PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machidan Lyoton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meru Otonashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otonashi has chosen Kuusou Rumba (GSZS OP1 Ver.) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lyoton
vs
Otonashi

185 cm
25
205 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
210 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Machidan Lyoton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Meru Otonashi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyoton checks a low kick from Otonashi.
Otonashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyoton.
Otonashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Lyoton closes the distance and clinches.
Otonashi prevents a body shot from Lyoton.
Otonashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lyoton.
Otonashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyoton controls his hands.
Lyoton misses with a body punch.
Otonashi lands a body shot.
Otonashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Machidan Lyoton has been cut.
Lyoton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyoton keeps control of Otonashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Otonashi working aggressively here.
Lyoton is trying to force a seperation but Otonashi has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Lyoton.
Lyoton prevents a body shot from Otonashi.
A short right from Otonashi on the inside.
Lyoton works on Otonashi's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otonashi.

Lyoton breaks from the clinch.
Otonashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lyoton in his tracks.
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!
Lyoton ducks under a wild hook from Otonashi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otonashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lyoton thuds his right hand into Otonashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lyoton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lyoton tries to land a leg kick but Otonashi saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Otonashi.
Otonashi throws a head kick but Lyoton moves out of range.
Otonashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyoton delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lyoton.
Otonashi is looking to land body kicks.
Otonashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Otonashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lyoton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lyoton is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lyoton. That's going to slow Otonashi down.
Lyoton lands with a hook. Otonashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Otonashi lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Otonashi is predictable there
and Lyoton counters with a thumping low kick.
Lyoton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Otonashi on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyoton chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otonashi blocks a leg kick.
Lyoton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otonashi.
Lyoton digs a good body shot into Otonashi's ribs.
Lyoton blocks a head kick by Otonashi.
Otonashi looks gassed!
Lyoton avoids the body shot from Otonashi.
Otonashi throws a push kick but Lyoton slaps the foot to one side.
Otonashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Lyoton.
Otonashi thows a leg kick but Lyoton checks it
and Lyoton counters with an inside leg kick.
Otonashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lyoton is looking to slow Otonashi down with leg kicks.
Lyoton throws a push kick but Otonashi slaps the foot to one side.
Lyoton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lyoton scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lyoton. Otonashi shrugs it off though.
Lyoton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyoton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Otonashi. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Otonashi misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lyoton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton is looking to slow Otonashi down with leg kicks.
Otonashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lyoton lands a nice shot that snaps Otonashi's head back.
Lyoton scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lyoton.
Lyoton thuds his shin into the meat of Otonashi's side.
Lyoton lands a high kick!
Lyoton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lyoton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lyoton lands a head kick!

