PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston has chosen Fuckin Problem as his entrance music. Natsu Dragneel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dragneel
vs
Preston

170 cm
32
153 lbs
20 - 5 - 2

160 cm
31
145 lbs
28 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 20 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Preston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel thumps Preston with a low kick.
Preston checks a leg kick.
Dragneel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Preston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dragneel dodges the punch combination from Preston.
Dragneel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Preston to score with a decent uppercut.
Preston throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Preston is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dragneel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel scores with a spinning back kick!
Dragneel jabs at Preston's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick
and Dragneel counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Preston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A leg kick checked by Preston.
Preston scores with the left hand. Dragneel knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Preston.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Preston throws a lazy head kick
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston digs a good body shot into Dragneel's ribs.
Dragneel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Preston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Preston misses with a wild combination.
Dragneel misses with a leg kick
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Preston throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Preston takes one on the button.
Preston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dragneel backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Preston swinging wildly here.
Dragneel 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.
Preston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Preston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Preston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Preston moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Preston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragneel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Dragneel does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Preston.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Preston takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Preston misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice cross by Dragneel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Preston.
Preston throws a wild body kick that Dragneel sees coming a mile off.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Preston counters with an inside leg kick.
Preston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Preston throws a head kick that half lands.
A left lands for Dragneel.
Preston misses with a body shot.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
and Preston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Preston misses.
Dragneel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Preston throws a body shot but no joy.
Preston throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Preston lands a really nice looking cross but Dragneel seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Preston sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston misses the jab.
Preston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Preston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Preston.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Preston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Preston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Preston. Those never looked like landing.
Preston slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Preston looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Dragneel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Preston lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston misses with a wild combination.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Preston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dragneel connects with a crisp jab.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Dragneel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Preston.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Preston.
Preston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Preston throws a right hand that Dragneel ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragneel also avoids with ease.
Dragneel connects with a body shot that sends Preston's belly button to the back.
Dragneel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Preston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Preston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dragneel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Preston just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston misses with a hook.
Preston misses with a wild body shot.
Preston misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.
As Dragneel backs off Preston throws a huge counter combo but Dragneel manages to avoid it all.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Preston off balance momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Preston in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Preston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dragneel is out of range.
Preston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragneels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Preston!
Dragneel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aiden Preston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Preston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Dragneel - just one landing.
Preston misses with a leg kick.
Preston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Preston throws a right and a left that Dragneel avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dragneel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Preston on the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Preston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Preston.
Preston lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Preston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Preston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dragneel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Preston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Preston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dragneel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Preston off balance momentarily.
Preston connects with a nice looking jab.
Preston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Preston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragneel can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Preston in his tracks.
Dragneel moves out of range of the body kick.
Preston throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dragneel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragneel scores with a jab.
Preston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragneel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Preston checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Preston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Preston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragneel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Preston.
Dragneel digs a good hook to Preston's body.
Dragneel cracks Preston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Preston.
Preston lands with a good body shot.
Preston avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel with a nice cross.
Preston moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Preston misses with a right hand
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Preston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Dragneel cracks a nice hook into Preston's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston thows a leg kick but Dragneel checks it
and Dragneel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dragneel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Preston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
As Preston backs away, Dragneel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Preston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Preston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Preston misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.

