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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Hector Berlioz (ranked 24219 p4p, 494 weight class) and Piston Honda Jr (ranked 452 p4p, 64 weight class). Berlioz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, March to the Scaffold. Honda Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Punch Out Theme. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hector Berlioz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Piston Honda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Berlioz off the cage and back into range.
Berlioz wants to clinch up but Honda Jr keeps it at a distance.
Honda Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Honda Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Hector Berlioz has been cut.
Honda Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Honda Jr throws a right hand that Berlioz ducks under and follows up with a left that Berlioz also avoids with ease.
Berlioz moves out of range of the leg kick from Honda Jr.
Berlioz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honda Jr misses with a low kick as Berlioz jumps back.
Berlioz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Honda Jr, as that shot connected.
Berlioz takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berlioz tries a body shot but Honda Jr blocks it.
A body shot lands from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr working aggressively here.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Berlioz as the two fighters clinch.
Berlioz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berlioz tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berlioz back against the cage.
Honda Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Honda Jr presses Berlioz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Berlioz misses with a punch to the body.
Berlioz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berlioz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berlioz with a knee to the head.
Honda Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Berlioz.
Berlioz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berlioz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Honda Jr is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Berlioz.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Honda Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honda Jr blocks a body shot from Berlioz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berlioz back against the cage.
Honda Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berlioz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honda Jr.
Berlioz catches Honda Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Honda Jr looks to land a body kick but Berlioz moved away.
Honda Jr blocks a jab.
Honda Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berlioz blocks a jab.
Berlioz connects with a solid leg kick.
Berlioz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Honda Jr misses with a double jab
and Berlioz counters with a leg kick.
Honda Jr connects with a leg kick.
Honda Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Honda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Berlioz moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz dodges the punch combination from Honda Jr.
Berlioz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Honda Jr.
Berlioz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honda Jr.
A jab from Honda Jr misses.
Berlioz takes one to the chin there.
Honda Jr checks a low kick from Berlioz.
Honda Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Honda Jr 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.
Berlioz feints and then cracks Honda Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Honda Jr down.
Berlioz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Honda Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Honda Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Honda Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berlioz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berlioz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berlioz there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz jabs Honda Jr right on the nose. Honda Jr blinks but takes it well.
Honda Jr throws a leg kick but Berlioz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Honda Jr throws out a leg kick but Berlioz moves out of range and Honda Jr only half commits.
Honda Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda Jr works the jab nicely.
Honda Jr throws a low kick but Berlioz avoids it.
Berlioz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honda Jr.
Berlioz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hector Berlioz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berlioz thuds his shin into the meat of Honda Jr's side.
Berlioz instigates a clinch.
Berlioz can't find room to land a body shot as Honda Jr controls the action.
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berlioz blocks a body shot from Honda Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piston Honda Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Berlioz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Honda Jr loads up on a big right hand but Berlioz slips the punch.
Honda Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berlioz swings widly with a right hand
and Honda Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Honda Jr punishes Berlioz's body with a nice straight punch.
Honda Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Berlioz moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Berlioz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honda Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Honda Jr misses the jab.
Berlioz tries to clinch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlioz throws a push kick but Honda Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Honda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Berlioz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Honda Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Honda Jr needs to keep his hands up - Berlioz had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlioz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Honda Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Honda Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Honda Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Berlioz misses.
Berlioz throws a shot from downtown. Honda Jr moves away and avoids it.
Honda Jr missing with a left hand there. Berlioz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berlioz walks into a jab.
Berlioz wants to clinch
and Honda Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr checks a leg kick.
Berlioz lands with a straight right. Honda Jr didn't see that one coming.
Berlioz moves out of range of the leg kick from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berlioz punishes Honda Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Berlioz moves out of range of the strikes.
Berlioz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berlioz closes the distance but Honda Jr moves to the side
enabling Honda Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Honda Jr missing with a left hand there. Berlioz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berlioz tries to move into range but Honda Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berlioz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Berlioz throws a head kick that Honda Jr semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr misses the jab.
Good shot there by Berlioz.
Honda Jr misses with a low kick as Berlioz jumps back.
Honda Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honda Jr misses with an uppercut. Berlioz saw that one coming.
Berlioz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berlioz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Honda Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berlioz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honda Jr thinking.
Berlioz blocks a jab.
Berlioz digs a good body shot into Honda Jr's ribs.
Honda Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berlioz thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz throws a body kick that misses.
Berlioz lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berlioz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berlioz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berlioz throws a head kick that misses.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Berlioz avoids it easily.
Honda Jr lands a front kick.
Berlioz is looking to clinch but Honda Jr is avoiding it.
Berlioz drives through and clinches with Honda Jr against the cage.
Honda Jr blocks a body shot from Berlioz.
Berlioz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berlioz has a couple of punches blocked by Honda Jr.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Piston Honda Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hector Berlioz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That kick from Berlioz tenderised Honda Jr's leg. Honda Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berlioz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with a hook. Berlioz ducked under it nicely.
Berlioz thinks about countering with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big right from Honda Jr misses.
Berlioz is looking to counter punch.
Honda Jr looks to land a right hand but Berlioz moved out of range.
Honda Jr misses with a looping right.
Honda Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berlioz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlioz avoids the head kick by Honda Jr.
Berlioz's corner calls for a 1-2. Berlioz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Honda Jr misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Berlioz blocks a jab.
As Honda Jr tries to get set, Berlioz tries to push him back and clinch up but Honda Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Berlioz misses.
