PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Littoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Downs
vs
Littoris

175 cm
20
143 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

160 cm
25
140 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Littoris!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Littoris but Littoris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Littoris misses with a body shot.
Littoris misses with the combination.
Littoris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Littoris missing with a left hand there. Downs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Littoris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Littoris throws a jab but it's blocked by Downs.
Littoris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chuck Littoris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Littoris just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Littoris throws a looping overhand right but Downs ducks down to avoid it.
Littoris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Littoris throws an overhand right that lands on Downs's shoulder, as Downs tries to avoid the shot.
Downs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Littoris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Littoris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Downs.
Downs staying out of range there.
Littoris swinging wilding here.
Downs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Littoris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Downs somewhat.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Littoris.
Downs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Littoris misses with a two punch combination.
Downs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Littoris throws a right hand that Downs ducks under and follows up with a left that Downs also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Downs fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Littoris does no damage.
Littoris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Guy Downs has been cut.
Littoris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Littoris as Downs shoots in.
Littoris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Downs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Littoris.
Littoris throws the left hand but Downs avoids the punch easily.
Downs looks for a takedown but Littoris sprawls well.
Littoris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Littoris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Littoris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Downs.
Downs shoots in looking for a takedown. Littoris tries to sprawl out of it but Downs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Littoris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Downs is breathing heavily.
Littoris with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Littoris.
Downs dodges the punch combination from Littoris.
Littoris misses with a double jab.
Downs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Downs avoids the body shot from Littoris.
Downs shoots in but Littoris avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Littoris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Littoris misses with a straight right.

Downs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Downs wants to control from the top but Littoris keeps moving.
Downs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Littoris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Littoris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downs's guard.
Downs keeping moving, preventing Littoris from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Littoris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Downs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Littoris lands a couple of elbows.

Downs is looking for a triangle but Littoris pushes his legs off easily.
Littoris is pushing down on Downs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Downs is fighting to maintain full guard but Littoris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Downs is not content to let Littoris control the position.
Littoris trying to mount his opponent but Downs defends it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Downs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Littoris pulls his head out easily.
Downs is looking for a sweep. Littoris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Littoris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Downs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Downs trying to control from the bottom.
Downs trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Littoris manages to pass to mount!
Littoris with a couple of short strikes.
Downs is desperately trying to improve his position but Littoris has a good base and remains in mount.
Downs regains half guard.

Downs actively working from the bottom here.
Downs wants to control but Littoris is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Downs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Downs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Littoris is one step ahead there.
Littoris wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.

Downs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Littoris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Littoris trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Littoris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Littoris postures up in Downs's guard and throws a big left but Downs blocks it.
Downs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Downs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Littoris landing with the ground and pound.

Downs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Littoris defends it easily.

Downs looking for subs off his back but Littoris has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Littoris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Downs is refusing to be controlled, as Littoris sits in half guard.
Downs punching from the bottom.

Littoris is looking for a kimura here.
Downs is staying active underneath Littoris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Downs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Littoris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Littoris's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Littoris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Downs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downs is defended easily by Littoris.
Littoris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downs.
Downs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Littoris scores with a three punch combo!
Littoris throws an overhand right that lands on Downs's shoulder, as Downs tries to avoid the shot.
Downs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Littoris throws out the jab.
Littoris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Downs moves away.
Downs shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Littoris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Littoris throws out a loose jab but Downs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Littoris misses with a looping right.
Downs moves away from the strike by Littoris.
Downs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Littoris.
Littoris throws a jab but it's blocked by Downs.
Littoris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Littoris loads up on a big right hand but Downs slips the punch.
Littoris throws a lazy right hand but Downs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Littoris staying out of range there.
Littoris misses with a straight left.
Downs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Littoris throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Littoris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two 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.
Littoris throws a big shot that misses.
Littoris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Downs has Littoris up against the ropes in a clinch.
Downs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Littoris takes an elbow to the temple.

Downs lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Downs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Littoris!

Littoris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Downs.

Downs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Littoris has worked his arm free - good work by Littoris!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Downs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Littoris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Littoris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Downs asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Downs is looking to take a break and control but Littoris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Littoris is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Littoris prevents Downs from moving into mount.
Littoris is looking for a sweep.
Downs advances to mount.

Downs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Littoris is on top in guard.
Littoris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Downs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Downs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Littoris!

