Saturday Night Pride Fights 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Joshua (ranked 4130 p4p, 446 weight class) and Luis Fonsi (ranked 6256 p4p, 624 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Joshua
vs
Fonsi

195 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Fonsi!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonsi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joshua.
Joshua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fonsi misses with a body punch
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Fonsi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Joshua counter with a right hand.
Joshua throws a body shot but no joy.
Fonsi swings widly with a right hand
and Joshua counters with a left to the body.
Fonsi is looking to slow Joshua down with leg kicks.
Fonsi throws a big shot that misses.
Fonsi tries to work over Joshua's front leg with a kick but Joshua checks it.
Joshua punishes Fonsi's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Fonsi.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshua tries to counter by clinching up but Fonsi breaks away and moves out of range.
Joshua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fonsi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joshua scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fonsi.
Joshua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fonsi looks winded!
Fonsi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Luis Fonsi has been cut.
Joshua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Joshua does no damage.
Fonsi takes one on the button.
Fonsi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshua.
Fonsi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Joshua clinches up against the ropes.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Fonsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fonsi blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Fonsi controls his hands.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joshua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.

Joshua has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fonsi uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fonsi is fighting to break Joshua's control of his arms but Joshua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joshua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonsi is one step ahead there.
Joshua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joshua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonsi is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Fonsi from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fonsi motions for Joshua to come forward. Fonsi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fonsi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Fonsi.
Fonsi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Joshua darts in and clinches Fonsi up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Joshua.
Joshua is leaning against Fonsi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshua tries to break free but Fonsi pushes him back against the ropes.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fonsis head.
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Joshua as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Fonsi backwards.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Fonsi avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the ropes.
Joshua wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Fonsi's cut.
That's time! Joshua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fonsi avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Joshua moves away from the strike by Fonsi.
Fonsi throws a lazy head kick
and Joshua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fonsi.
Joshua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fonsi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joshua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mikael Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonsi manages to avoid it.
Joshua jabs Fonsi right on the nose. Fonsi blinks but takes it well.
Joshua swings for the body but Fonsi moves out of range.
Fonsi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joshua to score with a decent uppercut.
Fonsi is breathing heavily.
Fonsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonsi manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonsi misses with a lunging right hand
and Fonsi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fonsi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Joshua cracks Fonsi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Joshua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fonsi to stand back up!

Fonsi is rocked!
Joshua is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Fonsi flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fonsi is out cold! Joshua holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikael Joshua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ainaras Kuodis (ranked 9164 p4p, 570 weight class) and Dirty Thrower (ranked 8048 p4p, 539 weight class). Kuodis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Egypt Central - Over and Under. Dirty Thrower has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kuodis
vs
Thrower

179 cm
23
149 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ainaras Kuodis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Thrower!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuodis circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuodis misses with a double jab.
Kuodis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuodis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Thrower instigates a clinch.
Kuodis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrower backwards.
Kuodis blocks an elbow strike from Thrower.
Thrower blocks an uppercut.
Kuodis blocks an uppercut.
Thrower can't break the clinch.
Kuodis lands a shoulder strike.
Thrower lands an elbow just above Kuodis 's eye.
Kuodis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrower avoids it.
Kuodis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuodis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thrower blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuodis tries a knee to the head but Thrower blocks it.
Kuodis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuodis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuodis takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuodis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thrower blocks it with crossed arms.
Thrower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuodis walks away with a smile on his face. Thrower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thrower connects with a leg kick. Kuodis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuodis misses with a head kick.
Thrower lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuodis pushes Thrower away with a front kick.
Thrower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuodis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuodis throws a sloppy head kick and Thrower moves out of range easily.
Jab by Thrower.
Kuodis lands a two punch combo.
Kuodis throws a head kick that misses.
Kuodis is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuodis. That's going to slow Thrower down.
Kuodis looks to land a combination. Thrower sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrower tries to bum rush Kuodis with a series of wild strikes but Kuodis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuodis blocks a head kick by Thrower.
Thrower tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrower dodges the punch combination from Kuodis.
Kuodis lands with a kick to the temple. Thrower shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuodis throws the kick towards the body but Thrower avoids it.
Kuodis throws a right and a left that Thrower avoids nicely.
Thrower with the counter takedown but Kuodis avoids it easily.
Kuodis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuodis is looking to chop away at Thrower's legs.
Kuodis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuodis throws a sloppy head kick and Thrower moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kuodis drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Thrower follows Kuodis to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirty Thrower!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Velasquez (ranked 4962 p4p, 594 weight class) and David Hamil (ranked 5505 p4p, 630 weight class). Velasquez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort Minor ft Styles of Beyond - Remember The Name. Hamil has chosen I want to know what love is as his entrance music. David Hamil will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Velasquez
vs
Hamil

152 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

166 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Hamil!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hamil closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamil lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Velasquez is on top in guard.

Velasquez cracks Hamil with a solid left hand.
Hamil is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Velasquez is looking to improve his position.

Hamil is looking for a kimura here.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Hamil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hamil seems to be looking for submissions.
Velasquez gets full guard.
Velasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamil is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamil wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Velasquez wants to improve his position but instead Hamil has moved into half guard.
Hamil wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Velasquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Velasquez is refusing to be controlled, as Hamil sits in half guard.
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Hamil has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamil wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamil's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamil's back!
Velasquez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Velasquez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez doesn't have the hooks in and Hamil manages to turn into his guard.
Hamil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamil wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Hamil preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hamil trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Hamil stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez is striking off his back. Hamil thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
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!
Hamil wants to pass to mount but Velasquez is defending the position.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is pressing down on Hamil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hamil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Velasquez tries to get out of the position.
Velasquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hamil has passed into side control.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hamil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Velasquez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Velasquez wants to improve his position but Hamil is controlling well.

