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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic has chosen System Of A Down-Cigaro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bowser Stormcrow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Fantastic's chin.
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176 lbs
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180 cm
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172 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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
34 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Fantastic! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fantastic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stormcrow misses with a low kick. Fantastic lands a body shot.
We've been told by Stormcrow's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Stormcrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fantastic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Stormcrow moves out of range as Fantastic throws a body kick.
Stormcrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fantastic's head. Stormcrow lands with an uppercut that bounces Fantastic off the cage and back into range. Some bone on bone action there as Fantastic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Stormcrow blocks a low kick nicely. Fantastic takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fantastic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fantastic takes a swing at Stormcrow's ribcage but misses. Fantastic blocks a low kick nicely. Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Fantastic sees it coming and checks it nicely. A big right from Stormcrow misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic blocks the body kick.
Stormcrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantastic. Stormcrow thows a leg kick but Fantastic checks it and Fantastic counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Fantastic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stormcrow. Stormcrow obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good exchange - Stormcrow coming out on top. That kick from Stormcrow tenderised Fantastic's leg. Fantastic is trying to keep his angry face on. Stormcrow swings for the body but Fantastic moves out of range.
Fantastic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Stormcrow moves into range and clinches up with Fantastic. Fantastic can't find room to land a body shot as Stormcrow controls the action.
Good body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastic uses good head movement to avoid it. Stormcrow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic blocking some punches.
Fantastic prevents a body shot from Stormcrow. Stormcrow looking to stall.
Fantastic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fantastic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stormcrow. Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fantastic backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stormcrow lands a shot to the body. A short body shot lands from Fantastic as the two fighters clinch.
Stormcrow misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic can't find room to land a body shot as Stormcrow controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fantastic. Fantastic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stormcrow leaning his opponent against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fantastic. Fantastic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stormcrow backwards. Fantastic tries a body shot but Stormcrow blocks it.
Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastic controls his hands.
Fantastic misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic blocking some punches.
Stormcrow is trying to break the clinch but Fantastic is controlling him. Stormcrow works on Fantastic's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Stormcrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastic's elbow. Stormcrow misses with a body punch.
Fantastic lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow lands an uppercut. Fantastic lands a left hand.
Fantastic lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stormcrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fantastic works on Stormcrow's body with a couple of short punches. Fantastic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stormcrow backwards. Stormcrow takes a shot to the head. Stormcrow slowing the pace effectively. Fantastic tries to work over Stormcrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stormcrow blocks a body shot from Fantastic. A left hand lands to the body for Stormcrow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fantastic struggles to land a body shot inside as Stormcrow controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Fantastic.
Fantastic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic scores with a shoulder strike. Stormcrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fantastic stalling in the clinch but Stormcrow improves position. Fantastic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stormcrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fantastic or not. Fantastic struggles to land a body shot inside as Stormcrow controls his hands.
Stormcrow working aggressively here.
Stormcrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stormcrow gets through Fantastic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stormcrow tries a body shot but Fantastic blocks it.
Stormcrow scores with a shot to the side of Fantastic's head. Stormcrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stormcrow tries to throw a body punch but Fantastic avoids it by throwing Stormcrow back against the cage. Stormcrow is working Fantastic over against the cage. Stormcrow prevents a body shot from Fantastic. 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 Bowser Stormcrow will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stormcrow throws a body punch but Fantastic moves out of range. Fantastic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Stormcrow throws a nice outside leg kick. Stormcrow scores with a hook to the body. Fantastic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fantastic takes a swing at Stormcrow's ribcage but misses. A big left from Fantastic misses. Stormcrow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Stormcrow is looking to score with low kicks. Stormcrow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantastic. Fantastic throws a jab but it's blocked by Stormcrow. Fantastic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stormcrow. Stormcrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Stormcrow. Fantastic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Stormcrow scores with a leg kick.
Stormcrow throws a body shot but no joy. Fantastic throws out a counter right but Stormcrow avoids it with no problem. Stormcrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fantastic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fantastic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Stormcrow misses with a low kick. Stormcrow tries to score with a low kick but Fantastic moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stormcrow misses with a low kick. Fantastic works Stormcrow's body with a nice hook. Fantastic throws a hook but Stormcrow blocks it. Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic dips to his left and cracks Stormcrow with an uppercut! Fantastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stormcrow moves away. Fantastic scores with a push kick. Fantastic cracks Stormcrow with a good jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stormcrow.
Fantastic just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Stormcrow throws out a loose jab but Fantastic uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring 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! A punch lands to the side of Fantastic 's head but he takes it in his stride. Fantastic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fantastic. Stormcrow moves away from the strike by Fantastic.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by Stormcrow there. Fantastic misses with a kick to the body.
Stormcrow 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. Fantastic misses with a hook. Stormcrow ducked under it nicely. Fantastic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Fantastic scores with the left hand. Stormcrow knows he should have avoided that one. Fantastic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Stormcrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stormcrow takes one on the button. Fantastic takes a swing at Stormcrow's ribcage but misses. Fantastic lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Fantastic. That snapped Stormcrow's head back.
Stormcrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fantastic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stormcrow. That did some damage! Fantastic misses with a hook. Stormcrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastic manages to avoid it. Fantastic throws a hook but Stormcrow avoids it easily. Fantastic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stormcrows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fantastic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stormcrow works Fantastic's body with a nice hook. Fantastic misses with a jab to the body
and Stormcrow counters with a lovely shot to the body. Stormcrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fantastic. Stormcrow shrugs it off though. Stormcrow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stormcrow throws a body shot but no joy. Stormcrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Stormcrow pushes Fantastic up against the cage in a clinch. Fantastic struggles to land a body shot inside as Stormcrow controls his hands.
Stormcrow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Stormcrow blocking some punches.
Fantastic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stormcrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stormcrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Stormcrow scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stormcrow misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Fantastic.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stormcrow is working Fantastic over against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Stormcrow working aggressively here.
Stormcrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastic uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic tries a body shot but Stormcrow blocks it.
Good body shot from Fantastic.
Fantastic gets through Stormcrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stormcrow misses with the head strike.
Fantastic blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fantastic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic tries to work over Stormcrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Stormcrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Fantastic will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight moves into the clinch position. Stormcrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fantastic backwards. Fantastic lands a body punch. Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastic controls his hands.
Fantastic struggles to land a body shot inside as Stormcrow controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Stormcrow fails to land. Stormcrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastic controls his hands.
Stormcrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fantastic blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stormcrow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fantastic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fantastic can't find room to land a body shot as Stormcrow controls the action.
Stormcrow scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stormcrow lands a nice uppercut. Stormcrow prevents a body shot from Fantastic.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fantastic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fantastic misses with some punches.
Stormcrow can't find room to land a body shot as Fantastic controls the action.
Stormcrow misses with a body punch.
Stormcrow lands a nice shot to the body. Stormcrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stormcrow presses Fantastic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Stormcrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stormcrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bowser Stormcrow has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fantastic throws a head punch that misses. Fantastic can't find room to land a body shot as Stormcrow controls the action.
Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic misses with a body punch.
Fantastic misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow lands with a left to the head. Stormcrow looking to stall.
Stormcrow looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastic's elbow. Fantastic looking to stall.
Stormcrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fantastic misses with a short punch on the inside. Fantastic prevents a body shot from Stormcrow. Fantastic throws a head punch that misses. Stormcrow is trying to break the clinch but Fantastic is controlling him. Stormcrow lands a hook to the side of the head. Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow can't find room to land a body shot as Fantastic controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right from Stormcrow on the inside. Stormcrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stormcrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastic backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fantastic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stormcrows head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stormcrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stormcrow scores with a nice hook to the head. Stormcrow working aggressively here.
Fantastic misses with a body punch.
Fantastic throws a head punch that misses. Fantastic can't find room to land a body shot as Stormcrow controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fantastic. A short right from Stormcrow on the inside. Fantastic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fantastic lands with a short shot to the head. Stormcrow digs a right hand underneath Fantastic's ribcage. Fantastic let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fantastic lands a body punch in the clinch. Stormcrow tries to break the clinch but Fantastic is controlling the position. Good body shot from Stormcrow.
A shot in the inside from Stormcrow. Stormcrow is leaning against Fantastic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fantastic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastic's elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right hand to the body from Stormcrow.
A nice left hand lands by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastic's elbow. Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic prevents a body shot from Stormcrow. Stormcrow misses with a hook from the clinch. Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fantastic struggles to land a body shot inside as Stormcrow controls his hands.
Fantastic tries to throw a body punch but Stormcrow avoids it by throwing Fantastic back against the cage. Fantastic misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow digs a right hand underneath Fantastic's ribcage. Fantastic let out a lung full of air as it connected. Stormcrow lands with a short shot to the head. Stormcrow tries to work over Fantastic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow clearly takes that round. 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.
Stormcrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fantastic. Fantastic swings for the body but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Fantastic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tests Fantastic's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fantastic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Stormcrow. That snapped Fantastic's head back.
Stormcrow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Stormcrow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fantastic misses with a low kick.
Fantastic throws a front kick aimed at Stormcrow's knee but Stormcrow avoids it well. Fantastic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic is rocked! Fantastic misses with a low kick.
Fantastic is still on wobbly legs! Can Stormcrow finish him? Stormcrow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fantastic. Fantastic obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic seems to have recovered his senses. Fantastic misses with a body shot.
Fantastic looks to score with a jab to the body but Stormcrow is just out of range. Fantastic blocks a leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stormcrow. Fantastic shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stormcrow lands an overhand right. Stormcrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fantastic. Stormcrow lands a high kick!
