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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Springs (ranked 10 p4p, 2 weight class) and Ray Malenko (ranked 57 p4p, 11 weight class). Springs comes to the cage accompanied by Meltdown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Springs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko shoots in and bounces Springs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Springs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malenko stopping the sweep attempt from Springs.
Malenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko wants to pass the guard but Springs is keeping the position.
Springs wants to sweep here but Malenko controlling him for the moment.
Springs is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Springs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malenko swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs throws a lazy body kick
and Malenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Springs thinking.
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs slips under a jab from Malenko.
Springs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Springs lands a nice shot that snaps Malenko's head back.
Malenko looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Malenko takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs misses with an uppercut. Malenko saw that one coming.
Malenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Malenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malenko misses with a left hand
and Malenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malenko throws a right and a left that Springs avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Springs misses the target.
Malenko throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
It looked like Springs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malenko.
Malenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Springs rather than just go for the knockout.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Springs throws a hook but Malenko avoids it easily.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Springs.
Springs keeps Malenko at a distance using the push kick.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malenko.
Malenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Malenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malenko throws a series of strikes that have Springs backpedaling.
Randy Springs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Malenko's shoulder, as Malenko tries to avoid the shot.
Malenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Springs keeps Malenko at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Malenko throws a hook but Springs avoids it easily.
Springs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs.
Springs tried to score with a low kick but Malenko checks it.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Springs staying out of range there.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Springs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs takes a swing at Malenko's ribcage but misses.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Malenko scores with a hook to the body. Springs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Springs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
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 Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Springs has Malenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Springs working aggressively here.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Springs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malenko's elbow.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Springs misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko blocks an uppercut.
Springs working aggressively here.
Malenko lands a nice uppercut.
Springs misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malenko.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Malenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Springs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Malenko digs a right hand into Springs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Springs's gas tank.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Malenko tries to stall but Springs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malenkos head.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Malenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Malenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs tries to work over Malenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Malenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Springs smiles and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Springs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Springs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Springs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs lands the left hand.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
Springs lands with a good body shot.
Malenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Springs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Springs slips under a jab.
Malenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Springs counters with a good low kick that Malenko was not able to check.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
As Malenko tries to get set, Springs tries to push him back and clinch up but Malenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Springs works Malenko's body with a nice hook.
Springs scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs jabs Malenko right on the nose. Malenko blinks but takes it well.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malenko's calf.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs throws a series of punches but Malenko avoids them all with ease.
Malenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs thuds a left hand into Malenko's body.
Springs throws a low kick but Malenko moves out of range easily.
Malenko throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Springs moves away from the strike by Malenko.
Springs fails to land with a series of punches.
Springs swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs.
Malenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Springs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Springs dips to his left and cracks Malenko with an uppercut!
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Malenko throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Malenko misses with a looping left.
Springs lands a jab to the nose.
Malenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Malenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Springs.
Springs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malenko can do to turn this around?
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malenko's head backwards.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Springs scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Malenko moves away and avoids it.
Springs fakes the leg kick and cracks Malenko in the body.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Springs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Malenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Springs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy left from Springs finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSprings.
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Good shot there by Springs.
Springs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Springs tries to sprawl out of it but Malenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Springs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
Springs connects with an inside leg kick.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs jabs Malenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malenko misses with an uppercut
and Springs counters with an outside leg kick.
Springs scores with a punch to the head.
Malenko 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.
Springs tries to clinch up but Malenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Malenko misses the body punch
and Springs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Malenko cracks a nice hook into Springs's ribs.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs misses with a hook. Malenko ducked under it nicely.
Malenko connects with a crisp jab.
Malenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Springs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malenko scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Malenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Springs scores with a kick to the body.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malenko.
Malenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs thuds a left hand into Malenko's body.
Malenko connects with a body shot.
Malenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springs 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 Malenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Springs thumps Malenko with a low kick.
Malenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malenko 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.
Malenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Springs defends well and Malenko ends up having to push Springs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malenko avoids the head kick by Springs.
Malenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Springs.
Malenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Springs at a distance.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Malenko.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs lands with a shot to the body.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Springs blocks a jab.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs throws a leg kick but Malenko moved away.
Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Malenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Malenko as he connects with a hook.
Malenko misses with a looping right.
Springs tries to land a front kick but Malenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malenko digs a good hook to Springs's body.
Malenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springs. Springs obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Malenko.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malenko is out of range.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Springs lands with a right hand.
Springs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Malenko misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Springs avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Springs throws a hook but Malenko avoids it easily.
Malenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Springs with a body shot.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
That kick from Springs tenderised Malenko's leg. Malenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs throws a body punch but Malenko moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springs throws an off balance right hand
letting Malenko counter with a right hand.
Springs scores with a body shot.
Springs misses with a body shot.
A jab from Malenko misses.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Malenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Springs lands a jab.
Malenko throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs defending well as Malenko loads up on a big left hand.
Springs throws a sloppy head kick and Malenko moves out of range easily.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Malenko. Beautiful body shot.
Springs avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Nice uppercut lands for Springs. That snapped Malenko's head back.
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Springs misses.
Malenko lands with a nice body punch.
Malenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malenko on the side of the head.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs had his way with Ray Malenko in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs takes one to the side of the head.
Malenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Springs cracks Malenko with a good jab.
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
It seemed like Malenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Springs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Malenko.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs throwing a counter right hand but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Springs drives through and clinches with Malenko against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko lands with a left to the head.
Malenko wants a takedown.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Springs up against the cage.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs cracks Malenko with a nice body shot.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Springs slows down the pace here.
Springs just leaning against Malenko, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs stalling in the clinch but Malenko improves position.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
Malenko tries to stall but Springs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
Springs tries to stall but Malenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Springs.
Malenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Malenko.
Malenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs misses with some punches.
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Malenko.
Malenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs stalls.
Malenko pulls guard.
Malenko working a defensive guard here.
Springs wants to pass the guard but Malenko is keeping the position.
Malenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ray Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malenko keeping moving, preventing Springs from controlling successfully.
Malenko has his foot on Springs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Springs works his way back into a safe position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Malenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Springs passes into half guard.
Springs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Springs.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Springs, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
Randy Springs retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Randy Springs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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