Downs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Littoris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Littoris and Downs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Downs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Downs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Downs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Littoris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Downs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guy Downs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downs is pressing down on Littoris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Littoris is holding on for now.
Littoris is looking for a sweep. Downs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Downs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Littoris gets back to half guard.
Littoris wants to get back to his feet.
Littoris is looking for a sweep. Downs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Downs prevents Littoris from standing back up.
Downs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Downs is pressing down on Littoris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Littoris is holding on for now.
Littoris is not content to let Downs control the position.
Downs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Downs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Downs seems to be working for a kimura but Littoris defends the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt - Littoris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Littoris misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Littoris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Downs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Littoris but Littoris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Downs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Littoris.
Downs shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Downs with that takedown attempt.
Downs drops his hands momentarily and Littoris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Littoris misses with a looping right.
Littoris throws a big shot that misses.
Downs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Littoris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Downs shoots for a double leg takedown but Littoris sprawls well. He's pushed Downs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Downs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Littoris scores with a jab.
Littoris is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Littoris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Littoris wants it to stay on the feet.
Downs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut there from Littoris.
Downs moves away from the strike by Littoris.
Chuck Littoris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Littoris throws a shot from downtown. Downs moves away and avoids it.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but Littoris shows good takedown defense.
Littoris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Littoris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Littoris misses with a looping right.
Downs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Littoris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Littoris loads up on a big right hand but Downs slips the punch.
Downs dodges the punch combination from Littoris.
Littoris throws a hook to the side of Downs's head but Downs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Littoris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Littoris slaps away a takedown attempt from Downs, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Littoris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Downs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Downs is looking to clinch.
Littoris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Downs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Littoris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Littoris wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Littoris misses with a looping left.
Littoris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Downs.
A jab from Littoris misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Downs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Littoris.
The fighters circling - Littoris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Downs.

Downs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Littoris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Downs swings around for an armbar but Littoris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Downs's guard.
Littoris is in close to Downs's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Downs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Downs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Littoris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Littoris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Downs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Littoris has passed into half guard!
Littoris lands with a punch from half guard.
Downs gets full guard.

Downs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Littoris lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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.
Littoris postures up and lands a big shot to Downs's brow.
Littoris wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
Downs working a defensive guard here.

Downs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Littoris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Littoris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Downs wants to get back to his feet.
Downs is looking to regain half guard here but Littoris keeps moving and retains side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Littoris lands a decent elbow from side control.
Downs tries to buck Littoris off but Littoris is having none of it.
Downs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Littoris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Downs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Littoris is controlling him well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Littoris looks to land a left hand but Downs moved out of range nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Downs.
Downs gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's six 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.
Littoris lands with a nice combination. Downs backs away looking to recover.
Downs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Littoris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Downs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Littoris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Downs throwing strikes from guard but Littoris blocks nicely.
Downs looking to sit in guard and control but Littoris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Littoris trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Downs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Downs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Littoris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Downs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Littoris escapes and throws Downs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Downs is looking to reverse the position.
Downs struggling a bit here.
Downs is looking to reverse the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Littoris trying to control the position but Downs is working away.

Downs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Littoris misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Littoris misses.
Downs ducks under a wild hook from Littoris.
Chuck Littoris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Littoris misses its intended target.
Chuck Littoris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Downs closes the distance and clinches up with Littoris, looking for a takedown. Downs pushes Littoris against the ropes but Littoris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Littoris misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Downs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Littoris misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Littoris, as that shot connected.
Downs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Littoris.
Littoris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Downs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Littoris misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Downs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downs defending well as Littoris loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Downs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Downs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Littoris throws a right hand that Downs ducks under and follows up with a left that Downs also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Littoris as Downs shoots in.
Littoris throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Downs or perhaps it was just good defense by Littoris which made him look bad.
Littoris throws a body punch but Downs moves out of range.
No luck for Downs with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Littoris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Littoris throws out a loose jab but Downs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Littoris throws a nice looking combination but Downs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs dives in and grabs Littoris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Littoris pushes down on Downs's head and hops out.
Littoris throws a lazy right hand but Downs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Littoris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Littoris catches Downs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Downs slips a straight right by Littoris.
Downs slips under a jab.
Downs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Littoris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Downs somewhat.
Littoris keeps the fight on the outside.
Downs moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two 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.
Downs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Littoris to score with a decent uppercut.
Downs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Littoris throws out the jab.
Downs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Littoris swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Littoris.
Littoris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Littoris misses with a straight left.
Littoris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Littoris swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed right hand from Littoris misses the target.
Downs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Littoris. No joy for Downs on that attempt.
Littoris misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Downs.
A big right from Littoris misses.
A big left from Littoris misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Downs.
Littoris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Downs.
Littoris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Littoris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Downs was well out of range. Poor timing from Littoris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Downs shoots in and drives through. Littoris sprawls well.
Littoris misses with a combination

