EEC 143 Escher v Boyd PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Del Mar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Synephrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Synephrine's choice of entrance music: Hammerfall - Hearts On Fire . The key to victory for Fabio Del Mar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Del Mar
vs
Synephrine

180 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
171 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabio Del Mar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Synephrine!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Mar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Synephrine circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Del Mar.
Del Mar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Del Mar - that will leave a mark!
Del Mar lands a head kick!

It looks like Sam Synephrine has been cut.
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!
Synephrine throws a body punch but Del Mar moves out of range.
Synephrine misses with a body shot.
Del Mar scores with a jab to the head.

Synephrine gets caught napping as Del Mar dives in and scores a takedown. Synephrine manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Synephrine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Del Mar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Synephrine is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Mar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Synephrine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Del Mar!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine punching from mount but Del Mar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Del Mar is looking to improve his position but Synephrine isn't that keen on the idea.
Synephrine wants to take Del Mar's back here but Del Mar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Del Mar is working to get back to half guard.

Synephrine looking for a guillotine from mount but Del Mar is having none of it.
Synephrine scoring with strikes but Del Mar is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine fails to move to back control.
Del Mar is in a horrible position here. Synephrine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Del Mar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Mar looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Del Mar preventing the sweep.
Del Mar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Del Mar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Synephrine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Mar is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Synephrine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Synephrine is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Mar is looking to take a break and control but Synephrine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Synephrine is trying to improve his position.

Del Mar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Synephrine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Mar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Synephrine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Del Mar wants to control from the top but Synephrine keeps moving.
Synephrine pulls Del Mar in close to prevent any damage.
Synephrine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Mar wants to pass the guard but Synephrine is keeping the position.
Synephrine keeping moving, preventing Del Mar from controlling successfully.
Del Mar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Synephrine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Mar wants to control from the top but Synephrine keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Synephrine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Mar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Del Mar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Synephrine'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.

Del Mar cracks Synephrine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Del Mar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Mar fakes the leg kick and cracks Synephrine in the body.
Synephrine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Del Mar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Synephrine. That did some damage!
Del Mar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Synephrine's waist but Synephrine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Del Mar off to one side.
Del Mar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Synephrine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Synephrine wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Synephrine!
Synephrine tries to bum rush Del Mar with a series of wild strikes but Del Mar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Synephrine tries to bum rush Del Mar with a series of wild strikes but Del Mar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Synephrine throws a right and a left that Del Mar avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Mar.
A shot to the body from Synephrine misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Synephrine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Synephrine throws a nice looking combination but Del Mar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Del Mar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Synephrine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Mar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Del Mar. No joy for Synephrine on that attempt.
Fabio Del Mar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Del Mar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Mar trying to control the position but Synephrine is working away.
Fabio Del Mar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Del Mar tries for a kimura but Synephrine is defending well.
Del Mar trying to control the action but Synephrine is working from the bottom.

Del Mar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Synephrine tries to buck Del Mar off but Del Mar is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Synephrine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Del Mar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Synephrine is not content to let Del Mar control the position.
Synephrine is looking to regain half guard here but Del Mar keeps moving and retains side control.

Del Mar has an Americana. Synephrine didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Del Mar is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Del Mar hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fabio Del Mar!
After the fight, Fabio Del Mar 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.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karch Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barron comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Satani. On his way into the cage it seems that Colin Barron has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Colin Barron seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Barron
vs
Griffin

196 cm
21
221 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

BioPharm Nutrition
Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Barron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karch Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Barron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barron slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Colin Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karch Griffin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barron lands a leg kick that knocks Griffin off balance momentarily.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barron as he avoids it easily.
Griffin looks gassed!
Barron lands a head kick!

It looks like Karch Griffin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barron lands a head kick!
Barron lands a lovely overhand right.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barron can pounce on him.
Griffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Barron counter with a right hand.
Barron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Colin Barron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Barron catches Griffin right on the button with a cross.
Griffin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barron can pounce on him.
Griffin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barron.
Barron with a nice cross.
Barron feints and then cracks Griffin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffin down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barron!
Barron digs a good body shot into Griffin's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffin.
Barron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Griffin's head backwards.
Barron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barron thumps Griffin with a low kick.
Griffin shoots for a takedown but Barron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Griffin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barron.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barron.
Barron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Griffin eats them both and turns towards Barron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barron scores with a jab. Griffin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Griffin is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barron, right into the meat.
Barron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barron.
Barron scores with a spinning back kick!
Barron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barron!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barron.
Barron turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barron.
Barron scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barron goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barron lands with a nice body punch.
Griffin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barron delivers a nice body kick.
Barron thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffin if he has to take too many more of those.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barron scores with a hook to the body. Griffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barron fakes the leg kick and cracks Griffin in the body.
Barron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffin's calf.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Barron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karch Griffin'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.

Barron lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barron scores with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Griffin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barron has got the better of the exchanges.
Barron scores with a leg kick.
Barron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barron.
Danga de danga de dang - Barron scores with a four punch combination!
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Barron finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.

