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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Spud (ranked 14 p4p, 90 weight class) and Tyler Wrexham (ranked 3 p4p, 10 weight class). Spud's entrance music is Havana. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Spud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud throws a series of punches but Wrexham avoids them all with ease.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wrexham scores with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Wrexham has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Spud lands a jab to the head.
Spud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Spud thuds his right hand into Wrexham 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spud throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
Spud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrexham lands a nice shot that snaps Spud's head back.
Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Spud.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham lands a nice shot that snaps Spud's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham throws a low kick but Spud avoids it.
Wrexham cracks a nice hook into Spud's ribs.
Wrexham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spud's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Spud.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Wrexham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrexham , as that shot connected.
Wrexham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wrexham punishes Spud's body with a nice straight punch.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wrexham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Spud lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wrexham throws a right hand that Spud ducks under and follows up with a left that Spud also avoids with ease.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Spud.
Wrexham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Spud connects with a jab.
Wrexham looks to land a combination but Spud avoids it well.
Spud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wrexham looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Spud lands the left hand.
Wrexham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spud throws a series of punches but Wrexham moves out of range.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Wrexham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Spud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wrexham cracks Spud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spud throws the left hand but Wrexham avoids the punch easily.
Spud takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham instigates a clinch.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Spud avoids the punch easily.
Wrexham lands a nice hook to Spud's body. Spud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the body.
Wrexham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wrexham circles away quickly and effectively.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Wrexham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spud throws a series of strikes that have Wrexham backpedaling.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wrexham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spud shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wrexham eats them both and turns towards Spud to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wrexham misses with a wild combination.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrexham misses with a straight right.
Wrexham misses with a kick to the body.
As Wrexham looks to move away, Spud throws a big counter combo but Wrexham just gets out of the way.
Spud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wrexham on the side of the head.
Wrexham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spud moves out of range as Wrexham throws a body kick.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
Wrexham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wrexham throws out a powerful jab.
Spud lunges at Wrexham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wrexham 's hand.
Spud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wrexham throws a push kick but Spud slaps the foot to one side.
Wrexham tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wrexham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spud rather than just go for the knockout.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wrexham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spud is out of range and Wrexham settles back down.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Spud misses.
Spud jabs at Wrexham 's body.
Wrexham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud misses with a hook. Wrexham ducked under it nicely.
Spud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spud misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wrexham .
Wrexham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wrexham swinging wildly here.
Spud tried to counter with a leg kick but Wrexham avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Spud will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spud.
Wrexham lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Wrexham . Beautiful body shot.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Wrexham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spud lands with an uppercut that bounces Wrexham off the cage and back into range.
Spud swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a really nice looking cross but Spud seems unphased.
Wrexham lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wrexham in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud ducks right into an uppercut from Wrexham .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud throws the kick towards the body but Wrexham avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spud misses with an attempted mid kick.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
Spud connects with a high kick.
Spud connects with a jab.
Spud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wrexham throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Wrexham finds it's target.
Wrexham thumps Spud with a low kick.
Spud takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Spud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spud scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wrexham .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spud throws a shot to the body.
Wrexham throws a wild body kick that Spud sees coming a mile off.
Wrexham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wrexham blocks a head kick by Spud.
Wrexham is looking to land body kicks.
Spud is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrexham lands with a right hand.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Spud thumps Wrexham with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Spud.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wrexham can pounce on him.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wrexham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spud 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 Wrexham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wrexham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wrexham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wrexham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wrexham shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spud eats them both and turns towards Wrexham to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spud connects with a solid leg kick.
Wrexham defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
Wrexham moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Spud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spud.
Wrexham misses with a double jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spud.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
Spud misses with a hook. Wrexham ducked under it nicely.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick from Wrexham .
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wrexham .
Wrexham scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spud.
Spud misses with a hook.
Wrexham throws a wild body kick that Spud sees coming a mile off.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that misses.
Spud throws a series of punches but Wrexham avoids them all with ease.
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!
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham dodges the punch combination from Spud.
Wrexham throws a front kick aimed at Spud's knee but Spud avoids it well.
Spud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Wrexham is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wrexham lands with a hook. Spud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wrexham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spud sizes up Wrexham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wrexham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Spud misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wrexham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spud clobbers Wrexham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wrexham with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wrexham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wrexham tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it.
Wrexham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wrexham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Wrexham there.
Wrexham punishes Spud's body with a nice straight punch.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrexham .
Spud throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham is looking to chop away at Spud's legs.
Spud slips a jab from Wrexham .
Spud lands with a nice combination. Wrexham backs away looking to recover.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Wrexham is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spud with a body shot.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud lands a nice shot that snaps Wrexham 's head back.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Spud throws a right hand that Wrexham ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrexham also avoids with ease.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spud with a jab.
Wrexham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wrexham takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wrexham is out of range.
Wrexham scores with a decent looking hook.
Wrexham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wrexham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spud throws a series of punches but Wrexham avoids them all with ease.
Spud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wrexham counters with a nice uppercut.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wrexham is out of range.
