PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lark McTeague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McTeague kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Goodbye Horses - Q Lazzarus . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McTeague
vs
Black

180 cm
21
210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

[JMFC] Club Tops 'n' Hot Pants
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lark McTeague!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Black!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTeague fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Black lands a nice looking kick to the body. McTeague takes a step back to recover.
McTeague throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McTeague checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McTeague throws a combination. Black tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Mike Black has been cut.
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McTeague throws a combination. Black tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McTeague throws a series of strikes that have Black backpedaling.
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!
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McTeague fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black wants to clinch.
McTeague throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McTeague throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Black tries to clinch up.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTeague. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
McTeague thows a body shot but no joy.
McTeague is looking to wear down Black with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McTeague dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTeague throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
McTeague looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Black scoring well with a low kick there.
McTeague throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTeague wants to clinch.
McTeague misses with a wild body shot.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
McTeague works Black's body with a nice hook.
Black tries to land a front kick but McTeague steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
McTeague changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lark McTeague seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
McTeague misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
McTeague ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTeague misses with a double jab.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black avoids the body shot from McTeague.
McTeague lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTeague. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
McTeague swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black misses the shot to the body.
McTeague tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Black closes the distance and clinches.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTeague misses with a punch to the body.
Black lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McTeague prevents a body shot from Black.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but McTeague gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
McTeague can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTeague's elbow.
Black tries a body shot but McTeague blocks it.
McTeague prevents a body shot from Black.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTeague's elbow.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTeague tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Black.
Black tries to throw a body punch but McTeague avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black misses with some punches.
Black manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

McTeague breaks the clinch.
McTeague swings away with a body shot that misses
and Black counters with a slapping leg kick.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTeague throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
McTeague cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTeague connects with a crisp jab.
Black throws a quick inside leg kick.
Black pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTeague is out of range and Black settles back down.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
McTeague lands a jab to Black's midsection.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black misses with a body kick.
Black misses with a low kick as McTeague jumps back.
A nice combination there by McTeague.
An inside leg kick from Black misses.
McTeague pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McTeague gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black pressing his opponent against the cage.
McTeague tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing McTeague back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lark McTeague dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Black's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Black misses with a looping left.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
Black lands with a kick to the temple. McTeague shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McTeague misses with a body punch
and Black counters with a nice low kick that buckles McTeague's knee momentarily.
McTeague cracks Black with a good jab.
McTeague stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McTeague scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

McTeague darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTeague wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
McTeague is looking to break free of the clinch but Black has double underhooks.
McTeague is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black misses with a body punch.
Black is breathing heavily.

McTeague breaks from the clinch.
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!
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Black can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague connects with a nice looking jab.
McTeague just misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
McTeague blocks a low kick nicely.
McTeague scores with a jab to the body.
Lark McTeague is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Black misses.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague just misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black wants to clinch up but McTeague keeps it at a distance.
Black throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTeague.
McTeague throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
Black slips a jab and a cross from McTeague.
Black moves in looking to clinch but McTeague pushes him off.
McTeague throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black cracks the inside of McTeague's front leg.
McTeague digs a good hook to Black's body.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McTeague throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Black stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McTeague lands a right hook to the body.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

McTeague clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Black.
McTeague blocks a body shot from Black.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from McTeague.
Black misses with a body punch.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McTeague - that landed with a thud.
McTeague presses Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McTeague lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTeague lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McTeague pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McTeague is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

McTeague breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTeague thows a body shot but no joy.
McTeague misses with a body shot

and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
McTeague is looking to break free of the clinch but Black has double underhooks.
McTeague stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McTeague wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McTeague is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTeague lands a body shot in the clinch.
McTeague wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

McTeague's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McTeague digs a good body shot into Black's ribs.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
McTeague lands with a shot to the body.
McTeague lands a nice looking body shot.
McTeague cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTeague thows a body shot but no joy.
McTeague swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
McTeague throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McTeague lands the left hand.
McTeague moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
McTeague tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Black drives through and clinches with McTeague against the cage.

McTeague breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague checks a low kick from Black.
Nice body punch from McTeague.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
McTeague stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTeague throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTeague.
McTeague throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
McTeague lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lark McTeague dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Black's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTeague throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McTeague fails to land with a series of punches.
Black throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McTeague's head.
Black lands a nice looking kick to the body. McTeague takes a step back to recover.
Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTeague's calf.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Black darts in and clinches McTeague up against the cage.
Black tries to work over McTeague's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McTeague blocks a body shot from Black.
McTeague lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McTeague.
McTeague stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

McTeague escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTeague misses with a wild body shot.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McTeague cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeague works Black's body with a nice hook.
Black avoids the body shot from McTeague.
McTeague punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
McTeague scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McTeague digs a good hook to Black's body.
McTeague cracks Black with an open hand slap.
McTeague displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McTeague misses the shot to the body.
McTeague tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTeague lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black avoids the body shot from McTeague.
McTeague misses with a wild body shot.
McTeague throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
A shot to de liver by McTeague. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTeague moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTeague stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
McTeague works over Black's head and body with a nice combination.
McTeague lands a body shot.
McTeague fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTeague lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McTeague.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
McTeague wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McTeague is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTeague.
McTeague 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.

