PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bret McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector DuMaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DuMaine has chosen Trapt-Headstrong as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McKenzie
vs
DuMaine

176 cm
25
184 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

183 cm
23
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bret McKenzie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector DuMaine!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DuMaine tries to clinch up.
DuMaine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKenzie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DuMaine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DuMaine is looking to clinch.
DuMaine slips a jab from McKenzie.
McKenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DuMaine.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKenzie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DuMaine - the referee stops the clock and McKenzie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DuMaine. McKenzie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DuMaine fails with an attempt to clinch.
DuMaine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DuMaine tries to clinch up but McKenzie circles away and keeps his distance.
DuMaine throws a nice inside leg kick.
DuMaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
DuMaine wants to clinch.
DuMaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKenzie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DuMaine - the referee stops the clock and McKenzie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DuMaine. McKenzie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by DuMaine.
DuMaine wants to clinch
and McKenzie counters with a nice uppercut.
McKenzie throws a hook but DuMaine avoids it easily.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses.
McKenzie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DuMaine counters with a head kick. That will keep McKenzie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DuMaine was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
McKenzie looks to land a left hand but DuMaine moved out of range nicely.
DuMaine tries to clinch up but McKenzie circles away and keeps his distance.
DuMaine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

DuMaine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DuMaine missing with knees to the body.
McKenzie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but DuMaine won't allow it.
DuMaine looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.
DuMaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKenzie.
McKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but DuMaine avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch but DuMaine keeps him there for the moment.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DuMaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKenzie.
DuMaine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKenzie is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from McKenzie.
DuMaine landing knees to the body.
McKenzie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. DuMaine's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
DuMaine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but DuMaine avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
DuMaine trying to land knees to the body.
McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
McKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
DuMaine slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKenzie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

McKenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKenzie lands a really nice looking cross but DuMaine seems unphased.
McKenzie scores with a sloppy right hand. DuMaine should have avoided that one.
DuMaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DuMaine.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DuMaine.
DuMaine moves forwards but McKenzie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McKenzie throws out a powerful jab.
DuMaine is looking to clinch.
A head kick from DuMaine lands but McKenzie takes it in his stride.

It looks like Bret McKenzie has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenzie blocks a leg kick.
McKenzie lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie connects with a right hand. DuMaine shakes it off.
A leg kick checked by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by DuMaine.
McKenzie checks a low kick from DuMaine.
DuMaine doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenzie circles away.
McKenzie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

DuMaine has closed the distance and engaged McKenzie in a clinch.
DuMaine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKenzie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie is trying to break free.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
McKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as DuMaine controls the action.
DuMaine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DuMaine taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bret McKenzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bret McKenzie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

DuMaine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenzie.
McKenzie moves out of range as DuMaine throws a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McKenzie.
McKenzie scores with a decent looking hook.
McKenzie looks to land a left hand but DuMaine moved out of range nicely.
McKenzie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

DuMaine has managed to clinch.
McKenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DuMaine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKenzie is keeping busy.
McKenzie avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
DuMaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKenzie.
DuMaine is looking to control McKenzie's arms but McKenzie gets an underhook and turns him. Now DuMaine has his back to the cage.
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!
McKenzie wants to break free but DuMaine has control.
DuMaine prevents McKenzie from breaking the clinch.
McKenzie lands a body punch in the clinch.
DuMaine is breathing heavily.
McKenzie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DuMaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.
McKenzie lands a left hand.
McKenzie presses DuMaine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
McKenzie lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
A shot in the inside from McKenzie.
Bret McKenzie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
DuMaine trying to land knees to the body.

McKenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKenzie tests DuMaine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKenzie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DuMaine throws the kick towards the body but McKenzie avoids it.
DuMaine connects with an inside leg kick.
DuMaine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine avoids the head kick by McKenzie.
DuMaine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DuMaine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKenzie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DuMaine slips under a jab from McKenzie.
Hector DuMaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as McKenzie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McKenzie thuds his right hand into DuMaine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DuMaine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKenzie thows a left - swing and a miss!
DuMaine takes a jab right on the kisser.
DuMaine avoids the head kick by McKenzie.
A leg kick checked by McKenzie.
McKenzie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine blocks a jab.
DuMaine tries a low kick but McKenzie avoids it.
McKenzie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DuMaine. DuMaine obviously looking to wear him down.
McKenzie lands a right hook to the body.
DuMaine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DuMaine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McKenzie is able to avoid easily.
DuMaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McKenzie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DuMaine wants to slow McKenzie down by chopping away at his legs.
McKenzie moves out of range of the leg kick from DuMaine.
McKenzie missing with a left hand there. DuMaine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DuMaine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McKenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by DuMaine.
McKenzie throws a hook but DuMaine blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DuMaine tries to clinch up but McKenzie circles away and keeps his distance.
McKenzie misses with a body kick.
McKenzie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DuMaine doesn't seem bothered though.
McKenzie scores with a jab.
McKenzie lands a jab to the head.
DuMaine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenzie.
A jab from McKenzie misses.
DuMaine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut. DuMaine saw that one coming.
McKenzie avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from McKenzie finds it's target.
DuMaine is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab, jab by McKenzie - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DuMaine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DuMaine throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKenzie takes a swing at DuMaine's ribcage but misses.
McKenzie circles away from the clinch attempt
and McKenzie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DuMaine tries to clinch up.
McKenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DuMaine.
A swing and a miss from DuMaine.
DuMaine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DuMaine throws a leg kick which misses McKenzie's front leg but catches the back leg as McKenzie tries to avoid it.
DuMaine tries a head kick but it misses.

DuMaine closes the distance and pushes McKenzie back into the cage.
McKenzie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McKenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKenzie moves out of range of the leg kick from DuMaine.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by DuMaine.
McKenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenzie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McKenzie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DuMaine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DuMaine staying out of range there.
DuMaine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKenzie's jab looks to have found its range, popping DuMaine under the eye.
Bret McKenzie is winning the standup battle so far.
DuMaine throws a low kick but McKenzie avoids it.
McKenzie throws a shot from downtown. DuMaine moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from DuMaine misses.
DuMaine throws a solid leg kick but McKenzie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DuMaine.
McKenzie checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine is looking to slow McKenzie down with leg kicks.
DuMaine doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenzie circles away.
DuMaine is looking to clinch but McKenzie is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DuMaine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McKenzie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKenzie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McKenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenzie cracks DuMaine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McKenzie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DuMaine fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKenzie blocks a leg kick.
McKenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DuMaine moves away.
DuMaine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DuMaine misses with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DuMaine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKenzie - the referee stops the clock and DuMaine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKenzie. DuMaine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DuMaine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DuMaine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie connects with a right hand. DuMaine shakes it off.
DuMaine throws a leg kick but McKenzie moved away.
DuMaine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DuMaine there as he acknowledges the shot.
DuMaine throws a leg kick
and DuMaine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DuMaine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKenzie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut.
McKenzie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McKenzie checks the leg kick.
DuMaine blocks a head kick by McKenzie.
DuMaine misses with a head kick.
DuMaine doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenzie circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKenzie lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie tries a body shot but DuMaine blocks it.
DuMaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKenzie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKenzie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DuMaine scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from McKenzie.
DuMaine wants to stall.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch but DuMaine keeps him there for the moment.
DuMaine is looking to control McKenzie's arms but McKenzie gets an underhook and turns him. Now DuMaine has his back to the cage.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DuMaine backwards.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.

