WKBC Final: Paupers Glory PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Android Kickerbutt (ranked 3183 p4p, 4234 weight class) and Rahim Lahim (ranked 331 p4p, 421 weight class). Android Kickerbutt is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kickerbutt
vs
Lahim

225 cm
25
153
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
130
1 - 1 - 0

Great elbows
Very strong

Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Kickerbutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rahim Lahim!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kickerbutt clinches.
Lahim looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lahim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Lahim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lahim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kickerbutt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lahim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kickerbutt lands an elbow just above Lahim 's eye.
Nice elbow from Kickerbutt.

It looks like Rahim Lahim has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kickerbutt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kickerbutt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahim's face.
Kickerbutt landing knees to the body.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kickerbutt has a couple of punches blocked by Lahim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickerbutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kickerbutt connects with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Kickerbutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kickerbutt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lahim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kickerbutt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kickerbutt lands an elbow just above Lahim 's eye.
Kickerbutt scores a nice knee to the body.
Kickerbutt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahim's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lahim as Kickerbutt tries to tie him up.
Kickerbutt scores with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt is looking to control Lahim's arms but Lahim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kickerbutt has his back to the ropes.
Lahim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kickerbutt tries to land a knee to the head but Lahim blocks with his arms.
Kickerbutt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickerbutt tries to break the clinch but Lahim is controlling the position.
Kickerbutt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kickerbutt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lahim is keeping busy.
Kickerbutt with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt 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.
Kickerbutt tries to throw a body punch but Lahim avoids it by throwing Kickerbutt back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kickerbutt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kickerbutt misses with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kickerbutt.
Kickerbutt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Rahim Lahim's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Kickerbutt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lahim.
A head punch on the inside from Lahim fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickerbutt trying to control the position but instead, Lahim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kickerbutt into the ropes.
Kickerbutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lahim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Android Kickerbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rahim Lahim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kickerbutt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kickerbutt misses with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt lands a nice knee to the body.
Kickerbutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lahim's elbow.
Kickerbutt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lahim blocks it with crossed arms.
Kickerbutt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the body.
Kickerbutt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahim's face.
Kickerbutt looking to stall.
Lahim blocks an uppercut.
Kickerbutt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lahim's defenses.
Kickerbutt scores with a knee to the head.

Lahim is rocked!
Lahim is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lahim is still on wobbly legs! Can Kickerbutt finish him?

The cut above Rahim Lahim's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kickerbutt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kickerbutt.
Kickerbutt misses with the head strike.
Kickerbutt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kickerbutt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lahim is keeping busy.
Kickerbutt wants to stall.
Kickerbutt scores with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kickerbutt throws a punch but it's blocked by Lahim.
Lahim is trying to maintain a safe position but Kickerbutt gets an underhook and turns Lahim into the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kickerbutt.
Lahim struggles to land a body shot inside as Kickerbutt controls his hands.
Kickerbutt lands an elbow inside that Lahim shrugs off.
Kickerbutt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lahim takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lahim blocks an uppercut.
Kickerbutt lands an elbow inside.

Rahim Lahim's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kickerbutt with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kickerbutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kickerbutt landing knees to the head.
Kickerbutt is trying to maintain a safe position but Lahim gets an underhook and turns Kickerbutt into the ropes.
Kickerbutt misses with the head strike.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Android Kickerbutt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rahim Lahim'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!

