PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ossilus Chiarmanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk St Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiarmanda comes into the arena with Long live my homeland, my free Tajikistan! blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying St Lazarus's choice of entrance music: No Worries. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chiarmanda
vs
St Lazarus

175 cm
30
162 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

169 cm
35
167 lbs
38 - 22 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

King of Fists

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ossilus Chiarmanda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Kirk St Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiarmanda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Lazarus can pounce on him.
St Lazarus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from St Lazarus misses
and Chiarmanda counters with an outside leg kick.
St Lazarus thumps Chiarmanda with a low kick.
St Lazarus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chiarmanda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus lands a leg kick that knocks Chiarmanda off balance momentarily.
St Lazarus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chiarmanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Lazarus loads up on a big right hand but Chiarmanda slips the punch.
St Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chiarmanda misses the jab.
St Lazarus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chiarmanda. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lazarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but Chiarmanda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chiarmanda lands a slapping body shot.
Chiarmanda slaps away a takedown attempt from St Lazarus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chiarmanda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lazarus throws a jab when Chiarmanda was well out of range.
It looked like Chiarmanda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St Lazarus walks into a jab.
St Lazarus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus with the counter takedown but Chiarmanda avoids it easily.
Chiarmanda throws a hook but St Lazarus blocks it.
Chiarmanda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chiarmanda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St Lazarus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Lazarus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St Lazarus throws a shot from downtown. Chiarmanda moves away and avoids it.
St Lazarus's coach down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on St Lazarus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for St Lazarus.
St Lazarus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
St Lazarus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chiarmanda circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda scores with a sloppy right hand. St Lazarus should have avoided that one.
Chiarmanda scores with a crisp jab that stopped St Lazarus in his tracks.
St Lazarus connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Chiarmanda as St Lazarus shoots in.
St Lazarus slips under a jab.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick that misses.
St Lazarus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St Lazarus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chiarmanda counters with a nice uppercut.
St Lazarus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chiarmanda finds it's way round the side to connect with St Lazarus's head.
Chiarmanda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Lazarus blocks a low kick nicely.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chiarmanda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Lazarus misses with a takedown attempt - Chiarmanda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda needs to keep his hands up - St Lazarus had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Chiarmanda misses its intended target.
St Lazarus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Lazarus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chiarmanda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
St Lazarus throws a body punch but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Chiarmanda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
St Lazarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chiarmanda checks a leg kick.
St Lazarus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Lazarus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chiarmanda thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chiarmanda throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Lazarus. St Lazarus obviously looking to wear him down.
St Lazarus's corner calls for a 1-2. St Lazarus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chiarmanda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
St Lazarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Lazarus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chiarmanda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from St Lazarus misses.
Chiarmanda is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
St Lazarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab.
St Lazarus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a jab to the body but St Lazarus is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ossilus Chiarmanda will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

St Lazarus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chiarmanda throws a sloppy head kick and St Lazarus moves out of range easily.
St Lazarus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chiarmanda defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiarmanda. St Lazarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chiarmanda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chiarmanda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Lazarus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chiarmanda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chiarmanda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St Lazarus swings for the body but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Lazarus, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Chiarmanda as he checks the leg kick.
St Lazarus moves out of range as Chiarmanda strikes.
St Lazarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus throws a jab but it's blocked by Chiarmanda.
An attempted straight right counter from Chiarmanda misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lazarus lands with an overhand left.
St Lazarus slips a jab from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
St Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus connects with a solid leg kick.
St Lazarus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiarmanda was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Lazarus is looking to score with low kicks.
Chiarmanda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Chiarmanda clinches up with St Lazarus and pushes him back against the cage.
Chiarmanda blocks a body shot from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chiarmanda looking to slow down the pace here.
St Lazarus blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Chiarmanda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiarmanda throws a punch but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Lazarus blocks an uppercut.
Chiarmanda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus scores with a shoulder strike.
Chiarmanda lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Lazarus tries to throw a body punch but Chiarmanda avoids it by throwing St Lazarus back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Lazarus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chiarmanda missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Chiarmanda.
A hook to the body from St Lazarus.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St Lazarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus prevents a body shot from Chiarmanda.
A body shot lands from Chiarmanda.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Lazarus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch on the inside.
St Lazarus lands with a right to the head.
Chiarmanda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda stalling in the clinch.
Chiarmanda pushes St Lazarus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch to the body.
Chiarmanda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chiarmanda misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

St Lazarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Lazarus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chiarmanda's hands.
Chiarmanda throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Lazarus thuds a left hand into Chiarmanda's body.
Nice body punch from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda looks to land a left hand but St Lazarus moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus jabs at Chiarmanda's body.
St Lazarus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Lazarus misses the body punch
and Chiarmanda counters with a stiff right hand.
St Lazarus throws a hook but Chiarmanda blocks it.
St Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kirk St Lazarus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Chiarmanda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chiarmanda thumps St Lazarus with a low kick.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
St Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chiarmanda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
St Lazarus throws a lazy right hand but Chiarmanda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Lazarus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chiarmanda's sensitive parts.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - St Lazarus circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiarmanda. St Lazarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! St Lazarus slams his shin into Chiarmanda's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda checks a leg kick.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Lazarus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Lazarus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chiarmanda walks into a stiff left hand from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiarmanda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St Lazarus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chiarmanda counters with a straight right hand.
St Lazarus digs a good hook to Chiarmanda's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Lazarus. Chiarmanda does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Lazarus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St Lazarus throws a lazy head kick
and Chiarmanda counters with a straight right hand.
St Lazarus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chiarmanda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Lazarus tries a low kick but Chiarmanda avoids it.
Chiarmanda throwing a counter right hand but St Lazarus manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus moves away from the strike by Chiarmanda.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Lazarus motions for Chiarmanda to come forward. St Lazarus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus throws a front kick aimed at Chiarmanda's knee but Chiarmanda avoids it well.
Chiarmanda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chiarmanda 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiarmanda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Chiarmanda lands an impressive looking overhand right. St Lazarus doesn't seem phased though.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Lazarus misses the body punch
and Chiarmanda counters with a three punch combo that has St Lazarus backing up. St Lazarus nods at Chiarmanda to acknowledge the strikes.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiarmanda is just out of range.
St Lazarus lands a nice shot that snaps Chiarmanda's head back.
Good exchange - St Lazarus coming out on top.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
And Chiarmanda counters with a quick kick to the body but St Lazarus blocks it.
Chiarmanda misses with a head kick.
Chiarmanda backing away here, and St Lazarus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
St Lazarus misses with a leg kick
and Chiarmanda counters with a head kick. That will keep St Lazarus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Lazarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiarmanda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Chiarmanda lands an impressive looking overhand right. St Lazarus doesn't seem phased though.
Chiarmanda tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Chiarmanda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chiarmanda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus tries to land a leg kick but Chiarmanda saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from St Lazarus misses.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
Chiarmanda is looking to counter punch.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
Chiarmanda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chiarmanda lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda moves out of range of the body kick from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chiarmanda throws a wild body kick that St Lazarus sees coming a mile off.
St Lazarus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chiarmanda rather than just go for the knockout.
Chiarmanda throws a jab when St Lazarus was well out of range.
St Lazarus connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chiarmanda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Lazarus misses the shot to the body.
Chiarmanda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chiarmanda loads up on a big right hand but St Lazarus slips the punch.
Chiarmanda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Lazarus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kirk St Lazarus just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chiarmanda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St Lazarus moves out of range of the strikes.
Chiarmanda sets himself, and St Lazarus steps forward looking for the clinch! Chiarmanda avoids it this time.
St Lazarus throws a quick inside leg kick.
St Lazarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda misses the jab.
Chiarmanda misses with a two punch combination.
Chiarmanda lands a head kick!
St Lazarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chiarmanda.
St Lazarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda punishes St Lazarus's body with a nice straight punch.
St Lazarus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chiarmanda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
St Lazarus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
St Lazarus throws a right hand that misses
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiarmanda throws a body punch but St Lazarus moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lazarus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chiarmanda cracks St Lazarus with an open hand slap.
Chiarmanda throws a body punch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Chiarmanda throws a right hand that misses
and St Lazarus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Chiarmanda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St Lazarus lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus tried to score with a low kick but Chiarmanda checks it.
Jab from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
St Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Chiarmanda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Lazarus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chiarmanda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiarmanda lands a nice looking body shot.
Chiarmanda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St Lazarus doesn't seem bothered though.
St Lazarus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
St Lazarus connects with a looping right hand.
St Lazarus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Chiarmanda's ribcage but misses.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook. St Lazarus ducked under it nicely.
Chiarmanda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St Lazarus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
St Lazarus lands a nice hook to Chiarmanda's body. Chiarmanda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chiarmanda looks to land a right hand but St Lazarus moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda throws a looping overhand right but St Lazarus ducks down to avoid it.
St Lazarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Chiarmanda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chiarmanda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Lazarus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chiarmanda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St Lazarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Lazarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiarmanda.
And St Lazarus tries to counter it with a takedown but Chiarmanda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chiarmanda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda misses with an uppercut. St Lazarus saw that one coming.
St Lazarus throws a head kick but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
St Lazarus lands a nice hook to Chiarmanda's body. Chiarmanda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
St Lazarus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot
and Chiarmanda counters with a right hand to the body.
Chiarmanda moves forwards but St Lazarus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chiarmanda defending well as St Lazarus loads up on a big left hand.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiarmanda was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a sloppy body shot
and Chiarmanda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Chiarmanda's ribcage but misses.
Chiarmanda lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
St Lazarus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St Lazarus misses with a hook. Chiarmanda ducked under it nicely.
Chiarmanda tried to counter with a leg kick but St Lazarus avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk St Lazarus dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

