PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foot Fungus (ranked 49 p4p, 9 weight class) and Alphonzo Mirage (ranked 320 p4p, 49 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fungus
vs
Mirage

194 cm
25
215 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

191 cm
24
212 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Conviction

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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alphonzo Mirage!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirage moves away from the strike by Fungus.
Mirage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fungus misses the shot to the body.
Mirage looks to land a body kick but Fungus moved away.
Fungus is looking to counter punch.
Mirage scores with a spinning back kick!

Fungus clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fungus.
Fungus lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirage fails to pull guard.
Mirage lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirage.
Mirage leaning against his opponent.
Mirage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirage controls his hands.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Mirage.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirage misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus tries a body shot but Mirage blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirage.
Fungus tries to throw a body punch but Mirage avoids it by throwing Fungus back against the cage.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mirage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fungus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fungus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fungus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirage has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fungus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mirage can turn it around.
Mirage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Mirage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fungus.
Mirage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fungus working aggressively here.

Mirage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fungus slips a jab from Mirage.
Fungus is looking to counter the offense by Mirage and move into the clinch.
Fungus throws a lazy uppercut
and Mirage counters with a solid body kick.
Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
Fungus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mirage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage thumps Fungus with a low kick.
Mirage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fungus tests Mirage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mirage.
Fungus swings for the body but Mirage moves out of range.
Fungus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mirage circles away quickly and effectively.
Mirage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fungus.

Fungus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fungus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mirage.
Fungus lands a left hand.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage cracks Fungus with a nice body shot.
Fungus tries a body shot but Mirage blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
Fungus working aggressively here.
Mirage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus can't find room to land a body shot as Mirage controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mirage tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Mirage back against the cage.
Mirage lands with a light punch inside.
Mirage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Fungus blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Mirage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirage lands with a left to the head.
Fungus lands a left hand.
Mirage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Mirage lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fungus throws a head punch that misses.
Mirage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Fungus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mirage backwards.
Mirage fails to pull guard.
Fungus lands a body punch.
Mirage stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirage.
Mirage blocks an uppercut.
Fungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus lands with a left to the head.
Mirage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mirage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fungus tries a body shot but Mirage blocks it.
Fungus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fungus lands a body shot.
Mirage tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Mirage back against the cage.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirage lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fungus lands a body shot.
Mirage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mirage lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alphonzo Mirage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fungus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirage.

Fungus moves into the clinch.
Fungus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fungus has a couple of punches blocked by Mirage.
Mirage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mirage is leaning against Fungus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mirage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mirage.
Fungus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirage.
Mirage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fungus has a couple of punches blocked by Mirage.
Fungus takes a shot to the head.
Fungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirage cracks Fungus with a nice body shot.
Fungus can't find room to land a body shot as Mirage controls the action.
Fungus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage throws a head punch that misses.
Fungus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fungus misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirage is trying to maintain a safe position but Fungus gets an underhook and turns Mirage into the cage.
Fungus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Mirage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fungus slips a jab from Mirage.
Fungus misses with a hook. Mirage ducked under it nicely.
Mirage works Fungus's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mirage.
Mirage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mirage.
Fungus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirage was well out of range. Poor timing from Fungus.
Mirage throws the left hand but Fungus avoids the punch easily.
Mirage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fungus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mirage lands a nice hook to Fungus's body. Fungus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mirage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Mirage.
We've been told by Fungus's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mirage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fungus throws a looping overhand right but Mirage ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fungus lands a jab to Mirage's midsection.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. Fungus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Fungus misses the body punch
and Mirage counters with a right hand to the body.
Mirage is looking to chop away at Fungus's legs.
Fungus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fungus misses with a double jab.
Fungus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirage misses with a kick to the body.
Mirage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mirage.
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Mirage is out of range.
Mirage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mirage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fungus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungus misses with a jab to the body
and Mirage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mirage digs a good hook to Fungus's body.
Mirage scores with a shot to the body.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirage looks for the body kick but Fungus saw that one coming.
Mirage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mirage keeps the fight on the outside.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Mirage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fungus jabs at Mirage's body.
Mirage cracks Fungus with a good jab.
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Fungus off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fungus clinches.
Mirage tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirage.
Mirage lands an uppercut.
Fungus misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fungus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirage.
A nice left hand lands by Mirage.
Mirage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fungus working aggressively here.
Mirage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fungus letting Mirage take a breather here.
Mirage lands with a light punch inside.

Mirage pulls Fungus into guard.
Mirage wants to sweep but no luck.
Mirage is pulling down on Fungus's head to control his posture.
Fungus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fungus won't allow Mirage to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mirage throws a low kick but Fungus avoids it.
Fungus is looking to wear down Mirage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab by Mirage.

Fungus clinches.
Fungus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fungus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirages head.
Fungus lands a shoulder strike.
Fungus lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirage swings wildly with an uppercut but Fungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
Fungus lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fungus misses with the head strike.
Mirage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fungus smiles and moves away.
Mirage slips a straight right by Fungus.
Fungus takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Mirage moves away from the strike by Fungus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mirage.
Fungus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fungus misses with a wild combination.
Mirage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Mirage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Fungus checks it.
Fungus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fungus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mirage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mirage.

