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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Per�l� (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
48 - 9 - 0 |
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182 cm
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175 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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
48 - 9 - 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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taisto Per�l�!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Per�l� on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Per�l� pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stormcrow takes a swing at Per�l�'s ribcage but misses.
Per�l� only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stormcrow lands a right hook to the body.
Bowser Stormcrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stormcrow looks to throw a body kick
and Per�l� counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Per�l� with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stormcrow to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Taisto Per�l� has been cut.
Per�l�'s coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Per�l�'s balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stormcrow throws a shot from downtown. Per�l� moves away and avoids it.
Stormcrow feints and then cracks Per�l�'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Per�l� down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stormcrow.
Per�l� takes a swing at Stormcrow's ribcage but misses.
Per�l� lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stormcrow will feel that in the morning.
Stormcrow throws a front kick aimed at Per�l�'s knee but Per�l� avoids it well.
Stormcrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stormcrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Per�l�.
Per�l� throws out a counter right but Stormcrow avoids it with no problem.
Per�l� throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stormcrow on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Per�l� misses with a looping right.
Stormcrow darts in and clinches Per�l� up against the cage.
Per�l� misses with a body punch.
Per�l� misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Per�l� blocks a body shot from Stormcrow.
Per�l� manages to break the clinch.
Stormcrow tries to clinch but Per�l� is having none of it.
Per�l� uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stormcrow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Per�l� is able to avoid easily.
Stormcrow closes the distance and pushes Per�l� back into the cage.
Per�l� lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Per�l� tries to throw a body punch but Stormcrow avoids it by throwing Per�l� back against the cage.
Per�l� throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stormcrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Per�l� or not.
Stormcrow misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Per�l� controls his hands.
A short right from Stormcrow on the inside.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Per�l� misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Per�l�.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� has a couple of punches blocked by Stormcrow.
Per�l� escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Per�l� with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Per�l� looks to throw a body kick
letting Stormcrow counter with a right hand.
Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Per�l� shoots in and bounces Stormcrow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stormcrow manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Per�l� lands a leg kick that knocks Stormcrow off balance momentarily.
Per�l� 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.
Stormcrow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stormcrow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Per�l� scores with a leg kick.
Stormcrow throws a low kick but Per�l� moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stormcrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stormcrow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Per�l�.
Stormcrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Per�l� stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stormcrow moves out of range of the body kick from Per�l�.
Stormcrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Per�l� counters with a stiff right hand.
Per�l� ducks right into an uppercut from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Stormcrow misses its intended target.
Per�l� lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stormcrow will feel that in the morning.
Per�l� waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stormcrow.
A little feinted left hand from Stormcrow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Per�l� moves out of range of the body kick.
Stormcrow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Per�l� connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stormcrow scrambles back to his feet.
Per�l� fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stormcrow is out of range.
It looked like Stormcrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stormcrow takes a swing at Per�l�'s ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Per�l�'s hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stormcrow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Per�l� scrambles back to his feet.
Stormcrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Per�l� moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws the left hand but Per�l� avoids the punch easily.
Per�l� looks to score with a jab to the body but Stormcrow is just out of range.
Stormcrow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stormcrow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Per�l� releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Per�l� connects with a solid leg kick.
Stormcrow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Per�l� counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Per�l� blocks the body kick.
Per�l� takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Per�l� tries to keep at a distance but Stormcrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Per�l� lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stormcrow lands with a light punch inside.
Stormcrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stormcrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Stormcrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Per�l� is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stormcrow is defending well.
Stormcrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stormcrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Per�l� uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Per�l�'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.
Stormcrow throws a right hand that misses
and Per�l� counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Per�l� walks into a stiff left hand from Stormcrow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stormcrow.
Stormcrow misses with an uppercut. Per�l� saw that one coming.
Stormcrow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Per�l� bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stormcrow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Per�l� scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bowser Stormcrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Per�l� throws out a loose jab but Stormcrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Per�l� ducks under a wild hook from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow checks a low kick from Per�l�.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Per�l� was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stormcrow misses with a leg kick
and Per�l� counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Per�l� lands with a hook. Stormcrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormcrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Per�l�. That did some damage!
Per�l� attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stormcrow. That's going to slow Per�l� down.
Per�l� takes a swing at Stormcrow's ribcage but misses.
Stormcrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Per�l� avoids the head kick by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow keeps Per�l� at a distance using the push kick.
A slow jab from Per�l� misses its intended target.
Stormcrow slips a straight right by Per�l�.
Per�l� on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stormcrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Per�l� closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Per�l� blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Per�l� releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Per�l� steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Per�l�.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Per�l� throws a front kick that sends Stormcrow stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� throws a solid leg kick but Stormcrow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Per�l�.
Stormcrow ducks under a wild hook from Per�l�.
Per�l� cracks a nice hook into Stormcrow's ribs.
Per�l� connects with an inside leg kick.
