PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shock N Awe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). N Awe comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster. Shock N Awe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

N Awe
vs
Ripper

179 cm
24
163 lbs
14 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
164 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BioPharm Nutrition [ACME]
Crippler's Corner

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shock N Awe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N Awe connects with a single shot there.
Ripper throws a series of punches but N Awe avoids them all with ease.
N Awe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shock N Awe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N Awe wants to clinch.

N Awe has closed the distance and engaged Ripper in a clinch.
Ripper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

N Awe rushes Ripper and presses him up against the cage.

N Awe manages to break the clinch.

N Awe moves into range and clinches up with Ripper.
Ripper is trying to break the clinch but N Awe has him pressed against the cage.
Ripper can't break the clinch.
N Awe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ripper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for N Awe.

N Awe breaks the clinch.
Ripper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before N Awe can pounce on him.
N Awe scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
N Awe digs a good hook to Ripper's body.
Ripper looks gassed!
Ripper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Ripper tries to keep at a distance but N Awe has taken the fight into the clinch.
N Awe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
N Awe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ripper wants to break the clinch but can't.

N Awe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
N Awe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
N Awe throws a right and a left that Ripper avoids nicely.
N Awe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
N Awe lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
N Awe works the jab nicely.

It looks like Jack Ripper has been cut.

N Awe has closed the distance and engaged Ripper in a clinch.

N Awe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by N Awe.
N Awe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to de liver by N Awe. Beautiful body shot.
N Awe scores with a nice strike.
Ripper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
N Awe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ripper.

N Awe clinches up with Ripper and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

N Awe breaks the clinch.
N Awe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of N Awe 's head but he takes it in his stride.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
N Awe lands a shoulder strike.

N Awe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ripper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by N Awe.
N Awe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
N Awe scores with a kick to the body.
Ripper swings and misses with a shot to the body

and N Awe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, N Awe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

N Awe breaks from the clinch.
Ripper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

N Awe has Ripper up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for N Awe.
N Awe pushes Ripper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
N Awe lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Awe lands a shot to the body.

N Awe breaks the clinch.
Ripper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ripper looks to land a left hand but N Awe moved out of range nicely.
N Awe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ripper misses with a body punch
and N Awe counters with a nice body kick.
N Awe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ripper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ripper misses with a combination
and N Awe counters with a good low kick that Ripper was not able to check.
N Awe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ripper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
N Awe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ripper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from N Awe.
Ripper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
N Awe lands a nice looking body shot.

N Awe has managed to clinch.

N Awe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
N Awe tries to bum rush Ripper with a series of wild strikes but Ripper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

N Awe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
N Awe lands a shot to the body.
N Awe cracks Ripper with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from N Awe.
N Awe scores with a hook to the body.
N Awe has Ripper pressed against the cage, preventing Ripper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on N Awe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from N Awe.

N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N Awe fails with an attempt to clinch.
N Awe misses with a double jab.
Ripper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
N Awe ducks under a wild hook from Ripper.
Ripper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
N Awe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from N Awe.
N Awe fails in his attempt to clinch.
N Awe tries to clinch up.

N Awe moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shock N Awe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Ripper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

N Awe tries to clinch but Ripper is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from N Awe.
N Awe staying out of range there.
N Awe misses with a body kick.
Ripper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
N Awe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ripper throws out the jab.
N Awe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Ripper misses.
N Awe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
N Awe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ripper swings for the body but N Awe moves out of range.
N Awe lands with an uppercut that bounces Ripper off the cage and back into rage.
N Awe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
N Awe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripper moves away.
Ripper is breathing heavily.
Ripper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
N Awe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ripper can do to turn this around?
N Awe thows a body kick. Ripper tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
N Awe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ripper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ripper is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
N Awe tries to clinch up.
Ripper swats away the attempt to clinch by N Awe.
A jab from Ripper misses.
Ripper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
N Awe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ripper.

N Awe darts in and clinches Ripper up against the cage.
N Awe keeps control of Ripper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, N Awe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
N Awe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
N Awe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ripper or not.

N Awe manages to break the clinch.
N Awe misses with the combination.

N Awe forces Ripper back against the cage and clinches.

