PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Murillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Novoselic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novoselic has chosen The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - Alice in Chains as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murillo
vs
Novoselic

183 cm
27
185 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

178 cm
25
174 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Amped Performance

Blue Moon

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jefferson Murillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Novoselic!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick and Murillo moves out of range easily.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Murillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Novoselic connects with a looping right hand.
Novoselic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novoselic doesn't seem bothered though.
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Novoselic's shoulder, as Novoselic tries to avoid the shot.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
Murillo takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murillo.
Murillo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Novoselic 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
Novoselic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murillo. Murillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Novoselic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murillo takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo misses with a body shot.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Murillo moves out of range as Novoselic strikes.
Murillo throws a big shot that misses.
Murillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murillo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novoselic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murillo misses with a kick to the body.
Murillo wants to clinch
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murillo digs a good body shot into Novoselic's ribs.
Murillo jabs at Novoselic's body.
Murillo misses with an uppercut. Novoselic saw that one coming.
Novoselic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A low kick from Murillo is predictable there
and Novoselic counters with a stiff right hand.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Novoselic.
Murillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murillo avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
A jab from Murillo misses.
Murillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novoselic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses.
Novoselic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Murillo off balance momentarily.
Murillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Novoselic's waist but Novoselic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murillo off to one side.
Novoselic lands a jab to Murillo's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Murillo.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Murillo misses
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Novoselic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Murillo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Murillo moves away and avoids it.
Murillo looks for the body kick but Novoselic saw that one coming.
Novoselic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murillo's head.
Murillo misses with a hook
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Murillo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Novoselic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murillo.
Murillo slips a jab from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Murillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Novoselic swings for the body but Murillo moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Murillo.
Novoselic scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo tries to bum rush Novoselic with a series of wild strikes but Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic feints a counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murillo throws a leg kick but Novoselic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Novoselic throws a big counter head kick but Murillo avoids it with no problem.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Murillo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Murillo's leg. Murillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Murillo has managed to clinch.
Murillo tries to throw a body punch but Novoselic avoids it by throwing Murillo back against the cage.
Novoselic trying to land knees to the body.
Novoselic is trying to force a seperation but Murillo has the dominant position.
Murillo has had enough of the clinch but Novoselic keeps him there for the moment.
Murillo scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Murillo breaks the clinch.
Murillo moves out of range of the body kick from Novoselic.
Murillo scores with a hook to the body. Novoselic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated 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.

Murillo misses with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Novoselic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murillo, as that shot connected.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Murillo. Those never looked like landing.
Murillo throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic throws a hook but Murillo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Novoselic finds it's target.
Novoselic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novoselic cracks the inside of Murillo's front leg.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Murillo moves out of range.
Murillo looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Murillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novoselic to score with a decent uppercut.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Novoselic cracks Murillo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Murillo.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murillo looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
It appears Murillo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Murillo misses with a low kick.
Murillo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Novoselic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novoselic jabs Murillo right on the nose. Murillo blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.
Murillo cracks Novoselic with a good jab.
Novoselic lands with an uppercut that bounces Murillo off the cage and back into range.
Murillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic connects with a body shot.
Murillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Novoselic lands a right hook to the body.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murillo misses the body punch
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novoselic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Novoselic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murillo misses with a hook to the body
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic lands a right hook to the body.
Murillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Novoselic lands a front kick.
Murillo jabs Novoselic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novoselic throws a lazy right hand but Murillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murillo lands a jab to the head.
Murillo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Novoselic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murillo. That one must have hurt.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Murillo checks a leg kick nicely.
Murillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novoselic. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Murillo.
Murillo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murillo.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Murillo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murillo takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Novoselic.
Murillo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Novoselic on the side of the head.
Murillo throws a head kick that Novoselic semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A clash of legs there as Murillo blocks the low kick.
Murillo looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Novoselic defending well as Murillo loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Murillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Novoselic.
Murillo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Murillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murillo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murillo misses with a shot to the body
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo stuns Novoselic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murillo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murillo throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Murillo misses with a jab to the body
and Novoselic counters with a big head kick but Murillo shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
Murillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murillo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murillo misses the jab.
Novoselic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Novoselic throws a right hand that Murillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Murillo also avoids with ease.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murillo.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Novoselic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Novoselic tries to work over Murillo's front leg with a kick but Murillo checks it.
It looked like Murillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murillo fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novoselic.
Murillo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novoselic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murillo scrambles back to his feet.
Murillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Novoselic counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Murillo has closed the distance and engaged Novoselic in a clinch.
Murillo has Novoselic pressed against the cage.

