PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horato Muchada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muchada comes to the cage accompanied by Duran Duran - Ordinary World. Pohjanala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Hard as a Rock. 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.

Muchada
vs
Pohjanala

180 cm
28
155 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

168 cm
30
157 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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 Los Angeles, Horato Muchada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pohjanala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muchada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muchada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muchada is looking to slow Pohjanala down with leg kicks.
Muchada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pohjanala circles away quickly and effectively.
Muchada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Pohjanala misses
and Pohjanala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pohjanala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muchada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muchada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pohjanala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muchada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!

Muchada moves into the clinch.
Pohjanala misses with a punch on the inside.
Pohjanala takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muchada tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pohjanala is trying to break the clinch but Muchada has him pressed against the cage.
Muchada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pohjanala takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pohjanala looks gassed!
Muchada missing with knees to the body.
Muchada missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muchada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muchada scores a nice knee to the body.
Muchada lands a nice knee to the body.
Muchada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muchada controlling the action here for a moment.
Muchada with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on Muchada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Muchada connects with a knee to the head.
Muchada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muchada working Pohjanala over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muchada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muchada stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Muchada.
Muchada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muchada works on Pohjanala's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Muchada.
A short right from Muchada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muchada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pohjanala tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muchada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muchada avoiding damage as Pohjanala throws knees to the body.
Muchada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muchada with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muchada.
Muchada stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muchada.
Muchada lands an elbow inside.
Pohjanala takes an elbow to the temple.
Muchada avoiding damage as Pohjanala throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muchada obliges.
Muchada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muchada stalling in the clinch.
Muchada managing to block the knees to the body from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pohjanala jumps guard but Muchada stands there with Pohjanala around his waist. Pohjanala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muchada walks away with a smile on his face. Pohjanala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muchada works over Pohjanala's head and body with a nice combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Muchada.
Pohjanala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muchada checks it well.
Muchada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pohjanala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pohjanala throws a solid leg kick but Muchada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pohjanala.
Muchada connects with a leg kick. Pohjanala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pohjanala throws a body punch but Muchada moves out of range.
Pohjanala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muchada throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pohjanala's head.
Muchada clobbers Pohjanala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pohjanala thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muchada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pohjanala keeps the fight on the outside.
Muchada scores with a punch to the head.
Pohjanala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muchada moves away.
Muchada lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muchada.
Muchada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muchada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muchada lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pohjanala will feel that in the morning.
Pohjanala takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick from Muchada.
Muchada stalks Pohjanala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pohjanala's face. Pohjanala staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muchada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muchada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muchada.
Good leg kick by Muchada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horato Muchada dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Muchada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pohjanala's calf.
Muchada cracks a nice hook into Pohjanala's ribs.
Pohjanala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crunch! Muchada slams his shin into Pohjanala's torso.
Muchada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pohjanala's sensitive parts.
Pohjanala throws a leg kick
and Muchada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Muchada closes the distance and clinches.
Muchada connects with a knee to the head.
Muchada landing knees to the body.
Muchada stalls.
Muchada landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muchada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muchada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pohjanala is breathing heavily.
Muchada stalling in the clinch.
Pohjanala tries to land knees in the clinch but Muchada avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pohjanala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muchada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pohjanala takes an elbow to the temple.
Muchada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muchada digs a right hand into Pohjanala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pohjanala's gas tank.
Muchada tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muchada lands an elbow just above Pohjanala 's eye.
Muchada lands a knee to the body.
Muchada scores a nice knee to the body.
Pohjanala takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muchada with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muchada managing to block the knees to the body from Pohjanala.
Muchada landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muchada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pohjanala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muchada with a knee to the head.
Pohjanala fails to pull guard.
Muchada looking to throw knees to the head but Pohjanala is blocking nicely.
Muchada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pohjanala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pohjanala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muchada tries to land a knee to the head but Pohjanala blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pohjanala.
Muchada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pohjanala tries to circle away but Muchada has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pohjanala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muchada's brow.
Muchada lands a knee to the body.
Pohjanala tries to pull guard but Muchada holds him up against the cage and eventually Pohjanala drops back down to his feet.
Pohjanala is trying to force a seperation but Muchada has the dominant position.
Muchada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pohjanala is defending well for now.

