PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pat Joplin (ranked 499 p4p, 430 weight class) and Azacca Trounvouche (ranked 61 p4p, 57 weight class). Joplin comes to the cage accompanied by Janis Joplin - Cry Baby. Trounvouche is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wanted Dread & Alive. Azacca Trounvouche has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Joplin
vs
Trounvouche

167 cm
31
151
23 - 11 - 0

175 cm
32
148
21 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pat Joplin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azacca Trounvouche!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trounvouche thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joplin if he has to take too many more of those.
Trounvouche lands with a shot to the body.

Joplin gets a takedown into half guard.
Joplin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joplin is trying to control. Trounvouche wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Joplin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trounvouche defends it well.
Trounvouche wants to improve his position but Joplin is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joplin wants to take a breather but Trounvouche is having none of it.
Trounvouche trying to control here.
Joplin wants to take a breather but Trounvouche is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche wants to get back to full guard.
Joplin throwing shots but Trounvouche is blocking nicely.
Joplin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trounvouche defending well though.
Joplin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trounvouche's head.
Trounvouche keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trounvouche is looking to control Joplin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trounvouche avoid being mounted?

Joplin looking for a submission but Trounvouche manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Trounvouche keeping moving, preventing Joplin from controlling successfully.
Trounvouche pulls Joplin in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joplin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joplin throws a big right hand that misses.
Joplin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trounvouche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joplin's guard.

Trounvouche slips nicely into half guard.
Trounvouche is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Trounvouche has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Joplin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trounvouche pulls his head out easily.
Joplin wants to get back to full guard but Trounvouche has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joplin regains half guard.
Trounvouche is trying to control the action in half guard but Joplin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joplin wants to get back to full guard.
Trounvouche not doing much here.
Joplin is looking to improve his position.
Trounvouche tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joplin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Trounvouche is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joplin wants to control but Trounvouche is keeping busy.
Joplin is looking for a sweep. Trounvouche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trounvouche controlling the pace.
Trounvouche uses his free foot to push down on Joplin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joplin.
Joplin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trounvouche sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trounvouche can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joplin is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Joplin misses with a body shot.
Trounvouche looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joplin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trounvouche to score with a decent uppercut.
Trounvouche takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joplin misses the shot to the body.
Joplin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Joplin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crunch! Trounvouche slams his shin into Joplin's torso.
Trounvouche lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Joplin avoids the punch easily.
Joplin throws the left hand but Trounvouche avoids the punch easily.
Joplin throws a shot from downtown. Trounvouche moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Trounvouche.
Joplin throws the left hand but Trounvouche avoids the punch easily.
Joplin checks a leg kick.
Joplin moves out of range of the leg kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses the shot to the body.
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Joplin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joplin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trounvouche finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joplin throws a low kick but Trounvouche avoids it.
Trounvouche tries to land a front kick but Joplin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joplin blocks a low kick nicely.
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Joplin avoids the punch easily.
Joplin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trounvouche attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joplin throws a body punch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
It seemed like Trounvouche was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut.
Joplin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joplin dives in for a single leg takedown but Trounvouche sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche pushes Joplin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trounvouche struggles to land a body shot inside as Joplin controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joplin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trounvouche blocks it with crossed arms.
Trounvouche misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joplin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trounvouche smiles and moves away.
The fighters circling - Trounvouche throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joplin dives in for a single leg takedown but Trounvouche sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Joplin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Trounvouche escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Joplin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trounvouche changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joplin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joplin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trounvouche. Trounvouche obviously looking to wear him down.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trounvouche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joplin throws out the jab.
Trounvouche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Joplin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trounvouche delivers a nice body kick.
Trounvouche attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Trounvouche looks to move away, Joplin throws a big counter combo but Trounvouche just gets out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joplin throws out a loose jab but Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Joplin does no damage.
Joplin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Trounvouche's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Joplin avoids the punch easily.
Trounvouche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trounvouche walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joplin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joplin misses with a hook.
Trounvouche is looking to score with low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joplin, as that shot connected.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joplin dives in and grabs Trounvouche's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trounvouche pushes down on Joplin's head and hops out.
A combination from Joplin does no damage.
Azacca Trounvouche is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trounvouche jabs Joplin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joplin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trounvouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Joplin.
Trounvouche throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Joplin blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joplin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trounvouche.
Joplin shoots in for a takedown but Trounvouche shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joplin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trounvouche. Trounvouche obviously looking to wear him down.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Joplin moves out of range easily.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Joplin moves away and avoids it.
Trounvouche looks to land a right hand but Joplin moved out of range.
Trounvouche connects with the punch.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joplin ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
Joplin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trounvouche. Joplin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the head.
Joplin connects with a body shot that sends Trounvouche's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Joplin misses with a body shot.
Joplin throws a body punch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Joplin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Joplin drives through with a takedown into Trounvouche's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Joplin throws a strike but Trounvouche rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Joplin working for a triangle but Trounvouche defends it easily.
Trounvouche wanted to stand there but Joplin had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Trounvouche decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Joplin, up you get!
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trounvouche connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joplin's hands.
Trounvouche with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche tries to land a leg kick but Joplin saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Joplin.
Trounvouche rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joplin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joplin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche missing with a left hand there. Joplin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joplin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trounvouche sprawls and moves away.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joplin.
Trounvouche wants to slow Joplin down by chopping away at his legs.
Joplin blocks a jab.
Joplin throws out a leg kick but Trounvouche moves out of range and Joplin only half commits.
Trounvouche feints a counter leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Joplin moves out of range easily.
Joplin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick as Joplin jumps back.
Joplin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trounvouche.
Joplin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trounvouche turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joplin is looking to wear down Trounvouche with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joplin throws a push kick but Trounvouche slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joplin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joplin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Joplin is just out of range.
Trounvouche cracks Joplin with a good jab.
Joplin tries for a takedown but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trounvouche swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joplin scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joplin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Trounvouche thows a leg kick but Joplin checks it

