely.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Voronin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Voronin misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Voronin counters by clinching up.
Voronin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voronins head. #T4#
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voronin.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronin controls his hands.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronin.
Voronin lands a nice shot to the body.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Voronin.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Voronin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Voronin avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voronin backwards. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a low kick, looking for Voronin's leg but Voronin calmly moves out of range.
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wearmouth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
That's time! Voronin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Wearmouth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Voronin's calf.
A shot to the liver by Voronin. Beautiful body shot.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Voronin counters with a left and a right that stings Wearmouth.
Voronin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Voronin forces Wearmouth back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Voronin as the two fighters clinch.
Voronin tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wearmouth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voronin.
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!
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Voronin lands an uppercut.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Voronin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth lands a left hand.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andriy Voronin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Voronin in his tracks for a moment.
Voronin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wearmouth walks away with a smile on his face. Voronin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Voronin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wearmouth scores with a jab.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Voronin.
Voronin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wearmouth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voronin scrambles back to his feet.
Voronin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wearmouth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth throws a right hand that Voronin ducks under and follows up with a left that Voronin also avoids with ease.#T2#
Wearmouth misses with a low kick as Voronin jumps back.
Wearmouth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Voronin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wearmouth moves away from the strike by Voronin.
Wearmouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Voronin is able to avoid easily.
Voronin walks into a left hand.
Wearmouth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Voronin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wearmouth lands with a cross.
Voronin lands with a cross.
Voronin looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Voronin wants to clinch
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Wearmouth throws a lazy head kick
and Voronin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voronin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wearmouth lands with a slapping head kick.
Wearmouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut
and Voronin counters with a nice body shot.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wearmouth works Voronin's body with a nice hook.
Wearmouth jabs Voronin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wearmouth connects with the punch.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voronin looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voronin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Wearmouth moves away from the strike by Voronin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wearmouth, as that shot connected.
Voronin walks into a left hand.
Voronin tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Voronin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin staying out of range there.
Wearmouth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voronin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth'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.
#R4#
Wearmouth jabs at Voronin's body.
Voronin blocks a jab.
Voronin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Voronin there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Voronin moves into range and clinches up with Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wearmouth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Wearmouth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Wearmouth as the two fighters clinch.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Voronin is rocked!#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Oh Voronin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Voronin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Voronin.
Voronin seems to have got his legs back now.
Voronin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wearmouth lands a slapping body shot.
Wearmouth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wearmouth scores with a one two! Voronin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voronin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.#T2#
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronin is just out of range.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Wearmouth.
Voronin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wearmouth lands with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth thows a leg kick but Voronin checks it
and Voronin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voronin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the side of Voronin's head but Voronin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Voronin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Wearmouth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voronin throws out the jab.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Voronin.
Voronin looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Voronin lands a nice looking body shot.
Voronin connects with a looping right hand.
Wearmouth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there.
Voronin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Voronin misses.
Voronin blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Voronin misses the target.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that Voronin semi-blocks. #T4#
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Voronin blocks it.
Wearmouth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voronin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Voronin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Wearmouth misses
enabling Voronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voronin.
Wearmouth lands with an overhand left.
Wearmouth connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Voronin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Voronin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wearmouth gets through Voronin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Voronin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Voronin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wearmouth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wearmouth prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Voronin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth scores with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin working aggressively here. #T1#
Wearmouth lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Voronin to his knees! Wearmouth keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Dave Wearmouth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CCF FN 15:Wearmouth v Veronin     
Date:   Apr 01, 2018
#R1#
Wearmouth scores with a leg kick.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the body
and Voronin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voronin misses with a two punch combination.
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick as Voronin jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Voronin misses.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Voronin.#CL#
Wearmouth has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth. #CUT#
It looks like Andriy Voronin has been cut.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin jumps guard but Wearmouth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Voronin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Voronin's gas tank.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin lands a body shot.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Voronin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Voronin's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Voronin pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Voronin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wearmouth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB2#
Voronin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wearmouth frees his head nicely. Oh but Voronin has switched to an armbar! Wearmouth is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andriy Voronin!
Andriy Voronin is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Andriy Voronin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CCF FN 10:Abel vs Wearmouth     
Date:   Feb 23, 2018
#R1#
Wearmouth scores with a head kick. Abel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Wearmouth throws a body kick that misses.
