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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene Sarazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarazen comes to the cage accompanied by Montana of 300 - Chiraq (remix). On his way into the cage it seems that Gene Sarazen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gene Sarazen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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169 lbs
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189 cm
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182 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene Sarazen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarazen misses with a hook.
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sarazen blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington wants to break free but Sarazen has control.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Sarazen misses with a head kick.
Washington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sarazen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarazen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington throws a sloppy head kick
and Sarazen counters with a good low kick that Washington was not able to check.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Sarazen.
Some bone on bone action there as Sarazen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Washington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Gene Sarazen has been cut.
Sarazen tries a head kick but it misses.
As Sarazen backs off Washington throws a huge counter combo but Sarazen manages to avoid it all.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarazen.
Nice cross by Sarazen.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Sarazen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Washington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Washington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sarazen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Washingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarazen catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Sarazen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sarazen misses with a straight right.
Sarazen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Sarazen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sarazen.
Washington swings for the body but Sarazen moves out of range.
Sarazen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sarazen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sarazen tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washington misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Sarazen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington throws a series of punches but Sarazen moves out of range.
Washington wants to clinch.
Washington 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.
Sarazen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sarazen has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sarazen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sarazen thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sarazen.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Sarazen's shoulder, as Sarazen tries to avoid the shot.
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarazen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sarazen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington darts in and clinches Sarazen up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarazen.
Sarazen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington.
Washington swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Sarazen misses its target.
Sarazen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Washington will feel that in the morning.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sarazen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Sarazen counters with a nice body kick.
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Washington misses with a double jab
and Sarazen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarazen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen with a jab.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick by Washington misses
and Sarazen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Washington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sarazen manages to pass to side control.
Washington looks winded!
Sarazen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Washington is not content to let Sarazen control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sarazen scores with a jab to the body.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Washington looks to land a combination but Sarazen avoids it well.
Sarazen throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarazen moves away.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarazen is just out of range.
Sarazen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarazen.
Washington gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
Sarazen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sarazen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washington scrambles back to his feet.
Sarazen ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Washington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Washington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Denver Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarazen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sarazen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarazen.
Gene Sarazen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarazen works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
Denver Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington is looking to chop away at Sarazen's legs.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sarazen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sarazen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sarazen slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Washington avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Sarazen connects with a body shot.
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Washington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarazen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
Sarazen punishes Washington's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarazen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarazen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sarazen.
Sarazen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Washington has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sarazen is on him like a limpet, forcing Washington back against the cage.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington throws a series of strikes that have Sarazen backpedaling.
Sarazen pushes Washington away with a front kick.
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarazen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarazen throws a nice head kick!
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Sarazen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sarazen connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Sarazen moves out of range easily.
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sarazen. Sarazen obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarazen is just out of range.
Sarazen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Sarazen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Washington.
Sarazen lands a front kick.
Sarazen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Sarazen scores with a head kick. Washington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sarazen throws a one two combo.
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 throws a right hand that Sarazen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarazen also avoids with ease.
Sarazen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Washington avoids it.
Sarazen lands with a straight right. Washington didn't see that one coming.
Sarazen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarazen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to slow Sarazen down by chopping away at his legs.
Sarazen scores with a jab to the head.
Sarazen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarazen.
Sarazen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sarazen somewhat.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Sarazen blocks the low kick.
Washington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Washington needs to keep his hands up - Sarazen had a free shot at his head there.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarazen manages to avoid it.
Washington just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSarazen.
Sarazen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarazen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sarazen misses with an uppercut.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarazen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen'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.
Washington throws a body kick that misses
and Sarazen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Sarazen on that attempt.
Sarazen misses with a low kick.
Washington blocks a head kick by Sarazen.
Sarazen moves out of range as Washington throws a body kick.
Washington swings widly with a right hand
letting Sarazen counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington closes the distance but Sarazen moves to the side
and Sarazen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sarazen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington slips under a jab from Sarazen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarazen looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sarazen rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen lands a jab to the head.
Washington throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sarazen to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Sarazen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sarazen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sarazen tries to clinch up.
Washington unleashes a big counter combination but Sarazen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sarazen connects with a jab.
Sarazen connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarazen.
Washington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Sarazen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sarazen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Washington as he jumps to the side.
Washington was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Sarazen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sarazen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen avoids the head kick by Washington.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Sarazen is looking to counter punch.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington misses with a head kick.
As Washington backs away, Sarazen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Sarazen circles away.
Sarazen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sarazen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sarazen throws a big elbow that misses.
Washington wants to control the position but Sarazen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sarazen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sarazen decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Sarazen lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Sarazen.