McTeague moves into range and clinches up with Black.
McTeague lands a body punch in the clinch.
McTeague lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for McTeague.
McTeague lands a shot to the body.

McTeague breaks from the clinch.
McTeague digs a good hook to Black's body.
McTeague scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Mike Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTeague connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTeague scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McTeague goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McTeague stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.

McTeague fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McTeague.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from McTeague.
McTeague tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.

McTeague breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTeague misses the shot to the body.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTeague scores with a body shot.
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McTeague throws a shot to the body.
Black has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTeague wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.

McTeague gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McTeague breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTeague fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Black misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from McTeague misses
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lark McTeague clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Black's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black misses with a low kick.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTeague throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTeague's sensitive parts.
Black misses with a head kick.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Black fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McTeague checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTeague throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Black is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTeague.
McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeague swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black wants to clinch.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from McTeague does it's job there.
McTeague works Black's body with a nice hook.
McTeague throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTeague with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McTeague tries to clinch up.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
McTeague lands a right hook to the body.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
McTeague just misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black avoids the body shot from McTeague.
McTeague lands a jab to Black's midsection.
McTeague thuds a left hand into Black's body.
McTeague just misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTeague is able to avoid easily.
McTeague with a jab.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
McTeague wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
McTeague dodges the punch combination from Black.
Nice body punch from McTeague.
McTeague dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTeague scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black avoids the body shot from McTeague.
McTeague tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTeague wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
McTeague fails to land with a series of punches.
Black throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTeague.
McTeague throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
A combination from McTeague does no damage.
A shot to de liver by McTeague. Beautiful body shot.
McTeague misses the body punch
and Black counters with an inside leg kick.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
McTeague scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McTeague scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTeague was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTeague just misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague digs a good hook to Black's body.
McTeague stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McTeague avoids the head kick by Black.
McTeague dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTeague. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTeague misses with a wild body shot.

McTeague clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
McTeague prevents a body shot from Black.
McTeague digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTeague creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McTeague scores with a hook to the body.
McTeague lands with a right to the head.
McTeague wants to break the clinch but can't.
McTeague is trying to break free.
McTeague lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTeague digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Black keeps control of McTeague as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McTeague lands with a right to the head.
McTeague stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lark McTeague had his way with Mike Black in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Black's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McTeague's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McTeague duly obliges.
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
McTeague comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Black.
McTeague tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McTeague chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Black can pounce on him.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Jab by McTeague.
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McTeague, pushing him back against the cage.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as McTeague controls the action.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

McTeague breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McTeague fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
McTeague misses the shot to the body.
Black is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McTeague lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeague has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Black finds it's way round the side to connect with McTeague's head.

McTeague drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McTeague.
McTeague works on Black's body with a couple of short punches.
McTeague has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McTeague is working Black over against the cage.
Black tries to throw a body punch but McTeague avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McTeague's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McTeague lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lark McTeague has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McTeague lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.

McTeague manages to break the clinch.
Black misses with a head kick.
McTeague throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTeague scores with a body shot.
McTeague fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McTeague, as that shot connected.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTeague swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from McTeague.
McTeague scores with a shot to the body.
McTeague throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Black stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McTeague lands a right hook to the body.
McTeague scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTeague lands a slapping body shot.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
McTeague fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
McTeague connects with a body shot.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
McTeague dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from McTeague does no damage.
McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
McTeague connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to de liver by McTeague. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from McTeague finds it's target.
McTeague swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTeague thows a body shot but no joy.
McTeague lands a body shot.
McTeague tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Black 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McTeague stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Black takes one to the chin there.
McTeague paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McTeague lands a head shot.
McTeague throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to de liver by McTeague. Beautiful body shot.

McTeague fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
McTeague wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McTeague lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lark McTeague is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McTeague looking to slow down the pace here.
McTeague lands a body shot.
McTeague is trying to break free.
Black's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mike Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McTeague works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

McTeague's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McTeague gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for McTeague.
McTeague blocks a body shot from Black.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTeague lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McTeague lands with a short punch from the clinch.

McTeague pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTeague works Black's body with a nice 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!
McTeague checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lark McTeague showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McTeague 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:43
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:43

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