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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Wilson Wills Jr (ranked 1551 p4p, 5755 weight class) and Harry Entei (ranked 175 p4p, 435 weight class). 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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173 cm 36 148 17 - 4 - 0 |
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177 cm 33 155 34 - 25 - 5 |
World class boxer Insanely flexible
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World class MT Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilson Wills Jr! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 34 - 25 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Entei! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wills Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wills Jr lands a lovely overhand right. Nice defenses there by Wills Jr. An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Wills Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nice jab there from Wills Jr. Wills Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Entei throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses. Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've been informed that Entei 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. Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr is looking to counter punch. Entei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Entei lands a nice looking body shot.
Entei scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Wills Jr misses. Wills Jr thows a leg kick but Entei checks it and Entei counters with a stiff right hand. Entei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wills Jr throws a hook but Entei blocks it. Entei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. It looks like Wills Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Entei slips a straight right by Wills Jr. Entei tries to clinch up. A little feinted left hand from Wills Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wills Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Entei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Entei tries to land a front kick but Wills Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wills Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Entei keeps Wills Jr at a distance using the push kick. Entei throws a series of punches but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
Wills Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Wills Jr missing with a left hand there. Entei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Entei throws the left hand but Wills Jr avoids the punch easily. Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Entei scores with a nice body kick.
Entei thuds his right hand into Wills Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wills Jr takes a kick to the side of the head. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Entei loads up on a big right hand but Wills Jr slips the punch. Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Wills Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Entei 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 cross from Entei lands. Entei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Entei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Entei.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr thumps Entei with a low kick. Wills Jr moves out of range as Entei strikes. Entei closes the distance and pushes Wills Jr back into the ropes. Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Entei scores with a nice hook to the head. Wills Jr pushes Entei back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Entei tries to work over Wills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wills Jr misses with some punches.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wills Jr or not. Entei lands a hook to the side of the head. Wills Jr lands a nice shot to the body. Entei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. Wills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Entei blocks an uppercut.
Entei breaks the clinch.
Wills Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr blocks a head kick by Entei.
Entei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wills Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Entei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A head kick misses from Entei. A shot to the liver by Entei. Beautiful body shot. Wills Jr misses with a low kick as Entei jumps back. Jab by Entei. A nice leg kick from Wills Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Entei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. Entei checks a leg kick nicely. Entei lands a jab to the head.
Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Entei. Wills Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wills Jr sets himself, and Entei steps forward looking for the clinch! Wills Jr avoids it this time. Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wills Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice uppercut lands for Entei. That snapped Wills Jr's head back.
Entei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wills Jr scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away. Wills Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Entei clinches up with Wills Jr and pushes him back against the ropes. A hook to the body from Entei.
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Entei back against the ropes. Wills Jr lands a left hand.
Entei throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entei misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wills Jr prevents a body shot from Entei. Entei lands a right hand. Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Entei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr pushes Entei back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Entei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Entei tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Entei back against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Entei fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Entei will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Entei throws a shot from downtown. Wills Jr moves away and avoids it. Entei missing with a left hand there. Wills Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wills Jr defending well as Entei loads up on a big left hand. Wills Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Entei throws the left hand but Wills Jr avoids the punch easily. Wills Jr missing with a left hand there. Entei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Entei.
Wills Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
Wills Jr tries a low kick but Entei avoids it. Entei missing with a left hand there. Wills Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wills Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Entei. Entei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wills Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Entei scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Wills Jr misses. Nice uppercut there from Entei. Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Entei. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Entei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wills Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wills Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Wills Jr.
Entei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Entei checks a leg kick. Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Wills Jr throws a jab when Entei was well out of range. The fighters circling - Entei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Entei lands a really nice looking cross but Wills Jr seems unphased.
Entei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr takes one on the button. Donk. Wills Jr catches Entei right on the button with a cross. Wills Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. Wills Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Entei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wills Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Entei connects with a body shot that sends Wills Jr's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Entei connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick by Wills Jr misses and Entei counters by clinching up. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Entei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Entei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wills Jr cracks Entei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Entei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wills Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Entei swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Entei to score with a decent uppercut. Entei tries to clinch but Wills Jr is having none of it. Entei moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Entei tries to clinch but Wills Jr is having none of it. Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Entei fakes the leg kick and cracks Wills Jr in the body. Wills Jr misses with a hook. Entei misses with a body shot.
