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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Clerk Maxwell (ranked 230 p4p, 464 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 13 p4p, 29 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Clerk Maxwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clerk Maxwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong lands a really nice looking cross but Clerk Maxwell seems unphased.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a jab.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Clerk Maxwell's ribs.
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Clerk Maxwell misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell digs a good body shot into Phuthong's ribs.
Clerk Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
Clerk Maxwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range nicely.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to wear down Phuthong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phuthong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Clerk Maxwell saw that one coming.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clerk Maxwell slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Clerk Maxwell slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell tests Phuthong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Clerk Maxwell's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Phuthong catches Clerk Maxwell right on the button with a cross.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Clerk Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clerk Maxwell on the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Phuthong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clerk Maxwell on the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Clerk Maxwell scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Clerk Maxwell jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Phuthong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clerk Maxwell with a body shot.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Clerk Maxwell's body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Phuthong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a one two combo.
It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Clerk Maxwell ducks down to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clerk Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong with a jab.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell misses its target.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clerk Maxwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab.
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clerk Maxwell at a distance.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell stuns Phuthong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phuthong slips a jab and a cross from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clerk Maxwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping left.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but Clerk Maxwell blocks it.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell takes one on the button.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Clerk Maxwell there.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clerk Maxwell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clerk Maxwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range nicely.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong lands an overhand right.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Clerk Maxwell saw that one coming.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab to the body.
Clerk Maxwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phuthong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuthong tests Clerk Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Clerk Maxwell walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
A punch lands to the side of Clerk Maxwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the body
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong defending well as Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a body shot.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clerk Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Eh Phuthong just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to the nose.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Phuthong looks to move away, Clerk Maxwell throws a big counter combo but Phuthong just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Clerk Maxwell's body. Clerk Maxwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Clerk Maxwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice looking combination but Phuthong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Phuthong walks into a straight right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping right.
Phuthong jabs Clerk Maxwell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Clerk Maxwell does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clerk Maxwell thuds a left hand into Phuthong's body.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Phuthong's head.
Clerk Maxwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clerk Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Clerk Maxwell should have avoided that one.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Clerk Maxwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Phuthong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Clerk Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Clerk Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
and Clerk Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Clerk Maxwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell takes one on the button.
Clerk Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
James Clerk Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Clerk Maxwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell lands the left hand.
Phuthong scores with a jab. Clerk Maxwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell takes one to the chin there.
Clerk Maxwell ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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