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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flex Plexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flex Plexico!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plexico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spillane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plexico jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Spillane moves out of range of the leg kick from Plexico.
Spillane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Plexico.
We've been told by Plexico's head coaches at North Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spillane throws a hook but Plexico blocks it.
Plexico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spillane was well out of range. Poor timing from Plexico.
Spillane looks to land a left hand but Plexico moved out of range nicely.
Plexico throwing a counter right hand but Spillane manages to avoid it.
Plexico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spillane throws a shot from downtown. Plexico moves away and avoids it.
Spillane catches Plexico with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Plexico is looking to clinch.
Spillane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Plexico defending well as Spillane loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plexico lands with an overhand left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spillane, right into the meat.
Spillane slips under a jab.
Spillane tries a quick counter leg kick but Plexico is wise to it.
Spillane keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spillane! But no joy.
Plexico throws a hook to the side of Spillane's head but Spillane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico cracks the inside of Spillane's front leg.
Plexico moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spillane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plexico but Plexico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Plexico on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Spillane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plexico throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spillane.
Spillane looks for the body kick but Plexico saw that one coming.
Plexico moves out of range as Spillane strikes.
Plexico lands with an uppercut that bounces Spillane off the cage and back into range.
Plexico works the jab nicely.
Plexico throws a poor cross that misses
and Plexico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Spillane.
Plexico thuds his right hand into Spillane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plexico digs a good body shot into Spillane's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plexico.
Plexico tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spillane manages to circle out of the way.
Spillane tried to score with a low kick but Plexico checks it.
Plexico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Plexico keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Plexico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spillane throws out a loose jab but Plexico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plexico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plexico takes a swing at Spillane's ribcage but misses.
Plexico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spillane moves away.
Flex Plexico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plexico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Spillane misses.
Plexico swings for the body but Spillane moves out of range.
Spillane cracks the inside of Plexico's front leg.
Plexico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane swings for the body but Plexico moves out of range.
Plexico throws a nice looking combination but Spillane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plexico fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Plexico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Plexico throws a big counter combination but Spillane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Plexico is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Plexico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
Spillane blocks a jab.
Spillane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spillane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plexico.
Plexico throws a leg kick but Spillane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spillane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spillane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spillane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plexico was well out of range. Poor timing from Spillane.
Plexico takes a swing at Spillane's ribcage but misses.
Plexico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spillane doesn't seem bothered though.
Spillane slips a jab and a cross from Plexico.
Spillane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spillane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plexico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spillane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Plexico.
Plexico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Plexico throws a series of punches but Spillane avoids them all with ease.
Plexico moves away from the strike by Spillane.
Nice uppercut there from Spillane.
Spillane throws a looping overhand right but Plexico ducks down to avoid it.
Spillane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plexico was well out of range. Poor timing from Spillane.
Spillane tries to work over Plexico's front leg with a kick but Plexico checks it.
Spillane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body kick from Plexico.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spillane. Plexico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plexico throws a lazy right hand but Spillane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spillane thinks about the counter body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spillane.
Plexico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Spillane blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nickey Spillane will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spillane avoids the body shot from Plexico.
Spillane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Spillane misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Plexico. That's going to slow Spillane down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Plexico.
Plexico throws a body shot but no joy.
Plexico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spillane was well out of range. Poor timing from Plexico.
Plexico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plexico throws a lazy right hand but Spillane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plexico misses with the combination.
Plexico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spillane drives through with a takedown into Plexico's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plexico keeping moving, preventing Spillane from controlling successfully.
Plexico wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Plexico keeps moving.
Plexico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spillane landing some decent shots from guard.
Plexico is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spillane defends well.
Plexico controls Spillane momentarily but Spillane frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Plexico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plexico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spillane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Plexico is trying to keep Spillane in close.
Plexico will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plexico wants to sweep here but Spillane controlling him for the moment.
Plexico wants to improve his position but instead Spillane has moved into half guard.
Plexico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane landing with the ground and pound.
Spillane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spillane connects with a couple of short punches.
Plexico keeping moving, preventing Spillane from controlling successfully.
Spillane is stalling in the full guard.
Plexico controls Spillane momentarily but Spillane frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Plexico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Plexico throws a front kick aimed at Spillane's knee but Spillane avoids it well.
Plexico works the jab nicely.
Spillane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plexico. That did some damage!
Spillane cracks a nice hook into Plexico's ribs.
Spillane throws a lazy body kick
and Plexico counters with a good low kick that Spillane was not able to check.
Plexico lands a nice looking body shot.
Plexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Spillane misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Spillane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Plexico works Spillane's body with a nice hook.
Spillane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nickey Spillane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spillane shoots in for a takedown but Plexico shows good takedown defense.
Spillane cracks a nice hook into Plexico's ribs.
Plexico doesn't manage to clinch there - Spillane circles away.
Plexico throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plexico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spillane throws a looping overhand right but Plexico ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spillane, as that shot connected.
Spillane misses with a low kick.
Plexico lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Spillane misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spillane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plexico moves in looking to clinch but Spillane pushes him off.
Spillane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Plexico checks it well.
Plexico throws a shot from downtown. Spillane moves away and avoids it.
Spillane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plexico.
Good shot there by Spillane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spillane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spillane throws a low kick but Plexico moves out of range easily.
Plexico attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Plexico lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spillane throws a nice looking combination but Plexico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plexico moves out of range of the strikes.
Plexico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plexico is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spillane throws a chopping leg kick but Plexico manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Plexico tries to clinch there but Spillane circles away.
Plexico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plexico misses the jab.