Lyoton gets the takedown into side control.
Lyoton controlling the position.
Otonashi is trying to strike from the bottom but Lyoton has passed into full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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!
Otonashi tries to hold on but Lyoton pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lyoton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Otonashi is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Machidan Lyoton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Machidan Lyoton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Otonashi misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Otonashi misses
enabling Lyoton to counter with a crisp jab.
Lyoton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Otonashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lyoton connects with a crisp jab.
Lyoton shoots in for a takedown but Otonashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyoton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Otonashi throws a leg kick
and Lyoton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lyoton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lyoton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Otonashi.
Otonashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Otonashi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lyoton blocks a head kick by Otonashi.
Lyoton tests Otonashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meru Otonashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyoton misses with a kick to the body.
Otonashi feints and then cracks Lyoton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyoton down.
Otonashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Otonashi misses with a leg kick
and Lyoton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Otonashi is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoton slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Otonashi blocks the low kick.
Lyoton lands a jab to the head.
Otonashi thows a leg kick but Lyoton checks it
and Lyoton counters with a straight right hand.
Lyoton walks into a stiff left hand from Otonashi.
Good shot there by Lyoton.
Otonashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lyoton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lyoton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Otonashi throws a body punch but Lyoton moves out of range.
Lyoton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otonashi.
Otonashi scores with a punch to the head.
Otonashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyoton.
Lyoton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otonashi.
Otonashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otonashi misses with a low kick.
Lyoton avoids the body shot from Otonashi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otonashi throws a solid leg kick but Lyoton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Otonashi.
Otonashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otonashi checks a leg kick.
Otonashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Lyoton scores with a nice right hand.
Otonashi misses with a kick to the body.
Otonashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lyoton is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otonashi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lyoton.
Lyoton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Otonashi throws a combination that misses
and Lyoton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otonashi is breathing heavily.
Otonashi throws a body punch but Lyoton moves out of range.
Otonashi misses with a body shot
and Lyoton counters with a nice body kick.
Otonashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lyoton misses with a leg kick.
Otonashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Otonashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lyoton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lyoton does it's job there.
Otonashi checks a low kick from Lyoton.
A jab from Lyoton finds it's way through Otonashi's defenses.
Otonashi misses with a head kick.
Otonashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lyoton. That one must have hurt.
Otonashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lyoton counters with a nice uppercut.
Otonashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Lyoton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Otonashi is trying to defend but Lyoton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Otonashi trying to hold on to Lyoton's head to control him but Lyoton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otonashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Otonashi desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otonashi wants to control but Lyoton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyoton content to control rather than advance.
Otonashi wants to control but Lyoton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyoton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Machidan Lyoton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Machidan Lyoton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Otonashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lyoton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lyoton.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otonashi.
Lyoton tries to clinch but Otonashi is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Lyoton.
Otonashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Lyoton moves out of range as Otonashi strikes.
Otonashi throws a combination. Lyoton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lyoton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lyoton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lyoton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otonashi thuds his right hand into Lyoton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lyoton looks to land a body kick but Otonashi moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lyoton.
Lyoton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Lyoton fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otonashi tries a body shot but Lyoton blocks it.

Lyoton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lyoton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lyoton shoots in for a double leg but Otonashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Otonashi throws a hook to the side of Lyoton's head but Lyoton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lyoton thows a body kick. Otonashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Otonashi tries a low kick but Lyoton avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Otonashi misses.
Otonashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Lyoton counters with a body kick.
Otonashi connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Otonashi misses.
Lyoton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otonashi.
Otonashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Lyoton. Beautiful body shot.
Otonashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyoton moves out of range as Otonashi throws a body kick.
Lyoton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otonashi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otonashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lyoton is out of range.
Otonashi tries to work over Lyoton's front leg with a kick but Lyoton checks it.
Otonashi misses with a shot to the body
and Lyoton counters with a good low kick that Otonashi was not able to check.
Lyoton 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.
Otonashi missing with a left hand there. Lyoton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lyoton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Otonashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lyoton can pounce on him.
Lyoton defending well as Otonashi loads up on a big left hand.
Lyoton throws a leg kick but Otonashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Otonashi tries to work over Lyoton's front leg with a kick but Lyoton checks it.
Lyoton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Lyoton as he checks the leg kick.
Lyoton digs a good body shot into Otonashi's ribs.
Otonashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Lyoton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Otonashi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lyoton.
Otonashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lyoton counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lyoton.
Lyoton tries to land a leg kick but Otonashi saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otonashi tries to move into range but Lyoton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lyoton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machidan Lyoton is winning the standup battle so far.
Lyoton looks to land a body kick but Otonashi moved away.
Otonashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otonashi misses with a straight right.
Lyoton lands a nice hook to Otonashi's body. Otonashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Otonashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otonashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lyoton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Otonashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lyoton can pounce on him.
Lyoton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Otonashi's sensitive parts.
Lyoton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lyoton scores with a jab.
Lyoton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Otonashi. That did some damage!
Lyoton lands a nice shot to the body.
Lyoton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lyoton tries a head kick but it misses.
Otonashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lyoton finds it's way through Otonashi's defenses.
Lyoton connects with a solid leg kick.
Lyoton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Otonashi. That did some damage!
Jab by Lyoton.
Lyoton avoids the body shot from Otonashi.
Lyoton lands a right hook to the body.
Otonashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Lyoton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Otonashi throws a lazy head kick
and Lyoton counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyoton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lyoton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otonashi.

