PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxxy Baby (ranked 313 p4p, 37 weight class) and John Battock (ranked 217 p4p, 27 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Baby
vs
Battock

180 cm
26
150 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

166 cm
26
158 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxxy Baby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Battock!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby checks a low kick from Battock.
Baby 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.
Baby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baby misses with a left hand
and Battock counters with a two punch combo.
Baby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baby misses with a shot to the body
and Battock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baby's knee momentarily.
Battock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baby misses the body punch
and Battock counters with a leg kick.
Baby throws out a loose jab but Battock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby misses with a looping left.
Battock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baby.
Baby missing with a left hand there. Battock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battock avoids the body shot from Baby.
Baby misses with a looping right.
Baby scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battock with a jab.
Baby lands a glancing blow to the side of Battock's head.
Baby loads up on a big right hand but Battock slips the punch.
Battock is looking for the big counter here.
Maxxy Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baby throws out the jab.
Battock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baby connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Baby misses its intended target.
Baby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battock manages to avoid it.
Baby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baby misses with an uppercut.
Battock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baby.
Baby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Battock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Battock avoids the body shot from Baby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battock throws a solid leg kick but Baby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Battock.
Baby is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Battock.
Battock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baby misses with a left hand
and Battock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baby backing away here, and Battock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Baby missing with a left hand there. Battock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Battock throws a solid leg kick but Baby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Battock.
Battock slips under a jab.
Jab from Baby.
Battock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Battock throws a jab when Baby was well out of range.
Battock misses with an uppercut. Baby saw that one coming.
A low kick from Battock is predictable there
and Baby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Battock.
Baby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baby missing with a left hand there. Battock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baby throws a big shot that misses.
Battock throws an off balance right hand
and Battock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battock misses with a looping right.
Battock misses with a hook
and Baby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baby.
Baby takes a swing at Battock's ribcage but misses.
Baby misses with a hook to the body
and Battock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Battock throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Baby misses the target.
Baby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Battock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baby swings widly with a right hand
and Battock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battock moves away.
Battock throws a leg kick but Baby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battock doesn't seem bothered though.
Baby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baby misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Battock.
A big right from Baby misses.
A little jabbing left from Battock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Battock sizes up Baby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Battock misses.
It looked like Baby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battock.
A little feinted left hand from Baby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battock.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Battock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baby lands with a shot to the body.
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 Maxxy Baby 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.

Battock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baby checks it well.
Baby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Battock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baby finds it's way round the side to connect with Battock's head.
Battock ducks under a wild hook from Baby.
Baby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Battock misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Baby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Battock misses with a right hand
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baby.
Baby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battock. Battock obviously looking to wear him down.
Baby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Battock might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Baby has got the better of the exchanges.
Battock tried to score with a low kick but Baby checks it.
Baby looks to throw the jab but Battock is out of range.
Baby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Battock backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby looks to score with a jab to the body but Battock is just out of range.
Baby walks into a straight right hand from Battock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baby. Battock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baby throws a lazy right hand but Battock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Battock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baby is looking to counter punch.
Battock ducks right into an uppercut from Baby.
A lazy left from Battock finds it's target.
Battock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baby.
Baby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Battock counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Baby there.
Baby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battock manages to avoid it.
Baby swings for the body but Battock moves out of range.
Baby looks to land a right hand but Battock moved out of range.
Battock moves out of range as Baby strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Battock! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Baby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battock misses with an uppercut.
Baby misses with a shot to the body
and Battock counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baby just misses with a punch to the body.
Baby lands a nice shot to the body.
Baby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battock.
Baby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battock. Battock obviously looking to wear him down.
Battock throws a leg kick but Baby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baby checks a leg kick nicely.
Battock misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Baby misses the target.
Battock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Battock's corner calls for a 1-2. Battock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baby. Battock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baby throws a jab when Battock was well out of range.
Battock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baby.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battock feints a counter leg kick.