Murillo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novoselic scores with a push kick.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Novoselic tries a head kick but it misses.
Murillo swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range.
Murillo blocks a leg kick.
Murillo throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Murillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic throws a low kick, looking for Murillo's leg but Murillo calmly moves out of range.
Murillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novoselic at a distance.
Murillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murillo tries to bum rush Novoselic with a series of wild strikes but Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Murillo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Murillo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic defending well as Murillo loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it.
Murillo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murillo, right into the meat.
Novoselic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murillo scores with a punch to the head.
Murillo throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murillo.
Murillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic throws a front kick that sends Murillo stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic jabs at Murillo's body.
Murillo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Novoselic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Murillo ducks right into an uppercut from Novoselic.
Novoselic digs a good hook to Murillo's body.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murillo misses with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic takes one on the button.
Murillo throws a chopping leg kick but Novoselic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Murillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Novoselic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo checks a leg kick nicely.
Novoselic connects with a nice looking jab.
Murillo misses with a series of wild punches.
Novoselic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Murillo blocks the body kick.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murillo. That did some damage!
Murillo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a hook but Murillo blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Murillo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Novoselic lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murillo throws a combination. Novoselic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murillo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Novoselic lands a head shot.

Murillo is rocked!
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Murillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Novoselic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Novoselic punishes Murillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Murillo seems to have got his legs back now.
Murillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic scores with a nice strike.
Murillo connects with a body shot that sends Novoselic's belly button to the back.
Novoselic 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.
Murillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Murillo's shoulder, as Murillo tries to avoid the shot.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Murillo scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murillo checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Murillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic connects with the punch.
Novoselic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses.
Murillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murillo checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Murillo throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Novoselic lands.
Novoselic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
Novoselic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that fourth 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!

A jab lands there for Novoselic.
Murillo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Novoselic.
Murillo misses with an uppercut.
Novoselic jabs Murillo right on the nose. Murillo blinks but takes it well.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murillo.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murillo.
Novoselic's corner calls for a 1-2. Novoselic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Murillo's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novoselic.
Murillo defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Novoselic dips to his left and cracks Murillo with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic is looking to land body kicks.
Murillo thuds his right hand into Novoselic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Novoselic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novoselic with a nice cross.
Novoselic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Novoselic avoids the head kick by Murillo.
Murillo lands with a right hand.
Murillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Novoselic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murillo misses with an uppercut. Novoselic saw that one coming.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Murillo swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murillo checks it well.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic lunges at Murillo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murillo's hand.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murillo's calf.
Murillo looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Novoselic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Murillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novoselic. Novoselic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic takes one on the button.
Murillo slips under a jab from Novoselic.
Murillo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Novoselic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murillo's calf.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murillo looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Murillo connects with a leg kick. Novoselic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murillo throws a nice looking combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Murillo. Beautiful body shot.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Murillo's legs.
Murillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novoselic. Novoselic obviously looking to wear him down.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Novoselic. Murillo shrugs it off though.
Jefferson Murillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
and Murillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Murillo's leg. Murillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murillo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murillo throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic stuns Murillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novoselic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murillo throws out the jab.
Novoselic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic connects with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murillo misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Novoselic.
I've got Novoselic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic is the new welterweight champion!
Alex Novoselic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.