Wearmouth tries to work over Abel's front leg with a kick but Abel checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Abel.
Abel slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Abel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Wearmouth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wearmouth.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch.
Abel tried to counter with a leg kick but Wearmouth avoided it.
Wearmouth feints and then cracks Abel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abel down.
Abel misses with a head kick.
Wearmouth scores with a head kick. Abel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abel.
Abel takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Abel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wearmouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abel is able to avoid easily.
Wearmouth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abel is looking to counter punch.
Wearmouth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abel circles away quickly and effectively.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abel misses the shot to the body.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut. Abel saw that one coming.
Abel throws a low kick, looking for Wearmouth's leg but Wearmouth calmly moves out of range.
Wearmouth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abel tried to score with a low kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wearmouth throws a combination that misses
and Abel counters with a nice uppercut.
Abel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wearmouth.
Nice body kick there by Abel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Abel's shoulder, as Abel tries to avoid the shot.
Wearmouth scores with a head kick. Abel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick
and Abel counters with a left and a right that stings Wearmouth. #T2#
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Abel avoids it.
Wearmouth tests Abel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abel tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wearmouth.
Abel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wearmouth just manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth is looking to land body kicks.
Abel takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Abel throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wearmouth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wearmouth misses the shot to the body.
Abel moves away from the strike by Wearmouth.
Abel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wearmouth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abel on the side of the head.
Abel throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
Wearmouth misses with a double jab.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Abel moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Wearmouth.
Abel misses with a low kick. #CL#
Abel pushes Wearmouth up against the cage in a clinch.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Abel breaks the clinch.
Abel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abel throwing a counter right hand but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Abel does it's job there.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Abel throws a body kick.
Abel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wearmouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Abel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel throws a body shot but no joy.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Abel blocks it.
Abel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wearmouth.
An attempted straight right counter from Abel misses the target.
Abel throws a front kick aimed at Wearmouth's knee but Wearmouth avoids it well.
Wearmouth feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Abel lands with a straight right. Wearmouth didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Abel moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth throws a low kick, looking for Abel's leg but Abel calmly moves out of range.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick as Abel jumps back.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abel.
Abel avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wearmouth.
Abel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Abel.
Abel throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Abel lands with a straight right. Wearmouth didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Abel looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Abel lands a head kick!
Abel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Abel fakes the leg kick and cracks Wearmouth in the body.
Abel throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Abel misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth thumps Abel with a low kick.
Abel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abel!
Abel throws a nice looking combination but Wearmouth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abel with a nice cross.#T1#
Abel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abel cracks Wearmouth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abel slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
A leg kick checked by Abel.
Abel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wearmouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abel cracks the inside of Wearmouth's front leg.
Abel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abel misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Abel moves out of range.
Abel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wearmouth is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick
and Abel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wearmouth misses with a right hand
and Abel counters with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abel takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abel. #T2#
Abel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abel throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wearmouth with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Wearmouth gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abel's brow. #BC2#
Wearmouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Abel moves away
and Wearmouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wearmouth to score with a decent uppercut.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Abel moves out of range.
Abel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Abel blocks it.
Abel scores with a jab.
Abel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abel moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Abel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abel throws a front kick aimed at Wearmouth's knee but Wearmouth avoids it well.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth fails to land with a series of punches.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth throws a lazy head kick
and Abel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wearmouth throws a big shot that misses.
Abel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abel tried to score with a low kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Abel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Abel misses the shot to the body.
Wearmouth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abel.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Abel blocks it.
Donk. Abel catches Wearmouth right on the button with a cross.
Abel thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.#T4#
Wearmouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abel is able to avoid easily.
Abel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wearmouth. Wearmouth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel lands a nice looking body shot.
Abel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abel throws a front kick aimed at Wearmouth's knee but Wearmouth avoids it well.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
Abel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target.
Abel throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Abel - just one landing.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Abel.
Abel throws a leg kick but Wearmouth moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abel lands with an overhand left.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abel throws a head kick but Wearmouth moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristides Abel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Abel throws a body kick.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wearmouth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abel doesn't seem bothered though.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wearmouth throws a poor cross that misses
and Abel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wearmouth lands with a straight right. Abel didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wearmouth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abel, pushing him back against the cage.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Abel.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abel misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abel misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Abel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abel's defenses.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
Abel blocking some punches.
