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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Money McMillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Money McMillion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather looks to land a left hand but McMillion moved out of range nicely.
McMillion tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
McMillion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McMillion preventing the sweep.
McMillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayweather looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McMillion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayweather can't keep his opponent in guard - McMillion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mayweather is looking to improve his position.
McMillion is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McMillion tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
McMillion tries to clinch but Mayweather is having none of it.
McMillion throws a leg kick which misses Mayweather's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayweather tries to avoid it.
McMillion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mayweather scores with a three punch combo!
A shot to de liver by Mayweather. Beautiful body shot.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillion is looking to clinch.
Mayweather stuffs the takedown.
A low kick from Mayweather misses
and McMillion holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mayweather blocks the elbow strike.
Mayweather is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. McMillion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McMillion is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McMillion scores a nice knee to the body.
McMillion tries to land knees in the clinch but Mayweather avoids the damage to the body.
Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
McMillion slips a jab and a cross from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a right hand that McMillion ducks under and follows up with a left that McMillion also avoids with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McMillion.
McMillion prevents Mayweather from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mayweather knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mayweather is trying to control McMillion's posture but McMillion avoids it.
McMillion has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayweather takes a swing at McMillion's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayweather chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but McMillion moves out of range.
McMillion dives in and grabs Mayweather's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayweather pushes down on McMillion's head and hops out.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayweather dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McMillion. That did some damage!
McMillion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by McMillion.
Mayweather avoids the head kick by McMillion.
Mayweather uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McMillion has time to react.
McMillion is looking to score with low kicks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Mayweather.
It looks like Money McMillion has been cut.
McMillion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mayweather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayweather throws a combination that misses
and McMillion counters with a low kick, right behind Mayweather 's knee.
McMillion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayweather loads up on a big right hand but McMillion slips the punch.
McMillion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Money McMillion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McMillion shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McMillion takes one on the button.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayweather misses with a leg kick.
Mayweather fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McMillion checks it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McMillion is looking to clinch.
McMillion tries to clinch up.
McMillion wants to clinch
and Mayweather counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather connects with a single shot there.
Mayweather stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McMillion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayweather pinned against the cage. Mayweather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayweather punishes McMillion's body with a nice straight punch.
Mayweather connects with a high kick.
McMillion darts in trying to clinch
and Mayweather counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McMillion is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McMillion has time to react.
Mayweather catches McMillion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMillion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick
and McMillion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McMillion.
Mayweather is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mayweather is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McMillion gets back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McMillion keeping full guard, as Mayweather tries to pass.
Mayweather must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McMillion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mayweather wants to stand but McMillion is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mayweather stops McMillion from standing up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McMillion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayweather can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mayweather seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McMillion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather wants to control from the top but McMillion keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Money McMillion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mayweather fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McMillion on the side of the head.
Mayweather misses with a straight left.
Mayweather scores with a leg kick.
Mayweather scores with a three punch combo!
A shot to the body from Mayweather misses
so McMillion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McMillion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McMillion stands up from Mayweather's guard - McMillion perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMillion is looking to clinch but Mayweather is avoiding it.
McMillion shoots in but Mayweather avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McMillion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mayweather counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Mayweather.
McMillion closes the distance but Mayweather moves to the side
and Mayweather counters with a left to the body.
Mayweather swings for the body but McMillion moves out of range.
Mayweather throws a leg kick that is checked
and McMillion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillion prevents Mayweather from improving his position.
McMillion controlling the action here.
McMillion uses his free foot to push down on Mayweather's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mayweather.
Mayweather is controlling an arm, preventing McMillion from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mayweather wants to hold on but McMillion pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillion looking to control but Mayweather is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mayweather is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mayweather regains half guard.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Mayweather is looking for a sweep. McMillion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McMillion seems to be working for a kimura but Mayweather defends the submission attempt.
Mayweather is trying to stand up here but McMillion is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McMillion decides to return to a standing position.
McMillion dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
Money McMillion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMillion manages to avoid it.
McMillion looks to throw the jab but Mayweather is out of range.
Mayweather looks for the body kick but McMillion saw that one coming.
Mayweather throws a shot from downtown. McMillion moves away and avoids it.
Mayweather misses with a low kick.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMillion darts in trying to clinch
and Mayweather counters with a series of strikes. McMillion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Money McMillion's cut is getting worse.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McMillion wants to slow Mayweather down by chopping away at his legs.
McMillion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayweather sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayweather misses with a combination
and McMillion counters by moving into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMillion obliges.
Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Mayweather misses
and McMillion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McMillion leaning against his opponent.
McMillion jumps guard.
Money McMillion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayweather preventing the sweep.
McMillion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McMillion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayweather manages to get himself to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McMillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMillion is looking to stand up but Mayweather won't let him.
Mayweather is trying to control the position but McMillion postures up.
Mayweather is working an open guard so McMillion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mayweather jabs at McMillion's body.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Mayweather misses with a leg kick.
McMillion is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather lands a jab-cross combination.
McMillion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Money McMillion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but McMillion moves out of range.
McMillion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that McMillion avoids nicely.
Mayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayweather misses with a leg kick
so McMillion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayweather wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McMillion is now in half guard.
McMillion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayweather keeps working.
McMillion not doing much here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to get to full guard but McMillion has control of the leg.
McMillion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayweather doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McMillion.
McMillion content to control rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather wants to control the action here but instead McMillion manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mayweather is wriggling around trying to escape.
McMillion get's back to his feet.
McMillion looks to land a left hand but Mayweather moved out of range nicely.
McMillion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayweather scoring well with a low kick there.
McMillion tries to clinch but Mayweather is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money McMillion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Money McMillion's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Mayweather scores with a four punch combination!
Mayweather fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayweather looks to throw the jab but McMillion is out of range.
Mayweather scores with a one two! McMillion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McMillion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayweather sprawls well. Mayweather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McMillion gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayweather misses with a wild combination.
Mayweather takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMillion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McMillion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayweather was covering up waiting for the punch and McMillion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion is stalling in the full guard.
McMillion gets to his feet. Mayweather looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McMillion closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McMillion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McMillion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mayweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but McMillion moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillion clinches with his opponent.
Mayweather blocks an elbow strike from McMillion.
McMillion tightens his grip and picks Mayweather up, before dumping him to the ground. Mayweather manages to land in guard.
McMillion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mayweather is proving hard to escape from.
Mayweather is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McMillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayweather wants to sweep here but McMillion controlling him for the moment.
McMillion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McMillion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayweather swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mayweather checks a low kick from McMillion.
McMillion throws and low kick but Mayweather moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McMillion is looking to clinch but Mayweather is avoiding it.
Mayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
McMillion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Mayweather.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
McMillion closes the distance but Mayweather moves to the side
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Mayweather misses.
Mayweather comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayweather lands a body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather lands a jab to McMillion's midsection.
Horrible takedown by McMillion or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather which made him look bad.
Mayweather misses with a looping right.
McMillion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Money McMillion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayweather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMillion circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMillion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McMillion.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McMillion missing with knees to the body.
McMillion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayweather throws a right hand that McMillion ducks under and follows up with a left that McMillion also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McMillion is defended easily by Mayweather.
McMillion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mayweather wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McMillion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayweather as he jumps to the side.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McMillion slips a jab and a cross from Mayweather.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McMillion drives through and clinches with Mayweather against the ropes.
Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayweather throws a series of punches but McMillion moves out of range.
McMillion throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Nice body kick from McMillion.
McMillion tries to clinch but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMillion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McMillion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mayweather throws a right hand that McMillion ducks under and follows up with a left that McMillion also avoids with ease.
McMillion staying out of range there.
McMillion dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
That's eight 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.
McMillion throws a lazy head kick
and Mayweather counters with a left and a right that stings McMillion.
McMillion closes the distance and clinches.
McMillion tries to pull guard but Mayweather won't allow it.
McMillion has Mayweather pressed against the ropes, preventing Mayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McMillion stalling.
McMillion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McMillion stops a takedown attempt from Mayweather.
McMillion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McMillion has Mayweather pushed against the ropes.
Mayweather fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mayweather gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McMillion.
McMillion working Mayweather over with knees to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McMillion misses with the head strike.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but McMillion is controlling him.
McMillion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mayweather gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McMillion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayweather avoids it.
McMillion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mayweather jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McMillion walks away with a smile on his face. Mayweather gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McMillion wants to clinch up but Mayweather keeps it at a distance.
Mayweather connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McMillion momentarily.
Mayweather moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McMillion fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Mayweather misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Money McMillion did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Money McMillion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McMillion is looking to clinch but Mayweather is avoiding it.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that McMillion avoids nicely.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMillion moves away.
McMillion tries to clinch up.
Mayweather dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McMillion. That did some damage!
McMillion has his takedown stuffed
and Mayweather counters with a nice uppercut.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayweather missing with a left hand there. McMillion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayweather is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A left and a right from Mayweather both land. Nice combination.
McMillion misses with a double jab
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McMillion counters with a nice leg kick.
McMillion throws a right hand that Mayweather ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayweather also avoids with ease.
Mayweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayweather tries to bum rush McMillion with a series of wild strikes but McMillion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayweather fails to land with a series of punches.
McMillion scores a takedown into full mount!
McMillion is looking to work his way around to Mayweather's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McMillion is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McMillion throws a front kick aimed at Mayweather's knee but Mayweather avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayweather misses with a hook. McMillion ducked under it nicely.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
McMillion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by McMillion.
McMillion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No joy there for Mayweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayweather throws a combination that misses
and McMillion holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McMillion throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from McMillion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick
and McMillion counters by clinching up.
McMillion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayweather pulls his leg out and moves away.
McMillion takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, McMillion throws an elbow but misses.
Mayweather drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McMillion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
McMillion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to circle away but McMillion has him pinned against the ropes.
Mayweather tries to pull guard but McMillion holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mayweather drops back down to his feet.
Mayweather is trying to drag McMillion to the mat but McMillion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Money McMillion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Mayweather.
McMillion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMillion breaks from the clinch.
McMillion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMillion moves in looking to clinch but Mayweather pushes him off.
