Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 54: Hanma v Almeda
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Skwat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguyen jabs Skwat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nguyen lunges at Skwat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skwat's hand.
Skwat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nguyen avoids the body shot from Skwat.
Nguyen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nguyen lands a nice hook to Skwat's body. Skwat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nguyen lands a body shot.
Good work by Nguyen as he checks the leg kick.
Nguyen slips a jab from Skwat.
Nguyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Skwat misses the target.
Skwat wants to slow Nguyen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nguyen is looking to counter punch.
Nguyen swings for the body but Skwat moves out of range.
Nguyen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skwat throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skwat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nguyen stuns Skwat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Nguyen lands with a shot to the body.
Nguyen is looking to wear down Skwat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nguyen connects with a looping right hand.
Nguyen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skwat. Skwat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Skwat misses its intended target.
Skwat looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range.
Skwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguyen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nguyen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nguyen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nguyen cracks Skwat with a good jab.
Nguyen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skwat scores with a shot to the body.
Nguyen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skwat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nguyen blocks a leg kick.
Nguyen lands a nice shot that snaps Skwat's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skwat walks into a straight right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut. Skwat saw that one coming.
Skwat misses with a jab to the body
and Skwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Skwat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nguyen defending well as Skwat loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nguyen.
Jimmy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skwat just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Skwat moved out of range nicely.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut
and Nguyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skwat staying out of range there.
Skwat takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen throws out a loose jab but Skwat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen lands a jab to the nose.
Skwat misses with a wild body shot.
Skwat throws the left hand but Nguyen avoids the punch easily.
Nguyen is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Skwat misses.
Nice uppercut there from Skwat.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Nguyen has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nguyen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skwat - the referee stops the clock and Nguyen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skwat. Nguyen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nguyen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skwats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nguyen blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Nguyen lands a jab to the nose.
Nguyen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skwat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skwat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nguyen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skwat at a distance.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Skwat's shoulder, as Skwat tries to avoid the shot.
Skwat is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nguyen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skwat connects with a body shot.
Skwat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skwat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Skwat misses with a head kick.
Nguyen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nguyen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skwat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nguyen scores with a nice strike.
Nguyen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
Skwat misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skwat. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguyen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen moves out of range as Skwat strikes.
Skwat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skwat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nguyen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skwat.
A jab from Nguyen does it's job there.
Skwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Skwat throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skwat just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Skwat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Nguyen there.
Nguyen connects with a crisp jab.
Skwat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen'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.#R2#
Nguyen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skwat throws a right hand that misses
and Skwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Nguyen. That snapped Skwat's head back.
Skwat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nguyen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nguyen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skwat.
Skwat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nguyen is out of range and Skwat settles back down.
Skwat moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Skwat just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Nguyen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skwat throws a body kick that misses
and Skwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skwat throws a sloppy head kick and Nguyen moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skwat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Nguyen.
Skwat just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Skwat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skwat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Skwat's head but Skwat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Skwat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nguyen staying out of range there.
Skwat misses with a hook.
Skwat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nguyen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skwat under the eye.
Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skwat.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skwat.
Nguyen swings widly with a right hand
and Skwat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nguyen thinking.
Skwat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nguyen.
Skwat throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Skwat misses.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Nguyen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skwat slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skwat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skwat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
A jab lands there for Nguyen.
Nice shot by Skwat.
Skwat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nguyen scores with a sloppy right hand. Skwat should have avoided that one.
Skwat lands with a straight right. Nguyen didn't see that one coming.
Skwat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nguyen checks a low kick from Skwat.
A big right from Skwat misses.
Nguyen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skwat lands a leg kick that knocks Nguyen off balance momentarily.
Skwat swings widly with a right hand
and Nguyen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skwat lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick lands from Skwat.
Nguyen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skwat can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nguyen checks a low kick from Skwat.
Skwat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skwat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skwat moves forwards but Nguyen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Skwat.
Nguyen slips a jab from Skwat.
Nguyen blocks a jab.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skwat.
Skwat slips a jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skwat connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skwat throws a right hand that misses
and Nguyen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skwat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Skwat moves out of range as Nguyen strikes.
Nguyen looks to land a right hand but Skwat moved out of range.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
Skwat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Skwat moved out of range nicely.
Nguyen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nguyen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skwat throws a jab when Nguyen was well out of range.
Skwat tries to score with a low kick but Nguyen moves his leg out of the way.
Skwat misses with an uppercut
and Nguyen counters with a nice uppercut.