Abel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Abel.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abel misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Abel fails to land.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abel throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
A right hand to the body from Abel. #BC2#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abel throws a body shot but no joy.
Wearmouth tries a quick counter leg kick but Abel is wise to it.
Abel blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abel.#T2#
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the body.
Abel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wearmouth.
Abel misses with a hook.
Wearmouth cracks the inside of Abel's front leg.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Abel tries to keep at a distance but Wearmouth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abel working aggressively here.
Abel avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abel.
A right handed body shot lands from Abel.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth tries to work over Abel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel misses with an elbow over the top.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Abel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abel blocks the elbow strike.
Abel misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth pushes Abel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a shot to the body.
Abel jumps guard but Wearmouth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wearmouth lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abel's defenses.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Abel tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch. #T4#
Abel throws a big shot that misses.
Abel throws a body kick that misses.
Abel connects with a looping right hand.
Abel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth thumps Abel with a low kick.
Abel throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abel misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Wearmouth misses its intended target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abel.
Abel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wearmouth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abel slips a jab from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Abel avoids them all with ease.
Abel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Abel avoids the punch easily.
Abel scores with a sloppy right hand. Wearmouth should have avoided that one.
Abel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Abel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel fakes the leg kick and cracks Wearmouth in the body. #CL2#
Wearmouth clinches up against the cage.
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!
Abel blocks an elbow strike.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
Wearmouth misses with some punches. #T1#
Abel misses with some punches.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Abel.
Abel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Abel.
Abel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Abel working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Abel.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Abel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands a shot to the body.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abel presses Wearmouth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Wearmouth lands a damaging elbow.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Abel jumps guard but Wearmouth stands there with Abel around his waist. Abel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Abel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abel blocks a body shot from Wearmouth. #BC2#
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth lands with an uppercut that bounces Abel off the cage and back into range.
Wearmouth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Abel is rocked!
Abel missing with a left hand there. Wearmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Abel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A cross from Wearmouth lands.
Wearmouth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wearmouth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wearmouth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abel throws a right hand that Wearmouth ducks under and follows up with a left that Wearmouth also avoids with ease.
Abel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abel seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Wearmouth. #T4#
Wearmouth is looking to slow Abel down with leg kicks.
A big left from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abel. Abel obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth walks into a left hand.
Abel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abel misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth is looking to score with low kicks.
Wearmouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Abel.
Wearmouth looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abel swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Abel ducks right into an uppercut from Wearmouth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Abel connects with a high kick.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abel takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth misses with the combination.
And Abel counters with a quick kick to the body but Wearmouth blocks it.
Abel throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abel misses the shot to the body.
Abel slips under a jab.
Abel throws a big shot that misses.
Wearmouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wearmouth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abel on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Abel counter with a right hand.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth cracks a nice hook into Abel's ribs.#CL2#
Abel gets tackled into the cage by Wearmouth. Wearmouth maintains the clinch.
Abel is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.#T1#
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Abel in his tracks for a moment.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wearmouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth. #BC#
Abel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Wearmouth.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abel.
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abel.
Wearmouth scores with a hook to the body. Abel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth lunges at Abel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abel's hand.
Abel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Abel moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Abel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Abel moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Abel.
Abel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wearmouth scores with a decent looking hook.
Wearmouth motions for Abel to come forward. Wearmouth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wearmouth scores with a push kick.
Abel avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Abel throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Abel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abel throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Abel throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Wearmouth cracks a nice hook into Abel's ribs.
Abel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Abel.
Abel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wearmouth. Wearmouth obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Abel.
Abel scores with a sloppy right hand. Wearmouth should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Wearmouth.
Abel misses with a hook. Wearmouth ducked under it nicely.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wearmouth.
Abel throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abel needs to keep his hands up - Wearmouth had a free shot at his head there.
Abel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Abel.
Abel misses with an uppercut
letting Wearmouth counter with a right hand.
Abel throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abel throws a poor cross that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a good low kick that Abel was not able to check.
Abel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abel tries to land a leg kick but Wearmouth saw it coming and moves away.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick which misses Abel's front leg but catches the back leg as Abel tries to avoid it.