and Joplin counters with a shoot takedown. Trounvouche fights it but they end up in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trounvouche holds on and takes a little breather.
Joplin stopping the sweep attempt from Trounvouche.
Joplin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joplin throws a big right hand that misses.
Trounvouche keeping moving, preventing Joplin from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joplin is working Trounvouche over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joplin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joplin is in close to Trounvouche's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joplin trying to control the position from guard on top but Trounvouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trounvouche holds on and takes a little breather.
Trounvouche wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trounvouche avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trounvouche keeping full guard, as Joplin tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Joplin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joplin misses with a takedown attempt - Trounvouche sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Joplin misses.
Trounvouche throws a chopping leg kick but Joplin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trounvouche tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche is looking to chop away at Joplin's legs.
Joplin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trounvouche throws out a loose jab but Joplin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trounvouche slaps away a takedown attempt from Joplin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Joplin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trounvouche tries to bum rush Joplin with a series of wild strikes but Joplin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Joplin jabs Trounvouche to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joplin walks into a jab.
Joplin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trounvouche at a distance.
Trounvouche scores with a shot to the body.
Trounvouche walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joplin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trounvouche lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a straight left.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Joplin avoids it.
Joplin throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Trounvouche. That snapped Joplin's head back.
Joplin looks to land a left hand but Trounvouche moved out of range nicely.
Joplin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trounvouche on the side of the head.
Joplin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Trounvouche.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche avoids the body shot from Joplin.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the body kick from Joplin.
Nice sprawl there from Trounvouche as Joplin shoots in.
Trounvouche throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joplin takes one to the side of the head.
Trounvouche takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trounvouche with a hook.
Joplin lands with a nice body punch.
Joplin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joplin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joplin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trounvouche throws an overhand right that lands on Joplin's shoulder, as Joplin tries to avoid the shot.
Trounvouche misses with a looping right.
Trounvouche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche tries to score with a low kick but Joplin moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Trounvouche checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trounvouche thumps Joplin with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Trounvouche as Joplin shoots in.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick that misses.
Trounvouche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Joplin moves away and avoids it.
Trounvouche throws a lazy right hand but Joplin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joplin throwing a counter right hand but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joplin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joplin just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Joplin sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joplin misses with a looping left.
Trounvouche attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche wants to slow Joplin down by chopping away at his legs.
Joplin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joplin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trounvouche throws out a leg kick but Joplin moves out of range and Trounvouche only half commits.
Trounvouche checks a low kick from Joplin.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick

and Joplin counters with a single leg into guard. Trounvouche didn't expect that.
Joplin stopping the sweep attempt from Trounvouche.
Joplin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joplin trying to control the position from guard on top but Trounvouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trounvouche wants to sweep but no luck.
Joplin wants to control from the top but Trounvouche keeps moving.
Joplin is fighting to break Trounvouche's control of his arms but Trounvouche is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trounvouche controls Joplin momentarily but Joplin frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joplin shoots in and drives through. Trounvouche sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Joplin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trounvouche lunges at Joplin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joplin's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Joplin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Trounvouche is looking to slow Joplin down with leg kicks.
Trounvouche looks to land a right hand but Joplin moved out of range.
Joplin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trounvouche.
Joplin avoids the body shot from Trounvouche.
Joplin checks a low kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trounvouche takes a swing at Joplin's ribcage but misses.

Joplin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trounvouche's guard.
Joplin forces his way into half guard.
Joplin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joplin trying to mount his opponent but Trounvouche defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trounvouche manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joplin trying to control the position from guard on top but Trounvouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joplin being controlled here momentarily.
Joplin trying to control but Trounvouche is working from the bottom.
Joplin throws a big elbow that misses.
Joplin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pat Joplin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Trounvouche keeping moving, preventing Joplin from controlling successfully.
Trounvouche working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joplin.
Trounvouche trying to keep a closed guard but Joplin is proving a slippery customer.
Joplin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joplin postures up.
Trounvouche wants to stand and escape but Joplin is having none of it.
Trounvouche looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Joplin misses.
Joplin blocks a jab.
Joplin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joplin defending well as Trounvouche loads up on a big left hand.
Joplin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joplin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trounvouche swivels and escapes.
Trounvouche tries to work over Joplin's front leg with a kick but Joplin checks it.

Joplin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Trounvouche pushes Joplin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
Joplin throws a body shot but no joy.
Trounvouche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joplin throws out the jab.
Joplin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Good standup being displayed there by Trounvouche as he connects with a hook.
Joplin shoots in for a takedown but Trounvouche shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Trounvouche lands with an uppercut that bounces Joplin off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Trounvouche.
Joplin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trounvouche.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joplin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trounvouche.
Joplin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Joplin moved away.
Joplin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trounvouche's hands.
Nice sprawl there from Trounvouche as Joplin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Joplin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trounvouche just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joplin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joplin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joplin lands a body shot.
Joplin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Trounvouche lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trounvouche moves into range and connects with a jab.
Azacca Trounvouche is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joplin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azacca Trounvouche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trounvouche winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azacca Trounvouche!
A very excited looking Azacca Trounvouche made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.