Skwat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nguyen lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.
Skwat misses with an uppercut.
Nguyen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nguyen.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Skwat throws an overhand right that lands on Nguyen's shoulder, as Nguyen tries to avoid the shot.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skwat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nguyen 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.
Skwat scores with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Skwat might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nguyen has got the better of the exchanges.
Nguyen looks to throw the jab but Skwat is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nguyen misses the target.
Nguyen throws a shot from downtown. Skwat moves away and avoids it.
Nguyen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skwat misses the shot to the body.
Nguyen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Skwat counters with a nice body shot.
Nguyen cracks Skwat with a good jab.
Jimmy Nguyen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nguyen throws out a powerful jab.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Nguyen cracks Skwat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skwat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nguyen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skwat scrambles back to his feet.
Skwat throws a wild body kick that Nguyen sees coming a mile off.
Skwat looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.
Skwat misses with a lunging right hand
and Nguyen counters with a right hand to the body.
Skwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nguyen is looking to counter punch.
Nguyen blocks the body kick.
Skwat throws a leg kick but Nguyen moved away.
Skwat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skwat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwat is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Nguyen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Nguyen throws a right hand that misses
letting Skwat counter with a right hand.
Nguyen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skwat throws a front kick aimed at Nguyen's knee but Nguyen avoids it well.
Nguyen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Skwat manages to avoid it.
Nguyen lands a nice shot that snaps Skwat's head back.
Skwat throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Skwat manages to avoid it.
Skwat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nguyen finds it's way round the side to connect with Skwat's head.
Skwat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skwat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skwat throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen lands a head shot.
Nguyen throws a good cross that connects.
Skwat tried to score with a low kick but Nguyen checks it.
Nguyen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nguyen lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Nguyen.#T3#
Skwat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skwat throws a big shot that misses.
Nguyen scores with a jab.
Skwat looks to land a left hand but Nguyen moved out of range nicely.
Skwat misses with a low kick.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nguyen clobbers Skwat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skwat is looking to land body kicks.
Skwat looks to land a body kick but Nguyen moved away.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nguyen. Skwat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skwat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#Jimmy Nguyen's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skwat throws a shot from downtown. Nguyen moves away and avoids it.#T4##CL2#
Skwat has closed the distance and engaged Nguyen in a clinch.
Nguyen blocking some punches. #BC#
Nguyen breaks the clinch.
Skwat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
Good work by Nguyen as he checks the leg kick.
Skwat throws a wild body kick that Nguyen sees coming a mile off.
Nguyen is looking to counter punch.
Nguyen slips under a jab.
Nguyen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut
and Skwat counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Skwat moved out of range nicely.
Nguyen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skwat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Skwat's head but Skwat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skwat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skwat throws the left hand but Nguyen avoids the punch easily.
Nguyen lunges at Skwat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skwat's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Skwat throws a right hand that misses
and Nguyen counters with a nice body shot.
Skwat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut.
Skwat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skwat moves away from the strike by Nguyen.
Skwat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skwat slips a jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen lunges at Skwat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skwat's hand. #CL2#
Skwat clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skwat. #BC#
Nguyen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skwat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skwat throws an off balance right hand
and Nguyen counters with a left to the body.
Skwat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skwat. Skwat obviously looking to wear him down.
Nguyen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skwat to score with a decent uppercut.
Nguyen lands a jab to Skwat's midsection.#T1#
Skwat lands with a slapping head kick.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Nguyen connects with the punch.
Skwat takes one to the chin there.
Skwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nguyen throws a body shot but no joy.
Skwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Skwat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nguyen is out of range and Skwat settles back down.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Skwat.
It looked like Nguyen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skwat.
Nguyen moves out of range as Skwat strikes.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skwat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Skwat.
Skwat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Skwat throws a leg kick
and Nguyen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nguyen defending well as Skwat loads up on a big left hand.
Skwat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nguyen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nguyen's corner calls for a 1-2. Nguyen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skwat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nguyen defending well as Skwat loads up on a big left hand.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Skwat's shoulder, as Skwat tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Skwat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nguyen connects with a right hand. Skwat shakes it off.
Nguyen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skwat blocks a jab.
Skwat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nguyen lands a really nice looking cross but Skwat seems unphased.
Nguyen lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Nguyen. #T3#
Skwat throws a poor cross that misses
and Nguyen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skwat with a nice cross.
Skwat misses with a body shot
and Nguyen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Nguyen. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nguyen there.
Skwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skwat connects with a leg kick.