McMillion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayweather tries to avoid it but McMillion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayweather to the ground. Mayweather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mayweather counters with a one-two to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mayweather counters with a body kick that stops McMillion in his tracks momentarily.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMillion rushes Mayweather and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mayweather is looking to break free of the clinch but McMillion has double underhooks.
McMillion trying to land knees to the body.
Mayweather tries to circle away but McMillion has him pinned against the ropes.
McMillion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mayweather.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayweather is trying to break free.
McMillion is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McMillion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayweather lands a high kick!
McMillion tries to clinch but Mayweather is having none of it.
McMillion throws a leg kick
and Mayweather counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McMillion thinking.
Mayweather throws the left hand but McMillion avoids the punch easily.
McMillion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather.
McMillion tries to clinch but Mayweather moves out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McMillion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mayweather counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from McMillion.
Mayweather misses with a double jab.
McMillion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McMillion forces Mayweather back against the ropes and clinches.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McMillion fails to land.
Mayweather wants to get back to striking at distance but McMillion won't allow it.
McMillion has a couple of punches blocked by Mayweather.
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McMillion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McMillion closes the distance but Mayweather moves to the side
and Mayweather counters with a two punch combo.
Mayweather throws a series of strikes that have McMillion backpedaling.
Mayweather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayweather swinging wilding here.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Mayweather.
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Mayweather looks to land a left hand but McMillion moved out of range nicely.
McMillion moves in looking to clinch but Mayweather pushes him off.
McMillion tries to clinch up
and Mayweather counters with a two punch combo.
McMillion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mayweather is trying to defend but McMillion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mayweather is trying to maintain the position but McMillion is very close to passing his half guard.
McMillion trying to pass the guard but Mayweather defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Money McMillion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Money McMillion's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McMillion tries to clinch but Mayweather moves out of range.
McMillion gets a clinch.
Mayweather manages to pull guard.
Mayweather is working an open guard so McMillion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McMillion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McMillion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayweather lands with a hook. McMillion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mayweather throws a series of strikes that have McMillion backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McMillion.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mayweather swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion closes the distance but Mayweather moves to the side
and Mayweather counters with a nice uppercut.
McMillion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMillion manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Mayweather - just one landing.
McMillion moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMillion counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mayweather's guard now.
Mayweather uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
McMillion tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayweather as he connects with a hook.
Mayweather throws a right hand that McMillion ducks under and follows up with a left that McMillion also avoids with ease.
McMillion wants to clinch but Mayweather slips to the side
and Mayweather counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mayweather throws a nice looking combination but McMillion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMillion wants to clinch.
McMillion doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayweather circles away.
McMillion misses with a body shot.
Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMillion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather swings for the body but McMillion moves out of range.
Mayweather throws a hook to the side of McMillion's head but McMillion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayweather misses with a combination
and McMillion counters by clinching up.
McMillion swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMillion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather misses with a double jab.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMillion clinches but Mayweather breaks the clinch
and McMillion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMillion closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather, looking for a takedown. McMillion pushes Mayweather against the ropes but Mayweather circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McMillion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayweather swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McMillion closes the distance and pushes Mayweather back into the ropes.
McMillion breaks from the clinch.
Mayweather moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McMillion tries to clinch but Mayweather moves away
and Mayweather counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mayweather gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McMillion stands and steps away. Mayweather gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mayweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McMillion counters with a single leg into guard. Mayweather didn't expect that.
McMillion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mayweather, up you get!
McMillion lands a head kick. Mayweather smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McMillion is looking to clinch.
Mayweather misses the shot to the body.
McMillion checks a leg kick.
McMillion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayweather, pushing him back against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McMillion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mayweather fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Money McMillion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMillion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a double jab
and McMillion holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayweather managing to block the knees to the body from McMillion.
Mayweather tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McMillion smiles and moves away.
McMillion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMillion shoots in and bounces Mayweather off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mayweather is working an open guard so McMillion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mayweather misses with the combination.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McMillion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMillion misses with a body punch
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that McMillion avoids nicely.
McMillion has a takedown stuffed.
McMillion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.
McMillion shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayweather sprawls well. He's pushed McMillion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayweather connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Mayweather.
McMillion blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
McMillion shoots in for a double leg but Mayweather sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Money McMillion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McMillion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayweather swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left and a right from Mayweather both land. Nice combination.
Mayweather scores with a body shot.
Mayweather wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mayweather moves out of range of the body kick from McMillion.
Mayweather looks to score with a jab to the body but McMillion is just out of range.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMillion tries to clinch but Mayweather moves away
and Mayweather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayweather misses with a combination
and McMillion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McMillion.
Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of stalling here from McMillion.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayweather as McMillion tries to tie him up.
McMillion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMillion tries for a takedown but Mayweather manages to get underhooks.
Mayweather tries to break free but McMillion pushes him back against the ropes.
Mayweather wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
McMillion is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mayweather gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mayweather wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Mayweather scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch but McMillion keeps him there for the moment.
Mayweather misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Money McMillion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMillion 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Money McMillion!
Money McMillion retains his featherweight title!
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