Honda Jr looks to land a left hand but Berlioz moved out of range nicely.
Honda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Berlioz moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Berlioz misses.
Berlioz moves in looking to clinch but Honda Jr pushes him off.
Honda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Honda Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Honda Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berlioz.
An inside leg kick from Honda Jr misses.
Berlioz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Berlioz.
Berlioz misses with a kick to the body
and Honda Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Honda Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berlioz doesn't manage to clinch there - Honda Jr circles away.
Honda Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berlioz clinches with his opponent.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with a body punch.
Honda Jr blocks a body shot from Berlioz.
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berlioz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berlioz misses with a punch on the inside.
Berlioz has a couple of punches blocked by Honda Jr.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berlioz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Honda Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Honda Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Berlioz lands a jab to Honda Jr's midsection.
Berlioz throws a good cross that connects.
Berlioz lands with a kick to the temple. Honda Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Berlioz throws a sloppy head kick and Honda Jr moves out of range easily.
Berlioz checks a low kick from Honda Jr.
Berlioz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Honda Jr eats them both and turns towards Berlioz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Berlioz clinches up against the cage.
Berlioz misses with a body punch.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berlioz can't find room to land a body shot as Honda Jr controls the action.
Berlioz tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berlioz back against the cage.
Honda Jr blocks an uppercut.
Honda Jr tries to throw a body punch but Berlioz avoids it by throwing Honda Jr back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berlioz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Honda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Berlioz moves away and avoids it.
Berlioz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Honda Jr.
Berlioz tries to clinch up.
Berlioz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honda Jr throws out the jab.
Berlioz lands a nice shot that snaps Honda Jr's head back.
Nice jab there from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr scores with a leg kick.
Berlioz tries to land a front kick but Honda Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Berlioz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Berlioz'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.
Honda Jr slips a straight right by Berlioz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Berlioz.
Honda Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berlioz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Honda Jr. Honda Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Berlioz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Honda Jr tries to keep at a distance but Berlioz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Honda Jr.
Berlioz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Honda Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Berlioz fails to land.
Berlioz tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlioz cracks Honda Jr with a nice body shot.
Berlioz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berlioz misses with a punch on the inside.
Honda Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Honda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berlioz moves away.
Berlioz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Honda Jr has time to react.
Honda Jr throws a hook to the side of Berlioz's head but Berlioz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honda Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Berlioz missing with a left hand there. Honda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Berlioz tries to clinch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Honda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berlioz.
Honda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berlioz is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berlioz blocks the body kick.
Honda Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berlioz moves in looking to clinch but Honda Jr pushes him off.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Honda Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berlioz.
Berlioz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Honda Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Berlioz struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda Jr controls his hands.
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!
Honda Jr tries to work over Berlioz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berlioz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Berlioz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr blocking some punches.
Honda Jr pushes Berlioz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Honda Jr manages to break the clinch.
Honda Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from Berlioz.
Berlioz wants to clinch.
Honda Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Honda Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Berlioz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Honda Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Honda Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Berlioz misses its intended target.
Honda Jr throws out a counter right but Berlioz avoids it with no problem.
Honda Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Honda Jr does no damage.
Berlioz throws a lazy right hand but Honda Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz drives through and clinches with Honda Jr against the cage.
Berlioz working aggressively here.
Honda Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Berlioz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr scores with a shot to the side of Berlioz's head.
Honda Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berlioz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
Berlioz misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr manages to break the clinch.
Honda Jr misses with a straight left.
Berlioz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Berlioz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Honda Jr. Honda Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Honda Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hector Berlioz's cut.
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!
Berlioz checks a leg kick.
Berlioz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Berlioz.
Honda Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berlioz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Honda Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Berlioz blocks it.
Honda Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berlioz has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlioz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Honda Jr.
Berlioz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berlioz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Honda Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Berlioz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berlioz is working Honda Jr over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlioz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Honda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Berlioz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berlioz.
Berlioz lands an uppercut.
Berlioz lands a right hand.
Berlioz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
Berlioz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berlioz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berlioz misses with a punch to the body.
Hector Berlioz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berlioz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berlioz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berlioz lands a body punch.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berlioz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hector Berlioz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berlioz's elbow.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Berlioz.
Berlioz misses with a body punch.
Berlioz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Honda Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berlioz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr prevents a body shot from Berlioz.
Honda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Berlioz can't find room to land a body shot as Honda Jr controls the action.
Berlioz misses with a punch to the body.
Berlioz scores with a shoulder strike.
Honda Jr pushes Berlioz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Berlioz fails to land.
Berlioz scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda Jr controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honda Jr.
Berlioz lands a shot to the body.
Honda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Honda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Berlioz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berlioz tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berlioz back against the cage.
Berlioz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berlioz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Berlioz tries a body shot but Honda Jr blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Berlioz fails to land.
Berlioz misses with a body punch.
Berlioz tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Honda Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berlioz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berlioz tries to land knees in the clinch but Honda Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Honda Jr works on Berlioz's body with a couple of short punches.
Berlioz throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Berlioz.
Honda Jr digs a right hand underneath Berlioz's ribcage. Berlioz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Berlioz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berlioz scores with a shot to the side of Honda Jr's head.
Piston Honda Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berlioz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honda Jr lands with a left to the head.
Honda Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berlioz tries a body shot but Honda Jr blocks it.
Berlioz blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Berlioz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Honda Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Honda Jr!
Piston Honda Jr is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Piston Honda Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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