PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Schmitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schmitt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In God We Trust - Stryper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schmitt
vs
Fists

182 cm
27
171 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

176 cm
21
166 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Vodka Rags

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Schmitt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Fists!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Fists as he checks the leg kick.
Schmitt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fists misses with a body shot.
King Fists seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmitt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fists looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schmitt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schmitt misses with a body kick.
Schmitt misses with a head kick.

Schmitt forces Fists back against the cage and clinches.
Schmitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fists.
Fists fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fists avoids the elbow strike from Schmitt, against the cage.
Fists misses with the head strike.
Schmitt trying to land knees to the body.

Schmitt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmitt needs to keep his hands up - Fists had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut lands for Fists. That snapped Schmitt's head back.
Fists throws a hook but Schmitt avoids it easily.
Fists lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schmitt scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Fists misses.
Fists on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Schmitt slips a jab from Fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Schmitt misses.
Schmitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King Fists is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Fists misses.
Fists moves out of range of the body kick from Schmitt.
Schmitt walks into a jab.
Schmitt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schmitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmitt throws a hook but Fists avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Schmitt.
Fists swings for the body but Schmitt moves out of range.
Schmitt drops his hands momentarily and Fists takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schmitt lands with a good body shot.
Fists ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fists throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schmitt lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Fists.
Fists bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fists sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fists takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schmitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fists.
Fists misses with a shot to the body
and Schmitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fists is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Fists is predictable there
and Schmitt counters with a straight right hand.

Schmitt moves into the clinch successfully.
Schmitt tries to stall but Fists uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fists misses with a body punch.
Fists can't find room to land a body shot as Schmitt controls the action.
Schmitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmitt blocks an uppercut.
Fists lands a body shot in the clinch.

Schmitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmitt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fists. Schmitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fists throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Schmitt misses.
Schmitt connects with an inside leg kick.
Schmitt lands a nice shot that snaps Fists's head back.
Fists moves out of range as Schmitt strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Schmitt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fists moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmitt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fists swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schmitt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schmitt misses with an uppercut. Fists saw that one coming.
Fists connects with a nice looking jab.
Fists wants to clinch.
Schmitt throws a low kick, looking for Fists's leg but Fists calmly moves out of range.
Schmitt cracks Fists with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fists swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schmitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schmitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fists as he connects with a hook.
Fists swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schmitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fists blocks a jab.
Fists throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fists scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schmitt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fists swings for the body but Schmitt moves out of range.
Fists ducks right into an uppercut from Schmitt.
Schmitt throws a chopping leg kick but Fists manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schmitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fists.
Fists misses with a body shot.
Schmitt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schmitt punishes Fists's body with a nice straight punch.
Schmitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmitt ducks under a wild hook from Fists.
Schmitt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Fists as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fists avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schmitt!
Schmitt swings for the body but Fists moves out of range.
Fists ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Schmitt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fists looks to throw the jab but Schmitt is out of range.
Fists throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Schmitt to counter with a crisp jab.
Schmitt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fists circles away.
Schmitt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fists jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Schmitt misses.
Schmitt misses with a low kick.
Fists connects with a body shot.
Fists checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fists tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schmitt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schmitt moves away from the strike by Fists.
An inside leg kick from Schmitt misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fists. Schmitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fists tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fists.
Schmitt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fists.
Schmitt throws a head kick that half lands.
Schmitt lands a nice shot that snaps Fists's head back.
Fists avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fists throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fists lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schmitt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fists lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fists is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schmitt.
Owen Schmitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Fists needs to keep his hands up - Schmitt had a free shot at his head there.
Fists misses with a leg kick
and Schmitt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fists dodges the punch combination from Schmitt.
A shot to the body from Fists misses
and Schmitt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schmitt throws a hook but Fists blocks it.
Schmitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Fists checks a low kick from Schmitt.
Schmitt motions for Fists to come forward. Schmitt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Schmitt misses.
Fists wants to clinch up but Schmitt keeps it at a distance.
Fists on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schmitt looks for a takedown but Fists sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schmitt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmitt misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Schmitt.
Schmitt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schmitt misses with a hook. Fists ducked under it nicely.
Fists tries to clinch there but Schmitt circles away.
Schmitt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fists moves out of range of the leg kick from Schmitt.
Fists takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fists takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fists avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmitt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fists misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmitt.
Schmitt misses with an uppercut.
Fists pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fists finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schmitt scores with a jab. Fists acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schmitt misses with a double jab.
Fists connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schmitt misses with a leg kick.
Fists tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schmitt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fists swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fists will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schmitt.
Fists misses with a jab to the body
and Schmitt counters with a stiff right hand.
Fists moves away from the strike by Schmitt.
Fists throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schmitt counters with a left and a right that stings Fists.
Fists loads up on a big right hand but Schmitt slips the punch.
Schmitt loads up on a big right hand but Fists slips the punch.
A jab from Fists misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fists throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schmitt counters with a straight right hand.
Fists circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fists moves forwards but Schmitt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fists walks into a straight right hand from Schmitt.
Fists tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fists.
Schmitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmitt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fists takes a step back to recover.
Schmitt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fists looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fists misses with a body shot
enabling Schmitt to counter with a crisp jab.
Fists connects with a right hand. Schmitt shakes it off.
Fists misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schmitt counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Schmitt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fists doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmitt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fists is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Schmitt misses.
Fists takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Schmitt dominated that second round.
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.