N Awe manages to break the clinch.
N Awe defending well as Ripper loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

N Awe darts in and clinches Ripper up against the cage.
Ripper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

N Awe manages to break the clinch.
N Awe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Ripper as he connects with a hook.
N Awe takes a swing at Ripper's ribcage but misses.
N Awe wants to clinch.
Ripper misses with a few strikes there.
Ripper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ripper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Shock N Awe has been cut.
Ripper cracks N Awe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ripper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
N Awe scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
N Awe throws an overhand right that lands on Ripper's shoulder, as Ripper tries to avoid the shot.
Ripper slips a jab from N Awe.
Ripper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
N Awe slips a straight right by Ripper.
N Awe misses with a body kick.
Ripper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ripper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as N Awe backs up against the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by N Awe.
Ripper cracks N Awe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ripper clobbers N Awe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
N Awe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
N Awe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body kick from N Awe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper takes one to the chin there.

N Awe takes the fight into the clinch.
N Awe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
N Awe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from N Awe.
A nice left hand lands by N Awe.
Ripper tries to circle away but N Awe has him pinned against the cage.
Ripper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ripper can't break the clinch.
Ripper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but N Awe has him pressed against the cage.

Ripper manages to break the clinch.
N Awe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from N Awe misses
and Ripper counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N Awe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ripper with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N Awe misses with a series of wild punches.
N Awe slips a straight right by Ripper.
Ripper dips to his left and cracks N Awe with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shock N Awe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ripper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by N Awe.
N Awe misses the shot to the body.
Ripper misses with the combination.
Ripper misses with a body shot.
N Awe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ripper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ripper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
N Awe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ripper throws a looping overhand right but N Awe ducks down to avoid it.
N Awe tries to land a front kick but Ripper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N Awe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
N Awe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ripper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ripper misses with a hook to the body
and N Awe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
N Awe lands a with a good body shot.

N Awe drives through and clinches with Ripper against the cage.
Shock N Awe has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for N Awe.
Ripper tries to break the clinch but N Awe is controlling the position.

N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N Awe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ripper will feel that in the morning.

N Awe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ripper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
N Awe scores with a jab to the head.
N Awe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ripper.
Ripper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
N Awe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
N Awe lands a nice shot that snaps Ripper's head back.
Ripper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and N Awe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ripper just misses with a punch to the body.
Shock N Awe is winning the standup battle so far.
Ripper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by N Awe.
N Awe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from Ripper misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
N Awe misses with a double jab.
Ripper swats away the attempt to clinch by N Awe.
N Awe scores with a jab to the body.
N Awe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ripper throws out the jab.
N Awe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ripper.
N Awe lands a head kick!
N Awe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

N Awe moves into the clinch.
Ripper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
N Awe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but N Awe has him pressed against the cage.
Ripper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ripper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

N Awe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
N Awe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent N Awe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ripper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
N Awe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

N Awe moves into the clinch successfully.
N Awe scores with a hook to the body.
Ripper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ripper is trying to force a seperation but N Awe has the dominant position.

N Awe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
N Awe scores with a punch to the head.

N Awe forces Ripper back against the cage and clinches.
N Awe prevents Ripper from breaking the clinch.
N Awe presses Ripper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

N Awe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
N Awe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ripper's calf.
N Awe lands an overhand right.
N Awe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by N Awe!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper circles away from the clinch attempt.
N Awe lands with an overhand left.

N Awe moves into the clinch.
N Awe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ripper is looking to break free of the clinch but N Awe has double underhooks.
N Awe keeps control of Ripper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
N Awe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
Ripper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
N Awe lands a right hand.
Ripper tries to circle away but N Awe has him pinned against the cage.

N Awe breaks the clinch.
N Awe avoids the body shot from Ripper.
Ripper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and N Awe counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

N Awe takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

N Awe breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Ripper.
N Awe connects with a right hand. Ripper shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shock N Awe clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

N Awe throws a wild body kick that Ripper sees coming a mile off.
N Awe wants to clinch up but Ripper keeps it at a distance.
N Awe avoids the body shot from Ripper.
N Awe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
N Awe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ripper.
N Awe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ripper throws out the jab.
N Awe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ripper will feel that in the morning.
N Awe connects with a high kick.
N Awe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ripper.
N Awe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N Awe avoids the body shot from Ripper.
N Awe is looking to clinch but Ripper is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for N Awe. That snapped Ripper's head back.
N Awe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ripper on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
N Awe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ripper.
Ripper is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

N Awe clinches up with Ripper and pushes him back against the cage.