Nguyen throws a body punch but Skwat moves out of range.
Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwat.
Nguyen lands a glancing blow to the side of Skwat's head.
Skwat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skwat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Skwat throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut.
Skwat throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a jab when Skwat was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nguyen, as that shot connected.
Skwat lands with a nice body punch.
Skwat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nguyen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nguyen scores with the left hand. Skwat knows he should have avoided that one.
Skwat thumps Nguyen with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skwat tests Nguyen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Skwat slips the punch.
Skwat throws out a counter right but Nguyen avoids it with no problem.
Nguyen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nguyen digs a good hook to Skwat's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen had his way with Gopnik Skwat in that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Nguyen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gopnik Skwat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skwat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skwat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nguyen connects with a body shot that sends Skwat's belly button to the back.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
A slow jab from Nguyen misses its intended target.
Skwat scores with a jab to the head.
Skwat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skwat manages to avoid it.
Nguyen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skwat looks to throw the jab but Nguyen is out of range.
Skwat slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen connects with a body shot that sends Skwat's belly button to the back.#T1#
Skwat misses with a body shot.
Nguyen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skwat.
Skwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Nguyen does it's job there.
Skwat blocks a jab.
Nguyen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwat.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nguyen moves away from the strike by Skwat.
Decent striking displayed by Skwat there.
Nguyen throws a jab when Skwat was well out of range.
Good exchange - Nguyen coming out on top.
Nguyen throws a looping overhand right but Skwat ducks down to avoid it.
Skwat tries a quick counter leg kick but Nguyen is wise to it.
Nguyen takes a swing at Skwat's ribcage but misses.
Skwat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skwat misses with a hook. Nguyen ducked under it nicely.
Skwat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nguyen counter with a right hand.
Nguyen blocks a jab.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen works the jab nicely.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwat.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skwat was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguyen.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
Skwat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nguyen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skwat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nguyen scores with a decent looking hook.
Skwat staying out of range there.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skwat moves away.#T3#
Skwat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skwat thows a leg kick but Nguyen checks it
and Nguyen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Nguyen.
Nguyen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Nguyen coming out on top.
Nguyen moves out of range of the strikes.
Skwat lands a right hook to the body.
Nguyen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nguyen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skwat scores with a shot to the body.
Skwat misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Nguyen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skwat throws a lazy uppercut
and Nguyen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skwat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Skwat moves forwards but Nguyen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skwat throws a leg kick but Nguyen checks it.
Nguyen misses with a hook.
Nguyen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nguyen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skwat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nguyen lands with an overhand left.
Skwat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skwat misses with a body kick.
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Skwat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skwat misses with a straight right.
Nguyen looks to throw the jab but Skwat is out of range.
Skwat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.
Skwat moves out of range as Nguyen strikes.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Skwat sizes up Nguyen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nguyen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nguyen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Jimmy Nguyen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UCF 44: Nguyen v Taylor
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Taylor takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Nice cross by Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a body shot.
Nguyen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nguyen throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Nguyen lands a right hook to the body.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Nguyen throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Nguyen is retaining full guard.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nguyen tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Nguyen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nguyen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nguyen, who protects the arm well.
Nguyen tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.#T2#
Nguyen sneaks back into half guard.
Nguyen is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taylor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nguyen working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Taylor wants to control the pace but Nguyen is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Taylor looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor has control of Nguyen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nguyen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nguyen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nguyen tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nguyen stops Taylor from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nguyen tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Nguyen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nguyen is now in Taylor's guard. A big mistake from Taylor there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Taylor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nguyen has picked Taylor up and slammed him! Taylor can't keep hold of the triangle and Nguyen manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor is trying to control Nguyen's posture but Nguyen avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Nguyen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nguyen scores with a decent looking hook.
Nguyen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nguyen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Nguyen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nguyen connects with a body shot.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Nguyen connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Nguyen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Nguyen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nguyen lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nguyen. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Nguyen lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nguyen lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nguyen throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Nguyen scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Nguyen finds it's way through Taylor's defenses.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nguyen misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Nguyen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nguyen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nguyen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nguyen looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Nguyen stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Nguyen misses with a body shot
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor. #TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nguyen quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Taylor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Nguyen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nguyen makes his way to full guard, as Taylor worked for a kimura.
Nguyen is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
Taylor trying to control but Nguyen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Nguyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Nguyen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
Nguyen keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Nguyen trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nguyen leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nguyen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Nguyen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nguyen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen working a defensive guard here.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving. #T1#
Nguyen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nguyen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nguyen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nguyen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nguyen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mick Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Taylor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nguyen uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Nguyen trying to control the position but Taylor is working away.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nguyen controlling the position from side mount.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Nguyen stalls from top position.