Schmitt throws a series of punches but Fists avoids them all with ease.
Schmitt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fists misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Schmitt.
Schmitt thuds his right hand into Fists's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schmitt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fists throws a series of punches but Schmitt moves out of range.
Schmitt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fists has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schmitt looks to throw the jab but Fists is out of range.
Fists swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schmitt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schmitt avoids the body shot from Fists.
Nice body punch from Schmitt.
Schmitt tries to clinch there but Fists circles away.
Schmitt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fists.
Fists waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmitt.
Fists misses with a shot to the body

and Schmitt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fists's guard.
Schmitt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schmitt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Schmitt working the ground and pound but Fists is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Schmitt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fists can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schmitt throws an elbow but Fists slips to the side and avoids it well.
Schmitt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmitt advances to full mount.
Schmitt avoids the attempt from Fists to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt throwing strikes here but Fists is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Schmitt.
Fists holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Schmitt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Schmitt misses with a head shot.
Schmitt can't control as he wanted to and Fists manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Schmitt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt wants to pass the guard but Fists is defending well.
Schmitt throwing shots but Fists is blocking nicely.
Schmitt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmitt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmitt wants to take a breather but Fists is having none of it.

Schmitt is working for a submission of some sort.
Schmitt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fists defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Schmitt wants to work for an arm triangle but Fists is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schmitt trying to control from half guard but Fists is working away.
Schmitt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fists defending well though.
Schmitt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schmitt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fists can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Schmitt clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sloppy strikes from Schmitt. Those never looked like landing.
Schmitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Schmitt.

It looks like King Fists has been cut.
Schmitt slips a jab from Fists.
Fists misses with a looping left.
Schmitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Fists moves away from the strike by Schmitt.
Fists throws a jab when Schmitt was well out of range.
Schmitt throws a looping overhand right but Fists ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Fists finds it's target.
Schmitt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fists checks a leg kick.
Fists lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fists.
Schmitt throws a leg kick but Fists sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schmitt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Fists. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Schmitt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schmitt.
Fists slips a straight right by Schmitt.
Schmitt takes one on the button.
Fists takes one to the side of the head.
Schmitt slips under a jab from Fists.
Schmitt lands a nice looking body shot.
Fists throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schmitt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Fists misses.
A shot to the liver by Fists. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Schmitt does it's job there.
Fists throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fists walks into a jab.

Schmitt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fists scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schmitt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fists backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Fists lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmitt.
Schmitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schmitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fists.
Fists has a couple of punches blocked by Schmitt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fists misses with a punch on the inside.
Fists misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fists has a couple of punches blocked by Schmitt.
Schmitt pushes Fists back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schmitt misses with some punches.
Fists fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fists lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schmitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmitt blocking some punches.
Fists tries to throw a body punch but Schmitt avoids it by throwing Fists back against the cage.
Fists lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schmitt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schmitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmitt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fists gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fists gets through Schmitt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schmitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fists.
Schmitt is leaning against Fists and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schmitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schmitt throws a head punch that misses.
Schmitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fists backwards.
Schmitt working aggressively here.
Schmitt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fists has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fists looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
Schmitt blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fists.
Fists can't find room to land a body shot as Schmitt controls the action.
A short right from Fists on the inside.
Fists fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmitt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fists is defending well for now.
Fists goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fists softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fists is trying to maintain a safe position but Schmitt gets an underhook and turns Fists into the cage.
Fists blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Schmitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fists uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fists tries a body shot but Schmitt blocks it.
Fists tries a body shot but Schmitt blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fists.
Fists throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmitt.
Fists misses with the head strike.
Fists is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schmitt can't get the takedown.
Fists lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards.
Fists blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Schmitt.
Fists working aggressively here.
Fists has a couple of punches blocked by Schmitt.
Fists stops a takedown attempt from Schmitt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmitt trying to land knees to the body.
Schmitt blocks an uppercut.
Fists lands with a light punch inside.
Fists throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmitt.
Fists throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Schmitt on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Owen Schmitt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on King Fists's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fists throws a jab when Schmitt was well out of range.
Schmitt stalks Fists and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fists's face. Fists staggers backwards, shaken.
Fists tests Schmitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schmitt is looking to clinch but Fists is avoiding it.
Fists takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fists moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fists throws a hook but Schmitt avoids it easily.
Schmitt lands with a straight right. Fists didn't see that one coming.
Fists tries to clinch there but Schmitt circles away.
Schmitt scores with a jab to the head.
Fists swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmitt cracks Fists with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fists takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Schmitt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fists's guard.
Schmitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Fists is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmitt.
Fists avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fists keeping full guard, as Schmitt tries to pass.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmitt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmitt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmitt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmittis looking to pass into half guard but Fists pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fists is in guard.
Schmitt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fists trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schmitt's guard.
Schmitt looking to control.
Schmitt pulls Fists in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmitt has his foot on Fists's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fists works his way back into a safe position though.
Fists really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmitt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fists is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schmitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmitt, not yet.

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

Fists got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schmitt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fists has managed to get both his arms back between Schmitt's legs - danger averted.

Schmitt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fists has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt tries to get to full guard but Fists has control of the leg.
Owen Schmitt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schmitt is working hard here to advance position.
King Fists has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmitt is concentrating on defense, preventing Fists from advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Schmitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schmitt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Schmitt!
Owen Schmitt is the new welterweight champion!