Lyoton moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lyoton breaks the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lyoton!
Lyoton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Otonashi's sensitive parts.
Lyoton lunges at Otonashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Otonashi's hand.
Lyoton scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Machidan Lyoton clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Machidan Lyoton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A solid leg kick lands there for Lyoton.
Lyoton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lyoton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Otonashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lyoton.
Lyoton lands with a thumping leg kick.

Lyoton gets the takedown into side control.
Otonashi struggling a bit here.
Lyoton staying calm.
Lyoton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Otonashi!
Otonashi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otonashi controls the position.
Otonashi tries to lock up and control but Lyoton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Otonashi gets back to half guard.
Otonashi tries to get to full guard but Lyoton has control of the leg.
Otonashi trying to hold on to Lyoton's head to control him but Lyoton postures up.
Lyoton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Otonashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyoton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Otonashi is trying to control but can't.
Lyoton slows the pace down in half guard.
Otonashi has his hands clasped together around Lyoton's back. He's all about the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Otonashi wants to control but Lyoton is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lyoton blocks the strikes from Otonashi.
Lyoton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Otonashi keeps working.
Otonashi is trying to control but can't.
Otonashi is trying is best to control the position here.
Lyoton is thwarting Otonashi's attempts to control the position.
Otonashi missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lyoton is looking to clinch but Otonashi is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Machidan Lyoton had his way with Meru Otonashi in that round.
The cut man is working on Machidan Lyoton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Otonashi thumps Lyoton with a low kick.
Otonashi misses with a kick to the body
and Lyoton counters with a low kick, right behind Otonashi 's knee.
Lyoton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lyoton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Otonashi misses with a body punch
and Lyoton counters with a nice uppercut.
Lyoton missing with a left hand there. Otonashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lyoton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lyoton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otonashi.
Otonashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lyoton counters with a thumping low kick.
Otonashi avoids the head kick by Lyoton.
Lyoton throws a leg kick that misses.
Lyoton is looking to land body kicks.
Lyoton scores with a push kick.
Lyoton avoids the head kick by Otonashi.
Otonashi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otonashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lyoton ducks under a wild hook from Otonashi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otonashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Otonashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lyoton throws a leg kick
and Otonashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Otonashi.
Otonashi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lyoton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Otonashi takes a step back to recover.
Lyoton is looking to slow Otonashi down with leg kicks.
Otonashi throws a leg kick
and Lyoton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Otonashi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A low kick from Otonashi misses
and Lyoton counters with a leg kick.
Lyoton misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Otonashi. No joy for Lyoton on that attempt.
Lyoton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otonashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lyoton can pounce on him.
Otonashi lands with an overhand left.
Otonashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Otonashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Otonashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Otonashi throws a shot from downtown. Lyoton moves away and avoids it.
Lyoton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Otonashi takes a step back to recover.
Otonashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lyoton can pounce on him.
Otonashi looks to throw the jab but Lyoton is out of range.
Lyoton tests Otonashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otonashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Lyoton there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otonashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lyoton finds it's way round the side to connect with Otonashi's head.
A low kick from Otonashi is predictable there
and Lyoton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Lyoton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lyoton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Lyoton - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Lyoton.
Meru Otonashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lyoton manages to break the clinch.
Otonashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otonashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lyoton counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Otonashi misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lyoton.
Otonashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyoton slips under a jab from Otonashi.
A big left from Otonashi misses.
Otonashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Otonashi throws a series of strikes that have Lyoton backpedaling.
Lyoton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lyoton. That's going to slow Otonashi down.
Lyoton cracks a nice hook into Otonashi's ribs.
Otonashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Lyoton.
Lyoton scores with a push kick.
Lyoton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Otonashi. That did some damage!
Lyoton keeps Otonashi at a distance using the push kick.

Lyoton moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyoton.
Lyoton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Lyoton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otonashi.

Lyoton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otonashi blocks the body kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Otonashi enables Lyoton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Otonashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Otonashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Otonashi keeping moving, preventing Lyoton from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otonashi is looking to sweep but instead, Lyoton has passed into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Machidan Lyoton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lyoton 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machidan Lyoton!
Machidan Lyoton retains his light heavyweight title!