PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 117 p4p, 180 weight class) and Max Chaos (ranked 21 p4p, 30 weight class). Chaos has chosen Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Humors Lacplesis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lacplesis
vs
Chaos

180 cm
31
171
30 - 7 - 1

180 cm
31
180
22 - 9 - 0

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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 30 - 7 - 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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Chaos.
Chaos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Chaos blocks the low kick.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chaos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chaos moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
Lacplesis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chaos misses with a hook. Lacplesis ducked under it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chaos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lacplesis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Lacplesis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chaos.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses.
Chaos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
Lacplesis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chaos doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Lacplesis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacplesis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaos manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick which misses Chaos's front leg but catches the back leg as Chaos tries to avoid it.
Lacplesis moves forwards but Chaos connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chaos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chaos throws a hook but Lacplesis blocks it.

Lacplesis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Chaos blocks it.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Chaos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chaos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lacplesis lands a damaging elbow.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Chaos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chaos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lacplesis or not.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaos lands a hook to the side of the head.

Chaos pulls Lacplesis into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chaos looking for a guillotine here but Lacplesis defends easily.
Lacplesis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Chaos looking for a guillotine here but Lacplesis defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lacplesis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaos, not yet.

Lacplesis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chaos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lacplesis has managed to get both his arms back between Chaos's legs - danger averted.

Lacplesis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis stopping the sweep attempt from Chaos.

Chaos working for a triangle but Lacplesis defends it easily.
Chaos wants to sweep here but Lacplesis controlling him for the moment.

Chaos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lacplesis has picked Chaos up and slammed him! Chaos can't keep hold of the triangle and Lacplesis manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Chaos's face as Lacplesis controls the position.
Chaos tries to buck Lacplesis off but Lacplesis is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lacplesis looking to control but instead Chaos has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lacplesis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lacplesis is thwarting Chaos's attempts to control the position.
Chaos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chaos.

Chaos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lacplesis defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck for Chaos with that takedown attempt.
Chaos scores with a nice head shot.
Chaos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis with a nice cross.
Lacplesis staying out of range there.
Lacplesis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Lacplesis slips under a jab.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacplesis doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaos circles away.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lacplesis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chaos is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Chaos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaos misses with a hook. Lacplesis ducked under it nicely.
Chaos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacplesis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chaos shoots in looking for a takedown but Lacplesis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chaos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lacplesis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chaos with a jab.
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 throws the kick towards the body but Chaos avoids it.
Lacplesis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis slips under a jab.
As Chaos tries to get set, Lacplesis tries to push him back and clinch up but Chaos manages to avoid the attempt.
Chaos misses with a looping right.
Lacplesis drops his hands momentarily and Chaos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lacplesis scores with a nice strike.
Chaos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lacplesis. Lacplesis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick lands for Lacplesis.
Chaos connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacplesis cracks a nice hook into Chaos's ribs.
A cross from Chaos lands.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacplesis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Chaos keeps it at a distance.
Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos tries for a takedown but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Chaos tries to get set, Lacplesis tries to push him back and clinch up but Chaos manages to avoid the attempt.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.
Lacplesis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Max Chaos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaos throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lacplesis is looking to counter the offense by Chaos and move into the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lacplesis defends it well.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch.
Chaos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lacplesis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacplesis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Chaos tries to get set, Lacplesis tries to push him back and clinch up but Chaos manages to avoid the attempt.
Lacplesis 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.
Chaos lands a nice looking body shot.
Chaos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaos.
Lacplesis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chaos throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Lacplesis looks to land a body kick but Chaos moved away.
Chaos shoots for a double leg takedown but Lacplesis sprawls well. He's pushed Chaos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Chaos gets tackled into the cage by Lacplesis. Lacplesis maintains the clinch.
Lacplesis tries to work over Chaos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Chaos stalling in the clinch but Lacplesis improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Chaos on the inside.
Chaos is trying to break the clinch but Lacplesis is controlling him.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chaos lands a nice shot to the body.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaos blocks an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Chaos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lacplesis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chaos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lacplesis after a bit of a struggle.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Chaos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Chaos tries to pull guard but Lacplesis holds him up against the cage and eventually Chaos drops back down to his feet.
Chaos can't get the takedown.
Chaos is breathing heavily.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacplesis lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Chaos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chaos misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaoss head.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Chaos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacplesis smiles and moves away.
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chaos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chaos feints the counter takedown.
Chaos with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Chaos misses.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Chaos.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chaos's head backwards.
Chaos lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chaos scores with a jab to the jaw.

Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
Chaos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chaos is looking for a takedown.
Chaos tries for a takedown but Lacplesis manages to get underhooks.

Chaos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lacplesis uses from the top position.
Chaos is trying to keep Lacplesis in close.
Chaos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lacplesis manages to get himself to full guard.

Lacplesis keeping full guard, as Chaos tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis pulls Chaos in to control the position.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Lacplesis keeps moving.
Chaos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Chaos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lacplesis is one step ahead there.

Chaos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacplesis defends well.
Lacplesis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Chaos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chaos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lacplesis controls the pace.

Chaos has an active guard here but Lacplesis has managed to pass into half guard.
Lacplesis prevents Chaos from improving his position.
Lacplesis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lacplesis prevents Chaos from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Chaos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacplesis defends well.
Chaos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Chaos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lacplesis defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lacplesis preventing the sweep.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lacplesis 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 Chaos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chaos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chaos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lacplesis. No joy for Chaos on that attempt.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.
Chaos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Lacplesis finds it's way through Chaos's defenses.
Chaos throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lacplesis pushes Chaos up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaos digs a right hand underneath Lacplesis's ribcage. Lacplesis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lacplesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lacplesis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaos's brow.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis clearly takes that round.
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.

Chaos digs a good hook to Lacplesis's body.
Lacplesis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaos under the eye.
Lacplesis cracks Chaos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Chaos dives in and scores a takedown into Lacplesis's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lacplesis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chaos digs a right hand underneath Lacplesis's ribcage. Lacplesis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lacplesis gets through Chaos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaos is trying to drag Lacplesis to the mat but Lacplesis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Chaos tries to circle away but Lacplesis has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is leaning against Chaos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chaos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos takes an elbow to the temple.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chaos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Chaos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chaos blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Chaos wants to break free but Lacplesis has control.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around?
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis pushes Chaos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Lacplesis.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chaos.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Lacplesis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Chaos jumps guard but Lacplesis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Lacplesis.
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.

Chaos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis scores with a jab. Chaos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
Chaos moves out of range as Lacplesis strikes.
Chaos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lacplesis defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Lacplesis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Chaos throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis connects with an inside leg kick.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chaos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lacplesis - the referee stops the clock and Chaos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lacplesis. Chaos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chaos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos's elbow.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Chaos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chaos lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Chaos wants to break free but Lacplesis has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaos is working for takedown but Lacplesis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Chaos.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Chaos blocks it.
Chaos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Chaos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice cross by Chaos.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick that knocks Chaos off balance momentarily.
Lacplesis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chaos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chaos. That did some damage!
Chaos misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Lacplesis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis had his way with Max Chaos in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Chaos clobbers Lacplesis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chaos misses with a right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target.
Lacplesis is looking to counter punch.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Chaos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chaos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lacplesis defends it well.
Chaos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.

Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chaos's defenses.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chaos or not.
Chaos tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Chaos blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Chaos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chaos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chaos looking for a takedown.
Chaos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lacplesis pushes Chaos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lacplesis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lacplesis lands an elbow inside.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Lacplesis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chaos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lacplesis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Chaos dodges the punch combination from Lacplesis.
Chaos looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
Chaos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chaos.
Chaos cracks a nice hook into Lacplesis's ribs.
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lacplesis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chaos throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Max Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos walks into a stiff left hand from Lacplesis.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chaos.
Lacplesis tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chaos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chaos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chaos sizes up Lacplesis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chaos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Chaos lands a glancing blow to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Lacplesis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lacplesis dodges the punch combination from Chaos.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
Lacplesis slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaos, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos lands a nice shot that snaps Lacplesis's head back.
Chaos misses with a double jab.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Chaos keeps it at a distance.

Chaos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chaos trying to mount his opponent but Lacplesis defends it.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chaos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chaos trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max Chaos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lacplesis's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Chaos content just to control the position here.
Chaos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos breaks from Lacplesis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chaos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lacplesis is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Chaos.
I think Lacplesis 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Humors Lacplesis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.