PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 70 p4p, 11 weight class). Defoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. The crowd seem to be enjoying Boyka's choice of entrance music: Three 6 Mafia - Its A Fight lyrics . This should be a great matchup!

Defoe
vs
Boyka

188 cm
30
213 lbs
23 - 4 - 0

190 cm
30
207 lbs
17 - 6 - 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boyka is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Defoe lands a nice hook to Boyka's body. Boyka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boyka digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
Boyka looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boyka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Menace Defoe has been cut.
Boyka blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Good standup being displayed there by Defoe as he connects with a hook.
Boyka digs a good body shot into Defoe's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe lands with a right hand.
Boyka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Boyka lands a big head kick that sends Defoe tumbling to the mat! Boyka takes a step backwards and waves Defoe back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Defoe is rocked!
Defoe punishes Boyka's body with a nice straight punch.
Defoe defending well as Boyka loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Boyka - just one landing.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Boyka saw that one coming.
Boyka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boyka scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Boyka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Boyka misses the body punch
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boyka.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Boyka throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Defoe.
A countering left hand to the body from Boyka misses.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Boyka throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Boyka throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Boyka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Boyka counters with a body kick.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boyka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe is looking to wear down Boyka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Boyka lunges at Defoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Defoe's hand.
Boyka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body
and Boyka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
Boyka throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boyka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe slips under a jab from Boyka.
Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boyka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Defoe moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka cracks Defoe with an open hand slap.
Boyka swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Boyka missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyka is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe defending well as Boyka loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe takes a swing at Boyka's ribcage but misses.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Boyka checks it.
Boyka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka throws a shot to the body.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Boyka misses with a looping right.
Defoe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Boyka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Menace Defoe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Defoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boyka lands a jab to the nose.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boyka.
Yuri Boyka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyka throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Boyka misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Boyka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boyka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Nice uppercut there from Boyka.
Defoe throws a low kick but Boyka moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyka throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe clobbers Boyka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe blocks the body kick.
Defoe is looking to counter the offense by Boyka and move into the clinch.
Defoe scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Boyka with a nice cross.
Defoe lands with a kick to the temple. Boyka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Defoe connects with a body shot.
Boyka cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
Defoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boyka just manages to avoid it.
Boyka misses with a body shot
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boyka's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyka throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka throws a counter combo.
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Boyka misses its intended target.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boyka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Defoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boyka in his tracks.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.

Defoe drops Boyka with a beautiful combination! Boyka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Defoe is looking for the KO!

Boyka is rocked!
Boyka tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boyka is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Boyka slips under a jab.
Boyka seems to have recovered his senses.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyka throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Boyka.
Defoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boyka moves out of range as Defoe strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Defoe. Boyka shrugs it off though.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boyka misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Boyka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Defoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyka.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
Defoe ducks right into an uppercut from Boyka.
Defoe tests Boyka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boyka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boyka throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Boyka scores with a nice strike.
Defoe staying out of range there.
As Boyka looks to move away, Defoe throws a big counter combo but Boyka just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe slips a jab from Boyka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boyka if he has to take too many more of those.
Boyka throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Boyka missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe throws a hook but Boyka blocks it.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyka throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
Boyka looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka throws a lazy body kick
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyka manages to avoid it.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Defoe.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka misses with a straight left.
Defoe is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boyka misses with a hook to the body
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Defoe instigates a clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Boyka has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Boyka lands a right hand.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boyka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Defoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boyka throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boyka misses with the head strike.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boyka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyka's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.

Boyka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boyka throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Boyka saw that one coming.
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
Boyka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
Boyka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boyka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boyka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Boyka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Defoe duly obliges.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Boyka moved away.
It seemed like Boyka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boyka loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Boyka throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Boyka misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Defoe pushes Boyka up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Defoe.
Boyka working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Boyka breaks from the clinch.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses Boyka's front leg but catches the back leg as Boyka tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Boyka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boyka looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe cracks Boyka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boyka misses the shot to the body.
Defoe lands a jab.
Boyka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boyka scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Defoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Defoe does no damage.
Boyka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boyka lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boyka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Boyka ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boyka digs a good body shot into Defoe's ribs.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyka moves away.
Boyka misses with a body shot
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe looks to throw the jab but Boyka is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Boyka sees coming a mile off.
Defoe sets himself, and Boyka steps forward looking for the clinch! Defoe avoids it this time.
Boyka loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Boyka throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boyka works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
Boyka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boyka lands a body shot.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Defoe slips a straight right by Boyka.
Defoe thows a body kick. Boyka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
Boyka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
Defoe jabs Boyka right on the nose. Boyka blinks but takes it well.
Boyka scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boyka takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily.

Defoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyka, pushing him back 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!
Boyka stalling the fight.
Boyka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Boyka avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Boyka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Defoe.

Boyka breaks from the clinch.
Boyka misses with a looping left.
Defoe misses with a double jab.
Defoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boyka.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Boyka avoids it.
Defoe lunges at Boyka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boyka's hand.
Boyka throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyka.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boyka digs a good body shot into Defoe's ribs.
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Defoe.
Boyka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boyka at a distance.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Boyka off balance momentarily.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Defoe blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boyka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
Defoe lunges at Boyka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boyka's hand.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boyka misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Boyka's belly button to the back.
Boyka scores with a nice strike.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Boyka avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Defoe lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe had his way with Yuri Boyka in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Boyka.
Defoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boyka throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Defoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boyka - the referee stops the clock and Defoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boyka. Defoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Boyka misses.
Jab by Defoe.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Boyka counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Boyka looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Boyka throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a nice body shot.
Boyka lands with a nice body punch.
Defoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boyka on the side of the head.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Defoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe is looking to counter with head kicks.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka misses with a double jab
and Defoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuri Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka thuds his right hand into Defoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boyka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe looks to throw the jab but Boyka is out of range.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Boyka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Boyka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Boyka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boyka throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Boyka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boyka checks a leg kick.
Boyka throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boyka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boyka looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
As Boyka looks to move away, Defoe throws a big counter combo but Boyka just gets out of the way.
Boyka throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boyka throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe is looking to slow Boyka down with leg kicks.
Boyka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boyka misses with a body punch
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boyka looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Defoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka throws a right hand that misses
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyka throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boyka misses with a hook.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menace Defoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boyka's sensitive parts.
Boyka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Boyka misses with a few strikes there.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boyka scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyka.
Defoe connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Menace Defoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Defoe 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Menace Defoe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.