Entei throws a low kick but Wills Jr moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wills Jr slips a jab from Entei. Entei cracks Wills Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wills Jr throws a low kick but Entei moves out of range easily. A swing and a miss from Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. Wills Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Entei scores with a body shot.
A cross from Entei lands. Entei tries to clinch but Wills Jr is having none of it. Wills Jr tests Entei's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wills Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Wills Jr misses with a straight right. Entei slips under a jab. Wills Jr is looking to score with low kicks. Good work by Entei as he checks the leg kick. A big right from Entei misses. Wills Jr throwing a counter right hand but Entei manages to avoid it. Entei cracks Wills Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause 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! Entei dips to his left and cracks Wills Jr with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Entei moves away from the strike by Wills Jr. Entei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Good exchange - Wills Jr coming out on top. Wills Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Entei misses with a head kick.
Wills Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Entei tries to clinch up but Wills Jr circles away and keeps his distance. Entei clinches up with Wills Jr and pushes him back against the ropes. Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr working aggressively here.
Entei takes a shot to the head. Wills Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Entei back against the ropes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Wills Jr cracks Entei with a nice body shot. Entei tries to throw a body punch but Wills Jr avoids it by throwing Entei back against the ropes. Entei throws a head punch that misses. Wills Jr lands with a light punch inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Entei will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Wills Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Entei's shoulder, as Entei tries to avoid the shot. Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wills Jr blocks a head kick by Entei.
A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
Wills Jr misses with a hook. Wills Jr 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. Wills Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Entei under the eye. Wills Jr throws a big shot that misses. Entei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a body punch but Entei moves out of range. Wills Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Entei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A swing and a miss from Entei. Wills Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Entei's sensitive parts. Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wills Jr. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wills Jr misses with a hook. Entei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wills Jr will feel that in the morning. Wills Jr misses the jab. Entei tries to counter with a clinch but Wills Jr shakes him off and moves away. Wills Jr avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wills Jr with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Entei moves out of range as Wills Jr strikes. Wills Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Entei lands with a nice body punch. Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wills Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Entei counters with a head kick. Entei misses with an uppercut. Wills Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wills Jr with a jab. Entei throws a head kick that misses. Wills Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Entei avoided it. Wills Jr throws a low kick but Entei avoids it. Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wills Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Entei just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr with a nice cross. Wills Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A head kick misses from Entei. Entei throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr. This has been an exciting period of action! Wills Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Entei misses with a straight left. Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr throws a jab when Entei was well out of range. A nice leg kick from Wills Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range. Wills Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Entei slips a straight right by Wills Jr. Entei blocks a low kick nicely. Entei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Entei throws a right hand that Wills Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Wills Jr also avoids with ease. Entei jabbing away but nothing is landing. Entei with a hook. Wills Jr lands a jab. Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Entei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wills Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Entei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wills Jr throws a head kick that misses. Wills Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Entei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wills Jr lands a lovely overhand right. Entei slips a jab and a cross from Wills Jr.
Entei takes one to the chin there. Entei throws a solid leg kick but Wills Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Entei. Wills Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. That kick from Wills Jr tenderised Entei's leg. Entei is trying to keep his angry face on. Wills Jr with a nice calf kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr. Wills Jr moves out of range as Entei strikes. A left lands for Wills Jr. Wills Jr scores with a nice strike. Entei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it. A leg kick checked by Wills Jr. Wills Jr moves forwards but Entei connects with a nice, crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Entei tries to clinch up. Entei throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wills Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Entei avoided it. Wills Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Entei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wills Jr. Jab by Wills Jr. Entei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wills Jr. Wills Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A left lands for Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Entei moved away. Entei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wills Jr. Wills Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wills Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Entei down. Entei pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wills Jr lands a lovely overhand right. Wills Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Entei. Entei wants to counter with a clinch but Wills Jr pushes him away. Entei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr. Entei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wills Jr cracks Entei with an open hand slap. Wills Jr scores with a hook. Wills Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Entei seems unphased.