Washington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sarazen scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sarazen.
Sarazen lands a right hook to the body.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sarazen lands a head kick!
Washington takes a swing at Sarazen's ribcage but misses.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
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 throws a hook but Sarazen avoids it easily.
Washington avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen feints and then cracks Washington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washington down.
Sarazen digs a good hook to Washington's body.
A head kick by Washington misses
and Sarazen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sarazen.
Sarazen misses with a straight right.
Washington misses with a kick to the body.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Sarazen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sarazen catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Sarazen.
Washington gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarazen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarazen blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington blocking some punches.
Sarazen misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarazen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Sarazen.
Sarazen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Sarazen scores with a four punch combination!
Washington is looking to clinch.
Sarazen moves out of range of the leg kick from Washington.
Sarazen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sarazen throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Washington connects with a body shot.
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen blocks a head kick by Washington.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarazen can pounce on him.
Sarazen throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Sarazen misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to clinch up but Sarazen keeps it at a distance.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick
and Sarazen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sarazen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Washington avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Washington finds it's target.
Washington misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Sarazen - just one landing.
Sarazen with a hook.
Washington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sarazen.
An inside leg kick from Washington misses.
Nice shot by Sarazen.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Sarazen moves out of range easily.
Sarazen misses with a body shot.
A jab from Sarazen finds it's way through Washington's defenses.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sarazen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarazen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Washington connects with a high kick.
Washington is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sarazen scores with a jab.
Washington misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sarazen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Washington's head.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Sarazen lands a glancing blow to the side of Washington's head.
Sarazen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sarazen throws a quick counter head kick but Washington was just out of range.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington throws a right and a left that Sarazen avoids nicely.
Sarazen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Washington if he has to take too many more of those.
Sarazen swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen connects with the punch.
Sarazen lands a head kick. Washington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarazen misses the target.
Washington is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Washington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses.
Sarazen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarazen dodges the punch combination from Washington.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sarazen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Washington - the referee stops the clock and Sarazen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Washington. Sarazen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Washington tries to clinch there but Sarazen circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sarazen throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarazen was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Sarazen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Sarazen misses
and Washington counters with a left and a right that stings Sarazen.
Sarazen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Sarazen blocks the leg kick.
As Washington backs away, Sarazen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sarazen.
Sarazen cracks Washington with an open hand slap.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington moves out of range as Sarazen strikes.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarazen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A lazy left from Sarazen finds it's target.
Sarazen checks a low kick from Washington.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Sarazen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen had his way with Denver Washington in that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Washington tries to clinch up but Sarazen circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington misses with a combination
letting Sarazen counter with a right hand.
Washington scores with a head kick. Sarazen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sarazen blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Sarazen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Washington doesn't seem phased though.
Washington tries to clinch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses Sarazen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sarazen tries to avoid it.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarazen misses the target.
Sarazen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarazen is defended easily by Washington.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarazen is just out of range.
Sarazen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Sarazen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a nice head kick!
Washington misses the jab.
Sarazen lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sarazen doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
Washington throws a counter combo.
Sarazen walks into a stiff left hand from Washington.
Sarazen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington takes a swing at Sarazen's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Sarazen misses.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarazen throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sarazen.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sarazen with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington looks to throw a body kick
and Sarazen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gene Sarazen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen connects with a crisp jab.
Sarazen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sarazen connects with a crisp jab.
Sarazen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Washington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sarazen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Washington misses the jab.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarazen throws out the jab.
Washington throws a right hand that Sarazen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarazen also avoids with ease.
And Sarazen counters with a quick kick to the body but Washington blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Washington.
Washington is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sarazen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sarazen thumps Washington with a low kick.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Sarazen moves out of range easily.
Sarazen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarazen is looking to counter punch.
Sarazen connects with a crisp jab.
Sarazen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Washington has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a head kick but Sarazen moves out of range.
Sarazen avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Sarazen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sarazen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sarazen lands with a cross.
Sarazen misses with a looping right.
Sarazen jabs Washington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Denver Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Washington swinging wildly here.
As Washington backs away, Sarazen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sarazen counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington tries to clinch up but Sarazen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarazen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington takes one on the button.
Washington looks to land a combination but Sarazen avoids it well.
Sarazen throws a good cross that connects.
Sarazen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Washington has time to react.
Sarazen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sarazen lands a lovely overhand right.
Sarazen moves into range and clinches up with Washington.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Sarazen blocks it.
Sarazen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Sarazen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sarazen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Sarazen!
Gene Sarazen retains his welterweight title!
Gene Sarazen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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