PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almoez Ali (ranked 509 p4p, 68 weight class) and Manny Johnson (ranked 298 p4p, 44 weight class). Johnson has chosen On The Run Jompson Brothers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ali
vs
Johnson

195 cm
23
222 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
207 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Almoez Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Ali managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Johnson pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ali's brow.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is standing up over Ali. Ali looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
Ali tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Ali really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Ali is having none of it.
Ali wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
Ali is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ali bucks up and throws Johnson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ali slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ali.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manny Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.

It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Ali blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.

Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Ali manages to stand up with Johnson still on his back. Eventually Johnson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Ali 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.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Ali gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.

Johnson closes the distance and pushes Ali back into the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Ali cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali working aggressively here.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ali seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ali fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Ali is looking for a counter combo.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Manny Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Ali works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Ali cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ali is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.
Ali is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ali is trying to shake Johnson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Johnson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Ali was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Johnson cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.

Johnson clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Ali misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a right hand.

Ali is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali lands with a right to the head.
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 Almoez Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ali.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
Johnson tries to stall but Ali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
A short uppercut from Ali.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Almoez Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Ali pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Almoez Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Manny Johnson, 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.