Hamil seems to be working for a kimura but Velasquez defends the submission attempt.

Hamil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hamil.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to improve his position but Hamil is controlling well.
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamil's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamil's back!
Hamil is taking damage to the body and head.
Velasquez lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Velasquez.
Velasquez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hamil hold on?
Velasquez is landing with strikes. Hamil can't take much more of this.
Velasquez 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hamil looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Velasquez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Velasquez gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

Hamil is rocked!
Velasquez drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Hamil is in real trouble here! Velasquez lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Velasquez is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Velasquez!
A relieved looking Alistair Velasquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated David Hamil had this to say: 'baby baby baby doll'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Wiltrop (ranked 4845 p4p, 222 weight class) and Jill Bill (ranked 3770 p4p, 181 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wiltrop
vs
Bill

160 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
135 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fanatic Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Wiltrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jill Bill!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill works Wiltrop's body with a nice hook.
Wiltrop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wiltrop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bill's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bill's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wiltrop tries to move into range but Bill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bill connects with a body shot.
Bill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Bill lands.
Bill lands a jab.
Wiltrop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiltrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wiltrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wiltrop fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill stuffs the takedown.
Wiltrop is breathing heavily.
Wiltrop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bill stuns Wiltrop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wiltrop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bill with a jab.
Bill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wiltrop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bill scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wiltrop eats them both and turns towards Bill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bill digs a good body shot into Wiltrop's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bill.
Bill cracks Wiltrop with a good jab.
Bill jabs Wiltrop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bill lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wiltrop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wiltrop scrambles back to his feet.
Bill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiltrop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wiltrop eats them both and turns towards Bill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Bill. That snapped Wiltrop's head back.
Bill jabs Wiltrop right on the nose. Wiltrop blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bill. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bill.
Bill works Wiltrop's body with a nice hook.
Bill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wiltrop momentarily.
A jab from Bill does it's job there.
Wiltrop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bill cracks Wiltrop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wiltrop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bill lands a nice shot to the body.
Jill Bill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill cracks Wiltrop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiltrop takes one to the chin there.
Bill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wiltrop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wiltrop ducks right into an uppercut from Bill.
Bill lands with a good body shot.
Bill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bill!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bill throws out a powerful jab.
Bill jabs at Wiltrop's body.
Bill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jill Bill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bill throws a shot to the body.
Wiltrop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wiltrop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bill cracks Wiltrop with an open hand slap.
Wiltrop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bill lands a really nice looking cross but Wiltrop seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wiltrop back to the ropes. Bill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jill Bill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill throws a one two combo.

Wiltrop is rocked!
Bill connects with a jab.
Oh Wiltrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltrop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiltrop seems to have got his legs back now.
Bill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wiltrop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bill.
Bill scores with a nice right hand.
Bill's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bill duly obliges.
Wiltrop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bill throws out a powerful jab.
Bill scores with a one two! Wiltrop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jill Bill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill connects with a jab.
Bill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wiltrop back to the ropes. Bill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
John Wiltrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Bill.
Bill scores with a shot to the body.
Bill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wiltrop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bill lands a lovely overhand right.
Bill lands with a shot to the body.
Bill scores with a nice strike.
Bill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bill lands a nice shot that snaps Wiltrop's head back.
Bill punishes Wiltrop's body with a nice straight punch.
Bill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wiltrop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bill with a nice cross.
Bill is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wiltrop's head.
Wiltrop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wiltrop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bill scores with a nice right hand.
Wiltrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wiltrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bill lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill thuds a left hand into Wiltrop's body.
Bill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bill stalks Wiltrop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wiltrop's face. Wiltrop staggers backwards, shaken.
Wiltrop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Bill.
Bill lands with a hook. Wiltrop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wiltrop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bill lands with a shot to the body.
Bill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Bill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wiltrop doesn't seem phased though.
Bill lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jill Bill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bill cracks Wiltrop with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut there from Bill.
Bill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wiltrop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wiltrop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice takedown defense from Bill. No joy for Wiltrop on that attempt.
Bill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bill lands with a nice combination. Wiltrop backs away looking to recover.
Wiltrop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bill scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wiltrop momentarily.
Bill jabs at Wiltrop's body.
Wiltrop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wiltrop tries for a takedown but Bill circles away easily
and Bill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wiltrop thinking.
Bill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bill with a nice cross.
Bill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bill.
Bill scores with a jab. Wiltrop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Bill scores with a four punch combination!
Bill cracks a nice hook into Wiltrop's ribs.
Wiltrop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Bill catches Wiltrop right on the button with a cross.
Bill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bill lands with a cross.
A jab from Bill does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Bill.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill catches Wiltrop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bill scores with a jab. Wiltrop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bill lands an overhand right.
Bill connects with a nice looking jab.
Bill jabs at Wiltrop's body.
Bill lands the left hand.
Jill Bill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bill scores with a sloppy right hand. Wiltrop should have avoided that one.
Wiltrop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Bill finds it's target.
Bill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiltrop.
Bill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wiltrop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiltrop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Bill.
Danga de danga de dang - Bill scores with a four punch combination!
Bill lands a right hook to the body.
Bill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bill lands an overhand right.
John Wiltrop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wiltrop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jill Bill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bill 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 Josh West scores the fight for Jill Bill!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Jill Bill!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jill Bill!

Jill Bill wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jill Bill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.