PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Kokane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilder Wein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kokane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Escape From the Madness . Wein has chosen Wilder Wein as his entrance music. 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?

Kokane
vs
Wein

185 cm
33
185 lbs
29 - 8 - 0

187 cm
30
187 lbs
26 - 6 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
KAISER

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Kokane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilder Wein!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokane looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Kokane throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wein slips under a jab.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's front leg with a kick but Kokane checks it.
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kokane is out of range.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kokane.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokane moves away.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein misses with the combination.
Kokane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein throws a head kick that misses.
Wein motions for Kokane to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein ducks right into an uppercut from Kokane.
Kokane punishes Wein's body with a nice straight punch.
Wein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It appears Kokane was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kokane, right into the meat.
Wein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kokane. Kokane obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Kokane ducks down to avoid it.
Wein throws a combination that misses
and Kokane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokane.
A counter left hand to the body from Kokane misses its target.
Kokane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Kokane misses.
Wein throws a head kick that misses.
Kokane connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokane lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Kokane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kokane tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kokane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kokane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wein momentarily.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Kokane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokane throws a head kick but Wein moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kokane.

Kokane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Kokane.
Kokane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokane tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kokane.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kokane.
Kokane struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Kokane keeps control of Wein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Wein misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein misses with some punches.
A short left from Wein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.

It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokane misses with a body punch.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Nice body punch from Kokane.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wein.
A body shot lands from Wein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokane is looking for a takedown.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein scores with a shot to the side of Kokane's head.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokane struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
A short right from Wein.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kokane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kokane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kokane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Wein misses
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wein.
Wein lands the left hand.
Kokane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Kokane misses with a looping right.
Wein moves away from the strike by Kokane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokane scores with a hook.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein misses with a hook to the body
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein misses with a body punch
and Kokane counters with a left and a right that stings Wein.
Kokane checks a low kick from Wein.
Kokane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Kokane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Wein tries to keep at a distance but Kokane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kokane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.

Kokane breaks from the clinch.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokane throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Jerry Kokane is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein throws a leg kick but Kokane moved away.
Kokane is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Kokane moves away from the strike by Wein.
Kokane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Kokane ducks down to avoid it.
Kokane throws a shot from downtown. Wein moves away and avoids it.
Wein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kokane throws a series of punches but Wein moves out of range.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Kokane saw that one coming.
Kokane takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kokane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokane takes one to the side of the head.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Kokane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokane throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokane.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein thuds his right hand into Kokane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein misses with a jab to the body
and Kokane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wein slips under a jab.
Kokane throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Kokane's shoulder, as Kokane tries to avoid the shot.
Kokane seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wein swings for the body but Kokane moves out of range.
Wein misses with a double jab.
Kokane on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokane moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein dodges the punch combination from Kokane.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Kokane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kokane is looking to wear down Wein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kokane connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kokane blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Kokane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Kokane keeps Wein at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wein lands the left hand.
Kokane throws a sloppy head kick and Wein moves out of range easily.
Wein thuds his right hand into Kokane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein checks a low kick from Kokane.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokane lands a jab to the nose.
Wein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kokane's sensitive parts.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein takes a swing at Kokane's ribcage but misses.
Kokane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Wein scores with a nice right hand.
Kokane misses with a body shot.
Kokane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Kokane throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kokane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wein flicks out a counter leg kick but Kokane steps away.
Nice body kick there by Wein.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokane manages to avoid it.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Wein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kokane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wein.
Kokane walks into a left hand.
Wein misses with a hook
and Kokane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kokane misses with a two punch combination.
Wein connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kokane.
Wein slips under a jab from Kokane.
Kokane tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Wein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kokane counters with a one-two to the body.
Kokane lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
Kokane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wein momentarily.
Wein jabs Kokane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein stuns Kokane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokane misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wein. Kokane shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wein thows a body kick. Kokane tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Kokane clinches.
Kokane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Kokane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Kokane.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein tries a body shot but Kokane blocks it.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokane blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kokane.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
Wilder Wein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kokane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wein manages to break the clinch.
Kokane thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kokane clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wein scores with a nice right hand.
Kokane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Kokane misses with a leg kick.
Kokane throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kokane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wilder Wein just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wein cracks a nice hook into Kokane's ribs.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokane is just out of range.
Kokane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Kokane moves into the clinch successfully.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein lands a body shot.
Kokane has Wein pushed against the cage.
Kokane wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
A short right from Wein.
Kokane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kokane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wein lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Kokane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Kokane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wein blocking some punches.
Kokane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein lands with a short shot to the head.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses.
Kokane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kokane working aggressively here.
Wein working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Kokane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokane.
Kokane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses.

Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kokane to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kokane throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kokane.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Kokane.
A left lands for Kokane.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokane looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein thows a leg kick but Kokane checks it
and Kokane counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kokane is out of range and Wein settles back down.
Kokane is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokane.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kokane scores with a shot to the body.
Wein goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Wein lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Kokane.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein jabs Kokane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Wein.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Kokane instigates a clinch.

Wein breaks the clinch.
Kokane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wein cracks Kokane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wein throws a leg kick but Kokane checks it.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kokane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kokane takes the fight into the clinch.
Wein blocks a body shot from Kokane.
A shot in the inside from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Kokane moves out of range as Wein strikes.
As Wein tries to get set, Kokane tries to push him back and clinch up but Wein manages to avoid the attempt.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Kokane moved out of range.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane jabs at Wein's body.
Kokane throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein thinks about the counter body kick.
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Kokane saw it coming and moves away.
Kokane wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Wein slams his shin into Kokane's torso.
Nice jab there from Kokane.
Wein lands with a hook. Kokane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kokane takes one on the button.
Wein lands the left hand.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kokane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Kokane has Wein up against the cage in a clinch.
Kokane has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jerry Kokane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokane misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokane working aggressively here.
Wein is trying to break free.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Kokane throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Still in the clinch, Kokane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokane presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kokane's elbow.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Kokane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wein prevents a body shot from Kokane.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane stalling in the clinch.
Wein prevents a body shot from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein pushes Kokane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane.
Kokane lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.

Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kokane checks a leg kick nicely.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kokane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokane backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein throws a body punch but Kokane moves out of range.
Kokane throws a lazy head kick
and Wein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein looks for the body kick but Kokane saw that one coming.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokane.
Kokane misses the shot to the body.
Wein misses with a leg kick
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jerry Kokane.
I think Wein 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilder Wein! Wilder Wein retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.