Baby missing with a left hand there. Battock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baby throws out a loose jab but Battock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Battock has time to react.
Baby walks into a jab.
Baby throws a hook but Battock avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Battock there.

Baby is rocked!
Battock misses with a hook
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Baby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baby throws the left hand but Battock avoids the punch easily.
Baby seems to have got his legs back now.
Battock misses with a left hand
and Baby counters with a straight right hand.
Battock avoids the body shot from Baby.
Battock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Battock ducks under a wild hook from Baby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Battock! But no joy.
Battock wants to land a leg kick but Baby is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Baby misses.
Battock throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby throws out a loose jab but Battock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby connects with a right hand. Battock shakes it off.
Baby scores with a jab to the head.
Battock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Battock on the side of the head.
Baby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battock manages to avoid it.
Baby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baby misses with a looping left.
Baby throws a hook to the side of Battock's head but Battock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baby ducks under a wild hook from Battock.
Baby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Battock has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxxy Baby dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Battock misses with a straight right.
Baby misses with a right hand
and Battock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baby lands with an overhand left.
Battock throws a big shot that misses.
Baby cracks Battock with an open hand slap.
Battock scores with a leg kick.
Battock looks to land a combination but Baby avoids it well.
A big left from Battock misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Baby misses the target.
Baby digs a good body shot into Battock's ribs.
Baby cracks Battock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Battock scores with a jab to the head.
Baby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battock doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baby throws a lazy right hand but Battock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby connects with a body shot that sends Battock's belly button to the back.
Baby slips a straight right by Battock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baby.
Battock throws a jab when Baby was well out of range.
Baby throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Battock to counter with a crisp jab.
Battock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baby checks it well.
Baby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battock misses with a hook. Baby ducked under it nicely.
Battock misses with a low kick.
Baby misses with a straight right.
A jab from Baby misses.
Baby backing away here, and Battock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Battock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Babys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Battock slips a jab from Baby.
Baby cracks Battock with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battock throws a hook to the side of Baby's head but Baby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baby scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Battock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Baby.
A big right from Baby misses.
Baby misses with a hook. Battock ducked under it nicely.
Battock tries a low kick but Baby avoids it.
Battock ducks under a wild hook from Baby.
Battock flicks out a counter leg kick but Baby steps away.
Battock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baby finds it's way round the side to connect with Battock's head.
Maxxy Baby is winning the standup battle so far.
Baby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Battock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baby scrambles back to his feet.
Baby connects with a body shot.
Battock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baby throws a body punch but Battock moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battock throws out a counter right but Baby avoids it with no problem.
Battock defending well as Baby loads up on a big left hand.
Baby checks the leg kick nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Battock.
Baby missing with a left hand there. Battock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battock was well out of range. Poor timing from Baby.
Battock swinging wildly here.
It looked like Baby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baby loads up on a big right hand but Battock slips the punch.
Battock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baby just misses with a punch to the body.
Battock loads up on a big right hand but Baby slips the punch.
Battock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Battock defending well as Baby loads up on a big left hand.
Battock misses with an uppercut
and Baby counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Baby.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baby checks a low kick from Battock.
Baby defending well as Battock loads up on a big left hand.
Baby checks a leg kick.
Baby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baby cracks Battock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baby checks a low kick from Battock.
Baby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baby misses with a wild body shot.
Battock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Baby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Maxxy Baby did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Baby checks a low kick from Battock.
Battock slips under a jab.
Battock throws a hook to the side of Baby's head but Baby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Baby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Battock.
Baby scores with a nice head shot.
Battock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Battock moves away from the strike by Baby.
Baby looks to score with a jab to the body but Battock is just out of range.
Baby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baby lands a jab to the head.
Battock moves out of range as Baby strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baby misses with a right hand
and Battock counters with a stiff right hand.
Baby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baby misses with an uppercut. Battock saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battock throws a hook but Baby avoids it easily.
Battock throws a leg kick but Baby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Battock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baby.