Preston is rocked!
Preston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Preston misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
Preston is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Preston throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston seems to have recovered his senses.
Dragneel connects with a body shot that sends Preston's belly button to the back.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Preston. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragneel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Preston scrambles back to his feet.
Preston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Dragneel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Preston doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Preston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Preston is just out of range.
Dragneel blocks a head kick by Preston.
Preston throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Preston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Preston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dragneel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Preston finds it's way round the side to connect with Dragneel's head.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Preston misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Preston thinking.
A shot to the liver by Dragneel. Beautiful body shot.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Preston throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Preston might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dragneel has got the better of the exchanges.
Dragneel is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Preston.
Preston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Preston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel.
Preston throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
And Dragneel counters with a quick kick to the body but Preston blocks it.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Preston is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
Dragneel sizes up Preston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Preston 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.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Preston misses with a shot to the body
and Dragneel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Preston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel scores with a decent looking hook.
Preston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Dragneel tries to land a leg kick but Preston saw it coming and moves away.
A left and a right from Dragneel both land. Nice combination.
Dragneel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Preston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Preston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Preston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Preston's legs.
Dragneel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick.
Preston throws a sloppy body shot
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Preston was not able to check.
Preston misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston lands a jab.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Preston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
A nice side step and Preston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Preston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Preston lands with a right hand.
Dragneel tries to bum rush Preston with a series of wild strikes but Preston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Preston connects with a leg kick. Dragneel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Preston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Preston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Preston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Preston.
A low kick from Dragneel misses
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Preston throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws a leg kick that misses.
Dragneel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Preston takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Preston dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
A big right from Preston misses.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Dragneel scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Preston lands a jab to the nose.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Preston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel tries to score with a low kick but Preston moves his leg out of the way.
Preston lands a slapping body shot.
Dragneel cracks a nice hook into Preston's ribs.
Preston scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Preston wants to slow Dragneel down by chopping away at his legs.
Preston lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragneel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Preston is able to avoid easily.
Preston throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Preston.
Dragneel throws a front kick that sends Preston stumbling back into the cage.
Preston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Dragneel 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.
Dragneel connects with a body shot that sends Preston's belly button to the back.
Preston blocks a low kick nicely.
Dragneel throws a front kick aimed at Preston's knee but Preston avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Preston! But no joy.
Dragneel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Preston throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Preston circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Preston tries a quick counter leg kick but Dragneel is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Preston.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat.
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dragneel avoids the head kick by Preston.
Preston throws a head kick that half lands.
Preston throws a right hand that misses
and Dragneel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dragneel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Preston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands with a hook. Preston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
A clash of legs there as Dragneel blocks the low kick.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Preston.
Preston misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Preston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Preston. Those never looked like landing.
Preston looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Preston misses the jab.
Preston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Preston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragneel is able to avoid easily.
Preston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Preston throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Preston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Preston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Preston misses with a low kick.
Dragneel catches Preston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragneel connects with the punch.
A left and a right from Dragneel both land. Nice combination.
A jab lands there for Preston.
Preston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Preston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Preston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dragneel.
Dragneel jabs Preston right on the nose. Preston blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Preston clobbers Dragneel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragneel throws a nice looking combination but Preston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Preston! But no joy.
Preston throws a head kick but Dragneel moves out of range.
Preston throws a head kick but Dragneel moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Preston tried to score with a low kick but Dragneel checks it.
Preston avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Preston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Preston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a hook but Preston avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Preston.
Dragneel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Preston lands with a nice combination. Dragneel backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragneel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Dragneel thuds a left hand into Preston's body.
Preston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Preston throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Preston.
Preston blocks a low kick nicely.
Preston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dragneel blocks a head kick by Preston.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Preston throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel avoids the head kick by Preston.
It looked like Dragneel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the temple. Preston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Preston throws a right and a left that Dragneel avoids nicely.
Dragneel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Preston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Preston is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dragneel scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Preston takes one to the chin there.
Preston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Preston throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
Dragneel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Preston misses with a looping right.
Preston misses with a body kick.
Preston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Preston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Preston. That did some damage!
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Dragneel tries to land a leg kick but Preston saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston misses with a low kick.
Dragneel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Preston looks to land a combination but Dragneel avoids it well.

Dragneel drops Preston with a beautiful combination! Preston stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dragneel is looking for the KO!
Preston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Preston connects with an inside leg kick.
Preston misses with a body shot.
Preston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Preston jabs Dragneel right on the nose. Dragneel blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preston throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dragneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Preston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragneel at a distance.
Dragneel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Preston lands with a nice combination. Dragneel backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Dragneel.
Dragneel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Dragneel. That snapped Preston's head back.
Dragneel lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Preston falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dragneel dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Natsu Dragneel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.