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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Underestimated Dillashaw Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
49 - 19 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Dillashaw Junior lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tallon checks a leg kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a jab.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a right hand.
Dillashaw Junior cracks the inside of Tallon's front leg.
Dillashaw Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tallon scores with a spinning back kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
A swing and a miss from Tallon.
Decent striking displayed by Dillashaw Junior there.
Dillashaw Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to slow Tallon down with leg kicks.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw Junior is just out of range.
Tallon missing with a left hand there. Dillashaw Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Tallon backs away, Dillashaw Junior returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillashaw Junior can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon throws a push kick but Dillashaw Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Dillashaw Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tallon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a leg kick but Tallon moves out of range and Dillashaw Junior only half commits.
Tallon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dillashaw Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tallon's calf.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the head kick by Tallon.
Dillashaw Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tallon.
Tallon swings widly with a right hand
and Dillashaw Junior makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dillashaw Junior seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dillashaw Junior throws a shot to the body.
Tallon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior is out of range and Tallon settles back down.
Tallon throws out a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range and Tallon only half commits.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillashaw Junior fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tallon just manages to avoid it.
Tallon defending well as Dillashaw Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Tallon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dillashaw Junior momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon gets tackled into the cage by Dillashaw Junior. Dillashaw Junior maintains the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillashaw Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Dillashaw Junior's ribcage. Dillashaw Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice knee to the body.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Tallon.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tallon avoids it.
A hook to the body from Tallon.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Dillashaw Junior's ribcage. Dillashaw Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tallon managing to block the knees to the body from Dillashaw Junior.
Tallon pushes Dillashaw Junior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Dillashaw Junior is breathing heavily.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Dillashaw Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tallon.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Tallon avoids the damage to the body.
Dillashaw Junior prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw Junior's elbow.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tallon avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Dillashaw Junior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw Junior's elbow.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw Junior.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior lands with a right to the head.
Tallon tries to work over Dillashaw Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon works on Dillashaw Junior's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Dillashaw Junior pushes Tallon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Dillashaw Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Tallon is blocking nicely.
Dillashaw Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tallon is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Underestimated Dillashaw Junior will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillashaw Junior.
Tallon throws the kick towards the body but Dillashaw Junior avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Tallon finds it's target.
Tallon throws a right hand that misses
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Tallon feints and then cracks Dillashaw Junior's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dillashaw Junior down.
Dillashaw Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Dillashaw Junior appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tallon lands a right hook to the body.
Tallon tried to score with a low kick but Dillashaw Junior checks it.
Sean Tallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw Junior tries a low kick but Tallon avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tallon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dillashaw Junior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tallon has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tallon! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick.
Tallon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tallon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon moves away from the strike by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a head kick by Tallon.
Tallon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dillashaw Junior's head backwards.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a jab.
Dillashaw Junior lands with an overhand left.
Dillashaw Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tallon.
Tallon wants to clinch up but Dillashaw Junior keeps it at a distance.
Dillashaw Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tallon misses with a hook.
Tallon throws a right hand that misses
and Dillashaw Junior makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tallon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a leg kick.
Tallon throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tallon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tallon throws a head kick that misses
and Dillashaw Junior counters with an inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Tallon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tallon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior presses Tallon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tallon's face.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior digs a right hand underneath Tallon's ribcage. Tallon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillashaw Junior blocks an uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
Dillashaw Junior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tallons head.
Dillashaw Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tallon.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillashaw Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Tallon is blocking nicely.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillashaw Junior controls his hands.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a shoulder strike.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Dillashaw Junior avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Dillashaw Junior fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior misses with some punches.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Underestimated Dillashaw Junior will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillashaw Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Tallon lands a head shot.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tallon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dillashaw Junior motions for Tallon to come forward. Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw Junior throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Tallon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tallon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tallon checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a body kick that stops Tallon in his tracks momentarily.
Tallon works Dillashaw Junior's body with a nice hook.
Dillashaw Junior lands the left hand.
Tallon thows a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior checks it
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tallon misses.
Tallon thuds his shin into the meat of Dillashaw Junior's side.