Fantastic thows a left - swing and a miss! Stormcrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Stormcrow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Good leg kick by Stormcrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stormcrow checks a leg kick nicely. A big left from Fantastic misses. Fantastic misses with a looping right. Stormcrow throws a quick counter head kick but Fantastic was just out of range. Fantastic tries for a takedown but Stormcrow circles away easily and Stormcrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fantastic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Stormcrow moves into range and connects with a jab. Stormcrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Fantastic misses. Fantastic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stormcrow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow throws a quick inside leg kick. Stormcrow throws a chopping leg kick but Fantastic manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Stormcrow connects with a solid leg kick. Fantastic throws the left hand but Stormcrow avoids the punch easily. Stormcrow cracks Fantastic with a good jab. Stormcrow misses with a looping right. Stormcrow lands a nice shot that snaps Fantastic's head back.
Fantastic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Stormcrow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Stormcrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fantastic pushes Stormcrow away with a front kick. Fantastic misses with the body kick and Stormcrow counters with a left to the body. Stormcrow connects with a leg kick. Fantastic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bowser Stormcrow is winning the standup battle so far. Stormcrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Fantastic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fantastic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Stormcrow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stormcrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fantastic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stormcrow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Stormcrow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Stormcrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fantastic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Fantastic thuds a left hand into Stormcrow's body. A shot to the body from Stormcrow misses and Fantastic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Stormcrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantastic.
Fantastic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stormcrow counters with a straight right hand. Fantastic throws a low kick but Stormcrow avoids it. Fantastic misses with a looping right. Stormcrow scores with a spinning back kick! Fantastic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Stormcrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fantastic looks to score with a jab to the body but Stormcrow is just out of range. Fantastic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow connects with a solid leg kick. Fantastic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. An inside leg kick from Stormcrow misses. Fantastic checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Stormcrow. Fantastic scores with a spinning back kick! Stormcrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Fantastic misses with a body kick. Stormcrow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fantastic just manages to avoid it. Fantastic swings for the body but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Stormcrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Fantastic 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. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fantastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stormcrow moves away. Fantastic misses with a body shot.
Fantastic looks for the body kick but Stormcrow saw that one coming. Fantastic connects with a leg kick. Stormcrow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow had his way with Johnny Fantastic in that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fantastic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stormcrow can pounce on him.
Stormcrow tries to score with a low kick but Fantastic moves his leg out of the way. Fantastic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stormcrow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Stormcrow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic is looking to chop away at Stormcrow's legs. Stormcrow wants to clinch. A nice inside leg kick there by Stormcrow. That's going to slow Fantastic down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stormcrow lands with a nice body punch. Fantastic is looking to land body kicks. Stormcrow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Stormcrow is looking to slow Fantastic down with leg kicks. Fantastic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Fantastic lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stormcrow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stormcrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fantastic lands with a hook. Stormcrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantastic.
Stormcrow misses with a kick to the body.
Stormcrow tried to score with a low kick but Fantastic checks it. Fantastic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stormcrow. Stormcrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic throws a body shot but no joy. Stormcrow misses with a low kick as Fantastic jumps back. Fantastic digs a good body shot into Stormcrow's ribs. Stormcrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fantastic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stormcrow throws a hook but Fantastic blocks it. Stormcrow checks a leg kick. Stormcrow wants to land a leg kick but Fantastic is out of range. Fantastic now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Stormcrow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fantastic can pounce on him.
Johnny Fantastic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fantastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stormcrow moves away. Stormcrow moves out of range as Fantastic strikes. Fantastic misses with an uppercut. Stormcrow saw that one coming. Stormcrow thuds a left hand into Fantastic's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stormcrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Fantastic avoids the head kick by Stormcrow.
Fantastic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stormcrow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Stormcrow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic misses with a body shot
and Stormcrow counters with a good low kick that Fantastic was not able to check. Stormcrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fantastic throws out the jab. Stormcrow getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Stormcrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fantastic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fantastic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stormcrow. Nice body punch from Fantastic. Fantastic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stormcrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fantastic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stormcrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stormcrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic throws a front kick that sends Stormcrow stumbling back into the cage. Fantastic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fantastic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Stormcrow misses with a leg kick. Bowser Stormcrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fantastic misses with a body shot.
Fantastic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. An inside leg kick lands from Stormcrow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fantastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stormcrow moves away. Stormcrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic missing with a left hand there. Stormcrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fantastic throws a lazy body kick and Stormcrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic misses with a double jab.
Fantastic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stormcrow's calf. Fantastic misses with a kick to the body and Stormcrow counters with a slapping leg kick. Stormcrow ducks under a wild hook from Fantastic. Stormcrow throws a nice inside leg kick. Stormcrow cracks the inside of Fantastic's front leg. Fantastic misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic throws a right hand that Stormcrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Stormcrow also avoids with ease. Fantastic walks into a straight right hand from Stormcrow. Fantastic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Bowser Stormcrow showed his dominance in that final round. Well Stormcrow 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow! Bowser Stormcrow retains his welterweight title! Bowser Stormcrow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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