Battock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baby swings widly with a right hand
and Battock counters with a low kick, right behind Baby 's knee.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Battock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Battock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Battock throws a counter combo.
Baby swings for the body but Battock moves out of range.
Battock walks into a stiff left hand from Baby.
Baby throws a hook but Battock avoids it easily.
Battock unleashes a big counter combination but Baby bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baby looks to land a left hand but Battock moved out of range nicely.
Baby blocks a low kick nicely.
Battock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battock throws a low kick, looking for Baby's leg but Baby calmly moves out of range.
Baby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baby digs a good hook to Battock's body.
Baby scores with a nice right hand.
Baby misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby misses the jab.
Battock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baby is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baby.
Baby throws an overhand right that lands on Battock's shoulder, as Battock tries to avoid the shot.
Battock moves out of range as Baby strikes.
Battock thows a leg kick but Baby checks it
enabling Baby to counter with a crisp jab.
Baby throws an off balance right hand
and Battock counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Battock is predictable there
and Baby counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby misses with a few strikes there.
Battock throws a hook but Baby avoids it easily.
Baby misses with a left hand
and Battock counters with a nice uppercut.
Baby scores with a jab to the head.
Baby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battock.
A jab from Baby misses.
Baby takes a swing at Battock's ribcage but misses.
Battock misses with a hook. Baby ducked under it nicely.
Battock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battock with a jab.
Baby throws a jab when Battock was well out of range.
Baby lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Babys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Battock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Battock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battock.
Battock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battock moves out of range of the strikes.
Battock cracks Baby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baby misses with a right hand
letting Battock counter with a right hand.
Baby misses with a hook.
Baby backing away here, and Battock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Baby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 Maxxy Baby will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Baby misses with a hook. Battock ducked under it nicely.
Baby throws a hook to the side of Battock's head but Battock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battock ducks under a wild hook from Baby.
Baby scores with a jab.
Baby misses the jab.
Battock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Battock scrambles back to his feet.
Battock throws a leg kick which misses Baby's front leg but catches the back leg as Baby tries to avoid it.
Baby lunges at Battock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Battock's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baby ducks under a wild hook from Battock.
Battock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Battock slips a straight right by Baby.
Baby looks to land a right hand but Battock moved out of range.
Battock cracks Baby with a good jab.
Battock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baby.
Battock scores with a jab. Baby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battock moves away.
Battock flicks out a counter leg kick but Baby steps away.
Baby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baby checks a leg kick.
Battock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Battock misses with an uppercut
and Baby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battock.
Battock tries to work over Baby's front leg with a kick but Baby checks it.
Battock throws a leg kick but Baby moved away.
John Battock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baby throws out a loose jab but Battock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baby throws a hook but Battock blocks it.
Baby clobbers Battock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baby looks to throw the jab but Battock is out of range.
Battock feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby slips a straight right by Battock.
Maxxy Baby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baby lands a body shot.
Baby slips under a jab.
Baby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Battock blocks a jab.
Battock motions for Baby to come forward. Battock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Baby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baby swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battock moves away from the strike by Baby.
Baby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Battock throws a hook but Baby avoids it easily.
Baby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battock moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Baby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baby.
Baby scores with a shot to the body.
Baby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Battock slips a jab from Baby.
Baby throws the left hand but Battock avoids the punch easily.
Battock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baby throws out the jab.
Battock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Battock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Battock slips under a jab from Baby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Battock blocks a jab.
Baby lunges at Battock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Battock's hand.
Battock blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baby moves out of range of the leg kick from Battock.
Baby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Battock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baby blocks a leg kick.
Baby misses with an uppercut.
Baby tries to clinch but Battock is having none of it.
Battock dips to his left and cracks Baby with an uppercut!
Baby lands a nice hook to Battock's body. Battock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Baby misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Battock misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxxy Baby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:46
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxxy Baby!
Maxxy Baby retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Maxxy Baby, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.