Fungus darts in and clinches Mirage up against the cage.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirage lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Fungus.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus tries to throw a body punch but Mirage avoids it by throwing Fungus back against the cage.
Mirage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mirage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fungus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirage.
Mirage is trying to pull guard but Fungus has him pressed against the cage.
Foot Fungus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonzo Mirage.
Fungus tries a body shot but Mirage blocks it.
Mirage throws a head punch that misses.
Fungus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mirage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirage.
Mirage lands with a left to the head.
Mirage misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirage blocks a body shot from Fungus.
Fungus tries to throw a body punch but Mirage avoids it by throwing Fungus back against the cage.
Fungus pushes Mirage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fungus.
Fungus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fungus tries a body shot but Mirage blocks it.
Mirage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirage is looking to control Fungus's arms but Fungus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mirage has his back to the cage.
Fungus misses with some punches.
Mirage digs a right hand underneath Fungus's ribcage. Fungus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus takes a shot to the head.
Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirage controls his hands.
Mirage scores with a shot to the side of Fungus's head.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fungus.
Mirage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mirage misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fungus blocks an uppercut.
Mirage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirage lands with a left to the head.
Fungus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fungus scores with a shot to the side of Mirage's head.
Mirage tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus pushes Mirage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mirage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus misses with a body punch.
Fungus blocking some punches.
Mirage lands with a light punch inside.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirage blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Fungus.
Mirage blocking some punches.
Mirage fails to pull guard.
Fungus works on Mirage's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foot Fungus clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fungus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fungus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Foot Fungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fungus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirage.
Mirage is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Fungus misses.
Fungus 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.
Mirage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Mirage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mirage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fungus finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirage's head.
Mirage looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungus is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus punishes Mirage's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mirage is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fungus lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirage off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirage stuns Fungus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Fungus takes the fight into the clinch.
Mirage tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus throws a head punch that misses.
Mirage tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fungus presses Mirage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fungus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fungus working aggressively here.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fungus.
Fungus is leaning against Mirage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fungus working aggressively here.
Mirage throws a head punch that misses.
Mirage misses with a body punch.
Mirage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirage misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirage prevents a body shot from Fungus.
Mirage working aggressively here.
Fungus throws a head punch that misses.
Fungus can't find room to land a body shot as Mirage controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fungus works on Mirage's body with a couple of short punches.
Mirage trying to stall but Fungus improves his position.
Mirage tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Mirage back against the cage.
Mirage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirage misses with some punches.
Fungus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fungus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fungus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fungus.
Mirage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Mirage.
Mirage blocks a body shot from Fungus.
Mirage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mirage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Mirage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fungus is out of range and Mirage settles back down.
Mirage throws an off balance right hand
and Fungus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mirage walks into a straight right hand from Fungus.
Mirage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fungus misses with a few strikes there.
Mirage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fungus doesn't seem bothered though.
Fungus looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirage is just out of range.
Mirage lands a nice shot to the body.
Fungus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mirage. That one must have hurt.
Mirage thuds his shin into the meat of Fungus's side.
Fungus checks the leg kick.
Mirage lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage lands a nice shot that snaps Fungus's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fungus.
Fungus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Fungus throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirage connects with the punch.
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fungus.
Mirage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mirage thuds his shin into the meat of Fungus's side.
Fungus throws a hook but Mirage avoids it easily.
Mirage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fungus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mirage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fungus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirage can pounce on him.
Mirage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Foot Fungus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mirage misses with a wild body shot.
Mirage walks into a left hand.
Fungus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mirage.
Mirage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mirage connects with a body shot.
Fungus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirage.
Mirage wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage is trying to stall.
Mirage lands an uppercut.
Mirage tries to pull guard but Fungus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mirage misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus misses with the head strike.
Fungus lands a nice uppercut.
Fungus blocks an uppercut.
Mirage scores with a shot to the side of Fungus's head.
Fungus lands a left hand.
Fungus lands with a left to the head.
Fungus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fungus misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Mirage.
A head punch on the inside from Mirage fails to land.
Mirage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirage has a couple of punches blocked by Fungus.
Mirage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirage throws a head punch that misses.
Mirage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fungus tries to work over Mirage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fungus misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirage blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Mirage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fungus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fungus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage misses with the body kick
and Fungus counters with a straight right hand.
Fungus throws an off balance right hand
and Mirage counters with a nice leg kick.
Mirage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungus.
Mirage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fungus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. Fungus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fungus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirage.
Fungus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mirage takes a swing at Fungus's ribcage but misses.
Fungus tries to counter by clinching up but Mirage breaks away and moves out of range.
Fungus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mirage.
Fungus's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mirage looks to throw the jab but Fungus is out of range.
Mirage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fungus jabs Mirage to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Fungus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mirage is looking to control Fungus's arms but Fungus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mirage has his back to the cage.
Mirage blocking some punches.
Fungus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Mirage as the two fighters clinch.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Mirage.
Mirage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fungus tries a body shot but Mirage blocks it.
Fungus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fungus tries to work over Mirage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirage pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fungus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fungus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mirage is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mirage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirage misses with an elbow over the top.
Mirage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fungus managing to block the knees to the body from Mirage.
Fungus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirage backwards.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirage lands a left hand.
Fungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirage's elbow.
Fungus throws a head punch that misses.
Mirage misses with a punch on the inside.
Fungus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirage lands a nice uppercut.
Mirage controlling the action here for a moment.
Fungus scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alphonzo Mirage.
I think Mirage 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus retains his light heavyweight title!
Foot Fungus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.