St Lazarus connects with a body shot that sends Chiarmanda's belly button to the back.
A bone on bone clash there as Chiarmanda blocks the leg kick.
Chiarmanda slaps away a takedown attempt from St Lazarus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
St Lazarus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chiarmanda scores with a body shot.
Chiarmanda misses with a shot to the body
and St Lazarus counters with a leg kick.
St Lazarus avoids the body shot from Chiarmanda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda blocks a head kick by St Lazarus.
Chiarmanda thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus misses with a wild body shot.
St Lazarus tries a low kick but Chiarmanda avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiarmanda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and St Lazarus counters with a right hand to the body.
Chiarmanda swings for the body but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus misses with a straight right.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Chiarmanda loads up on a big right hand but St Lazarus slips the punch.
Chiarmanda misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Lazarus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chiarmanda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St Lazarus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
St Lazarus lands a slapping body shot.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda thows a body kick. St Lazarus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
St Lazarus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chiarmanda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirk St Lazarus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chiarmanda takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Lazarus catches Chiarmanda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
St Lazarus tries a low kick but Chiarmanda avoids it.
St Lazarus connects with the punch.
Chiarmanda throws the left hand but St Lazarus avoids the punch easily.
Chiarmanda looks to land a combination but St Lazarus avoids it well.
St Lazarus slips under a jab.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a jab to the body but St Lazarus is just out of range.
A left and a right from St Lazarus both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Chiarmanda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Lazarus jabs Chiarmanda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chiarmanda misses with a straight right.
St Lazarus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
St Lazarus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chiarmanda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St Lazarus circles away quickly and effectively.
St Lazarus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chiarmanda misses the jab.
St Lazarus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
St Lazarus scores with a jab to the body.
St Lazarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chiarmanda is able to avoid easily.
St Lazarus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
Chiarmanda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
St Lazarus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chiarmanda's hands.
St Lazarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiarmanda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
St Lazarus misses with a lunging right hand
and Chiarmanda counters with a left to the body.
St Lazarus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
St Lazarus digs a good hook to Chiarmanda's body.
St Lazarus misses with a low kick.
St Lazarus misses the jab.
St Lazarus slips a jab and a cross from Chiarmanda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk St Lazarus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St Lazarus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kirk St Lazarus!
Kirk St Lazarus is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Kirk St Lazarus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.