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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ontario Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - War Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm
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193 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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183 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Washington ! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ontario Blackfoot! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blackfoot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington . Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Washington throws a shot from downtown. Blackfoot moves away and avoids it. Washington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Blackfoot throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Blackfoot throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it. Blackfoot throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it. A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target. Good shot there by Blackfoot. Washington misses with a straight left. Washington misses the jab. Blackfoot takes a swing at Washington 's ribcage but misses. Blackfoot lands with a cross.
It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut. Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Washington moves into range and clinches up with Blackfoot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington stalling the fight.
Blackfoot turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blackfoot manages to end up in side control. An elbow from Blackfoot crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blackfoot grinds an elbow into Washington 's temple. Washington tries to bench press Blackfoot off him but Blackfoot keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blackfoot wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy. Blackfoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Washington tries to buck Blackfoot off but Blackfoot is having none of it. Washington wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Blackfoot in side control lands a decent elbow. Washington takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Blackfoot stands up and we're back to a striking position. Blackfoot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Washington counters with a three punch combo that has Blackfoot backing up. Blackfoot nods at Washington to acknowledge the strikes. Washington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Blackfoot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Blackfoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Washington misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blackfoot blocks a jab. Washington throws a right hand that Blackfoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackfoot also avoids with ease. Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackfoot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Washington 's hands. A swing and a miss from Washington . Washington scores with a body shot.
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! Washington moves away from the strike by Blackfoot. Good shot there by Blackfoot. Washington avoids the body shot from Blackfoot.
Washington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Blackfoot throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range. Blackfoot slips a straight right by Washington . Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Washington , as that shot connected.
Ontario Blackfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blackfoot misses with a shot to the body and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Washington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Washington lunges at Blackfoot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackfoot's hand. Blackfoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackfoot there as he acknowledges the shot. Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackfoot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Blackfoot misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blackfoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington . Washington moves out of range as Blackfoot strikes. Washington misses with a double jab.
Blackfoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackfoot. Washington digs a good body shot into Blackfoot's ribs. Blackfoot misses with a looping left. A big left from Blackfoot misses. Washington misses with a straight right. Washington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Blackfoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd cheers as Blackfoot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Washington doesn't seem phased though. Blackfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington . Washington lands with an uppercut that bounces Blackfoot off the cage and back into rage. Washington lands a two punch combo.
Blackfoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington . Blackfoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blackfoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Blackfoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington .
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washington rushes Blackfoot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackfoot looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely. The fighters circling - Blackfoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Washington wants to clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Blackfoot misses the target. Blackfoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away. A shot to de liver by Blackfoot. Beautiful body shot. Blackfoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it. Washington catches Blackfoot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Blackfoot misses with a hook. Blackfoot misses with a hook to the body
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Blackfoot throws an overhand right that lands on Washington 's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot. Washington clinches up against the cage. Blackfoot jumps guard but Washington stands there with Blackfoot around his waist. Blackfoot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Washington will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Samuel Washington '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.
Washington scores with a shot to the body.
Blackfoot throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it. Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackfoot. Blackfoot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Washington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A shot to de liver by Washington . Beautiful body shot. Blackfoot staying out of range there. Washington with a hook. Blackfoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab. Washington 's corner calls for a 1-2. Washington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Washington cracks Blackfoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Washington lands a jab. The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackfoot.
Washington lands with a straight right. Blackfoot didn't see that one coming. Blackfoot looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely. A big left from Washington misses. Blackfoot thows a left - swing and a miss! Washington throws a right and a left that both miss. Blackfoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving. Blackfoot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washington counters with a lovely shot to the body. Washington slips under a jab. Washington stalks Blackfoot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackfoot's face. Blackfoot staggers backwards, shaken. The fight moves into the clinch position. Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Blackfoot throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it. Blackfoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blackfoot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A left lands for Washington . A telegraphed right hand from Blackfoot misses the target. Blackfoot misses with a straight right. Washington takes a swing at Blackfoot's ribcage but misses. Washington clinches up against the cage. Washington lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ontario Blackfoot has been cut. Blackfoot tries to break free but Washington pushes him back against the cage. Washington lands a left hand.
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washington manages to break the clinch.
Washington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blackfoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range. Blackfoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackfoot. Washington misses with a few strikes there.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackfoot throws a big shot that misses. Washington moves into the clinch. Washington taking a breather. Blackfoot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Blackfoot jabbing away but nothing is landing. Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Washington misses with a wild combination.