McKenzie breaks the clinch.
McKenzie checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie scores with a jab to the head.
DuMaine delivers a nice body kick.
DuMaine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKenzie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret McKenzie clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bret McKenzie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McKenzie scores with a shot to the body.
McKenzie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DuMaine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. McKenzie catches DuMaine right on the button with a cross.
DuMaine tries to clinch but McKenzie is having none of it.
DuMaine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - McKenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKenzie throws a lazy right hand but DuMaine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKenzie circles away from the clinch attempt.
DuMaine ducks under a wild hook from McKenzie.
McKenzie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DuMaine misses with a leg kick.
McKenzie looks to land a left hand but DuMaine moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from DuMaine.
McKenzie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DuMaine can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a body kick that misses.
Nice cross by McKenzie.
McKenzie keeps the fight on the outside.
DuMaine slips under a jab from McKenzie.
DuMaine throws a leg kick that misses.
McKenzie throws a looping overhand right but DuMaine ducks down to avoid it.
DuMaine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKenzie blocks a low kick nicely.
DuMaine closes the distance looking to clinch
and McKenzie counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by McKenzie.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DuMaine was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie circles away from the clinch attempt.
DuMaine slips under a jab from McKenzie.
DuMaine lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKenzie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DuMaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McKenzie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by DuMaine.
Nice defenses there by DuMaine.
DuMaine needs to keep his hands up - McKenzie had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DuMaine tries to clinch but McKenzie moves out of range.
DuMaine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by DuMaine.
DuMaine wants to clinch.
DuMaine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenzie circles away.
DuMaine defending well as McKenzie loads up on a big left hand.
DuMaine misses with a leg kick
and DuMaine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DuMaine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DuMaine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - DuMaine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKenzie looks to throw the jab but DuMaine is out of range.
DuMaine tries to clinch up but McKenzie circles away and keeps his distance.
DuMaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
DuMaine avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine misses with an attempted mid kick.
DuMaine tries to clinch up.
McKenzie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McKenzie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a wild body shot.
McKenzie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DuMaine on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DuMaine walks into a stiff left hand from McKenzie.
DuMaine looks for the body kick but McKenzie saw that one coming.
DuMaine throws a front kick aimed at McKenzie's knee but McKenzie avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DuMaine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DuMaine doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenzie circles away.
McKenzie circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret McKenzie had his way with Hector DuMaine in that round.
The cut man is working on Bret McKenzie's cut.
That's time! McKenzie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McKenzie misses with a right hand
and DuMaine counters with a good low kick that McKenzie was not able to check.
DuMaine tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McKenzie throws a looping overhand right but DuMaine ducks down to avoid it.

DuMaine moves into the clinch.
DuMaine slowing the pace effectively.
McKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as DuMaine controls his hands.

McKenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKenzie misses the jab.
DuMaine walks into a straight right hand from McKenzie.
The fight stays on the outside here - DuMaine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - DuMaine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKenzie lunges at DuMaine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DuMaine's hand.
McKenzie misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DuMaine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKenzie.
McKenzie keeps the fight on the outside.
DuMaine tries a low kick but McKenzie avoids it.
DuMaine wants to clinch up but McKenzie keeps it at a distance.
DuMaine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DuMaine wants to slow McKenzie down by chopping away at his legs.
DuMaine tries to clinch up.
DuMaine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from DuMaine misses.
DuMaine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKenzie if he has to take too many more of those.
DuMaine fails with an attempt to clinch.
DuMaine fails with an attempt to clinch.

DuMaine gets a clinch.
Hector DuMaine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but DuMaine won't allow it.
McKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but DuMaine has double underhooks.
DuMaine trying to stall but McKenzie improves his position.
McKenzie works on DuMaine's body with a couple of short punches.
DuMaine is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but McKenzie avoids the damage to the body.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but McKenzie avoids the damage to the body.
DuMaine trying to land knees to the body.
McKenzie managing to block the knees to the body from DuMaine.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but DuMaine avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
DuMaine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McKenzie presses DuMaine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

McKenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKenzie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DuMaine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McKenzie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McKenzie lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie blocks a low kick nicely.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses.
DuMaine wants to clinch.
McKenzie cracks DuMaine with a good jab.

DuMaine moves into the clinch.
A short right from McKenzie on the inside.

McKenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - DuMaine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DuMaine scores with a push kick.
A solid body kick from DuMaine.
McKenzie moves out of range as DuMaine throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine is looking to slow McKenzie down with leg kicks.
McKenzie checks a leg kick.
McKenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DuMaine.
A big left from McKenzie misses.
A low kick from DuMaine is predictable there
and DuMaine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DuMaine moves out of range as McKenzie throws a body kick.
McKenzie avoids a kick to the body.
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!
McKenzie keeps the fight on the outside.
DuMaine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from McKenzie misses.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut.
DuMaine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from DuMaine.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bret McKenzie.
Well McKenzie 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret McKenzie!
Bret McKenzie retains his welterweight title!
Bret McKenzie made sure to mention his sponsor, - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - in his post fight interview.