PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Kodrigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank N Spank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kodrigu
vs
N Spank

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiko Kodrigu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank N Spank!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from N Spank does no damage.
N Spank fails to land the takedown.
Kiko Kodrigu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N Spank lands with a nice combination. Kodrigu backs away looking to recover.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kodrigu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
N Spank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
N Spank shoots in but no luck this time.
Kodrigu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiko Kodrigu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank N Spank.
N Spank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
N Spank looks gassed!
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!
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kodrigu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kodrigu.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Tank N Spank has been cut.
Kodrigu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
N Spank avoids the body shot from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu connects with a solid leg kick.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that N Spank semi-blocks.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kodrigu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodrigu keeps N Spank at a distance using the push kick.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
N Spank tries for a takedown but Kodrigu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kodrigu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of N Spank's head.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kodrigu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
N Spank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
N Spank is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kodrigu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for N Spank.
Kodrigu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kodrigu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that N Spank semi-blocks.
N Spank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kodrigu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as N Spank throws out the jab.
N Spank doesn't manage to clinch there - Kodrigu circles away.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that half lands.
N Spank throws a series of punches but Kodrigu avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kodrigu throws a low kick, looking for N Spank's leg but N Spank calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and N Spank moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

N Spank takes the fight into the clinch.
Kodrigu tries to break free but N Spank pushes him back against the cage.

N Spank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kodrigu lands with a kick to the temple. N Spank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kodrigu misses with a hook. N Spank ducked under it nicely.
N Spank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kodrigu swivels and escapes.
Kodrigu avoids a punch combination nicely.
N Spank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
N Spank tries to clinch but Kodrigu is having none of it.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu fails to land the takedown.
N Spank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

N Spank takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

N Spank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kodrigu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on N Spank. That did some damage!
N Spank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kodrigu shoots in for a takedown but N Spank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
N Spank misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu throws a body punch but N Spank moves out of range.
N Spank throws a right hand that Kodrigu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kodrigu also avoids with ease.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
Kodrigu tries to score with a low kick but N Spank moves his leg out of the way.
Kodrigu misses with a head kick.
N Spank moves out of range of the body kick.
N Spank swings for the body but Kodrigu moves out of range.
N Spank throws a series of punches but Kodrigu moves out of range.
N Spank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kodrigu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
N Spank with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
N Spank wants to clinch up but Kodrigu keeps it at a distance.
N Spank is looking to clinch but Kodrigu is avoiding it.
A punch combination from N Spank misses.
N Spank takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
N Spank tries to clinch there but Kodrigu circles away.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu swings for the body but N Spank moves out of range.

N Spank closes the distance and clinches.
N Spank wants to get back to striking at distance but Kodrigu won't allow it.
N Spank keeps control of Kodrigu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kodrigu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
N Spank is trying to break the clinch but Kodrigu is controlling him.
Kodrigu tries to break the clinch but N Spank is controlling the position.
N Spank tries to break free but Kodrigu pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N Spank is trying to break the clinch but Kodrigu is controlling him.
N Spank is trying to break the clinch but Kodrigu has him pressed against the cage.

N Spank manages to pull guard.

Kodrigu gets to his feet - N Spank follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiko Kodrigu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank N Spank's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodrigu swats away the attempt to clinch by N Spank.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu misses with an attempted mid kick.
N Spank lands a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from N Spank.
N Spank tries to clinch but Kodrigu is having none of it.
N Spank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kodrigu sprawls well. Kodrigu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. N Spank gets slowly back to his feet.
Kodrigu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
N Spank throws a series of punches but Kodrigu avoids them all with ease.
Tank N Spank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

N Spank has taken the fight to the clinch.

N Spank manages to pull guard.

Kodrigu gets to his feet - N Spank follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

N Spank rushes Kodrigu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kodrigu wants to get back to striking at distance but N Spank won't allow it.
Kodrigu prevents N Spank from breaking the clinch.
Kodrigu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

N Spank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kodrigu throws a leg kick that misses.
Kodrigu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
N Spank shoots in looking for a takedown. Kodrigu tries to sprawl out of it but N Spank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kodrigu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiko Kodrigu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank N Spank.
Kodrigu stuffs the takedown attempt from N Spank. N Spank gets slowly back to his feet.
Kodrigu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kodrigu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. N Spank tries to avoid it but Kodrigu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag N Spank to the ground. N Spank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice combination there by N Spank.
Kiko Kodrigu is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

N Spank clinches.
N Spank wants to break free but Kodrigu has control.
Kodrigu can't break the clinch.