Barron lands a big head kick that sends Griffin tumbling to the mat! Barron takes a step backwards and waves Griffin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Griffin walks straight into a right hand from Barron - that's dropped him! Barron jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Griffin from any more punishment! Griffin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colin Barron!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Iori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iori has chosen Wave Your Flag as his entrance music. Matt Hull has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hull
vs
Iori

225 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
299 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Iori!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iori scores with a punch to the head.
Iori lands with a right that hurts Hull. Hull looks to clinch but Iori throws a short knee that drops Hull. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Terry Iori!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bertrand Escher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boyd's choice of entrance music: Family Tradition . Bertrand Escher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Escher
vs
Boyd

168 cm
27
150 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

173 cm
21
156 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Burning Fist Apparel

Rivers Edge Nutrition (Disciples of Pain)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bertrand Escher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Boyd!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boyd misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Boyd.
Boyd throws a hook but Escher avoids it easily.
Boyd thows a body shot but no joy.
Boyd throws the left hand but Escher avoids the punch easily.
Boyd misses with an uppercut

and Escher counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boyd's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boyd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Boyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escher is aware though and is defending well.
Boyd keeping moving, preventing Escher from controlling successfully.
Boyd is trying to keep Escher in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Escher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boyd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escher trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escher.
Escher postures up in Boyd's guard and throws a big left but Boyd blocks it.

Boyd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Escher defends well.
Escher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boyd is on top in guard.
Boyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Escher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Escher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boyd defends it easily.
Boyd lands a couple of elbows.
Boyd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boyd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boyd with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boyd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boyd tries to free his leg and advance position but Escher is retaining full guard.
Boyd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boyd trying to control but Escher is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boyd thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd throws and elbow that misses. Escher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boyd's guard. Nice move by Escher!
Boyd keeping moving, preventing Escher from controlling successfully.
Escher throwing strikes from guard but Boyd blocks nicely.

Boyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escher defends it easily.
Boyd trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boyd working for a triangle but Escher defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Boyd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boyd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boyd connects with a crisp jab.
Escher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyd as he avoids it easily.
Boyd lands with a right hand.
Boyd scores with a nice head shot.
Boyd throws a wild body kick that Escher sees coming a mile off.
Boyd is looking to slow Escher down with leg kicks.
Boyd lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyd.

Escher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boyd is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Escher lands a nice short elbow.

Boyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bertrand Escher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyd is trying to maintain the position but Escher is very close to passing his half guard.
Escher wants to take a breather but Boyd is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Escher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escher.
Boyd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boyd wants to control but Escher is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Escher is looking for a kimura but Boyd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escher to get the leverage.
Escher is looking to take a break and control but Boyd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escher with the ground and pound but Boyd uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boyd is on top in guard.
Boyd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd is looking to work some ground and pound but Escher has wrist control.
Escher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Escher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boyd is pushing down on Escher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Escher is fighting to maintain full guard but Boyd has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boyd throwing shots but Escher is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd is thwarting Escher's attempts to control the position.
Boyd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boyd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boyd wants to take a breather but Escher is having none of it.
Escher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boyd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boyd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boyd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boyd is working away from the top position though.
Boyd trying to control the action but Escher is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Boyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Boyd 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.
Boyd tests Escher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boyd looks to land a left hand but Escher moved out of range nicely.
Boyd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boyd throws a series of punches but Escher avoids them all with ease.
Escher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boyd jabs Escher right on the nose. Escher blinks but takes it well.
Boyd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boyd throws a sloppy head kick and Escher moves out of range easily.
Boyd 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.
Escher walks into a jab.
Escher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boyd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boyd throws a head kick that half lands.

Boyd instigates a clinch.
Come on Boyd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Escher wants to get back to striking at distance but Boyd won't allow it.
Escher can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boyd.
Boyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boyd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escher or not.
Boyd misses with a body punch.
Boyd is stalling here.
Boyd tries to throw a body punch but Escher avoids it by throwing Boyd back against the cage.
Escher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd shoots in and drives through. Escher sprawls well.
Boyd cracks Escher with an open hand slap.
Escher throws a sloppy head kick and Boyd moves out of range easily.
Escher slips under a jab.
Escher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escher slips a straight right by Boyd.
Boyd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Boyd really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Boyd.
Escher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyd.
Boyd misses with a hook.
Boyd throws a leg kick that misses.
Boyd with a poor takedown

and Escher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Escher postures up in Boyd's guard and throws a big left but Boyd blocks it.
Escher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyd's head.

Boyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boyd is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boyd postures up and lands a big shot to Escher's brow.
Boyd wants to control from the top but Escher keeps moving.
Boyd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Escher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escher is trying to keep Boyd in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Escher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boyd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boyd trying to control but Escher is working from the bottom.
Escher working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boyd looking to sit in guard and control but Escher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boyd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Escher postures up in Boyd's guard and throws a big left but Boyd blocks it.

Boyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escher works over Boyd with some ground and pound from guard.
Escher preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escher thows a big elbow that misses.

Boyd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boyd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Boyd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Escher defends well.
Escher landing with the ground and pound.
Boyd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escher.
Escher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyd keeping moving, preventing Escher from controlling successfully.
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 Bertrand Escher will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A clash of legs there as Escher blocks the low kick.
Boyd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander Boyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyd fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Escher counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boyd keeping moving, preventing Escher from controlling successfully.

Boyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Boyd working for a triangle but Escher defends it easily.
Boyd is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Escher wants to control from the top but Boyd keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escher trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Escher postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boyd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Escher, into his guard.
Boyd postures up in Escher's guard and throws a big left but Escher blocks it.
Boyd throwing strikes from guard but Escher blocks nicely.
Boyd lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Escher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyd throwing strikes but missing.
Escher keeping moving, preventing Boyd from controlling successfully.
Escher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escher trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Alexander Boyd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escher controlling Boyd's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boyd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escher looking for a sweep. Not yet Escher, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bertrand Escher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyd throwing strikes but missing.
Boyd throwing strikes from guard but Escher blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyd pushes down on Escher's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Boyd.
Well Boyd 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Boyd!
Alexander Boyd is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Alexander Boyd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.