Nguyen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working. #T3#
Taylor wants to control but Nguyen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Nguyen decides to stand back up.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nguyen wants to stand back up but Taylor manages to pass into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Taylor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nguyen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taylor but great work by Nguyen.
Taylor tries to bench press Nguyen off him but Nguyen keeps the position.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.
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!
Taylor trying to remain calm as Nguyen controls from the top position.
Taylor prevents Nguyen from improving position. #SUB#
Nguyen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Nguyen avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Nguyen's guard.
Nguyen pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nguyen looking to control.
Nguyen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Nguyen is retaining full guard.
Nguyen is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving. #SUB#
Nguyen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taylor has passed into half guard! #T1#
Nguyen is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nguyen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Nguyen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nguyen is looking to improve his position.
Nguyen controlling the position for now.
Taylor is thwarting Nguyen's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nguyen moves into full guard.
Taylor trying to control but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Nguyen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good shot there by Taylor.
Nguyen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab. #T3#
Nguyen looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor tries to clinch but Nguyen is having none of it.
Nguyen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nguyen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimmy Nguyen is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Nguyen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Nguyen swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Taylor clinches up with Nguyen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nguyen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.#T4#
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nguyen with a body shot.
Jimmy Nguyen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Nguyen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nguyen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nguyen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen scores with a nice head shot.
Jimmy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Nguyen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen had his way with Mick Taylor in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nguyen misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
Nguyen works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nguyen misses the target.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Taylor tries to counter with a clinch but Nguyen shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nguyen throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Nguyen throws a sloppy body shot
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor. #T1#
Nguyen lands with a cross.
Nguyen misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the body
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nguyen thinking.
Nguyen misses with a right hand
and Nguyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor moves out of range as Nguyen strikes.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nguyen misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nguyen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Nguyen saw that one coming.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nguyen circles away.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
Taylor pushing down on Nguyen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nguyen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nguyen defends it well.
Nguyen wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nguyen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor. #T3#
Nguyen trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Taylor is trying to control. Nguyen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor moves nicely into side control.
Taylor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nguyen!
Nguyen can't escape the position.
Taylor fails to take his opponent's back. #T4##SUB2#
Taylor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nguyen is on top in guard.
Nguyen preventing the sweep.
Nguyen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nguyen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mick Taylor.
I think Nguyen 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Jimmy Nguyen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UCF 35: Nguyen v Smith
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range.
Nguyen misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nguyen finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Jimmy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen avoids the head kick by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nguyen.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nguyen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nguyen throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen works Smith's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Smith blocks a jab.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
Smith works Nguyen's body with a nice hook.
Nguyen throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nguyen with a nice cross.
Nguyen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nguyen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Nguyen has been cut.
Smith throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen throws a good cross that connects.
Nguyen throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Nguyen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Nguyen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Smith misses.
Nguyen stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Nguyen throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a hook. Nguyen ducked under it nicely.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Nguyen misses the target.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Nguyen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nguyen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nguyen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nguyen blocks a jab.
Nguyen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Nguyen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nguyen showed some decent athleticism there.
Nguyen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nguyen is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nguyen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4##SUB#
Nguyen drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Nguyen off! Nguyen jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Nguyen tries to pass.
Nguyen trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Nguyen lands with a shot to the body.
Nguyen lands with a right hand.
Nguyen looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith lands with a straight right. Nguyen didn't see that one coming.
Smith defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nguyen. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nguyen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nguyen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Nguyen ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Smith misses with a hook
and Nguyen counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nguyen.
Nguyen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nguyen throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Nguyen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nguyen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nguyen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jimmy Nguyen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Nguyen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Nguyen moves away and avoids it.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith blocks a jab.
Nguyen thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Nguyen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Nguyen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nguyen.#T3#
Nguyen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
A cross from Nguyen lands.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Nguyen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Nguyen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Nguyen's corner calls for a 1-2. Nguyen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nguyen clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nguyen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nguyen connects with a single shot there.
Nguyen lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nguyen finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Nguyen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Nguyen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T4#
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Nguyen scores with a hook.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nguyen.
Nguyen trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is letting Nguyen control him for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Nguyen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
That's time! Nguyen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Nguyen.