Wrexham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Spud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Wrexham misses the jab.
Wrexham tries to score with a low kick but Spud moves his leg out of the way.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Wrexham ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Wrexham misses.
Spud throws a leg kick
and Wrexham counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud misses with the combination.
Wrexham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Spud slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Good leg kick by Spud.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wrexham tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wrexham is looking to land body kicks.
Spud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wrexham checks a low kick from Spud.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spud's head.
Spud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wrexham is looking to chop away at Spud's legs.
Spud looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wrexham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Spud throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wrexham .
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Spud cracks Wrexham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrexham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spud.
Wrexham just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wrexham .
Spud tries to score with a low kick but Wrexham moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrexham ! But no joy.
Spud looks to land a combination but Wrexham avoids it well.
Wrexham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wrexham throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but Spud is out of range.
Wrexham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wrexham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spud throws out a powerful jab.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Wrexham . Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud jabs Wrexham right on the nose. Wrexham blinks but takes it well.
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but Spud is out of range.
Spud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spud works Wrexham 's body with a nice hook.
Spud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Spud does it's job there.
Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Wrexham appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spud slips under a jab from Wrexham .
A big right from Wrexham misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wrexham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wrexham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick.
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Wrexham saw that one coming.
Spud tries to score with a low kick but Wrexham moves his leg out of the way.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wrexham cracks Spud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but William Spud 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.
Wrexham scores with a hook.
Wrexham slips a jab from Spud.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Wrexham is out of range.
That kick from Spud tenderised Wrexham 's leg. Wrexham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wrexham connects with a body shot.
Spud throws a series of punches but Wrexham avoids them all with ease.
Spud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wrexham in his tracks.
Spud cracks Wrexham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spud slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Spud swinging wildly here.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud misses with a low kick as Wrexham jumps back.
Wrexham is looking to land body kicks.
Wrexham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrexham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Spud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrexham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Spud does no damage.
Spud moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
A punch combination from Wrexham misses.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wrexham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Wrexham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wrexham throws the kick towards the body but Spud avoids it.
Wrexham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Spud.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
Spud 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.
Wrexham looks for the body kick but Spud saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud slips a jab from Wrexham .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spud - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud checks the leg kick.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Wrexham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spud throws a hook but Wrexham blocks it.
Wrexham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrexham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spud.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spud throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Wrexham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wrexham lands a body shot.
Wrexham throws a body kick that misses.
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spud throws a hook but Wrexham blocks it.
Jab by Wrexham .
Spud scores with a sloppy right hand. Wrexham should have avoided that one.
Wrexham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Spud misses.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud walks into a stiff left hand from Wrexham .
Wrexham looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Spud.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Spud.
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!
Wrexham tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head.
Spud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spud.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spud checks a low kick from Wrexham .
Wrexham takes one to the side of the head.
Spud throws a nice looking combination but Wrexham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spud thuds his right hand into Wrexham 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wrexham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wrexham throws a low kick but Spud avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Wrexham misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud throws a low kick but Wrexham avoids it.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Spud misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud had his way with Tyler Wrexham in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Spud throws out a powerful jab.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud checks a low kick from Wrexham .
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
Good leg kick by Spud.
Spud lands with a shot to the body.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Spud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Spud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Spud blocks a jab.
Wrexham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wrexham checks a low kick from Spud.
Wrexham throws a counter combo.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham darts in and clinches Spud up against the cage.
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud slips under a jab.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud is looking to slow Wrexham down with leg kicks.
Spud throws a leg kick
and Wrexham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud throws a low kick but Wrexham avoids it.
Wrexham scores with a one two! Spud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wrexham throws a big shot that misses.
Wrexham throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Wrexham tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spud tries to bum rush Wrexham with a series of wild strikes but Wrexham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Wrexham .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham throws a solid leg kick but Spud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wrexham .
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wrexham . Spud shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Spud.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wrexham 's hands.
Spud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
Spud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrexham is just out of range.
Wrexham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spud.
Spud misses the jab.
Wrexham misses the jab.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud cracks Wrexham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wrexham throws a nice looking combination but Spud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham connects with a body shot that sends Spud's belly button to the back.
Spud tried to score with a low kick but Wrexham checks it.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spud slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrexham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spud at a distance.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Wrexham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Tyler Wrexham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrexham throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud scores with a leg kick.
Spud steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wrexham . That one must have hurt.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wrexham finds it's way round the side to connect with Spud's head.
Spud slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Wrexham lands with a right hand.
Wrexham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud walks into a straight right hand from Wrexham .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wrexham to score with a decent uppercut.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
Wrexham takes one on the button.
Spud scores with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wrexham .
Spud lands a two punch combo.
Wrexham moves out of range of the leg kick from Spud.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Spud throws a head kick that misses.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Spud.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud throws a head kick that Wrexham semi-blocks.
Wrexham moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham lands a shot to the body.
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.
Nice body punch from Wrexham - that landed with a thud.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Wrexham .
I think Spud 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!
William Spud retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath William Spud 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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