Kickerbutt closes the distance and clinches.
Lahim seems to have recovered his senses.
Kickerbutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lahim avoiding damage as Kickerbutt throws knees to the body.
Lahim gets through Kickerbutt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kickerbutt throws a punch but it's blocked by Lahim.
Kickerbutt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kickerbutt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lahim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kickerbutt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kickerbutt lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickerbutt tries to circle away but Lahim has him pinned against the ropes.
Kickerbutt scores with a knee to the head.
Lahim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kickerbutt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Kickerbutt.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kickerbutt looking to throw knees to the head but Lahim is blocking nicely.
Rahim Lahim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickerbutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lahim.
Kickerbutt lands a good knee to the midsection. Lahim won't want to take too many of those.
Kickerbutt working Lahim over with knees to the body.
Kickerbutt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Android Kickerbutt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kickerbutt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lahim's defenses.
Kickerbutt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kickerbutt lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kickerbutt.
Kickerbutt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kickerbutt has Lahim pressed against the ropes, preventing Lahim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kickerbutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lahim is defending well for now.
Lahim misses with a punch to the body.
Lahim avoiding damage as Kickerbutt throws knees to the body.
Kickerbutt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kickerbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lahim can do to turn this around?
Kickerbutt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahim's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickerbutt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahim's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickerbutt tries to stall but Lahim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Kickerbutt.
Kickerbutt tries to circle away but Lahim has him pinned against the ropes.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt working Lahim over with knees to the body.
Kickerbutt looking to slow down the pace here.
Lahim prevents a body shot from Kickerbutt.
Lahim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lahim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kickerbutt looking to stall.
Kickerbutt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lahim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Android Kickerbutt!
An out of breath Android Kickerbutt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Android Eighteen (ranked 2821 p4p, 5069 weight class) and Teron Steeley (ranked 407 p4p, 608 weight class). Teron Steeley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Eighteen
vs
Steeley

185 cm
25
179
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
172
1 - 0 - 0

Great elbows
Very strong

Decent boxing
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Android Eighteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teron Steeley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eighteen wants to clinch
enabling Steeley to counter with a crisp jab.
Eighteen is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Steeley misses.
Eighteen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steeley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Steeley drives through and clinches with Eighteen against the ropes.
Steeley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steeley lands a hook that snaps the head of Eighteen backwards.
Knees to the body from Eighteen.
Eighteen looking to throw knees to the head but Steeley is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steeley misses with a body punch.
Eighteen tries to throw a body punch but Steeley avoids it by throwing Eighteen back against the ropes.
Eighteen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Teron Steeley has been cut.
Eighteen stalling in the clinch but Steeley improves position.
Eighteen lands an elbow just above Steeley 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eighteen.
Steeley tries to work over Eighteen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen tries a knee to the head but Steeley blocks it.
Eighteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steeley blocks it with crossed arms.
Eighteen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steeley's face.
Steeley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eighteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steeley presses Eighteen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Eighteen.
Nice elbow from Eighteen.
Steeley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eighteen lands an elbow inside that Steeley shrugs off.
Eighteen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steeley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steeley looks winded!
Steeley lands with a light punch inside.
Steeley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eighteen has a couple of punches blocked by Steeley.
Eighteen connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eighteen landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Teron Steeley's cut even more.
Steeley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Eighteen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steeley can turn it around.
Eighteen lands a nice knee to the body.
Eighteen looking to throw knees to the head but Steeley is blocking nicely.
Eighteen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steeley avoids it.
Eighteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eighteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Steeley controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steeley lands a left hand.
Steeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eighteen has him pressed against the ropes.
Steeley pushes Eighteen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steeley struggles to land a body shot inside as Eighteen controls his hands.
Eighteen lands a damaging elbow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Eighteen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steeley's defenses.
Eighteen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steeley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eighteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steeley's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Steeley is trying to push Eighteen away but Eighteen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Eighteen.
Steeley tries to work over Eighteen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eighteen lands an elbow that stopped Steeley in his tracks for a moment.
Eighteen with a knee to the head.
Steeley misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Android Eighteen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teron Steeley's cut.
That's time! Eighteen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Eighteen tries to clinch but Steeley is having none of it.
Steeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Eighteen.
Eighteen closes the distance but Steeley moves to the side
and Steeley counters with a stiff right hand.
Eighteen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Eighteen instigates a clinch.
Eighteen lands a knee to the head.
Eighteen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steeley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eighteen missing with knees to the body.
Eighteen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Teron Steeley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steeley blocks an uppercut.
Steeley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eighteen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Eighteen obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen with a knee to the head.
Steeley is breathing heavily.
Eighteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eighteen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Eighteen lands an elbow that stopped Steeley in his tracks for a moment.
Eighteen connects with a knee to the head.

