PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 264 p4p, 1051 weight class) and Prince McVicker (ranked 17 p4p, 75 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Big Mouth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bigmouth Strikes Again. Prince McVicker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yasha Big Mouth's chin.

Big Mouth
vs
McVicker

169 cm
30
144
27 - 13 - 0

164 cm
27
141
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince McVicker!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Mouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVicker.
McVicker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McVicker misses with a straight right.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Big Mouth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Big Mouth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Big Mouth swats away the attempt to clinch by McVicker.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker walks into a left hand.
Big Mouth misses with a body kick.
Big Mouth sets himself, and McVicker steps forward looking for the clinch! Big Mouth avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big Mouth as he jumps to the side.
Big Mouth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McVicker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth lands a jab to McVicker's midsection.
McVicker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McVicker throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth scores with a kick to the body.
Big Mouth misses with a combination
letting McVicker counter with a right hand.
McVicker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McVicker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
A cross from Big Mouth lands.
McVicker swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and McVicker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Mouth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Big Mouth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Mouth dodges the punch combination from McVicker.
Big Mouth looks to land a combination but McVicker avoids it well.
Big Mouth throws a right and a left that McVicker avoids nicely.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
Big Mouth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McVicker.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
McVicker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
McVicker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Big Mouth swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McVicker is defended easily by Big Mouth.
Nice uppercut lands for Big Mouth. That snapped McVicker's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McVicker.
McVicker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
As Big Mouth backs off McVicker throws a huge counter combo but Big Mouth manages to avoid it all.
Big Mouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McVicker counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McVicker.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
Big Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
Big Mouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McVicker to score with a decent uppercut.
Big Mouth scores with a nice right hand.
McVicker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Nice jab there from Big Mouth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Big Mouth misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McVicker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Big Mouth!
Big Mouth is trying to improve his position.
Big Mouth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McVicker.
Big Mouth is trying to control McVicker's posture but McVicker avoids it.
McVicker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Big Mouth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McVicker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Big Mouth is avoiding damage well.

McVicker swings around for an armbar but Big Mouth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McVicker's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Big Mouth tests McVicker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Big Mouth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Big Mouth duly obliges.
Big Mouth wants to land a leg kick but McVicker is out of range.
McVicker moves in looking to clinch but Big Mouth pushes him off.
McVicker shoots in looking for a takedown but Big Mouth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McVicker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McVicker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
McVicker throws a leg kick that misses.
McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McVicker takes one to the side of the head.
Big Mouth lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Big Mouth gets tackled into the cage by McVicker. McVicker maintains the clinch.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVicker can do to turn this around?
McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth is pressed up against the cage. McVicker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Big Mouth down to the mat. Big Mouth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut.
McVicker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yasha Big Mouth is winning the standup battle so far.
Big Mouth lands a really nice looking cross but McVicker seems unphased.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McVicker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Big Mouth.
McVicker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with a double jab.

McVicker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Big Mouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of McVicker backwards.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.

McVicker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Big Mouth jabs McVicker right on the nose. McVicker blinks but takes it well.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Big Mouth throws a jab but it's blocked by McVicker.
McVicker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McVicker slips under a jab from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
A combination from Big Mouth does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with a few strikes there.

McVicker has closed the distance and engaged Big Mouth in a clinch.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Big Mouth.
McVicker tries to pull guard but Big Mouth holds him up against the cage and eventually McVicker drops back down to his feet.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
McVicker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big Mouth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Big Mouth is working McVicker over against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker.
A shot in the inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow.
Big Mouth gets through McVicker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVicker wants a takedown.
Big Mouth lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVicker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big Mouth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Big Mouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVicker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth 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.

Big Mouth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McVicker has time to react.
Big Mouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McVicker throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Big Mouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McVicker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
A countering left hand to the body from McVicker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Big Mouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McVicker, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
McVicker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Big Mouth.
McVicker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVicker throws a leg kick that is checked
and McVicker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Big Mouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Big Mouth throws a big shot that misses.
McVicker wants to counter the offense by Big Mouth and move into the clinch position.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
Big Mouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth misses with a straight right.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot
and McVicker counters with a two punch combo.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
McVicker tries to score with a low kick but Big Mouth moves his leg out of the way.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth keeps McVicker at a distance using the push kick.
McVicker defending well as Big Mouth loads up on a big left hand.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to land a front kick but McVicker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Big Mouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Big Mouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Big Mouth throws a hook but McVicker avoids it easily.
Big Mouth staying out of range there.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Big Mouth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good standup being displayed there by McVicker as he connects with a hook.
Big Mouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Mouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McVicker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McVicker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Big Mouth is fending him off so far but McVicker persists. Nope, Big Mouth circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Mouth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Big Mouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McVicker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVicker tries to clinch but Big Mouth moves out of range.
McVicker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Big Mouth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and McVicker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McVicker throws a looping overhand right but Big Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
McVicker loads up on a big right hand but Big Mouth slips the punch.

