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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Batson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nixon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Upsetters - Dread Lion. Bill Batson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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174 lbs
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
38 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Batson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Batson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
As Nixon backs off Batson throws a huge counter combo but Nixon manages to avoid it all.
Batson missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batson lands with a nice body kick.
Batson misses with the combination.
Nixon slips a jab from Batson.
Batson checks the leg kick.
Batson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nixon moves out of range as Batson strikes.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Batson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batson.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batson.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Batson's leg. Batson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batson.
Batson drops his hands momentarily and Nixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Batson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon throws a body punch but Batson moves out of range.
Nixon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batson is able to avoid easily.
Batson misses with a looping left.
Batson throws a solid leg kick but Nixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batson.
Nixon scores with a spinning back kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon slips under a jab from Batson.
Nixon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batson swinging wildly here.
It appears Nixon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Nixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batson's calf.
Batson checks a low kick from Nixon.
Batson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Richard Nixon has been cut.
Batson checks a leg kick.
Nixon sizes up Batson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Batson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nixon ducks right into an uppercut from Batson.
Batson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batson momentarily.
Batson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batson throws a combination that misses
and Nixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Batson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Batson.
Nixon misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Batson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Batson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batson manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nixon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batson. That did some damage!
Batson swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batson swinging wildly here.
Batson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson misses the jab.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon slips a straight right by Batson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Batson misses the target.
Batson misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nixon, as that shot connected.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batson throws a body kick that misses.
Batson misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Batson misses.
Batson checks a leg kick nicely.
Batson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Batson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Nixon backs off Batson throws a huge counter combo but Nixon manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Batson.
Nixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 Richard Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Batson takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Batson misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Nixon throws a body kick that misses.
Batson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon connects with a solid leg kick.
Batson misses with a low kick.
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Batson lands with a hook. Nixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Batson misses with a body kick.
Nixon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nixon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Batson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nixon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Batson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batson is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nixon misses with a few strikes there.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Batson checks the leg kick.
Batson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nixon scores with a push kick.
A lazy body kick from Batson
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Batson was not able to check.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Batson coming out on top.
Nixon looks for the body kick but Batson saw that one coming.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batson.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson tries to score with a low kick but Nixon moves his leg out of the way.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Batson!
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!
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That kick from Nixon tenderised Batson's leg. Batson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batson ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Batson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Nice body kick there by Nixon.
Batson connects with a single shot there.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Batson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Richard Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Batson feints a counter leg kick.
Batson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Batson throws a low kick, looking for Nixon's leg but Nixon calmly moves out of range.
Batson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Batson throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Batson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nixon. That one must have hurt.
Nixon throws a push kick but Batson slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Batson lands.
Batson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Batson looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Nixon scores with a body shot.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batson.
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!
Batson throws a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon thumps Batson with a low kick.
A low kick from Batson misses
and Nixon counters with an inside leg kick.
Nixon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nixon. That's going to slow Batson down.
Batson misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Nixon cracks Batson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Batson's knee but Batson avoids it well.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batson moves out of range as Nixon throws a body kick.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Batson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nixon.
A jab from Batson does it's job there.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Batson misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a low kick, right behind Batson 's knee.
Nixon throws a low kick, looking for Batson's leg but Batson calmly moves out of range.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Batson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Batson cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Batson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Batson misses.
Batson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Batson's knee but Batson avoids it well.
Batson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nixon. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon needs to keep his hands up - Batson had a free shot at his head there.
Nixon throws a low kick but Batson avoids it.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
Nixon scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon cracks the inside of Batson's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nixon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Batson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Batson tries to land a leg kick but Nixon saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Batson blocks the body kick.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batson's calf.
Batson thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon throws a body punch but Batson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Batson blocks a head kick by Nixon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batson! But no joy.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Batson is out of range.
Batson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batson tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Batson moved away.
Batson throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Batson cracks Nixon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Batson walks into a left hand.
Batson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Batson avoids them all with ease.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batson.
Batson scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Batson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Batson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Batson manages to avoid it.
Good work by Batson as he checks the leg kick.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Batson misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Batson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Batson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Batson seems unphased.
Batson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batson moves away.
Nixon moves out of range as Batson throws a body kick.
Nixon throws a shot to the body.
Nixon misses the jab.
Nixon is looking to chop away at Batson's legs.
Nixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Batson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nixon has got the better of the exchanges.
Batson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nixon can pounce on him.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Batson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Batson connects with a solid leg kick.
Batson tries a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Batson slips under a jab from Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Batson throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Batson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nixon throws the kick towards the body but Batson avoids it.
Batson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Batson - that will leave a mark!
Batson throws a low kick, looking for Nixon's leg but Nixon calmly moves out of range.
Batson throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batson.
Nixon slips under a jab from Batson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nixon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Batson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batson tries to bum rush Nixon with a series of wild strikes but Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Batson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Batson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Batson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Nixon coming out on top.
Nixon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batson.
Nixon digs a good body shot into Batson's ribs.
Nixon motions for Batson to come forward. Nixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batson throws a series of punches but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon is looking to chop away at Batson's legs.
Batson counters with a body kick.
Batson misses with a body shot.
Batson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batson moves out of range of the body kick from Nixon.
You can see that Batson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batson misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nixon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batson under the eye.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batson avoids the body shot from Nixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nixon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batson's sensitive parts.
Batson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well.
Nixon throws a nice head kick!
Batson throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Batson.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Batson.
Nixon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Nixon.
Nixon throws out a leg kick but Batson moves out of range and Nixon only half commits.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Batson's knee but Batson avoids it well.
Batson is trying to counter with his kicks.
A jab from Batson does it's job there.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Batson.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Batson throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Batson only half commits.
Nixon cracks the inside of Batson's front leg.
Batson tries to score with a low kick but Nixon moves his leg out of the way.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Batson ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Batson slams his shin into Nixon's torso.
Batson misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson thuds his shin into the meat of Nixon's side.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nixon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Batson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batson throws out the jab.
Nixon works Batson's body with a nice hook.
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Batson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Richard Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
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!
Batson tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batson's sensitive parts.
Nixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon throws a lazy body kick
enabling Batson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Batson scores with a jab.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
Batson throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Batson only half commits.
It appears Nixon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Batson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nixon throws a right hand that Batson ducks under and follows up with a left that Batson also avoids with ease.
Nixon jabs Batson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batson moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Batson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Batson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nixon looks to land a body kick but Batson moved away.
Batson looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Batson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Batson settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Batson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bill Batson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batson moves away.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Batson throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Batson throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Batson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batson misses with a body kick.
Batson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon connects with a solid leg kick.
Batson misses with a looping right.
Batson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
Batson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Batson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nixon slips a jab from Batson.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon misses with the combination.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batson looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
Nixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon throws a head kick but Batson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Batson misses the target.
Batson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nixon scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Batson misses its intended target.
Batson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Nixon.
Nixon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Batson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Batson settles back down.
Nixon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Batson just manages to avoid it.
Batson misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nixon.
Nixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Batson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Batson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Batson.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Nixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Nixon!
Richard Nixon retains his welterweight title!
Richard Nixon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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