Abel throws a head kick but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Good exchange - Wearmouth coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Abel throws a body kick.
Abel misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth clobbers Abel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wearmouth lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wearmouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wearmouth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

Dave Wearmouth is the new middleweight champion!
Dave Wearmouth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Dynasty D-L Fight Night 1     
Date:   Dec 22, 2017
#R1#
Krause is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Krause manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krause looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Krause dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Krause closes the distance and pushes Wearmouth back into the ropes.
Krause misses with the head strike.
Krause pushes Wearmouth back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Krause misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Krause on the inside.
Krause tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Krause back against the ropes.
Krause lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Krause shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaine Krause has been cut.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Krause's head.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Krause controls his hands.
Krause blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
Krause throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krause lands a body shot.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krause misses the jab.
Wearmouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Krause steps away.
Krause is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
Krause throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wearmouth feints and then cracks Krause's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krause down.
Sloppy strikes from Krause. Those never looked like landing.
Krause takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krause misses with a shot to the body
and Krause takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krause misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Wearmouth darts in and clinches Krause up against the ropes.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a left hand. #BC2#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Krause connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krause defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Krause. Those never looked like landing.
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Krause misses the target.#CL2#
Wearmouth takes the fight into the clinch.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the head.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Krause seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wearmouth can turn it around.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krause can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Krause doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Wearmouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krause looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Krause has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wearmouth finds it's way round the side to connect with Krause's head.
Krause lands with a shot to the body.
Krause misses the shot to the body.
Wearmouth lands with an uppercut that bounces Krause off the ropes and back into range.
Krause stuns Wearmouth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Krause. Beautiful body shot.
Krause takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth works the jab nicely.
Krause slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krause stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Krause manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krause throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Krause finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Krause strikes.
Krause lands an overhand right.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Krause was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krause takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krause.
Krause looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krause fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krause takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krause throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Wearmouth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krause fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Krause attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth lands a glancing blow to the side of Krause's head.
Wearmouth throws a jab when Krause was well out of range.
Krause throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Wearmouth to counter with a crisp jab.
Krause scores with a jab to the head.
Krause slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Krause.
Wearmouth is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wearmouth dodges the punch combination from Krause.
Wearmouth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wearmouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krause throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krause rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wearmouth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Wearmouth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Kaine Krause will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Krause misses with a left hand
and Wearmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wearmouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Krause coming out on top.
Wearmouth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Wearmouth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krause tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch.
Krause throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wearmouth thuds his right hand into Krause's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Wearmouth darts in and clinches Krause up against the ropes.
Wearmouth pushes Krause back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land. #T1#
Krause working aggressively here.
Wearmouth is leaning against Krause and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wearmouth lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krause.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaine Krause is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch but Krause swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krause throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Krause.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Krause moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wearmouth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krause throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a thumping low kick.
Krause keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wearmouth lands a right hand.
Wearmouth pushes Krause back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wearmouth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krause tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Krause back against the ropes.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth pushes Krause back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krause throws a head punch that misses.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Wearmouth manages to break the clinch.
Krause walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Wearmouth has closed the distance and engaged Krause in a clinch.
Krause misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
A short body shot lands from Krause as the two fighters clinch.
Krause lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth scores with a nice right hand.
Krause feints and then cracks Wearmouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wearmouth down. #CL#
Wearmouth tries to keep at a distance but Krause has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick.
Wearmouth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Krause misses its intended target.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Krause tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wearmouth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krause walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wearmouth lands with an uppercut that bounces Krause off the ropes and back into range.
Wearmouth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Krause misses.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Krause strikes.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Krause.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krause jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wearmouth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krause finds it's way round the side to connect with Wearmouth's head.
Krause rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wearmouth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Krause backs off Wearmouth throws a huge counter combo but Krause manages to avoid it all.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wearmouth misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wearmouth, as that shot connected.
A big left from Krause misses.
Wearmouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Krause steps away.
Wearmouth is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch.
Krause is looking to counter the offense by Wearmouth and move into the clinch.#T2#
Krause keeps the fight on the outside.
Krause swings widly with a right hand
enabling Wearmouth to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Krause.
Wearmouth cracks the inside of Krause's front leg. #CL2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Krause can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Krause is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
A short left from Krause.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krause.