Per�l� lands with a slapping head kick.
Stormcrow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Per�l�, as that shot connected.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot
and Stormcrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Stormcrow misses the target.
Per�l� throws a nice inside leg kick.
Per�l� doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stormcrow tries to work over Per�l�'s front leg with a kick but Per�l� checks it.
Stormcrow 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.
Per�l� fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stormcrow checks it well.
Stormcrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Per�l�.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Per�l�. Stormcrow shrugs it off though.
Per�l� lands a leg kick that knocks Stormcrow off balance momentarily.
Per�l� misses with a body shot.
Per�l� tried to score with a low kick but Stormcrow checks it.
Stormcrow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Per�l� throws a shot from downtown. Stormcrow moves away and avoids it.
Stormcrow half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stormcrow thumps Per�l� with a low kick.
Stormcrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Per�l�.
Per�l� lands with a thumping leg kick.
Per�l� throws a leg kick but Stormcrow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Per�l� takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stormcrow misses with a jab to the body
and Per�l� counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Stormcrow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stormcrow.
Per�l� is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stormcrow.
It looked like Stormcrow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Per�l�.
Per�l� scores with a leg kick.
Per�l� feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stormcrow's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Per�l� takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stormcrow lands a leg kick that knocks Per�l� off balance momentarily.
Stormcrow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Per�l� misses with a left hand
and Stormcrow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Per�l�'s leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Per�l� throws a low kick but Stormcrow moves out of range easily.
Per�l� drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Per�l� misses with a low kick.
Stormcrow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Per�l� misses with a low kick.
Stormcrow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stormcrow cracks Per�l� with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stormcrow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stormcrow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Per�l� takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Stormcrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Per�l� uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Per�l� tries a quick counter leg kick but Stormcrow is wise to it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taisto Per�l� will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Taisto Per�l�'s cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Per�l� lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stormcrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stormcrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Per�l� pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stormcrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Per�l� is out of range and Stormcrow settles back down.
Per�l� throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stormcrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Per�l� works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good leg kick by Stormcrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stormcrow misses with a wild body shot.
Per�l� appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow moves out of range of the body kick.
Stormcrow quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Per�l� tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stormcrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Per�l�.
Stormcrow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Per�l� counters with a thumping low kick.
Stormcrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stormcrow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Stormcrow coming out on top.
Per�l� 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Per�l�.
Stormcrow lands with a cross.
Per�l� just misses with a punch to the body.
Per�l� avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Per�l� connects with an inside leg kick.
Per�l� throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Stormcrow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stormcrow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stormcrow misses with a body kick.
Per�l� throws a body punch but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Per�l� swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stormcrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Per�l� fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stormcrow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Per�l� takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Per�l� tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stormcrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Per�l�.
Per�l� scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Per�l� has time to react.
Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Per�l� tries a quick counter leg kick but Stormcrow is wise to it.
Per�l� tries to work over Stormcrow's front leg with a kick but Stormcrow checks it.
Per�l� tests Stormcrow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stormcrow.
Per�l� misses with a low kick.
Per�l� throws a wild body kick that Stormcrow sees coming a mile off.
Stormcrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Stormcrow - just one landing.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Per�l� sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Per�l� checks a low kick from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Per�l� counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Stormcrow finds it's way through Per�l�'s defenses.
Nice defenses there by Stormcrow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stormcrow - that will leave a mark!
Jab, jab by Per�l� - just one landing.
Per�l� pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stormcrow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stormcrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Per�l� was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormcrow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Per�l�.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stormcrow misses with a shot to the body
and Per�l� cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Per�l� is just out of range.
Per�l� lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Per�l� blocks the leg kick.
Per�l� throws a sloppy head kick and Stormcrow moves out of range easily.
Stormcrow throwing a counter right hand but Per�l� manages to avoid it.
Stormcrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Per�l� misses with a low kick.
Stormcrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Per�l� misses with a low kick as Stormcrow jumps back.
Stormcrow lands a slapping body shot.
Per�l� throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stormcrow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stormcrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stormcrow rushes Per�l� and presses him up against the cage.
Per�l� drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stormcrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Per�l�'s cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Per�l� takes a swing at Stormcrow's ribcage but misses.
Stormcrow jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Per�l� 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Per�l�.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
Per�l� looks to land a right hand but Stormcrow moved out of range.
Per�l� has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Per�l� checks a leg kick.
Per�l� throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Per�l� throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stormcrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stormcrow throws a sloppy head kick and Per�l� moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Stormcrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow works the jab nicely.
Per�l� checks a leg kick nicely.
Stormcrow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stormcrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Per�l� fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stormcrow manages to avoid it.
Stormcrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Per�l� was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormcrow.
A low kick from Stormcrow is predictable there
and Per�l� counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stormcrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Per�l� misses with a looping right.
Stormcrow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stormcrow, right into the meat.
