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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brixton (ranked 569 p4p, 62 weight class) and Bis Worth (ranked 477 p4p, 54 weight class). Brixton comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Boys - Stormzy ft. Ghetts & J Hus. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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14 - 3 - 1 |
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160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Danny Brixton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bis Worth!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
Brixton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Worth blocks the low kick.
Worth misses with a double jab.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brixton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Worth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brixton under the eye.
Brixton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Worth slips a straight right by Brixton.
Worth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Worth connects with a body shot that sends Brixton's belly button to the back.
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton is looking to chop away at Worth's legs.
Worth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brixton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Brixton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Worth misses with an uppercut.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Worth.
Brixton tried to counter with a leg kick but Worth avoided it.
Brixton misses with a leg kick.
Worth thumps Brixton with a low kick.
Worth closes the distance and clinches.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Worth.
Worth working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Brixton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brixton tries to work over Worth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Worth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Worth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brixtons head.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worth lands with a left to the head.
Brixton jumps guard but Worth stands there with Brixton around his waist. Brixton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brixton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worth works on Brixton's body with a couple of short punches.
Worth blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Brixton is looking to break free of the clinch but Worth has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Worth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Worth managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
Worth lands a nice uppercut.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brixton blocking some punches.
Worth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brixton works on Worth's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worth can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
Worth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brixton lands a nice knee to the body.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Worth misses with some punches.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Brixton.
Worth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worth is defending well for now.
Worth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Worth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Worth on the inside.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
A short right from Worth on the inside.
A short uppercut from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a knee strike.
Worth throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Worth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Brixton can't get the takedown.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Worth lands an uppercut.
Brixton gets through Worth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worth misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Worth.
It looks like Danny Brixton has been cut.
Brixton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Brixton.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Brixton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Worth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Worth.
Worth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worth's elbow.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Worth uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Worth.
A head punch on the inside from Worth fails to land.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Worth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Worth fails to land.
Worth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Worth.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bis Worth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton'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.
Brixton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Worth takes a step back to recover.
Worth throws a looping overhand right but Brixton ducks down to avoid it.
Worth leaves Brixton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brixton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A cross from Worth lands.
Worth pushes Brixton up against the cage in a clinch.
Brixton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brixton.
Worth walks into a stiff left hand from Brixton.
Danny Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
Worth 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.
Brixton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brixton looks to throw the jab but Worth is out of range.
Brixton looks to land a left hand but Worth moved out of range nicely.
Brixton lands with a straight right. Worth didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton slips under a jab from Worth.
Worth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Worth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brixton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brixton misses with a low kick as Worth jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Worth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton scores with a hook to the body. Worth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brixton connects with a right hand. Worth shakes it off.
Brixton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Worth. Worth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brixton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Brixton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Worth lands with a hook. Brixton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A leg kick checked by Brixton.
Brixton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bis Worth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Worth is looking to chop away at Brixton's legs.
Brixton is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Worth. Beautiful body shot.
Worth misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Worth.
Worth lands a right hook to the body.
Brixton throws a hook to the side of Worth's head but Worth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Worth is looking for the big counter here.
Worth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton throws a chopping leg kick but Worth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
Worth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Worth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brixton cracks Worth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Worth avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
Worth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Worth misses with a leg kick.
Worth throws a body shot but no joy.
Worth throws a front kick that sends Brixton stumbling back into the cage.
Worth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Worth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brixton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Worth manages to circle out of the way.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Worth.
Worth throws a looping overhand right but Brixton ducks down to avoid it.
Brixton throwing a counter right hand but Worth manages to avoid it.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brixton. That's going to slow Worth down.
Worth thumps Brixton with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worth misses with a looping left.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Worth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brixton. That did some damage!
Brixton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Worth misses.
Brixton lands with a nice body kick.
Brixton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brixton throws a head kick but Worth moves out of range.
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Worth 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.
Brixton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brixton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton motions for Worth to come forward. Brixton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worth misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Brixton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Worth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Worth throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Worth throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab.
Worth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brixton counters with an inside leg kick.
Worth blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.
Worth blocks a head kick by Brixton.
Worth looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Worth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brixton's sensitive parts.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Worth.
Worth avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Worth throws a front kick that sends Brixton stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.
Brixton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Worth's head backwards.
Worth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brixton.
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Worth moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Brixton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brixton throws a solid leg kick but Worth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brixton.
Brixton throws a leg kick which misses Worth's front leg but catches the back leg as Worth tries to avoid it.
Worth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brixton.
Worth misses the jab.
Worth tests Brixton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brixton checks a leg kick.
Brixton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Worth.
Brixton slips a jab from Worth.
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Brixton misses.
Worth throws a shot to the body.
Brixton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
Worth swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
Worth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Worth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton lands with a shot to the body.
Brixton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Worth's calf.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Bis Worth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brixton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good shot there by Brixton.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
Worth slips under a jab from Brixton.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Worth.
Brixton misses with a right hand
and Worth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brixton or perhaps it was just good defense by Worth, which made it look bad.