Spillane motions for Plexico to come forward. Spillane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plexico.
Danga de danga de dang - Plexico scores with a four punch combination!
Spillane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plexico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plexico lands with a right hand.
Plexico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spillane misses with a hook. Plexico ducked under it nicely.
Plexico takes one to the chin there.
Plexico misses with a wild body shot.
Plexico throws a good cross that connects.
Spillane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spillane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Plexico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Plexico, right into the meat.
Spillane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plexico throws a leg kick but Spillane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Spillane.
Plexico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Spillane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Spillane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico just misses with a punch to the body.
Plexico is looking to land body kicks.
Plexico throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Spillane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Plexico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plexico catches Spillane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spillane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spillane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Plexico to score with a decent uppercut.
Plexico missing with a left hand there. Spillane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Plexico works the jab nicely.
Spillane slips a jab from Plexico.
Plexico walks into a left hand.
Plexico scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spillane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flex Plexico is winning the standup battle so far.
Plexico works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spillane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plexico.
Spillane shoots for a takedown but Plexico saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plexico quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spillane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spillane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Spillane does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Spillane.
Spillane moves out of range as Plexico strikes.
Spillane throws a leg kick but Plexico sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Plexico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spillane with a nice cross.
Plexico plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Plexico is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Plexico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spillane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spillane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plexico misses with a straight right.
Spillane slips a jab and a cross from Plexico.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Plexico clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Plexico ducks under a wild hook from Spillane.
Some bone on bone action there as Plexico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spillane misses with a hook. Plexico ducked under it nicely.
Plexico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spillane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Plexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Plexico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Plexico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plexico throws a leg kick but Spillane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spillane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plexico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spillane throws a jab when Plexico was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plexico bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spillane's head.
A big right from Plexico misses.
Plexico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spillane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Plexico misses with a low kick.
Plexico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spillane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Spillane.
Spillane missing with a left hand there. Plexico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spillane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spillane lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Plexico.
Plexico throws a shot from downtown. Spillane moves away and avoids it.
Plexico takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spillane scores with a jab to the body.
Plexico moves forwards but Spillane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Plexico throws a leg kick but Spillane moved away.
Spillane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plexico tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Plexico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Spillane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Plexico 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!
Spillane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Plexico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spillane looks to score with a jab to the body but Plexico is just out of range.
Plexico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plexico's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Spillane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spillane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spillane misses with an uppercut. Plexico saw that one coming.
Spillane scores with a punch to the head.
Spillane blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Plexico.
Spillane connects with a leg kick. Plexico looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Plexico checks the leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spillane. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Plexico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Plexico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spillane avoids the head kick by Plexico.
Plexico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spillane feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane slips under a jab.
Plexico wants to clinch.
Spillane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spillane feints and then cracks Plexico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plexico down.
Spillane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plexico.
A combination from Plexico does no damage.
Plexico keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spillane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plexico finds it's way round the side to connect with Spillane's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spillane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Plexico.
Plexico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spillane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spillane darts in looking for a takedown but Plexico gets double underhooks and turns Spillane into the cage.
Spillane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plexico tries to clinch up but Spillane circles away and keeps his distance.
Spillane takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Plexico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spillane doesn't seem phased though.
Plexico misses the jab.
Plexico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spillane misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Plexico misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spillane. Plexico does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Plexico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spillane misses with a looping left.
Plexico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plexico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Spillane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spillane cracks Plexico with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Spillane ducks right into an uppercut from Plexico.
Spillane scores with a sloppy right hand. Plexico should have avoided that one.
Plexico throws a low kick but Spillane avoids it.
Spillane throws out a counter right but Plexico avoids it with no problem.
Spillane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plexico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Spillane misses.
Spillane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plexico pinned against the cage. Plexico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spillane misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Plexico.
Plexico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spillane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spillane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plexico moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Plexico momentarily.
Spillane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plexico thumps Spillane with a low kick.
Plexico lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spillane tries to land a leg kick but Plexico saw it coming and moves away.
Plexico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spillane misses the shot to the body.
Plexico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spillane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Plexico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spillane throws out the jab.
Plexico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spillane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plexico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spillane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spillane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plexico is looking to counter punch.
Plexico with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plexico attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Plexico connects with a crisp jab.
Spillane takes a swing at Plexico's ribcage but misses.
Spillane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Plexico is out of range and Spillane settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Plexico tests Spillane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spillane sizes up Plexico with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flex Plexico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Plexico catches Spillane right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spillane. Plexico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plexico ducks right into an uppercut from Spillane.
Spillane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spillane. Plexico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spillane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plexico just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spillane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spillane throws a chopping leg kick but Plexico manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Plexico misses the target.
Spillane is trying to counter with his kicks.
A cross from Spillane lands.
Nickey Spillane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot by Spillane.
Spillane ducks under a wild hook from Plexico.
Spillane throws a head kick that half lands.
Plexico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plexico takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spillane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spillane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spillane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spillane defending well as Plexico loads up on a big left hand.
Plexico attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plexico throws a front kick that sends Spillane stumbling back into the cage.
Plexico misses with a straight right.
Spillane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spillane.
Spillane connects with an inside leg kick.
Plexico misses with a wild body shot.
Spillane throws a head kick but Plexico moves out of range.
Spillane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spillane cracks the inside of Plexico's front leg.
Plexico dodges the punch combination from Spillane.
Spillane throws a nice outside leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Plexico enables Spillane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Plexico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Plexico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickey Spillane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spillane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickey Spillane! Nickey Spillane retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Nickey Spillane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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