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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 76 p4p, 428 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 11 p4p, 62 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Humors Lacplesis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lacplesis.
Nice shot lands for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lacplesis takes one to the chin there.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
Lacplesis with a jab.
Lacplesis clobbers McDonnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonnell 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.
Lacplesis swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab, jab by McDonnell - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Lacplesis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell moves to clinch but Lacplesis breaks away
and Lacplesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacplesis motions for McDonnell to come forward. Lacplesis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to counter by clinching up but McDonnell breaks away and moves out of range.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonnell. That one must have hurt.
Lacplesis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lacplesis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lacplesis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis thuds a left hand into McDonnell's body.
McDonnell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lacplesis if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonnell clinches with his opponent.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries to pull guard but McDonnell won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
McDonnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell stands there with Lacplesis around his waist. Lacplesis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lacplesis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonnell walks away with a smile on his face. Lacplesis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humors Lacplesis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
McDonnell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lacplesis is able to avoid easily.
McDonnell works Lacplesis's body with a nice hook.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from McDonnell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is looking to score with low kicks.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis tries to counter by clinching up but McDonnell breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lacplesis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
Lacplesis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Lacplesis blocks the low kick.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Lacplesis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
Lacplesis moves into range and connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonnell checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis has been working on his balance at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McDonnell.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lacplesis tests McDonnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacplesis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonnell.
Lacplesis jabs McDonnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacplesis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lacplesis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonnell misses with a body kick.
Lacplesis throws a quick counter kick to the body but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonnell.
Lacplesis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell scores with a push kick.
McDonnell throws a nice looking combination but Lacplesis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell tries to clinch there but Lacplesis circles away.
Lacplesis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lacplesis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacplesis misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
Lacplesis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a looping left.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis misses with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lacplesis's knee momentarily.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Lacplesis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis tests McDonnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from McDonnell.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lacplesis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonnell. Lacplesis shrugs it off though.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonnell throws out a leg kick but Lacplesis moves out of range and McDonnell only half commits.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lacplesis. Lacplesis obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonnell throws a leg kick which misses Lacplesis's front leg but catches the back leg as Lacplesis tries to avoid it.
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacplesis as he connects with a hook.
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
McDonnell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lacplesis will feel that in the morning.
Lacplesis swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonnell connects with a jab.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacplesis looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
Lacplesis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDonnell cracks Lacplesis with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and Lacplesis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacplesis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lacplesis misses with a right hand
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Lacplesis lands a head shot.
McDonnell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lacplesis attempts a counter takedown but McDonnell avoids it well and moves away.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
No joy there for McDonnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonnell throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Lacplesis throws out a leg kick but McDonnell moves out of range and Lacplesis only half commits.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacplesis feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonnell walks into a stiff left hand from Lacplesis.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
A little feinted left hand from Lacplesis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Lacplesis tenderised McDonnell's leg. McDonnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lacplesis scores with a nice right hand.
A cross from Lacplesis lands.
A head kick from McDonnell lands but Lacplesis takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
Lacplesis connects with a right hand. McDonnell shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis thuds his right hand into McDonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lacplesis doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis lands a jab to the head.
Lacplesis misses with a looping right.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
Lacplesis loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lacplesis is trying to pull guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lacplesis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonnell just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonnell lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonnell or not.
McDonnell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
Lacplesis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lacplesis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lacplesis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lacplesis looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonnell is one step ahead there.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Lacplesis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is controlling McDonnell's posture.
McDonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacplesis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacplesis trying to control the position here.
Lacplesis wants to sweep here but McDonnell controlling him for the moment.
McDonnell pushing down on Lacplesis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lacplesis trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDonnell wants to take a breather but Lacplesis is having none of it.
Lacplesis is pressing down on McDonnell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lacplesis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that McDonnell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lacplesis controls McDonnell momentarily but McDonnell frees himself.
Lacplesis controlling the position.
Lacplesis trying to keep a closed guard but McDonnell is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonnell is looking to chop away at Lacplesis's legs.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
McDonnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
McDonnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonnell cracks Lacplesis with a nice body shot.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Humors Lacplesis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacplesis is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell moves out of range as Lacplesis strikes.
McDonnell swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis 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.
A swing and a miss from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
Lacplesis throws out a powerful jab.
McDonnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell moves into the clinch.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonnell misses with a knee to the head.
McDonnell trying to land knees to the body.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis tries to pull guard but McDonnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Lacplesis drops back down to his feet.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonnell lands a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDonnell.
A right hand to the body from McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
McDonnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDonnell to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humors Lacplesis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonnell pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lacplesis managing to block the knees to the body from McDonnell.
McDonnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonnell can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McDonnell uses from the top position.
Lacplesis seems keen to control McDonnell's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis trying to keep a closed guard but McDonnell is proving a slippery customer.
Lacplesis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lacplesis looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonnell is one step ahead there.
McDonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacplesis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McDonnell tries to free his leg and advance position but Lacplesis is retaining full guard.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lacplesis is on top in guard.
Lacplesis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lacplesis postures up in McDonnell's guard and throws a big left but McDonnell blocks it.
Lacplesis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lacplesis looking to sit in guard and control but McDonnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lacplesis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacplesis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lacplesis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lacplesis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lacplesis controls McDonnell momentarily but McDonnell frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
McDonnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell misses with an elbow over the top.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis is trying to pull guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell stands there with Lacplesis around his waist. Lacplesis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humors Lacplesis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell stands there with Lacplesis around his waist. Lacplesis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lacplesis avoids the elbow strike from McDonnell, against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis avoids the elbow strike from McDonnell, against the cage.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
McDonnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis jumps guard but McDonnell stands there with Lacplesis around his waist. Lacplesis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
McDonnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell is leaning against Lacplesis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonnell tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing McDonnell back against the cage.
A hook to the body from McDonnell.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lacplesis tries to pull guard but McDonnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Lacplesis drops back down to his feet.
McDonnell digs a right hand into Lacplesis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lacplesis's gas tank.
McDonnell lands an elbow just above Lacplesis 's eye.
McDonnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonnell cracks Lacplesis with a nice body shot.
McDonnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonnell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDonnell tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from McDonnell.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonnell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lacplesis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lacplesis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDonnell lands with a light punch inside.
McDonnell landing knees to the head.
Cory McDonnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lacplesis dodges an elbow strike from McDonnell.
Cory McDonnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lacplesis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lacplesis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonnell walks away with a smile on his face. Lacplesis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Lacplesis's ribs.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacplesis misses its target.
McDonnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonnell tries to clinch up.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
McDonnell wants to clinch up but Lacplesis keeps it at a distance.
Lacplesis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis motions for McDonnell to come forward. Lacplesis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick which misses McDonnell's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonnell tries to avoid it.
McDonnell lands a head kick. Lacplesis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis jabs at McDonnell's body.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch
and McDonnell counters with a low kick, right behind Lacplesis 's knee.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacplesis. That's going to slow McDonnell down.
A low kick from Lacplesis is predictable there
and McDonnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McDonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonnell 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell is the new welterweight champion!
Cory McDonnell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Humors Lacplesis stepped up to the mic, saying '#FREEHUMORS'.
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