A slow jab from Nguyen misses its intended target.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Nguyen manages to duck under it in time.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguyen throws a hook but Smith blocks it.#T1#
Nguyen misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Nguyen finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Nguyen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguyen.
A big left from Nguyen misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nguyen tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nguyen slips a jab from Smith.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nguyen lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nguyen.
Nguyen looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Nguyen.#TD#
Nguyen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nguyen is in Smith's guard.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nguyen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Nguyen trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Nguyen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nguyen is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nguyen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to roll over but Nguyen keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nguyen is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nguyen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A control attempt from Nguyen but he's now mounted!
Smith avoids the attempt from Nguyen to control.
Nguyen is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Nguyen throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nguyen tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nguyen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws a jab when Nguyen was well out of range.
Nguyen throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Nguyen had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Smith misses with a looping left.
Nguyen lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith blocks a jab.
Luke Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Nguyen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nguyen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a hook but Nguyen blocks it.
Nguyen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Nguyen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguyen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nguyen wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nguyen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith! #REVB#
Jimmy Nguyen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nguyen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Nguyen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nguyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nguyen is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Nguyen is defending the position.
Nguyen trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nguyen wants to control the action here but instead Smith manages to pass to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jimmy Nguyen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nguyen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nguyen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Luke Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith missing with a left hand there. Nguyen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nguyen.
Nguyen swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nguyen was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Nguyen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Nguyen.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Nguyen with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nguyen swinging wildly here.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nguyen thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nguyen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Nguyen looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Nguyen cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Nguyen slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Smith swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen lands with a shot to the body.
Nguyen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nguyen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nguyen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nguyen swings widly with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nguyen moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Nguyen shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nguyen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nguyen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Nguyen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Nguyen lands.
Nguyen scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen scores with a body shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses the jab.
Nguyen throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Nguyen avoids it with no problem.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Nguyen counter with a right hand.
Nguyen moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Nguyen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Nguyen.
Smith takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen lands a jab to the nose.
Smith swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
A big left from Smith misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nguyen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nguyen 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Jimmy Nguyen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UCF 25: Nguyen v Tochukwu
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Nguyen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tochukwu.
Nguyen throws the left hand but Tochukwu avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tochukwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nguyen digs a good body shot into Tochukwu's ribs.
Tochukwu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tochukwu misses with a looping right.
Nguyen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nguyen misses with a straight right.
Nguyen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tochukwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tochukwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nguyen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nguyen slips under a jab.
Nguyen ducks under a wild hook from Tochukwu.
A big left from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Tochukwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Tochukwu's head but Tochukwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nguyen throws a hook but Tochukwu blocks it.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut.
Nguyen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tochukwu ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Tochukwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
Nguyen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Tochukwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nguyen lands a jab to the nose.
Tochukwu misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen throws out a loose jab but Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nguyen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen throws a hook but Tochukwu avoids it easily.#T2#
Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Tochukwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tochukwu tries to clinch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen cracks Tochukwu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tochukwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Tochukwu.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Tochukwu manages to avoid it.
Nguyen throws a good cross that connects.
Tochukwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Tochukwu closes the distance and clinches.
Nguyen misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Nguyen manages to break the clinch.
Tochukwu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tochukwu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nguyen's head backwards.
Tochukwu fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Nguyen moves away from the strike by Tochukwu.
Nguyen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tochukwu momentarily.
A big left from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Tochukwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Tochukwu pushes Nguyen up against the cage in a clinch.
Tochukwu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nguyen smiles and moves away.
Nguyen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nguyen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nguyen cracks Tochukwu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tochukwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a looping left.
Tochukwu wants to clinch up but Nguyen keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Tochukwu misses.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Tochukwu manages to avoid it.
Tochukwu tries to clinch up but Nguyen circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Nguyen throws the left hand but Tochukwu avoids the punch easily.
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
Nguyen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nguyen throws the left hand but Tochukwu avoids the punch easily.
Tochukwu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Nguyen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Nguyen.
Tochukwu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Nguyen.
Tochukwu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nguyen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tochukwu blocks a jab.
Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Tochukwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tochukwu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
A jab lands there for Nguyen.
Nguyen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tochukwu misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nguyen cracks Tochukwu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tochukwu ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tochukwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Nguyen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tochukwu tries to close the distance and clinch but Nguyen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Tochukwu finds it's way through Nguyen's defenses.
Jimmy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tochukwu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nguyen catches Tochukwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jimmy Nguyen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nguyen throws an off balance right hand
and Tochukwu counters with a straight right hand.
Tochukwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nguyen throws a nice looking combination but Tochukwu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tochukwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nguyen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen with a hook.
Nguyen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tochukwu.
Tochukwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen throws a jab when Tochukwu was well out of range.
Tochukwu throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen looks to throw the jab but Tochukwu is out of range.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Tochukwu's head but Tochukwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nguyen jabs Tochukwu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tochukwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nguyen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nguyen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tochukwu throws an overhand right that lands on Nguyen's shoulder, as Nguyen tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nguyen misses the target.
Tochukwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nguyen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Nguyen.
A punch lands to the side of Nguyen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut
and Tochukwu counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Nguyen misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tochukwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Tochukwu misses with a looping left.
Nguyen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Nguyen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nguyen misses with a hook.
Tochukwu throws a lazy right hand but Nguyen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Nguyen. That snapped Tochukwu's head back.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Tochukwu slips the punch.
Tochukwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nguyen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tochukwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nguyen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tochukwu can do to turn this around?
Tochukwu lands a jab to Nguyen's midsection.
Nguyen scores with a nice right hand.
Tochukwu moves out of range of the strikes.
Tochukwu scores with a body shot.
Nguyen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tochukwu. #T3#
Tochukwu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nguyen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tochukwu lands a nice shot that snaps Nguyen's head back.
Nguyen staying out of range there.
Nguyen lands a jab.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tochukwu takes one on the button.
Tochukwu drops his hands momentarily and Nguyen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tochukwu moves to clinch but Nguyen breaks away
enabling Nguyen to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Nguyen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nguyen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Tochukwu - just one landing. #T4#
Nguyen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nguyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Tochukwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nguyen connects with a body shot.
Tochukwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tochukwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tochukwu takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Nguyen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tochukwu tries to clinch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Tochukwu's shoulder, as Tochukwu tries to avoid the shot.
Tochukwu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tochukwu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nguyen. Nguyen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tochukwu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tochukwu tries to clinch up
and Nguyen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tochukwu throws a looping overhand right but Nguyen ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen dominated that second 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.#R3#
Nguyen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tochukwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nguyen jabs Tochukwu right on the nose. Tochukwu blinks but takes it well.
Nguyen jabs Tochukwu right on the nose. Tochukwu blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Tochukwu. That snapped Nguyen's head back.
Tochukwu throws an off balance right hand
and Nguyen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tochukwu.
Tochukwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nguyen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tochukwu! But no joy.
Tochukwu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nguyen's head backwards.
Tochukwu tries to close the distance and clinch but Nguyen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Tochukwu manages to avoid it.
Tochukwu cracks a nice hook into Nguyen's ribs.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nguyen misses with a hook.
Tochukwu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
Tochukwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tochukwu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nguyen with a body shot.
Tochukwu slips a jab from Nguyen.
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!
Tochukwu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nguyen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Nguyen defending well as Tochukwu loads up on a big left hand.
Nguyen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tochukwu tries to move into range but Nguyen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Nguyen.
A jab from Tochukwu misses.
Tochukwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nguyen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tochukwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nguyen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tochukwu.
Nguyen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tochukwu on the side of the head.
Nguyen throws a looping overhand right but Tochukwu ducks down to avoid it.
Nguyen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tochukwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut. Tochukwu saw that one coming.
Nguyen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tochukwu counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen throws the left hand but Tochukwu avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Tochukwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
Tochukwu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tochukwu cracks Nguyen with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Nguyen as he connects with a hook.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tochukwu takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nguyen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tochukwu misses with a hook
enabling Nguyen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nguyen misses with a straight right.
Tochukwu doesn't manage to clinch there - Nguyen circles away.
Nguyen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Tochukwu's shoulder, as Tochukwu tries to avoid the shot.
Tochukwu swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
Tochukwu throws an overhand right that lands on Nguyen's shoulder, as Nguyen tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Nguyen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nguyen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tochukwu.
Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Tochukwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tochukwu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nguyen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tochukwu walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Nguyen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Tochukwu moved out of range nicely.
Nguyen throws a looping overhand right but Tochukwu ducks down to avoid it.
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tochukwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen misses the jab.
Nguyen connects with a crisp jab.
Tochukwu misses with an uppercut. Nguyen saw that one coming.
Tochukwu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nguyen counter with a right hand.
Nguyen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nguyen lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen misses with a straight right.
Nguyen throws the left hand but Tochukwu avoids the punch easily.
Tochukwu slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Tochukwu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tochukwu blocks a jab.