Worth throws a shot to the body.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
A counter left hand to the body from Brixton misses its target.
Worth misses with a series of wild punches.
Brixton scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Worth.
Brixton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Worth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Worth misses with a hook
and Brixton counters with a straight right hand.
Worth misses with a left hand
and Brixton counters with a body kick that stops Worth in his tracks momentarily.
Worth is looking to score with low kicks.
Brixton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Worth.
Brixton lands a glancing blow to the side of Worth's head.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Worth slips the punch.
Worth tries a quick counter leg kick but Brixton is wise to it.
Brixton misses with a hook.
Brixton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Worth unleashes a big counter combination but Brixton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Worth jabs at Brixton's body.
Brixton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Worth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Worth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brixton.
Brixton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Worth on the side of the head.
Brixton throws a low kick but Worth moves out of range easily.
Worth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brixton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worth scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton scores with a head kick. Worth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Worth.
Brixton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Worth walks into a straight right hand from Brixton.
Worth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Worth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brixton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Worth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Worth as he checks the leg kick.
Worth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Worth misses.
Brixton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses.
Brixton misses the jab.
Worth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Worth walks into a jab.
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Worth moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worth.
Brixton blocks a leg kick.
Worth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Worth blocks the low kick.
Worth punishes Brixton's body with a nice straight punch.
Worth swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Worth scores with a jab. Brixton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brixton throws a hook but Worth blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Worth misses the target.
Worth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brixton scores with a nice head shot.
Brixton moves out of range of the leg kick from Worth.
No joy there for Worth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Worth swinging wildly here.
Brixton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Brixton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab by Worth.
Bis Worth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Worth throws a hook but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton slips under a jab from Worth.
Worth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brixton checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Worth.
Worth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brixton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Worth's knee momentarily.
Worth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brixton.
Worth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Worth is predictable there
and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Worth.
Worth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worth moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Worth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Worth. That's going to slow Brixton down.
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brixton.
Worth thinks about the counter body kick.
Brixton moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Brixton tenderised Worth's leg. Worth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Worth misses with a body kick.
Worth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Brixton misses the target.
Brixton misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
Worth misses with a body shot.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Worth lands a nice uppercut.
Bis Worth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worth struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Worth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brixton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton thuds a left hand into Worth's body.
Worth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brixton.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
Worth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton slips a jab from Worth.
An attempted straight right counter from Brixton misses the target.
Brixton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Worth.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Worth.
Worth blocks a jab.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Worth.
Brixton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brixton throws a head kick that Worth semi-blocks.
Brixton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Worth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Worth 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.
Worth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton misses with a low kick as Worth jumps back.
Worth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Worth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Worth looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Brixton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Worth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worth misses with a straight right.
Brixton lands a really nice looking cross but Worth seems unphased.
Worth connects with a right hand. Brixton shakes it off.
Worth misses with a low kick.
Worth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Worth dodges the punch combination from Brixton.
Worth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Worth thuds his right hand into Brixton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brixton with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worth tries to close the distance and clinch but Brixton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Brixton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brixton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brixton throws a big shot that misses.
Worth cracks the inside of Brixton's front leg.
Worth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worth tries to clinch but Brixton moves out of range.
Worth connects with a right hand. Brixton shakes it off.
Brixton misses with a looping right.
Worth throws a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Brixton scores with a four punch combination!
Worth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brixton.
Brixton connects with an inside leg kick.
Brixton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Worth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brixton can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brixton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton had his way with Bis Worth in that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Worth digs a good body shot into Brixton's ribs.
Brixton misses with a combination
and Worth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Worth.
Brixton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Worth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Worth throws a head kick that misses
and Brixton counters with a straight right hand.
Brixton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Worth throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily.
Brixton lands an overhand right.
Worth is looking to chop away at Brixton's legs.
Worth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Worth throws a body shot but no joy.
Brixton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Worth manages to circle out of the way.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worth manages to avoid it.
Brixton lunges at Worth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Worth's hand.
Brixton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton tried to score with a low kick but Worth checks it.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worth.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
Brixton slips under a jab from Worth.
Brixton with a nice cross.
Worth takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Brixton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Worth throws a looping overhand right but Brixton ducks down to avoid it.
Worth scores with the left hand. Brixton knows he should have avoided that one.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Worth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brixton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brixton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton wants to control but Worth is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worth stops Brixton from passing to mount.
Worth is trying to control Brixton's posture but Brixton avoids it.
Worth stops Brixton from passing to mount.
Brixton tries to advance position but instead Worth slips a leg back in to half guard.
Worth is refusing to be controlled, as Brixton sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton is just content to waste time from the top position. Worth takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Worth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brixton is looking to advance position but Worth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Brixton is desperately trying to improve his position but Worth has a good base and remains in mount.
Worth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton working to try and regain half guard.
Worth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brixton is desperately trying to improve his position but Worth has a good base and remains in mount.
Worth controlling from mount.
Worth lands with some strikes.
Worth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brixton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brixton and Worth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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 Danny Brixton.
I think Brixton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Danny Brixton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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