A low kick from Dillashaw Junior misses
and Tallon counters with a stiff right hand.
Tallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Dillashaw Junior down.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tallon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the head kick by Tallon.
Dillashaw Junior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tallon takes a swing at Dillashaw Junior's ribcage but misses.
Tallon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a good low kick that Tallon was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Dillashaw Junior misses.
Dillashaw Junior buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tallon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a low kick, right behind Tallon 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tallon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tallon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick as Tallon jumps back.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a crisp jab.
Tallon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Dillashaw Junior.
Tallon falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tallon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tallon misses with a leg kick
and Dillashaw Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Tallon misses.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior delivers a nice body kick.
Good work by Dillashaw Junior as he checks the leg kick.
Tallon misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tallon.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick.
Tallon throws out a counter right but Dillashaw Junior avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Tallon misses
and Dillashaw Junior counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon instigates a clinch.
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dillashaw Junior pushes Tallon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon lands a body punch.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dillashaw Junior obliges.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dillashaw Juniors head.
Dillashaw Junior misses with the head strike.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Underestimated Dillashaw Junior did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dillashaw Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw Junior is just out of range.
A low kick from Dillashaw Junior misses
and Dillashaw Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tallon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tallon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dillashaw Junior counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dillashaw Junior sizes up Tallon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior looks to land a left hand but Tallon moved out of range nicely.
Tallon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillashaw Junior's hands.
It looks like Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has been cut.
Dillashaw Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tallon misses with a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tallon.
Tallon checks a leg kick.
Tallon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tallon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon throws an off balance right hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a thumping low kick.
Tallon misses with a lunging right hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillashaw Junior ducks under a wild hook from Tallon.
Tallon tries to clinch up.
Dillashaw Junior loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Tallon takes a swing at Dillashaw Junior's ribcage but misses.
Dillashaw Junior throwing a counter right hand but Tallon manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Tallon.
Dillashaw Junior wants to slow Tallon down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tallon.
Tallon lands a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tallon.
Dillashaw Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tallon blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a straight left.
Tallon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tallon throws a body punch but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tallon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dillashaw Junior makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tallon slips under a jab from Dillashaw Junior.
Tallon throws the kick towards the body but Dillashaw Junior avoids it.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillashaw Junior manages to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon closes the distance and clinches.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw Junior's elbow.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dillashaw Junior working aggressively here.
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Dillashaw Junior misses with the head strike.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillashaw Junior blocking some punches.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body punch.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior presses Tallon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tallon cracks Dillashaw Junior with a nice body shot.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dillashaw Junior prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Dillashaw Junior lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillashaw Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to counter punch.
Tallon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a right hand to the body.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick which misses Tallon's front leg but catches the back leg as Tallon tries to avoid it.
Tallon swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dillashaw Junior counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior had his way with Sean Tallon in that round.
The cut man is working on Underestimated Dillashaw Junior's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dillashaw Junior swings for the body but Tallon moves out of range.
Tallon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillashaw Junior 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.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but Tallon moves out of range easily.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to slow Tallon down with leg kicks.
Tallon checks the leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior looks to land a right hand but Tallon moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tallon has closed the distance and engaged Dillashaw Junior in a clinch.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tallon as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Dillashaw Junior back against the cage.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw Junior's elbow.
Tallon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior blocks an uppercut.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Dillashaw Junior landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon blocks a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sean Tallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior pushes Tallon back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
Dillashaw Junior lands with a right to the head.
Dillashaw Junior takes a shot to the head.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Dillashaw Junior's ribcage. Dillashaw Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior working aggressively here.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a knee to the head.
Dillashaw Junior pushes Tallon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior lands a left hand.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Tallon as the two fighters clinch.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon.
Tallon tries to work over Dillashaw Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon tries to work over Dillashaw Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior is rocked!
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dillashaw Junior fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Dillashaw Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dillashaw Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body punch.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tallon gets through Dillashaw Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Dillashaw Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tallon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tallon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillashaw Junior 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Underestimated Dillashaw Junior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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