Tochukwu throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Tochukwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nguyen connects with a single shot there.
Nguyen blocks a jab.
Tochukwu loads up on a big right hand but Nguyen slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nguyen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tochukwu tries to clinch but Nguyen moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Tochukwu throws a big shot that misses.
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Tochukwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nguyen throws an off balance right hand
and Tochukwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nguyen swings widly with a right hand
letting Tochukwu counter with a right hand.
A jab from Nguyen finds it's way through Tochukwu's defenses.
Tochukwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Tochukwu rushes Nguyen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nguyen breaks the clinch.
Tochukwu throws a jab when Nguyen was well out of range.
Tochukwu missing with a left hand there. Nguyen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tochukwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Tochukwu's shoulder, as Tochukwu tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tochukwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Tochukwu tries to move into range but Nguyen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Nguyen catches Tochukwu right on the button with a cross.
Tochukwu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tochukwu staying out of range there.
Nguyen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tochukwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tochukwu throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nguyen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tochukwu.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nguyen is looking to counter punch.
Nguyen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tochukwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nguyen takes one to the chin there.
Tochukwu tries to clinch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tochukwu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Tochukwu blocks a jab.
Nguyen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tochukwu.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nguyen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tochukwu.
Tochukwu ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Tochukwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Tochukwu's shoulder, as Tochukwu tries to avoid the shot.
Nguyen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nguyen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tochukwu.
A jab from Tochukwu misses.
Nguyen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tochukwu tries to close the distance and clinch but Nguyen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tochukwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tochukwu moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Tochukwu moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tochukwu.
Nice defenses there by Tochukwu.
A little jabbing left from Tochukwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Tochukwu misses its intended target.
Tochukwu slips under a jab from Nguyen.
Tochukwu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Nguyen there.
Tochukwu ducks right into an uppercut from Nguyen.
A cross from Tochukwu lands.
Tochukwu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tochukwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguyen misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Tochukwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tochukwu throws a hook but Nguyen blocks it.
Nguyen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Nguyen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tochukwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Nguyen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nguyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nguyen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tochukwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tochukwu swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
Tochukwu blocks a jab.
Nguyen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tochukwu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.
Nguyen moves out of range as Tochukwu strikes.
Tochukwu throws a lazy right hand but Nguyen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tochukwu.
Nguyen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
Tochukwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jimmy Nguyen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tochukwu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nguyen cracks Tochukwu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Tochukwu's head but Tochukwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tochukwu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nguyen misses with a looping right.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut. Tochukwu saw that one coming.
Tochukwu misses with a right hand
and Nguyen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Tochukwu clinches. #TD2#
Tochukwu pulls Nguyen into guard. #SUB2#
Tochukwu is looking for a triangle but Nguyen pushes his legs off easily.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tochukwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Tochukwu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Tochukwu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nguyen is aware though and is defending well.
Tochukwu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nguyen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Nguyen misses.
Tochukwu misses with an uppercut. Nguyen saw that one coming.
Tochukwu slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Tochukwu fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tochukwu throws a shot from downtown. Nguyen moves away and avoids it.
Nguyen throws a jab when Tochukwu was well out of range.
Nguyen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nguyen misses with a straight right.
Tochukwu takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
Tochukwu moves away from the strike by Nguyen.
Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tochukwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tochukwu wants to clinch.
Tochukwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tochukwu.
Nguyen misses with a straight right. #T3#
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tochukwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tochukwu throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Tochukwu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Tochukwu misses with a shot to the body
and Tochukwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nguyen swings widly with a right hand
and Tochukwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tochukwu takes one on the button.
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.
Nguyen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tochukwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tochukwu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nguyen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tochukwu throws a right hand that misses
and Tochukwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nguyen throws an off balance right hand
and Tochukwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
Tochukwu misses with an uppercut. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Tochukwu misses.
Nguyen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tochukwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nguyen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nguyen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nguyen scores with a nice head shot.
Tochukwu tries to clinch but Nguyen is having none of it.
Tochukwu staying out of range there.
Nguyen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tochukwu defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Nguyen misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Tochukwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice combination there by Nguyen.
Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
Tochukwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tolgot Tochukwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tochukwu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tochukwu takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nguyen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nguyen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Jimmy Nguyen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Nguyen. That snapped Belmiro's head back.
Belmiro swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Belmiro tries to counter with a takedown but Nguyen is quick to defend against it.
Belmiro slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen catches Belmiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belmiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Nguyen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Belmiro won't allow Nguyen to pass to mount.