Pohjanala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muchada thumps Pohjanala with a low kick.
Muchada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muchada lands with a kick to the ribs.
A cross from Muchada lands.
Muchada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horato Muchada is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muchada throws a head kick but Pohjanala moves out of range.
Pohjanala has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Muchada.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muchada.
Muchada moves out of range as Pohjanala throws a body kick.
Muchada digs a good hook to Pohjanala's body.
Pohjanala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muchada.
Muchada jabs Pohjanala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pohjanala misses with a lunging right hand
and Muchada counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Muchada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muchada works over Pohjanala's head and body with a nice combination.
Muchada avoids the body shot from Pohjanala.
Muchada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pohjanala takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muchada lands a nice shot to the body.
Muchada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muchada fakes the leg kick and cracks Pohjanala in the body.
Muchada avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Pohjanala.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muchada.
Pohjanala has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Muchada.
Pohjanala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Muchada blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Muchada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pohjanala, pushing him back against the cage.
Muchada lands a good knee to the midsection. Pohjanala won't want to take too many of those.
Muchada lands an elbow that stopped Pohjanala in his tracks for a moment.
Pohjanala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muchada.
Pohjanala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muchada is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horato Muchada dominated that second round.
That's time! Muchada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pohjanala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muchada!
Good exchange - Muchada coming out on top.
Muchada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pohjanala manages to avoid it.
Pohjanala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muchada manages to avoid it.
Pohjanala avoids the head kick by Muchada.
Pohjanala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muchada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pohjanala throws a body punch but Muchada moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muchada. That's going to slow Pohjanala down.
Muchada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pohjanala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muchada with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala throws a lazy head kick
and Muchada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Pohjanala misses the target.
Muchada connects with a right hand. Pohjanala shakes it off.
Muchada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muchada moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pohjanala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muchada moves out of range as Pohjanala strikes.
Pohjanala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pohjanala takes a swing at Muchada's ribcage but misses.
Muchada with a hook.
Muchada works over Pohjanala's head and body with a nice combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Muchada.
Muchada ducks under a wild hook from Pohjanala.
Crunch! Muchada slams his shin into Pohjanala's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Muchada.
Muchada cracks the inside of Pohjanala's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muchada lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pohjanala misses with a head kick.
Muchada throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pohjanala.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muchada.
Pohjanala tries to move into range but Muchada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Muchada moves out of range of the body kick from Pohjanala.
Muchada swinging wildly here.
Muchada feints and then cracks Pohjanala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pohjanala down.
Pohjanala looks for a takedown but Muchada sprawls well.

Muchada rushes Pohjanala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala takes an elbow to the temple.
Muchada just leaning against Pohjanala, taking a breather.
Muchada blocks the elbow strike.
Muchada working Pohjanala over with knees to the body.
Muchada lands an elbow just above Pohjanala 's eye.
Muchada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pohjanala can do to turn this around?
Pohjanala takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muchada is struggling to control the position.
Muchada trying to land knees to the body.
Muchada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Horato Muchada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pohjanala stalling in the clinch but Muchada improves position.
Muchada gets through Pohjanala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pohjanala is trying to force a seperation but Muchada has the dominant position.
Muchada trying to land knees to the body.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pohjanala tries to pull guard but Muchada holds him up against the cage and eventually Pohjanala drops back down to his feet.
Muchada with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pohjanala is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pohjanala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muchada landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muchada pushes off an throws an elbow but Pohjanala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muchada crunches a lovely knee into Pohjanala's ribcage.
Pohjanala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Muchada lands a nice knee to the body.
Pohjanala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pohjanala looking to slow down the pace here.
Muchada gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muchada landing knees to the head.
Muchada with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muchada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muchada misses with an elbow strike.
Muchada tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pohjanala tries to land knees in the clinch but Muchada avoids the damage to the body.
Muchada trying to control the position but instead, Pohjanala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muchada into the cage.
Muchada blocks the elbow strike.