Wearmouth pushes Krause back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth works on Krause's body with a couple of short punches.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Kaine Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krause with a nice cross.
Krause tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wearmouth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krause is out of range.
Krause fails to land with a series of punches.
Krause fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wearmouth checks it well.
Krause getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wearmouth thuds a left hand into Krause's body.
Wearmouth works Krause's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Krause misses.
Wearmouth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Krause with a body shot.
Wearmouth keeps Krause at a distance using the push kick.
Krause looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Wearmouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krause swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Wearmouth has managed to clinch.
Krause tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Krause misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Krause.
Krause lands with a short shot to the head.
Krause lands a hook that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Wearmouth pushes Krause back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krause or not.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Krause's head.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Wearmouth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth. #CUT2#
Kaine Krause's cut is getting worse.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth gets through Krause's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Wearmouth digs a right hand underneath Krause's ribcage. Krause let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wearmouth pushes Krause back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Krause blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth. #BC2#
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Wearmouth rushes Krause and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Wearmouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wearmouth scores with a hook.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krause avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Krause misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Krause.
Wearmouth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krause swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krause is looking to clinch but Wearmouth is avoiding it.
Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krause.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wearmouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wearmouth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!

An out of breath Dave Wearmouth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DARE KT CLASSIC 3     
Date:   Dec 08, 2017
#R1#
Wearmouth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Wearmouth with a series of wild strikes but Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wearmouth lands a head shot.
Wearmouth digs a good hook to Ramirez's body.
Ramirez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wearmouth.
Ramirez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Ramirez is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Wearmouth uses the oldest trick in the book to send Ramirez tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Wearmouth is absolutely delighted - when Ramirez wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dave Wearmouth!
Our winner, Dave Wearmouth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DARE KT CLASSIC 1     
Date:   Nov 17, 2017
#R1#
Mallorga cracks a nice hook into Wearmouth's ribs.
Mallorga ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Mallorga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been informed that Mallorga 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.
Mallorga tries to bum rush Wearmouth with a series of wild strikes but Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mallorga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Mallorga slips a jab and a cross from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth feints and then cracks Mallorga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mallorga down.
Mallorga just misses with a punch to the body.
Mallorga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wearmouth keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Wearmouth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mallorga, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mallorga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mallorga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mallorga can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Mallorga is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth. #T1#
Wearmouth is leaning against Mallorga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wearmouth lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Francisco Javier Mallorga has been cut.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Mallorga.
Mallorga struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Mallorga in his tracks for a moment.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Mallorga 's eye.
Mallorga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mallorga tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Mallorga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it misses.
Mallorga stalling in the clinch but Wearmouth improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Mallorga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
A short left from Wearmouth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Wearmouth.
Mallorga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Mallorga in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Mallorga is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Mallorga as the two fighters clinch.
Mallorga is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?
Mallorga is looking to control Wearmouth's arms but Wearmouth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mallorga has his back to the ropes.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mallorga seems to have recovered his senses.
Mallorga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth lands a body punch.
Wearmouth keeps control of Mallorga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wearmouth lands a damaging elbow.
Mallorga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Mallorga struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Mallorga blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Mallorga 's eye.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mallorga's defenses.
Wearmouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mallorga's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mallorga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Wearmouth.
Mallorga tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Javier Mallorga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mallorga wants to clinch up but Wearmouth keeps it at a distance.
Mallorga slips a jab from Wearmouth.
Mallorga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wearmouth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mallorga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mallorga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mallorga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wearmouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallorga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mallorga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Mallorga.
Wearmouth throws a big counter combination but Mallorga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wearmouth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wearmouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mallorga.
Mallorga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wearmouth.#T1#
Mallorga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wearmouth throwing a counter right hand but Mallorga manages to avoid it.
Mallorga takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Wearmouth drives through and clinches with Mallorga against the ropes.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Mallorga.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Mallorga.
Mallorga tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Mallorga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wearmouth keeps control of Mallorga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mallorga wants to break free but Wearmouth has control.
Mallorga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mallorga takes a shot to the head.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Mallorga in his tracks for a moment.
Wearmouth has control of Mallorga and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Mallorga crashing to the mat! Mallorga looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Wearmouth looks delighted, as well he should.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Dave Wearmouth!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Wearmouth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DARE KT OKTOBERFEST     
Date:   Oct 20, 2017
#R1#
Wearmouth misses with a body kick.