Blackfoot misses with an uppercut. Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washington scores with a shot to the side of Blackfoot's head. Blackfoot dodges an elbow strike from Washington .
Blackfoot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Washington misses with some punches.
Washington looks to throw an elbow but misses. Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackfoot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage. Blackfoot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Washington moves out of range of the strikes. Washington lands a lovely overhand right. Blackfoot ducks under a wild hook from Washington . Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackfoot manages to avoid it. Washington scores with a nice right hand.
Blackfoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington .
Good exchange - Blackfoot coming out on top. Nice straight punches there by Blackfoot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackfoot. Blackfoot misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackfoot throws out the jab. Blackfoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington . Blackfoot throws a jab when Washington was well out of range. Blackfoot slips a jab and a cross from Washington .
Washington lands a lovely overhand right. Blackfoot throws a hook to the side of Washington 's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Blackfoot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Blackfoot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Blackfoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington . Washington moves out of range of the strikes. Washington misses with an uppercut. Blackfoot digs a good hook to Washington 's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blackfoot circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackfoot throws an overhand right that lands on Washington 's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot. Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackfoot. Blackfoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it. Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blackfoot slips a jab and a cross from Washington .
Blackfoot misses with a body shot.
Blackfoot swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington misses with a looping right. Blackfoot throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it. Washington slips a straight right by Blackfoot. Nice uppercut there from Blackfoot. A punch combination from Washington misses. Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackfoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Blackfoot misses with a looping left. Blackfoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it. Washington connects with a right hand. Blackfoot shakes it off. Good exchange - Blackfoot coming out on top.
Samuel Washington 's cut is getting worse. Blackfoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Blackfoot lands a right hook to the body.
Blackfoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington . Washington throws a lazy right hand but Blackfoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Blackfoot misses with a shot to the body and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Blackfoot ducks under a wild hook from Washington .
That's one minute gone in the round. Blackfoot misses with a straight right. Blackfoot thuds his right hand into Washington 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Samuel Washington is winning the standup battle so far. Washington throws a big shot that misses. Washington loads up on a big right hand but Blackfoot slips the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Blackfoot. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet. Blackfoot throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target. Washington misses the shot to the body. Blackfoot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Some wild striking there from Washington .
Blackfoot swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington lands with a right hand. A slow jab from Blackfoot misses its intended target. Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Blackfoot stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackfoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blackfoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blackfoot jabbing away but nothing is landing. Blackfoot throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily. The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Washington throws a big shot that misses. Blackfoot jabbing away but nothing is landing. A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target. Washington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blackfoot doesn't seem bothered though. Washington slips under a jab from Blackfoot. Washington throws a jab when Blackfoot was well out of range. Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackfoot misses with a shot to the body and Washington counters with a nice body shot. Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackfoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington thuds his right hand into Blackfoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Washington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washington there as he acknowledges the shot. Washington scores with a body shot.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blackfoot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blackfoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington connects with a looping right hand.
Blackfoot staying out of range there. Blackfoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it. Nice straight punches there by Blackfoot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackfoot. Blackfoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington . Blackfoot misses with a straight left. Blackfoot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Blackfoot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Blackfoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Blackfoot thuds his right hand into Washington 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Washington gets a clinch. Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackfoot tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage. Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blackfoot takes an elbow to the temple. Washington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Washington working aggressively here.
Blackfoot tightens his grip and picks Washington up, before dumping him to the ground. Washington manages to land in guard. Blackfoot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Washington is pulling down on Blackfoot's head to control his posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ontario Blackfoot really dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Washington lands a nice hook to Blackfoot's body. Blackfoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Blackfoot throws a sloppy body shot
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackfoot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Washington has time to react. Blackfoot on the wrong end of a nice hook. Blackfoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington .
Washington slips a jab from Blackfoot. Washington wants to clinch up but Blackfoot keeps it at a distance. Blackfoot misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming. Blackfoot throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range. Blackfoot slips under a jab from Washington . Blackfoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington .
Blackfoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackfoot walks into a stiff left hand from Washington . Blackfoot throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it. Blackfoot is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Washington gets a clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Washington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blackfoot's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Washington digs a good body shot into Blackfoot's ribs. Blackfoot throws a sloppy body shot
and Washington counters with a straight right hand. Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackfoot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Washington counters with a one-two to the body. Blackfoot misses with a hook to the body
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand! Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Washington 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Blackfoot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Blackfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington . Blackfoot throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily. Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackfoot. Blackfoot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Washington throws a series of punches but Blackfoot moves out of range. Washington tries to clinch up but Blackfoot circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blackfoot thows a left - swing and a miss! A swing and a miss from Washington . Blackfoot thows a left - swing and a miss! Blackfoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington . A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target. Washington moves out of range as Blackfoot strikes. Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackfoot. Washington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A slow jab from Blackfoot misses its intended target. A looping hook to the body misses from Blackfoot. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet. Blackfoot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blackfoot throws an overhand right that lands on Washington 's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot. Washington misses with an uppercut. Blackfoot misses with a hook to the body
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut. Washington slips a jab from Blackfoot. Washington throws a big shot that misses. Blackfoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washington jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Washington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackfoot on the side of the head. Blackfoot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blackfoot thinking. Blackfoot walks into a jab. Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blackfoot staying out of range there. Washington connects with a body shot. Washington with a nice cross. Blackfoot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Blackfoot throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it. Washington thows a body shot but no joy. Washington thuds a left hand into Blackfoot's body. Washington misses with a straight left. Blackfoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington .
Blackfoot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Blackfoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Blackfoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackfoot there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blackfoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington . Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A punch lands to the side of Washington 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Washington stuns Blackfoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Washington . That snapped Blackfoot's head back.
Blackfoot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blackfoot swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackfoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington . Washington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackfoot momentarily.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Washington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackfoot momentarily.
Washington cracks Blackfoot with a right hand to the side of the head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washington . As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Washington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blackfoot's head. Blackfoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
Washington lands with a cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington had his way with Ontario Blackfoot in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Washington darts in and clinches Blackfoot up against the cage. Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut. Blackfoot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Washington stalling the fight.
Washington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackfoot backwards. Blackfoot is trying to break the clinch but Washington has him pressed against the cage. Blackfoot is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now. Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Washington effectively controlling the action here. Washington gets underhooks to prevent Blackfoot's takedown attempt.
Blackfoot is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Washington taking a breather. Blackfoot is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington throws a one two combo.
Washington slips under a jab. Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Washington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Blackfoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington . Washington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A swing and a miss from Blackfoot. Blackfoot thows a left - swing and a miss! Blackfoot throws a big shot that misses. Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackfoot swats him away and circles back towards the center. Washington tests Blackfoot's chin there with a solid looking shot. Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blackfoot sees it coming and avoids it easily. Washington punishes Blackfoot's body with a nice straight punch. Washington avoids the body shot from Blackfoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washington jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Washington cracks Blackfoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Washington blocks a jab. Washington dips to his left and cracks Blackfoot with an uppercut! Washington scores with a jab. Blackfoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Blackfoot misses with an uppercut. Washington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Blackfoot throws an overhand right that lands on Washington 's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot. Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackfoot. Blackfoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Washington counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Washington works Blackfoot's body with a nice hook. Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackfoot. Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Washington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters circling - Blackfoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Washington cracks a nice hook into Blackfoot's ribs. Ontario Blackfoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackfoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington . Blackfoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Blackfoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Blackfoot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Washington moves out of range of the strikes. Blackfoot throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it. Blackfoot thuds his right hand into Washington 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Washington wants to clinch. Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackfoot is just out of range. A shot to de liver by Washington . Beautiful body shot. Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Washington throws a lazy right hand but Blackfoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Blackfoot misses with a body shot
letting Washington counter with a right hand. Blackfoot misses with a wild body shot. Washington scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washington walks into a straight right hand from Blackfoot. Washington swinging wildly here.
Washington lands with a cross. Blackfoot blocks a jab. A big right from Blackfoot misses. A swing and a miss from Washington . Blackfoot misses with a hook to the body
and Washington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Washington stalling in the clinch.
Blackfoot pulls guard successfully.
Blackfoot 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. Washington working some strikes from top position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Washington lands a couple of elbows. Blackfoot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Washington has picked Blackfoot up and slammed him! Blackfoot can't keep hold of the triangle and Washington manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight! Samuel Washington showed his dominance in that final round. I think Washington 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 49:47 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington ! Samuel Washington is the new middleweight champion!
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