N Spank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kodrigu throws out a leg kick but N Spank moves out of range and Kodrigu only half commits.
Kodrigu stuffs the takedown attempt from N Spank. N Spank gets slowly back to his feet.
N Spank scores with a one two! Kodrigu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kodrigu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
N Spank scores with a one two! Kodrigu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that half lands.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that N Spank semi-blocks.
N Spank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodrigu keeps the fight on the outside.
N Spank throws a series of punches but Kodrigu moves out of range.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodrigu is looking to slow N Spank down with leg kicks.
N Spank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kodrigu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
N Spank stuffs the takedown attempt from Kodrigu. Kodrigu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kodrigu connects with a high kick.
N Spank misses with the combination.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
N Spank throws a right and a left that Kodrigu avoids nicely.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that half lands.
Kodrigu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
N Spank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu slaps away a takedown attempt from N Spank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
N Spank cracks Kodrigu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodrigu throws a nice inside leg kick.
N Spank shoots in and drives through. Kodrigu sprawls well.
N Spank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kodrigu slaps away a takedown attempt from N Spank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kodrigu. That's going to slow N Spank down.
Kodrigu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kodrigu is looking to wear down N Spank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kodrigu connects with a high kick.
N Spank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from N Spank.
N Spank misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kodrigu. That's going to slow N Spank down.
Kodrigu misses with a straight right.
Kodrigu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on N Spank. That did some damage!
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tank N Spank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank N Spank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

N Spank stalks Kodrigu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kodrigu's face. Kodrigu staggers backwards, shaken.
Kodrigu keeps the fight on the outside.
N Spank fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
N Spank tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kodrigu shoots in for a takedown but N Spank shows good takedown defense.
N Spank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kodrigu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kodrigu tries to score a power double leg takedown but N Spank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kodrigu somewhat.
Kodrigu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has N Spank pinned against the cage. N Spank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiko Kodrigu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N Spank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
N Spank throws a body punch but Kodrigu moves out of range.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu throws a nice head kick!
N Spank takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and N Spank moves out of range easily.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
N Spank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kodrigu defends it nicely.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and N Spank moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from N Spank.
Kodrigu scores with a head kick.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
N Spank scores with a one two! Kodrigu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kodrigu lands a head kick. N Spank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
N Spank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kodrigu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from N Spank does it's job there.
Kodrigu misses with a head kick.
N Spank is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
N Spank catches Kodrigu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
N Spank moves in looking to clinch but Kodrigu pushes him off.
N Spank tries to clinch up.
N Spank loads up on a big right hand but Kodrigu slips the punch.
N Spank takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kodrigu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to N Spank's calf.
N Spank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
N Spank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
N Spank misses with a two punch combination.
Kodrigu looks for a takedown but N Spank sprawls well.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kodrigu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - N Spank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kodrigu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kodrigu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by N Spank.
N Spank moves in looking to clinch but Kodrigu pushes him off.
Kodrigu lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Spank misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from N Spank.
Kodrigu closes the distance and clinches up with N Spank, looking for a takedown. Kodrigu pushes N Spank against the cage but N Spank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kodrigu fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Kodrigu misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kodrigu.
N Spank wants to clinch up but Kodrigu keeps it at a distance.
N Spank lands a jab-cross combination.
Kodrigu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
A big left from N Spank misses.
Kodrigu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu lands a nice leg kick that just misses N Spank's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kodrigu connects with a high kick.
N Spank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kodrigu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
N Spank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kodrigu defends it nicely.
Kodrigu scores with a head kick.
Kodrigu misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
N Spank shoots in but Kodrigu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
N Spank fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kodrigu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kodrigu throws a hook but N Spank avoids it easily.
Good work by N Spank as he checks the leg kick.
N Spank fails with a takedown attempt.
Kodrigu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiko Kodrigu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tank N Spank's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu fails with a takedown attempt.

N Spank darts in and clinches Kodrigu up against the cage.
Kodrigu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but N Spank has him pressed against the cage.