Krause scores with a nice right hand.
Krause throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Krause avoids it easily.
Krause connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
Wearmouth feints a jab promting Krause to slip. Wearmouth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Krause slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Wearmouth cracks Krause with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krause looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krause lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Krause throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Krause misses with a looping left.
Krause throws a body shot but no joy.
Wearmouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Wearmouth.
Krause throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wearmouth lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Nice shot by Krause.
Krause lands with a shot to the body.
Krause works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Krause throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Krause gets tackled into the ropes by Wearmouth. Wearmouth maintains the clinch.
Krause misses with some punches.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a left hand.
Krause misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaine Krause has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krause.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Krause lands a right hand.
Krause dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth. #T2#
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krause tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krause takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Wearmouth manages to break the clinch.
Wearmouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krause misses with a body shot.
Krause misses with a leg kick
and Wearmouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Krause blocks the low kick.
Wearmouth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wearmouth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krause clobbers Wearmouth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Wearmouth has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Krause.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Krause throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Krause moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaine Krause is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Wearmouth. Beautiful body shot.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Krause throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wearmouth checks a low kick from Krause.
Krause ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Krause forces Wearmouth back against the ropes and clinches.
Krause struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Krause tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth lands a shot to the body.
Krause tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krause lands a left hand.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause working aggressively here.
Krause throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Krause working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Krause controls his hands.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Krause controls the action.
A body shot lands from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krause misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Krause in his tracks for a moment.
Krause struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Krause tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Krause scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krause misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krauses head. #BC2#
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krause misses with a hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wearmouth moves away.
Wearmouth wants to counter with a clinch but Krause pushes him away.
Krause misses with a hook.
Krause scores with a decent looking hook.
Wearmouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krause keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a leg kick
and Krause counters with a straight right hand.
Wearmouth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krause moves forwards but Wearmouth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wearmouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Wearmouth throws out a counter right but Krause avoids it with no problem.
Krause looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
Krause waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaine Krause dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Krause is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws out a counter right but Krause avoids it with no problem.
Krause throws a shot to the body.
Krause dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krause swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Krause is looking to counter punch.
Krause throws a poor cross that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krause throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Krause - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Krause throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Wearmouth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wearmouth.
Some bone on bone action there as Wearmouth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wearmouth throws out a counter right but Krause avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krause.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Krause moves out of range easily.
Krause connects with a looping right hand.
Krause waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Jab, jab by Wearmouth - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Krause.
Wearmouth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krause if he has to take too many more of those.
Krause misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krause. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Krause ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Wearmouth moves away from the strike by Krause.
Krause misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Krause avoids the punch easily.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krause looks to land a combination but Wearmouth avoids it well.
Wearmouth dips to his left and cracks Krause with an uppercut!
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Krause moved out of range.#T2#
A left lands for Krause.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krause listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Krause.
Krause throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wearmouth to counter with a crisp jab.
Wearmouth throws an off balance right hand
and Krause counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krause misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Wearmouth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krause misses with a looping left.
Krause throws a big shot that misses.
Wearmouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Wearmouth tries to get set, Krause tries to push him back and clinch up but Wearmouth manages to avoid the attempt.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Krause is just out of range.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Krause.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Krause strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaine Krause clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Krause moves out of range.
Krause is looking to chop away at Wearmouth's legs.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krause cracks Wearmouth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Krause keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wearmouth.
Krause bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Krause scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Krause avoids the punch easily.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Krause avoids it easily.
Krause on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wearmouth. Wearmouth obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krause.
Wearmouth lands a high kick!
Krause lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wearmouth at a distance.
Krause waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth defending well as Krause loads up on a big left hand.
Krause scores with a sloppy right hand. Wearmouth should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Krause moves out of range easily. #T1#
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krause throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krause doesn't manage to clinch there - Wearmouth circles away.
Krause is looking to clinch but Wearmouth is avoiding it.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krause throws out a powerful jab.
Krause misses with a body shot
and Wearmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Krause bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Krause swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
A good leg kick by Krause.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Krause is having none of it.
