CT 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helge Fossmo (ranked 6715 p4p, 535 weight class) and Travis Goats (ranked 8944 p4p, 613 weight class). Fossmo comes to the ring accompanied by Helge Fossmo predikar. Travis Goats acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Fossmo
vs
Goats

203 cm
47
286 lbs
28 - 14 - 0

182 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helge Fossmo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Goats!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goats misses with a takedown attempt
and Fossmo counters with a left to the body.
Goats tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fossmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goats somewhat.
Goats doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fossmo counters with a nice leg kick.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Goats.
Goats doesn't manage to clinch there - Fossmo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fossmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Goats.
Goats tries to bum rush Fossmo with a series of wild strikes but Fossmo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goats closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goats pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Travis Goats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goats looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goats wants to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a nice body kick.
Goats with a poor takedown
and Fossmo counters with a nice leg kick.
Goats tries to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goats misses with a takedown attempt - Fossmo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Goats looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goats tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fossmo counters with an inside leg kick.
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goats misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Goats falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Fossmo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goats did well to prevent Fossmo getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo winds up and cracks Goats with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goats has hold of Fossmo's hands but Fossmo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fossmo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Fossmo is trying for a kimura here. Goats looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fossmo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Helge Fossmo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Mcgraugh (ranked 2480 p4p, 351 weight class) and Travis Road (ranked 5979 p4p, 658 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mcgraugh
vs
Road

185 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Mcgraugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Road!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgraugh avoids the body shot from Road.
Nice straight punches there by Mcgraugh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Road.
Mcgraugh connects with a nice looking jab.
Road tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mcgraugh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcgraugh is looking to counter the offense by Road and move into the clinch.
Road misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgraugh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Mcgraugh catches Road right on the button with a cross.
Mcgraugh swings for the body but Road moves out of range.
Road fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgraugh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgraugh connects with a looping right hand.
Road tries to clinch but Mcgraugh is having none of it.
Mcgraugh lands with a cross.

Road is rocked!
Corey Mcgraugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgraugh goes for a small jab and connects. Now Mcgraugh goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Road stumbles back but Mcgraugh runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Road to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Road will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Mcgraugh!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tate (ranked 8780 p4p, 760 weight class) and Will Thomas (ranked 6017 p4p, 659 weight class). Tommy Tate has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tate
vs
Thomas

180 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Tate !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas takes the fight into the clinch.

Tate jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.

Tate working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to get up but he can't break Tate 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thomas is looking to pass into half guard but Tate pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tate is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thomas 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.
Tate wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas striking off his back but it's not causing Tate any problems.
Tate postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tate sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tate stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate .
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tate sprawls well. Tate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas unleashes a big counter combination but Tate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.

Thomas clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tate prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Tate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Tate is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomas defends well and Tate ends up having to push Thomas into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Tate went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas feints and then cracks Tate 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tate down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Tate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas cracks Tate with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tate counters with a nice uppercut.
Tate works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Tate tries to clinch up.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tate is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Tate circles away and we're back to standing.
Tommy Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range.

Tate moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas jumps guard but Tate turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Tate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tate is trying to pull guard but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Tate is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Tate throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Tate instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Tate turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tate lands an uppercut.
Tate tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the ropes.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tate pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Thomas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tate is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Tate has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas won't allow Tate to sweep him here.
Tate trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Tate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tate moves out of range of the body kick.
Tate shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Tate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.

Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tate 's half guard.

Tate manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thomas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tate . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Tate into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Tate persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.

Thomas forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.

Thomas pulls Tate into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate stays in close to Thomas's body and controls the position.
Tate trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to hit a switch here but Tate passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thomas there!
Thomas can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thomas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tate 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tate 's back!

Thomas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tate has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Tate 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tate is keeping busy.
Tate trying to control the action but Thomas just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to control Tate but Tate is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tate is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Thomas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tate tries to escape but Thomas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tate showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Thomas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Tate tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate .
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tate . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Tate .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate .
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tate . No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Tate gets tackled into the ropes by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Tate turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tate is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to drag Tate to the mat but Tate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate smiles and moves away.
Tate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Tate persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tate .
Tate looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with a solid body kick.
A left and a right from Tate both land. Nice combination.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Tate and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tate tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tate gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.

Tate jumps guard.
Tate wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Thomas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Tate sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Tate takes the fight into the clinch.
Tate tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tate is pressed up against the ropes. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tate down to the mat. Tate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Tate was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tate is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Tate pushes Thomas against the ropes but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Tate and move into the clinch position.
Tate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate .
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tate trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
Will Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tate looking to slow down the pace here.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Thomas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tate 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate prevents it.
Tate is trying to break free.
Tate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A frustrated look appears on Tate 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tate pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tate misses with a head kick.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Tate sprawls well.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
letting Tate counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Will Thomas!
Will Thomas is the new light heavyweight champion!