PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarkhan Naranbaatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naranbaatar has chosen Batzorig Vaanchig as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tarkhan Naranbaatar enters the cage!

Makaki Iii
vs
Naranbaatar

182 cm
24
177 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
176 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Hellbent

Voodoo Nutrition
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.

It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.

Makaki Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
Naranbaatar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naranbaatar lands a body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.

Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a big counter head kick but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Naranbaatar lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Naranbaatar keeps it at a distance.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Naranbaatar misses.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
It looked like Makaki Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii backing away here, and Naranbaatar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice body kick.
Naranbaatar throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Naranbaatar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
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!
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Makaki Iii throws a body kick.
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Naranbaatar's midsection.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makaki Iii's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Naranbaatar keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a body kick.
Makaki Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Makaki Iii does no damage.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naranbaatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naranbaatar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naranbaatar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination. Naranbaatar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up but Naranbaatar circles away and keeps his distance.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makaki Iii. That one must have hurt.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naranbaatar can do to turn this around?
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
Naranbaatar connects with a leg kick. Makaki Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice combination. Naranbaatar backs away looking to recover.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Sloppy strikes from Naranbaatar. Those never looked like landing.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Naranbaatar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Naranbaatar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naranbaatar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naranbaatar defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii backing away here, and Naranbaatar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves away
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar up against the cage in a clinch.
Naranbaatar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naranbaatar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naranbaatar lands with a left to the head.
Naranbaatar throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
A short left from Makaki Iii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranbaatar has Makaki Iii pushed against the cage.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar stalling in the clinch.
Naranbaatar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Makaki Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Naranbaatar can turn it around.
Makaki Iii gets through Naranbaatar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Naranbaatar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Naranbaatar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Naranbaatar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar is trying to break free.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Naranbaatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Good body shot from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar is working Makaki Iii over against the cage.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Yancy Makaki Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.

Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii cracks Naranbaatar with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws out a leg kick but Naranbaatar moves out of range and Makaki Iii only half commits.
It seemed like Naranbaatar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naranbaatar misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Naranbaatar feints and then cracks Makaki Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makaki Iii down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Makaki Iii clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Naranbaatar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range and Naranbaatar settles back down.

Makaki Iii darts in and clinches Naranbaatar up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar digs a right hand into Makaki Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makaki Iii's gas tank.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii is trying to stall.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar misses with the head strike.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naranbaatar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Naranbaatar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii presses Naranbaatar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Naranbaatar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Naranbaatar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Naranbaatar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Makaki Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Naranbaatar sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii keeping hold of Naranbaatar's head, controlling as best he can.
Naranbaatar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaki Iii is doing well to control the position and prevent Naranbaatar from advancing to side control.
Makaki Iii is staying active underneath Naranbaatar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naranbaatar stalling away here and it's allowed Makaki Iii to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naranbaatar wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
Naranbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Makaki Iii takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar shrugs it off though.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranbaatar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Makaki Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naranbaatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar lands a jab.
Makaki Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Naranbaatar's front leg but catches the back leg as Naranbaatar tries to avoid it.
Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Makaki Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naranbaatar dodges the punch combination from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.

Naranbaatar moves into range and clinches up with Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar tries to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling the position.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii trying to stall but Naranbaatar improves his position.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makaki Iii is keeping busy.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naranbaatar or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Naranbaatar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice combination. Naranbaatar backs away looking to recover.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Naranbaatar moves forwards but Makaki Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Makaki Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii taking a breather.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naranbaatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaki Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Yancy Makaki Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.