Wearmouth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krause. Krause circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Krause.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krause feints and then cracks Wearmouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wearmouth down.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wearmouth throws a shot from downtown. Krause moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Wearmouth misses with a hook. Krause ducked under it nicely.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Nice jab there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Krause blocks it.
Krause walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krause throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krause takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Kaine Krause will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
That's time! Krause's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Wearmouth connects with a body shot that sends Krause's belly button to the back.
Wearmouth lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Krause misses.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Krause lands with a good body shot.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wearmouth tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Krause manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Krause takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Krause closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krause manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Krause strikes.
Krause throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Krause does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Krause has Wearmouth up against the ropes in a clinch.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth pushes Krause back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krause's brow. #BC2#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krause swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wearmouth! But no joy.
Krause throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krause. Krause obviously looking to wear him down.
Krause connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wearmouth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Krause has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krause and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Krause misses with a low kick.
Krause slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Krause wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Krause takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
A jab from Krause misses.
Wearmouth scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krause tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krause misses with the combination.
Krause throws a low kick but Wearmouth moves out of range easily.
Krause displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Krause throws a body shot but no joy.
Krause lands an overhand right.
Krause is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wearmouth.
Krause shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wearmouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Wearmouth.
I think Krause 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Kaine Krause!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Kaine Krause!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Kaine Krause!

Kaine Krause wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: Bledsoe     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Andolini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Andolini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Wearmouth.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andolini.
A low kick from Andolini misses
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andolini moves away from the strike by Wearmouth.
Andolini steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andolini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andolini throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good exchange - Wearmouth coming out on top.
Andolini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andolini scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andolini takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Wearmouth.#T1#
Andolini misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Andolini moves into the clinch.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
Andolini has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Andolini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wearmouth lands a left hand.
Andolini throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Andolini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andolini tries to score with a low kick but Wearmouth moves his leg out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Andolini 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andolini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Andolini slips a jab from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice cross by Wearmouth.#ROC#
Andolini is rocked!
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the body.
Andolini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Andolini swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Andolini clinches up against the ropes.
Wearmouth pushes Andolini back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth. #BC#
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Wearmouth clinches up with Andolini and pushes him back against the ropes.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the ropes. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Andolini.
Andolini tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andolini's defenses.
Andolini is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Vito Andolini has been cut.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andolini has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wearmouth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andolini can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Andolini with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Andolini looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Andolini get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dave Wearmouth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Everett     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Wearmouth lands with a right hand.
Mullen needs to keep his hands up - Wearmouth had a free shot at his head there.
Mullen misses with a few strikes there.
Mullen moves in looking to clinch but Wearmouth pushes him off.
Wearmouth thuds his right hand into Mullen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wearmouth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Mullen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mullen fails to land with a series of punches.
Wearmouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Wearmouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mullen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch successfully.
Wearmouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mullen's efforts to push away.
Mullen tries to break free but Wearmouth pushes him back against the ropes.
Mullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Pearse Mullen has been cut.#T1#
Mullen can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mullen's defenses.
Mullen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wearmouth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mullen is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wearmouth pushes Mullen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mullen is trying to break free.#T2#
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Mullen throws an elbow but it misses.
Wearmouth prevents Mullen from breaking the clinch.
Mullen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wearmouth has him pressed against the ropes.
Wearmouth is leaning against Mullen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Wearmouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mullen's efforts to push away.
Mullen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a damaging elbow.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch.
Mullen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Mullen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mullen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mullen takes one on the button.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Wearmouth gets a clinch.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Mullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wearmouth blocks it with crossed arms.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wearmouth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
A short right from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth prevents Mullen from breaking the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a right hand. #BC#
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch.
Wearmouth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Wearmouth. That snapped Mullen's head back. #ROC#
Mullen is rocked!#KD#
Mullen ducks into a a hook from Wearmouth and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Mullen is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?
Wearmouth cracks Mullen with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Mullen is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Mullen is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Mullen could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Wearmouth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Henning     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
Park misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Park.
Park connects with a body shot that sends Wearmouth's belly button to the back.
Wearmouth just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Wearmouth forces Park back against the ropes and clinches.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Park struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Park in his tracks for a moment.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Park's head.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
Wearmouth told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parks head.
Wearmouth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Park has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Park has had enough of the clinch but Wearmouth keeps him there for the moment.