Teron Steeley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Eighteen landing knees to the head.
A short right from Steeley on the inside.
Eighteen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steeley's face.
Eighteen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steeley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eighteen has Steeley pressed against the ropes.
Eighteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steeley is defending well for now.
Steeley throws an elbow that misses.
Eighteen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eighteen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Eighteen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steeley.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eighteen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steeley's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steeley takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Android Eighteen!
Android Eighteen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Teron Steeley spoke after the fight, saying 'all good i had him with some stuff but its all good'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Charlie River (ranked 6706 p4p, 7021 weight class) and Schmedgar Dimms (ranked 505 p4p, 516 weight class). River kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

River
vs
Dimms

170 cm
19
145
8 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
145
8 - 1 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Basic striking
Granite chin

Conviction

MKFC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Schmedgar Dimms!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from River.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dimms looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Dimms rushes River and presses him up against the ropes.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimms.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimms or not.
River tries to work over Dimms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimms.
River misses with a body punch.
Dimms takes a shot to the head.
River looking to stall.

River manages to break the clinch.
Dimms lands a body shot.
Dimms fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Dimms 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from River misses.

Dimms pushes River up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dimms gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimms tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
River looking to stall.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Dimms misses with some punches.
River blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River lands an uppercut.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Dimms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with a body punch.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River blocks an uppercut.
River blocks an uppercut.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River wants to get back to striking at distance but Dimms won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dimms scores with a hook to the body.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from River on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

River breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

River slips under a jab.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimms.
Dimms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dimms fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by River.
River walks into a jab.
River cracks Dimms with an open hand slap.
Dimms misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dimms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimms misses with an uppercut.
Dimms throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Dimms moves into range and clinches up with River.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimms.
Dimms prevents a body shot from River.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms lands with a short shot to the head.
River lands a right hand.
Dimms lands a body shot.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
River lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Dimms lands a hook to the side of the head.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimms lands a shoulder strike.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from River.
Dimms lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a right hand.
River blocks an uppercut.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimms controls his hands.
Dimms scores with a hook to the body.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms lands a nice uppercut.
River blocks an uppercut.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River circles away from the clinch attempt
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Schmedgar Dimms will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dimms throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Dimms cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

Dimms moves into range and clinches up with River.
Dimms throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Dimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by River.

River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Dimms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
A shot to the liver by Dimms. Beautiful body shot.

River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
River is trying to force a seperation but Dimms has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimms.
Dimms throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River taking a breather.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Dimms.
Dimms pushes River back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from River.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimmss head.
A left hand lands to the body for River.

River breaks from the clinch.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and River duly obliges.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River misses with a hook. Dimms ducked under it nicely.
Dimms throws a right hand that misses
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River lands a jab to Dimms's midsection.
Dimms fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River lands the left hand.
Dimms takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimms looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
Dimms darts in trying to clinch
and River counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Charlie River did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dimms misses with a left hand
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimms lands with a good body shot.
River throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
Dimms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Dimms connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the body from Dimms misses
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Dimms's shoulder, as Dimms tries to avoid the shot.
Dimms tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimms.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Dimms throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River throws a looping overhand right but Dimms ducks down to avoid it.
Dimms is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left lands for Dimms.
Dimms misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimms throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Dimms.
Nice shot lands for River.
Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Dimms tries to counter by closing the distance.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimms.
Dimms misses with a left hand
and Dimms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Dimms.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
River throws the left hand but Dimms avoids the punch easily.
River slips a straight right by Dimms.
Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimms misses with a hook
and River counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Dimms takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charlie River is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimms! But no joy.
River misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimms misses the target.
Dimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms thuds a left hand into River's body.
Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River had his way with Schmedgar Dimms in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

River misses with a hook.
Dimms is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dimms tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
Dimms misses with a looping left.

River pushes Dimms up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
A hook to the body from River.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms pushes River back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from River.
River leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Dimms lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dimms throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms blocks a body shot from River.
River looking to stall.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimms has him pressed against the ropes.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
River blocks a body shot from Dimms.
Dimms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River is trying to push Dimms away but Dimms has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Dimms scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimms tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms lands a body punch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimms controls his hands.
Dimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dimms lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River has had enough of the clinch but Dimms keeps him there for the moment.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.

River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Nice defenses there by River.
Dimms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimms takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dimms tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Schmedgar Dimms.
I think Dimms 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmedgar Dimms!