Pohjanala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horato Muchada clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Muchada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pohjanala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muchada.
Pohjanala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muchada blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Pohjanala misses.
Pohjanala walks into a stiff left hand from Muchada.
Muchada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muchada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muchada tries to clinch up but Pohjanala circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Muchada.
Muchada cracks the inside of Pohjanala's front leg.
A solid body kick from Muchada.
A jab from Pohjanala misses.
Muchada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muchada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pohjanala. Muchada does a little dance to reset his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Muchada explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pohjanala thows a body shot but no joy.
Muchada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pohjanala thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Muchada.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muchada.
Muchada throws a front kick that sends Pohjanala stumbling back into the cage.
Muchada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pohjanala.
Muchada dips to his left and cracks Pohjanala with an uppercut!
Muchada lands with a kick to the temple. Pohjanala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Muchada. Pohjanala shrugs it off though.
Muchada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pohjanala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muchada throws a head kick that misses.
Muchada throws a front kick that sends Pohjanala stumbling back into the cage.
Muchada throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Muchada lands with an uppercut that bounces Pohjanala off the cage and back into rage.
Muchada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pohjanala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muchada was well out of range. Poor timing from Pohjanala.
A punch combination from Muchada misses.
Pohjanala throws a wild body kick that Muchada sees coming a mile off.
Muchada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pohjanala misses the shot to the body.
Pohjanala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muchada.
Pohjanala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muchada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pohjanala.
Muchada throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchada slips a straight right by Pohjanala.
Muchada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muchada lands a nice hook to Pohjanala's body. Pohjanala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pohjanala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muchada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muchada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pohjanala was well out of range. Poor timing from Muchada.
That kick from Muchada tenderised Pohjanala's leg. Pohjanala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muchada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muchada is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Muchada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muchada avoids the head kick by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muchada. Muchada obviously looking to wear him down.
Muchada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muchada cracks Pohjanala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muchada feints a jab promting Pohjanala to slip. Muchada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pohjanala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muchada avoids the body shot from Pohjanala.
Muchada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pohjanala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Pohjanala. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muchada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muchada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muchada needs to keep his hands up - Pohjanala had a free shot at his head there.
Pohjanala avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pohjanala misses with a right hand
and Muchada counters with a head kick. That will keep Pohjanala thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pohjanala lands a nice hook to Muchada's body. Muchada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pohjanala throws a body punch but Muchada moves out of range.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muchada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horato Muchada had his way with Kustaa Pohjanala in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Muchada.
Muchada lands a front kick.
Muchada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muchada lands a leg kick that knocks Pohjanala off balance momentarily.
Pohjanala moves out of range as Muchada throws a body kick.
Muchada scores with a decent looking hook.
Pohjanala throws a jab when Muchada was well out of range.
Pohjanala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muchada misses with a series of wild punches.
Pohjanala misses with a body punch
and Muchada counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pohjanala's knee momentarily.
Pohjanala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muchada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Muchada tries to land a front kick but Pohjanala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muchada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pohjanala on the side of the head.
Muchada moves out of range as Pohjanala throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muchada blocks the body kick.
Pohjanala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pohjanala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muchada moves away.
Muchada feints and then cracks Pohjanala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pohjanala down.
Good leg kick by Muchada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Muchada.
Pohjanala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muchada cracks Pohjanala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muchada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Muchada thumps Pohjanala with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muchada.
Muchada connects with a solid leg kick.
Muchada tests Pohjanala's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Muchada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muchada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muchada throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pohjanala.
Muchada lands a head kick. Pohjanala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Muchada avoids the head kick by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pohjanala sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pohjanala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pohjanala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muchada.
Muchada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muchada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pohjanala is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muchada rather than just go for the knockout.
Muchada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pohjanala blocks the low kick.
Pohjanala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pohjanala misses with a wild body shot.
Pohjanala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pohjanala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Muchada.
Pohjanala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muchada can pounce on him.
Pohjanala throws a head kick but Muchada moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Muchada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pohjanala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Muchada lands with a kick to the ribs.
Muchada is looking to slow Pohjanala down with leg kicks.
Muchada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muchada throws a series of punches but Pohjanala moves out of range.
Kustaa Pohjanala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchada wants to clinch up but Pohjanala keeps it at a distance.
Muchada avoids a punch combination nicely.

Muchada moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pohjanala.
Muchada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pohjanala tries to land knees in the clinch but Muchada avoids the damage to the body.
Pohjanala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muchada blocks it with crossed arms.
Muchada lands a nice knee to the body.
Pohjanala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muchada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muchada lands a nice elbow.
Muchada connects with a knee to the head.
Muchada landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Muchada as the two fighters clinch.
Pohjanala takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muchada stalls.
Muchada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pohjanala avoids it.
Muchada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Horato Muchada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees to the body from Muchada.
Muchada managing to block the knees to the body from Pohjanala.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horato Muchada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muchada 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Horato Muchada!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Horato Muchada!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Horato Muchada!

Horato Muchada wins by unanimous decision!
Horato Muchada retains his featherweight title!