Park tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Park's head.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Park is rocked!
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Park is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Park misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
A right handed body shot lands from Wearmouth.
Park seems to have got his legs back now.
Wearmouth breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Park with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Park looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Park get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dave Wearmouth!
After winning the bout, Dave Wearmouth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Dynasty 3     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Wearmouth misses with a double jab.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wearmouth with a jab.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wearmouth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth misses the shot to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Wearmouth counter with a right hand.
Wearmouth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chaiyachue wants to clinch up but Wearmouth keeps it at a distance.
Wearmouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch but Wearmouth is avoiding it. #CL#
Chaiyachue pushes Wearmouth up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wearmouth tries to break free but Chaiyachue pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Chaiyachue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chaiyachue's gas tank.
Wearmouth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wearmouth avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land. #T1#
Chaiyachue is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wearmouth is working Chaiyachue over against the ropes.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chaiyachue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chaiyachue looking to throw knees to the head but Wearmouth is blocking nicely.
Wearmouth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wearmouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chaiyachue.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chaiyachue stalling against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Wearmouth.
Chaiyachue is breathing heavily.
Chaiyachue taking a breather.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth tries to work over Chaiyachue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaiyachue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chaiyachue with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Chaiyachue is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wearmouth is keeping busy.
Wearmouth tries to work over Chaiyachue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth pushes Chaiyachue back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Wearmouth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wearmouth lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chaiyachue or not.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wearmouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Chaiyachue's head.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Chaiyachue avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chaiyachue lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
That's time! Chaiyachue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chaiyachue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wearmouth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaiyachue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chaiyachue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaiyachue walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chaiyachue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
Chaiyachue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wearmouth manages to circle out of the way.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Wearmouth is having none of it.
Chaiyachue lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Wearmouth clips Chaiyachue with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Chaiyachue a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#
Chaiyachue is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wearmouth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaiyachue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wearmouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wearmouth lunges at Chaiyachue with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chaiyachue's hand.
Oh Chaiyachue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Wearmouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaiyachue doesn't manage to clinch there - Wearmouth circles away.
Chaiyachue seems to have got his legs back now.
Wearmouth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wearmouth cracks Chaiyachue with a good jab.
Chaiyachue attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Wearmouth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wearmouth misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
Wearmouth is looking to break free of the clinch but Chaiyachue has double underhooks.
Chaiyachue is trying to stall.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chaiyachue misses with a knee to the head.
Chaiyachue misses with a knee to the head.
Chaiyachue is trying to stall.
Chaiyachue takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaiyachue trying to stall but Wearmouth improves his position.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Chaiyachue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Chaiyachue blocks it.
Chaiyachue taking a breather.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaiyachue taking a breather.
Chaiyachue looking to throw knees to the head but Wearmouth is blocking nicely.
Chaiyachue tries a knee to the head but Wearmouth blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chaiyachue - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wearmouth is leaning against Chaiyachue and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
A right handed body shot lands from Wearmouth.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Wearmouth breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wearmouth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot that snaps Chaiyachue's head back.
Wearmouth lands with a nice body punch.
Wearmouth works Chaiyachue's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Chaiyachue ducks into a a hook from Wearmouth and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaiyachue tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wearmouth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chaiyachue thinking.
Wearmouth lands a really nice looking cross but Chaiyachue seems unphased.
Nice shot by Wearmouth.
Chaiyachue walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Test Night 3     
Date:   Jan 31, 2017
#R1#
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Chump tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wearmouth is able to avoid easily.
Chump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Chump.
Chump misses with a body punch
and Wearmouth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chump thinking.
Chump looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wearmouth lands a body shot.
Wearmouth thuds a left hand into Chump's body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Chump has eaten all the pies!
Chump looks winded!
Wearmouth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chump in his tracks.
A left lands for Wearmouth.#CUT#
It looks like Colin Chump has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth punishes Chump's body with a nice straight punch.
Wearmouth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Colin Chump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wearmouth clinches.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wearmouth lands a body punch.
Wearmouth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Wearmouth. #T1#
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chump backwards.
Wearmouth lands a body punch.
Wearmouth lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Wearmouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wearmouth drops Chump with a huge uppercut! Chump drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wearmouth is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Wearmouth!
Our winner, Dave Wearmouth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

 
 
 
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