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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chillum's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, High Hopes - Pink Floyd. Bower has chosen When I'm With You as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Chillum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Bower!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bower misses with a takedown attempt - Chillum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bower blocks a head kick by Chillum.
Bower gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chillum.
Chillum throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chillum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chillum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chillum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bower.
Bower avoids the body shot from Chillum.
Chillum looks to score with a jab to the body but Bower is just out of range.
Bower misses with a body shot.
Chillum throws a leg kick but Bower sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chillum gets caught napping as Bower dives in and scores a takedown. Chillum manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chillum 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chillum is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bower postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bower throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bower preventing the sweep.
Bower looking to pass the guard.
Chillum working a defensive guard here.
Chillum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bower is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower postures up in Chillum's guard and throws a big left but Chillum blocks it.
Bower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chillum is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bower trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bower tries to free his leg and advance position but Chillum is retaining full guard.
Bower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bower lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bower throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chillum keeping moving, preventing Bower from controlling successfully.
Bower looking to pass the guard.
Bower lands a couple of digs.
Chillum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chillum pulls Bower in close to prevent any damage.
Bower postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chillum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bower is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bower is looking to work some ground and pound but Chillum has wrist control.
Bower missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chillum wants to get back to his feet but Bower is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bower throws a big right hand that misses.
Chillum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chillum looking for a sweep. Not yet Chillum, not yet.
Bower lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chillum keeping full guard, as Bower tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bower dominated that round.
That's time! Chillum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chillum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chillum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bower.
Chillum avoids the body shot from Bower.
Bower takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bower connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Chillum.
Chillum blocks a jab.
Bower scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chillum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bower looks to land a left hand but Chillum moved out of range nicely.
Chillum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chillum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chillum blocks a body shot from Bower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chillum.
A nice left hand lands by Chillum.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chillum.
Chillum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chillum misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chillum.
Chillum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bower.
Bower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chillum tries a body shot but Bower blocks it.
Chillum throws an elbow that misses.
Chillum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chillum swings wildly with an uppercut but Bower uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bower fails to land.
Bower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chillum misses with an elbow strike.
Chillum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bower is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chillum's elbow.
Bower tries to break free but Chillum pushes him back against the cage.
Bower working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bower can't find room to land a body shot as Chillum controls the action.
Chillum struggles to land a body shot inside as Bower controls his hands.
Chillum leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chillum.
Bower lands a shot to the body.
Chillum can't find room to land a body shot as Bower controls the action.
Bower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chillum blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bower.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bower.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chillum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chillum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bower avoids it.
Bower lands a left hand.
Bower tries to throw a body punch but Chillum avoids it by throwing Bower back against the cage.
Bower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bower misses with the head strike.
Chillum manages to break the clinch.
Bower moves out of range of the strikes.
Bower takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chillum.
Chillum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bower throws a body punch but Chillum moves out of range.
Bower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chillum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum loads up on a big right hand but Bower slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bower just misses with a punch to the body.
Bower scores with a hook to the body. Chillum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doc Chillum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bower throws a chopping leg kick but Chillum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bower darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chillum was well out of range. Poor timing from Bower.
Chillum tests Bower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chillum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chillum.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown by Bower or perhaps it was just good defense by Chillum which made him look bad.
Chillum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Doc Chillum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chillum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bower checks a low kick from Chillum.
Bower shoots in for a takedown but Chillum shows good takedown defense.
Chillum avoids the body shot from Bower.
Bower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chillum throws out the jab.
Chillum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bower.
Chillum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bower.
Chillum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bower's calf.
Bower throws a body punch but Chillum moves out of range.
Bower checks a leg kick.
Chillum tries to land a front kick but Bower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bower takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chillum throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chillum throws a front kick aimed at Bower's knee but Bower avoids it well.
Chillum with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillum moves out of range as Bower strikes.
Bower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chillum misses with a wild body shot.
Chillum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bower throws a chopping leg kick but Chillum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bower misses with a leg kick.
Bower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chillum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bower moves away.
Bower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bower shoots in looking for a takedown. Chillum tries to sprawl out of it but Bower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chillum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doc Chillum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Bower.
Bower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Chillum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chillum.
Chillum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chillum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bower throws a leg kick
and Chillum counters with a body kick that stops Bower in his tracks momentarily.
Bower throws a leg kick
and Chillum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bower checks a low kick from Chillum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chillum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bower takes a swing at Chillum's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Bower there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bower shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chillum as he jumps to the side.
Chillum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower just misses with a punch to the body.
Doc Chillum is winning the standup battle so far.
Bower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chillum.
A clash of legs there as Chillum blocks the low kick.
Bower tries to score with a low kick but Chillum moves his leg out of the way.
Chillum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bower scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chillum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bower trying to pass the guard but Chillum defending well.
Bower is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chillum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bower.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Chillum to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chillum looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bower puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chillum pushes Bower off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chillum circles away.
Chillum scores with a jab. Bower acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Chillum clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chillum catches Bower with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chillum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bower's head backwards.
Bower connects with a solid leg kick.
Chillum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bower wants to slow Chillum down by chopping away at his legs.
Chillum lands a nice looking body kick.
Chillum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chillum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chillum misses with a hook to the body
and Bower counters with a single leg into guard. Chillum didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bower trying to control but Chillum is working from the bottom.
Bower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chillum is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower lands a couple of elbows.
Chillum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bower manages to get himself to full guard.
Chillum passes into half guard.
Chillum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bower keeps working.
Bower regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chillum controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bower controls Chillum momentarily but Chillum frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillum wants to control from the top but Bower keeps moving.
Chillum looking to pass the guard.
Bower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chillum manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower is looking to work some ground and pound but Chillum has wrist control.
Bower stopping the sweep attempt from Chillum.
Chillum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bower keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chillum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bower wants to hold on but Chillum pushes him away.
Dave Bower has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bower keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chillum looking to control but Bower is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bower is looking to improve his position but Chillum isn't that keen on the idea.
Bower regains half guard.
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 Doc Chillum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chillum doesn't manage to clinch there - Bower circles away.
Chillum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chillum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bower.
Chillum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chillum throws an off balance right hand
and Bower counters with a shoot takedown. Chillum fights it but they end up in guard.
Bower throwing strikes from guard but Chillum blocks nicely.
Chillum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bower is one step ahead there.
Bower throws a strike but Chillum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bower is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chillum trying to control the position from guard on top but Bower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chillum gets to his feet - Bower follows without any prompting.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chillum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillum thows a leg kick but Bower checks it
and Bower counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chillum is pressing down on Bower's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bower postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bower keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chillum's head.
Chillum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chillum keeping moving, preventing Bower from controlling successfully.
Chillum wants to sweep here but Bower controlling him for the moment.
Chillum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bower wants to improve his position but Chillum is controlling well.
Dave Bower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower is pressing down on Chillum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chillum stands and steps away. Bower gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chillum connects with a crisp jab.
Chillum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bower.
Bower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chillum checks it well.
A good leg kick by Chillum.
Chillum lands a nice shot to the body.
Bower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chillum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chillum tries to score with a low kick but Bower moves his leg out of the way.
Chillum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bower.
Chillum throws a body kick that misses.
Chillum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chillum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chillum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bower is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chillum checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bower is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chillum.
Chillum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bower jabs Chillum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Doc Chillum.
I think Chillum 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Bower! Dave Bower retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Dave Bower thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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