Entei scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei misses with a looping left. Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Entei. That did some damage! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action! Wills Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Entei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wills Jr is out of range and Entei settles back down. Wills Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Entei. Wills Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Entei is out of range and Wills Jr settles back down. Entei checks a low kick from Wills Jr. A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
Entei tries to counter by closing the distance. Wills Jr feints and then cracks Entei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Entei down. Entei swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
As Entei looks to move away, Wills Jr throws a big counter combo but Entei just gets out of the way. Wills Jr throws out a powerful jab. A head kick misses from Entei. An attempted straight right counter from Wills Jr misses the target. Entei drops his hands momentarily and Wills Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wills Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Entei blocks a low kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Entei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei tries a body shot but Wills Jr blocks it.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Wills Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wills Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Entei. Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Wills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Entei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wills Jr has him pressed against the ropes. Entei misses with the head strike.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Wills Jr. Wills Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wills Jr. Wilson Wills Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A frustrated look appears on Entei's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. A shot in the inside from Entei.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Entei tries to work over Wills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wills Jr throws a head punch that misses. Wills Jr scores with a shoulder strike. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills Jr. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wills Jr blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Wills Jr. Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Wills Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei throws a head punch that misses. Entei blocks an uppercut.
Wills Jr works on Entei's body with a couple of short punches. Entei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Entei tries to break free but Wills Jr pushes him back against the ropes. Wills Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Entei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Entei tries to break the clinch but Wills Jr is controlling the position. Entei lands a body punch in the clinch. Wills Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Entei blocks a body shot from Wills Jr. Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills Jr's elbow. Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wills Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards. Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei. Wills Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Entei backwards. Wills Jr working aggressively here.
Wills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wills Jr prevents a body shot from Entei. Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Entei swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Entei lands a body punch. Entei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Wills Jr working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Entei fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Wills Jr fails to land. Entei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Entei.
Entei scores with a shoulder strike. Entei breaks the clinch.
Entei walks into a stiff left hand from Wills Jr. Wills Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Entei counters by clinching up. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Wills Jr prevents a body shot from Entei. A left hand lands to the body for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei. Entei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wills Jr lands a shoulder strike. Entei blocks an uppercut.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills Jr tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Wills Jr back against the ropes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr had his way with Harry Entei in that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! Wills Jr lands with a right hand. Wills Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Entei. Wills Jr misses with a low kick.
Wills Jr throws a low kick but Entei moves out of range easily. Entei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Entei down. Wills Jr throws a hook to the side of Entei's head but Entei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wills Jr misses with a looping left. Entei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Entei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Nice body punch from Entei. Entei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Entei swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei. Wills Jr throws a jab when Entei was well out of range. No joy there for Entei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wills Jr cracks Entei with an open hand slap. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wills Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Entei sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wills Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Entei's leg but Entei calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Entei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Entei. Entei misses the shot to the body. Entei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Entei wants to clinch up but Wills Jr keeps it at a distance. Wills Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wills Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Entei off balance momentarily. Entei 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. Wills Jr misses with a looping right. The crowd cheers as Wills Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Entei doesn't seem phased though. Wills Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Entei is able to avoid easily. Wills Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wills Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Entei checks it well. Wills Jr blocks a head kick by Entei.
Entei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wills Jr connects with an inside leg kick. Entei lands a head shot. Entei misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Entei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills Jr. Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wills Jr cracks Entei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. A big left from Entei misses. Entei ducks under a wild hook from Wills Jr. Wills Jr with the inside leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
Entei lands a nice hook to Wills Jr's body. Wills Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Entei throws a body shot but no joy. Wills Jr with a nice calf kick. Wills Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wills Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Entei. Entei throws a head kick that misses. Entei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wills Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Entei's head. Wills Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wills Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Entei throws a lazy right hand but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Entei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Entei throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range. Wills Jr is looking to score with low kicks. Entei throws a head kick that half lands.
Wills Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Entei slips a jab from Wills Jr. Wills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Entei's leg but Entei calmly moves out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Entei. Wills Jr misses with a hook. Entei ducked under it nicely. Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Entei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wills Jr.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wills Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Entei.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Wills Jr misses the target. Entei dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wills Jr scores with a jab. Entei acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wills Jr throws a jab when Entei was well out of range. Wills Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Entei is out of range. Entei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wills Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wills Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Entei lands a head kick. Wills Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Wills Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Entei moves out of range of the strikes. Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Entei moved away. Wills Jr lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wills Jr. Entei with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wills Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wills Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Wilson Wills Jr showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wills Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:47 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:47 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wills Jr! Wilson Wills Jr retains his featherweight title! Wilson Wills Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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