N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N Awe scores with a jab to the body.
Ripper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ripper throws a left and a right that both miss
and N Awe counters with a left to the body.
N Awe scores with a nice body kick.
Ripper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
N Awe lands a right hook to the body.
N Awe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
N Awe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ripper keeps the fight on the outside.
N Awe lands a jab to the head.
N Awe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Ripper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
N Awe cracks a nice hook into Ripper's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
N Awe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from N Awe.
Ripper throws an overhand right that lands on N Awe's shoulder, as N Awe tries to avoid the shot.
N Awe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ripper takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripper misses with a shot to the body
and N Awe counters with a nice body kick.
Ripper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
N Awe is looking to clinch.
Ripper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by N Awe. N Awe obviously looking to wear him down.
Ripper throws a right and a left that N Awe avoids nicely.
Ripper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

N Awe moves into range and clinches up with Ripper.
N Awe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from N Awe.
N Awe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ripper letting N Awe take a breather here.
N Awe is working Ripper over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper can't break the clinch.
Ripper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

N Awe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
N Awe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
N Awe throws a body punch but Ripper moves out of range.
Ripper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by N Awe.
Ripper throws a big shot that misses.
N Awe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ripper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but N Awe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripper.
Ripper throws an overhand right that lands on N Awe's shoulder, as N Awe tries to avoid the shot.
N Awe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ripper doesn't seem bothered though.
Ripper staying out of range there.
N Awe thows a body shot but no joy.
N Awe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
N Awe scores with a push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
N Awe lands a front kick.
Ripper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. N Awe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from N Awe finds it's target.
Ripper throws the left hand but N Awe avoids the punch easily.
N Awe scores with a one two! Ripper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ripper misses with a straight left.
Ripper misses with a shot to the body

and N Awe moves into the clinch.
Ripper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, N Awe scores with a nice short uppercut.
N Awe lands an uppercut.

N Awe manages to break the clinch.
N Awe misses with a body kick.
N Awe throws a sloppy body shot
and Ripper counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
N Awe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ripper doesn't seem bothered though.
Ripper misses the shot to the body.

N Awe forces Ripper back against the cage and clinches.
Ripper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shock N Awe had his way with Jack Ripper in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! N Awe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

N Awe scores with a spinning back kick!
N Awe wants to clinch up but Ripper keeps it at a distance.
Ripper misses with a hook.
N Awe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ripper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
N Awe moves in looking to clinch but Ripper pushes him off.

N Awe darts in and clinches Ripper up against the cage.
Good body shot from N Awe.
Ripper wants to break free but N Awe has control.
N Awe scores with a hook to the body.
N Awe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ripper or not.

N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N Awe connects with a crisp jab.
N Awe tries to clinch up.
Ripper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
N Awe sizes up Ripper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ripper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by N Awe.
Ripper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ripper misses the body punch
and N Awe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
N Awe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
N Awe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
N Awe works the jab nicely.

N Awe has closed the distance and engaged Ripper in a clinch.
N Awe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ripper or not.
N Awe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rippers head.
Ripper wants to break free but N Awe has control.
Ripper tries to break the clinch but N Awe is controlling the position.
N Awe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

N Awe breaks from the clinch.
N Awe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ripper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ripper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
N Awe lands a high kick!
Ripper throws a hook to the side of N Awe's head but N Awe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shock N Awe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
N Awe tries to clinch there but Ripper circles away.
A shot to de liver by N Awe. Beautiful body shot.
Ripper misses with a combination
and N Awe counters with a slapping leg kick.
N Awe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
N Awe lands a jab to Ripper's midsection.
N Awe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ripper counters with a nice uppercut.
N Awe pushes Ripper away with a front kick.
Jack Ripper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
N Awe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ripper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
N Awe moves into range and connects with a jab.

N Awe moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper is trying to force a seperation but N Awe has the dominant position.
Ripper is trying to break the clinch but N Awe has him pressed against the cage.
Ripper wants to break free but N Awe has control.
N Awe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ripper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with N Awe's elbow.
Ripper is trying to break the clinch but N Awe is controlling him.
N Awe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ripper takes a shot to the head.
N Awe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ripper avoids it.
Ripper is trying to force a seperation but N Awe has the dominant position.
N Awe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from N Awe on the inside.
Ripper wants to break free but N Awe has control.
Ripper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripper tries to circle away but N Awe has him pinned against the cage.

Ripper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
N Awe wants to clinch up but Ripper keeps it at a distance.
Ripper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract N Awe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ripper misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Ripper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
N Awe connects with a high kick.
N Awe works Ripper's body with a nice hook.
N Awe scores with a spinning back kick!

N Awe clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from N Awe.
Ripper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
N Awe lands an uppercut.
N Awe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from N Awe.

N Awe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Ripper misses
and N Awe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
N Awe lands with a nice body punch.
N Awe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
N Awe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

N Awe takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shock N Awe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well N Awe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:44
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shock N Awe!
Shock N Awe retains his lightweight title!