N Spank breaks from the clinch.
N Spank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kodrigu swivels and escapes.
N Spank swinging wilding here.
N Spank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kodrigu swivels and escapes.
Kodrigu throws a nice head kick!
N Spank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kodrigu. Kodrigu obviously looking to wear him down.
N Spank dips to his left and cracks Kodrigu with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from N Spank is defended easily by Kodrigu.
Kiko Kodrigu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank N Spank.
N Spank misses with a two punch combination.
Kodrigu thumps N Spank with a low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from N Spank is defended easily by Kodrigu.
N Spank scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kodrigu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but N Spank avoids it really well and circles away.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
N Spank tries to clinch up but Kodrigu circles away and keeps his distance.
N Spank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
N Spank misses with a two punch combination.
Kodrigu dodges the punch combination from N Spank.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch but Kodrigu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kodrigu fails with a takedown attempt.
N Spank throws a one two combo.
Kodrigu pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
N Spank misses with a double jab.
Kodrigu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from N Spank.
Kodrigu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has N Spank pinned against the cage. N Spank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
N Spank wants to clinch.
Kodrigu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kodrigu leaves N Spank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that half lands.

N Spank clinches.
Kodrigu gets underhooks to prevent N Spank's takedown attempt.
Kodrigu can't break the clinch.
N Spank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kodrigu fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Spank misses with a wild combination.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kodrigu shoots in for a takedown but N Spank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from N Spank.
Kodrigu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with N Spank but N Spank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kodrigu connects with a high kick.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
Kodrigu looks to score with a jab to the body but N Spank is just out of range.
N Spank wants to clinch up but Kodrigu keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - N Spank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kodrigu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by N Spank.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
N Spank throws a nice looking combination but Kodrigu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
N Spank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch but Kodrigu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
N Spank fails with the takedown.
N Spank throws a right hand that Kodrigu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kodrigu also avoids with ease.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
N Spank's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
N Spank lands with a nice combination. Kodrigu backs away looking to recover.
Kodrigu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
N Spank slips under a jab.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that N Spank semi-blocks.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses.
N Spank throws a right hand that Kodrigu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kodrigu also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kodrigu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
N Spank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kodrigu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kodrigu wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from N Spank does no damage.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Kiko Kodrigu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank N Spank's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

N Spank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
N Spank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kodrigu dives in and grabs N Spank's left leg, looking for a takedown. N Spank pushes down on Kodrigu's head and hops out.
N Spank tries to bum rush Kodrigu with a series of wild strikes but Kodrigu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
N Spank wants to clinch.
N Spank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kodrigu fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
N Spank misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and N Spank moves out of range easily.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kodrigu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodrigu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from N Spank.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and N Spank moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu missing with a left hand there. N Spank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kodrigu wants to land a leg kick but N Spank is out of range.
Kodrigu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiko Kodrigu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
N Spank misses the shot to the body.
N Spank swinging wilding here.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch but Kodrigu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
N Spank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kodrigu misses with a looping left.
N Spank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
N Spank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
N Spank misses with a series of wild punches.
Kodrigu shoots in for a double leg but N Spank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kodrigu, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - N Spank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
N Spank takes a kick to the side of the head.
N Spank checks a low kick from Kodrigu.
N Spank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kodrigu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
N Spank stalks Kodrigu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kodrigu's face. Kodrigu staggers backwards, shaken.
Kodrigu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but N Spank checks it well.
N Spank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kodrigu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
N Spank checks a low kick from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kodrigu as N Spank shoots in.
Kodrigu lands a head kick!
Kodrigu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
N Spank lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kodrigu dodges the punch combination from N Spank.
N Spank fails with a takedown attempt.
N Spank throws a nice looking combination but Kodrigu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kodrigu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by N Spank.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that half lands.
N Spank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kodrigu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
N Spank misses with a series of wild punches.
Kodrigu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. N Spank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - N Spank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kodrigu misses with a leg kick.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu fails with a takedown attempt.
Kodrigu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kodrigu lands with a slapping head kick.
N Spank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Kodrigu or perhaps it was just good defense by N Spank which made him look bad.
N Spank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
N Spank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kodrigu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kodrigu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has N Spank pinned against the cage. N Spank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kodrigu looks for a takedown but N Spank sprawls well.
Kodrigu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiko Kodrigu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kodrigu 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiko Kodrigu!
Kiko Kodrigu is the new heavyweight champion!