McVicker pushes Big Mouth up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker blocking some punches.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
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!

McVicker jumps into guard, dragging Big Mouth to the mat.
McVicker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

McVicker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McVicker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from McVicker.
McVicker is trying to control the action in half guard but Big Mouth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McVicker with the ground and pound but Big Mouth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McVicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Yasha Big Mouth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Big Mouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Mouth misses with a two punch combination.
McVicker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Big Mouth.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Big Mouth scores with the left hand. McVicker knows he should have avoided that one.
McVicker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Big Mouth!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Mouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - McVicker coming out on top.
Big Mouth tries to bum rush McVicker with a series of wild strikes but McVicker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a poor cross that misses
and Big Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McVicker misses with a looping left.
McVicker throws a right hand that Big Mouth ducks under and follows up with a left that Big Mouth also avoids with ease.
McVicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands with an uppercut that bounces McVicker off the cage and back into range.
Big Mouth defending well as McVicker loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth misses the jab.
Big Mouth digs a good body shot into McVicker's ribs.
Big Mouth thumps McVicker with a low kick.
McVicker missing with a left hand there. Big Mouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth scores with a punch to the head.
McVicker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big Mouth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McVicker misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth lands with an uppercut that bounces McVicker off the cage and back into range.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
McVicker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Big Mouth slips under a jab.
Big Mouth scores with a body shot.
Big Mouth scores with a decent looking hook.
Big Mouth throws the kick towards the body but McVicker avoids it.
Big Mouth lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Big Mouth as McVicker shoots in.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Big Mouth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from McVicker. Those never looked like landing.
Big Mouth misses with a series of wild punches.
McVicker throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
Big Mouth is looking to land body kicks.
Big Mouth cracks McVicker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Big Mouth ducks right into an uppercut from McVicker.
McVicker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Big Mouth connects with a leg kick.
Big Mouth swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
Big Mouth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Big Mouth lands a nice hook to McVicker's body. McVicker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Big Mouth. No joy for McVicker on that attempt.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVicker 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 Big Mouth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Big Mouth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Big Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
Big Mouth lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Mouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Big Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Big Mouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McVicker shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Mouth sprawls well. He's pushed McVicker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
A big right from McVicker misses.
Big Mouth slips under a jab from McVicker.
McVicker moves out of range of the strikes.
Big Mouth slips a straight right by McVicker.
Big Mouth lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth had his way with Prince McVicker in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McVicker throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
Big Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McVicker thuds his right hand into Big Mouth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Big Mouth lands with a good body shot.
Big Mouth scores with a hook to the body. McVicker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Big Mouth. No joy for McVicker on that attempt.
McVicker shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Mouth sprawls well. He's pushed McVicker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

McVicker clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Big Mouth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth lands an uppercut.
McVicker goes for a takedown attempt but Big Mouth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Big Mouth lands a slapping body shot.
McVicker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big Mouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McVicker takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
McVicker throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. McVicker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Big Mouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Mouth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McVicker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Big Mouth throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
Big Mouth throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Big Mouth avoids the body shot from McVicker.
McVicker misses with a looping left.
McVicker takes one to the side of the head.
Yasha Big Mouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker tries to close the distance and clinch but Big Mouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McVicker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy left from Big Mouth finds it's target.
McVicker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a hook but McVicker avoids it easily.
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!
Big Mouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big Mouth misses the body punch
and McVicker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McVicker moves away from the strike by Big Mouth.
McVicker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Big Mouth takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
McVicker feints the counter takedown.
Big Mouth 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.
Big Mouth feints and then cracks McVicker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McVicker down.
Big Mouth scores with a kick to the midsection.
McVicker wants to clinch.
Big Mouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker tries to bum rush Big Mouth with a series of wild strikes but Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McVicker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McVicker lands with an uppercut that bounces Big Mouth off the cage and back into range.
Big Mouth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
Big Mouth lands a slapping body shot.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
And McVicker tries to counter it with a takedown but Big Mouth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with a jab to the body
and Big Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Big Mouth throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
Big Mouth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Big Mouth as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
Big Mouth throws a good cross that connects.
McVicker throws out a leg kick but Big Mouth moves out of range and McVicker only half commits.
Big Mouth lands with a hook. McVicker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McVicker needs to keep his hands up - Big Mouth had a free shot at his head there.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Big Mouth misses its target.
Big Mouth lands a jab to the nose.
Big Mouth lands a nice hook to McVicker's body. McVicker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Big Mouth throws out a powerful jab.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Big Mouth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVicker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasha Big Mouth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Big Mouth, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth is the new bantamweight champion!
Yasha Big Mouth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.