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
Belmiro gets back to full guard.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Nguyen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nguyen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Nguyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now.
Nguyen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nguyen trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belmiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Nguyen looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belmiro is looking to counter the offense by Nguyen and move into the clinch.
Belmiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belmiro throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nguyen.
Nguyen connects with a right hand. Belmiro shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing. #TD2#
Nguyen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Belmiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro gets full guard.#T3#
Nguyen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belmiro working a defensive guard but Nguyen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nguyen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Nguyen tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belmiro is looking to regain half guard here but Nguyen keeps moving and retains side control.
Belmiro wants to control but Nguyen postures up.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nguyen off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Belmiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nguyen tries to escape but Belmiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nguyen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Belmiro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nguyen staying busy and making it hard for Belmiro to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen 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.#R2#
Belmiro walks into a straight right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Nguyen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nguyen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing.
Nguyen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belmiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nguyen pinned against the cage. Nguyen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Nguyen.#T1#
Belmiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nguyen swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Nguyen there.
Belmiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Nguyen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belmiro quickly recovers to half guard.
Nguyen wants to free his trapped foot but Belmiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
Belmiro is refusing to be controlled, as Nguyen sits in half guard.
Nguyen moves nicely into side control.
Belmiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nguyen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Belmiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Nguyen has taken his back - oops!
Good control from Nguyen.#SUB2#
Belmiro fending off the submission attempt from Nguyen.
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!
Belmiro trying to control the action but Nguyen just sinks the hooks in.
Belmiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belmiro tries to reverse the position but Nguyen maintains control.#T3#
Nguyen wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Nguyen controlling the position easily from mount.
Nguyen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape.
Belmiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nguyen tries to pass to full mount but Belmiro defends it.
Nguyen prevents Belmiro from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Nguyen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nguyen trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Belmiro moves into full guard.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nguyen controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Nguyen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nguyen has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nguyen feints and as Belmiro raises his hands in defense, Nguyen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Nguyen defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard. #REVR#
Belmiro stands and throws Nguyen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen struggling a bit here.
Nguyen tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Belmiro landing strikes.
Nguyen is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Belmiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nguyen's legs. #SUB#
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Belmiro lands an elbow. #T2#
Belmiro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belmiro trying to control the position but Nguyen is working away.
Nguyen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belmiro's best efforts.
Nguyen wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belmiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nguyen is not content to let Belmiro control the position.#T3#
Belmiro misses with a head shot. Nguyen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Belmiro stopping the sweep attempt from Nguyen.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nguyen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nguyen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jimmy Nguyen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguyen controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Nguyen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nguyen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nguyen preventing the sweep.
Nguyen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Enzo Belmiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Belmiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nguyen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAH 95
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Spooner rushes Nguyen and presses him up against the cage.
Spooner doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Nguyen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Spooner. #TD2#
Nguyen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nguyen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Spooner wants to stand and escape but Nguyen is having none of it.
Nguyen controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spooner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nguyen is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nguyen manages to pass to side control.
Nguyen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Let's hope that Nguyen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spooner is trying to stand.
Well, if Nguyen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nguyen moves into full mount! Spooner won't be happy about that!
Nguyen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spooner tries to buck Nguyen off but he can't manage it.
Nguyen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nguyen controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Spooner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nguyen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spooner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nguyen controlling the pace for now.
Spooner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Spooner has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nguyen controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Nguyen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spooner is surviving well by controlling Nguyen's body position as best he can.
Spooner is trying to escape the mount but Nguyen keeps good control and instead manages to take Spooner's back.
Spooner trying to get back to his feet but Nguyen is in full control for now. #T3##SUB2#
Nguyen has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Spooner! Can he survive? No! He's out! Nguyen gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WC Test
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Three gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Two trying to control but Three is working from the bottom.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two won't allow Three to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Two controls the pace.
Three wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Two moves into the clinch.
Three is pushing Two up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Three prevents the takedown attempt.
Two gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Three. #BC2#
Three escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Three shoots in for a double leg but Two sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Three tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Two paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Three looks to move away, Two throws a big counter combo but Three just gets out of the way.#T2##TD#
Two closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Three to the mat! Three manages to get full guard.
Two sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Three's guard.
Three wants to control but Two is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Three with the active half guard here but Two passes nicely into side control.
Two wants to stand but Three is controlling his arm.
Two is looking to take a break and control but Three is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
BW Two showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Two 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BW Two!
A relieved looking BW Two thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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