and Downs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Downs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Littoris pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Downs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Littoris regains guard.
Downs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Downs throwing strikes but missing.
Downs trying to control but Littoris is working from the bottom.
Littoris keeping full guard, as Downs tries to pass.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Downs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Littoris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Littoris has escaped and now he's on top!
Littoris throws a big right hand that misses.
Littoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Littoris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Littoris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Downs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Downs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Downs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Littoris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Downs tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Downs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Littoris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Littoris lands a couple of elbows.
Littoris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Downs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Downs throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Littoris postures up and lands a big shot to Downs's brow.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Littoris trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.
Downs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Downs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Littoris tries to avoid it but Downs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Littoris to the ground. Littoris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Downs rushes Littoris and presses him up against the ropes.
Downs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Littoris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Littoris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Downs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Littoris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Littoris wants to break free but Downs has control.
Littoris trying to stall but Downs improves his position.

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

That's eight 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.
Littoris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Littoris thows a body shot but no joy.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt - Littoris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Littoris takes a swing at Downs's ribcage but misses.
Littoris throws a hook but Downs blocks it.
Downs is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Littoris misses its intended target.
Littoris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Downs.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Littoris misses with a series of wild punches.
Littoris misses with a hook. Downs ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Littoris as Downs shoots in.
Littoris misses with a looping right.
Downs tries to close the distance and clinch but Littoris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Littoris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Littoris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downs fails with a takedown attempt.
Littoris throws a combination that misses

and Downs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Downs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Littoris's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Downs had his way with Chuck Littoris in that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Littoris thows a body shot but no joy.
Littoris throws an overhand right that lands on Downs's shoulder, as Downs tries to avoid the shot.
Littoris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Downs.
Littoris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Littoris throws a combination that misses

and Downs counters with a takedown into side control.

Downs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Downs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Downs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Downs is trying to get an arm triangle but Littoris is defending well.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Littoris manages to get back to half guard.
Littoris wants to get back to full guard.
Littoris is looking to escape.
Downs is pressing down on Littoris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Littoris is holding on for now.

Downs wants to work for an arm triangle but Littoris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Downs seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Downs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Downs wants to pass to mount but Littoris is defending the position.
Littoris is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Downs gets a takedown into half guard.
Littoris works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Littoris is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Downs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Littoris is aware though and is defending well.

Downs has his foot on Littoris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Littoris works his way back into a safe position though.
Downs controls Littoris momentarily but Littoris frees himself.

Downs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Littoris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Downs swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Downs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Downs working for a triangle but Littoris defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Littoris wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.

Downs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Littoris is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Downs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Littoris is aware though and is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Downs is looking for a triangle but Littoris pushes his legs off easily.
Littoris wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
Downs throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Downs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Littoris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Downs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Littoris defends it easily.
Littoris working some strikes from top position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Littoris trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.
Downs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Downs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Littoris is looking to work some ground and pound but Downs has wrist control.

Littoris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Littoris has managed to get both his arms back between Downs's legs - danger averted.
Littoris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Littoris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Littoris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Downs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Downs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Littoris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Littoris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Downs has an active guard here but Littoris has managed to pass into half guard.
Littoris working Downs over with strikes.
Littoris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Littoris trying to control from half guard but Downs is working away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Downs actively working from the bottom here.

Downs looking for submissions off his back.
Littoris working over Downs with some ground and pound. Downs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Littoris throwing shots but Downs is blocking nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Littoris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Downs.
Littoris misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Downs counters with a shoot takedown. Littoris fights it but they end up in guard.
Downs postures up and lands a big shot to Littoris's brow.
Downs with a nice head shot there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Littoris wants to stand up but Downs is controlling him.

Downs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Littoris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Littoris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Littoris!

Littoris stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Littoris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Downs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Littoris defends it nicely.
Littoris just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Downs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Downs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Downs!
Guy Downs retains his bantamweight title!