Stormcrow looks for the body kick but Per�l� saw that one coming.
Stormcrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Per�l�.
A head kick misses from Per�l�.
Stormcrow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stormcrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stormcrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Per�l� lands with a straight right. Stormcrow didn't see that one coming.
Per�l� misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Per�l� makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stormcrow really felt that one!
Donk. Per�l� catches Stormcrow right on the button with a cross.
Stormcrow ducks right into an uppercut from Per�l�.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Per�l� with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stormcrow to score with a decent uppercut.
Stormcrow misses the shot to the body.
Stormcrow avoids the body shot from Per�l�.
Per�l� uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Per�l�.
It looked like Stormcrow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Per�l�.
Per�l� tries to land a leg kick but Stormcrow saw it coming and moves away.
Stormcrow throws a push kick but Per�l� slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stormcrow 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 Per�l� has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Per�l� and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Per�l� throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stormcrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Per�l� misses with a right hand
enabling Stormcrow to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� thows a leg kick but Stormcrow checks it
and Stormcrow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stormcrow looks to land a left hand but Per�l� moved out of range nicely.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Per�l� sees it coming and moves out of range.
Per�l� swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stormcrow.
Per�l� gets tackled into the cage by Stormcrow. Stormcrow maintains the clinch.
Per�l� has a couple of punches blocked by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow can't find room to land a body shot as Per�l� controls the action.
Stormcrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Per�l� backwards.
Bowser Stormcrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Per�l�.
Nice body punch from Stormcrow.
A shot in the inside from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tries to work over Per�l�'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stormcrow misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Per�l�.
Stormcrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Per�l� lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� blocks an uppercut.
Per�l� wants to get back to striking at distance but Stormcrow won't allow it.
Per�l� lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Per�l� blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Per�l� is trying to maintain a safe position but Stormcrow gets an underhook and turns Per�l� into the cage.
Stormcrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Stormcrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Per�l� fails to land.
Per�l� misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Per�l�.
Per�l� is trying to stall.
Per�l� lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Per�l� misses with a punch to the body.
Per�l� swings wildly with an uppercut but Stormcrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Per�l� working aggressively here.
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 Bowser Stormcrow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taisto Per�l�'s cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Per�l� lands a jab.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick which misses Per�l�'s front leg but catches the back leg as Per�l� tries to avoid it.
Per�l� misses with a straight right.
Per�l� ducks right into an uppercut from Stormcrow.
Per�l� avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stormcrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Per�l�.
Stormcrow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stormcrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Per�l� throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow dips to his left and cracks Per�l� with an uppercut!
Per�l� loads up on a big right hand but Stormcrow slips the punch.
Stormcrow tried to counter with a leg kick but Per�l� avoided it.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Per�l�.
Per�l� displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stormcrow throws out the jab.
Per�l� looks to land a left hand but Stormcrow moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Per�l� lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stormcrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Per�l�.
Per�l� lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Per�l� staying out of range there.
Stormcrow lands with a nice body punch.
Stormcrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Per�l� throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stormcrow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormcrow. Per�l� does a little dance to reset his feet.
Per�l� lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Stormcrow. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Per�l� was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormcrow.
Per�l� misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stormcrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Per�l� throws a hook but Stormcrow avoids it easily.
Taisto Per�l� has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Per�l� cracks Stormcrow with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow lands a glancing blow to the side of Per�l�'s head.
Per�l� finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Stormcrow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stormcrow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Per�l�.
Stormcrow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Per�l� throws the kick towards the body but Stormcrow avoids it.
Stormcrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Per�l� circles away.
Stormcrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stormcrow throws an off balance right hand
and Per�l� counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Stormcrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stormcrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Per�l�. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow staying out of range there.
Per�l� doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stormcrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Per�l� lands a jab to the nose.
Per�l� misses the shot to the body.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick that misses.
Stormcrow lands with a hook. Per�l� tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Per�l�. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Per�l�.
A low kick from Per�l� misses
and Stormcrow counters with a left to the body.
Per�l� throws a leg kick that misses.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick
and Per�l� counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bowser Stormcrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Per�l� avoids the head kick by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stormcrow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Per�l�.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stormcrow misses with a shot to the body
and Per�l� counters with a thumping low kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Per�l� connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stormcrow takes one to the side of the head.
Stormcrow walks into a left hand.
Stormcrow throws an overhand right that lands on Per�l�'s shoulder, as Per�l� tries to avoid the shot.
Per�l� on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Per�l� throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stormcrow. That's going to slow Per�l� down.
Stormcrow darts in and clinches Per�l� up against the cage.
Per�l� tries a body shot but Stormcrow blocks it.
Per�l� misses with a hook from the clinch.
Per�l� has a couple of punches blocked by Stormcrow.
Per�l� is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bowser Stormcrow.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow!
Bowser Stormcrow retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bowser Stormcrow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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