PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Too Much Information. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nelson Muntz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Yakovchenko
vs
Muntz

177 cm
33
174 lbs
31 - 16 - 0

185 cm
34
180 lbs
39 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Héritage!
Hellbent

KAISER

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 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Yakovchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nelson Muntz!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntz throws a jab when Yakovchenko was well out of range.
Yakovchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muntz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muntz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yakovchenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muntz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yakovchenko throws a solid leg kick but Muntz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch but Muntz is having none of it.
Muntz's coach down at Homunculus Alembic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Muntz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yakovchenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Yakovchenko rushes Muntz and presses him up against the cage.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
Still in the clinch, Yakovchenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yakovchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muntz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yakovchenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Muntz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yakovchenkos head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yakovchenko misses with the head strike.
Yakovchenko is trying to pull guard but Muntz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muntz.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Muntz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muntz prevents a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muntz's elbow.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muntz.

Muntz breaks from the clinch.
Muntz misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yakovchenko.
Muntz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yakovchenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yakovchenko is looking to counter punch.
Muntz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Yakovchenko has closed the distance and engaged Muntz in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakovchenko scores with a shot to the side of Muntz's head.
Yakovchenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Muntz controls the action.
Muntz lands a left hand.
Muntz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yakovchenkos head.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Muntz tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Muntz back against the cage.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Muntz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yakovchenko backwards.
A body shot lands from Yakovchenko.
Muntz working aggressively here.
Muntz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakovchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muntz misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Yakovchenko on the inside.

Yakovchenko jumps guard.
Muntz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yakovchenko is pulling down on Muntz's head. It's preventing any offense from Muntz, at least for the moment.

Yakovchenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muntz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muntz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yakovchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Muntz is refusing to be controlled, as Yakovchenko sits in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Muntz wants to control but Yakovchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Muntz lands a lovely overhand right.
Muntz 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 round but I would say that Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Yakovchenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muntz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Yakovchenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muntz throws a hook to the side of Yakovchenko's head but Yakovchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yakovchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but Muntz moved away.
Yakovchenko checks a leg kick.
Muntz thuds a left hand into Yakovchenko's body.
Muntz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakovchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Muntz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko is out of range.
Muntz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Muntz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muntz.
Muntz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Yakovchenko has closed the distance and engaged Muntz in a clinch.
Muntz misses with the head strike.
Muntz pushes Yakovchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muntz.
Yakovchenko tries to throw a body punch but Muntz avoids it by throwing Yakovchenko back against the cage.
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muntz working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Muntz.
Muntz lands with a right to the head.
Igor Yakovchenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muntz digs a right hand underneath Yakovchenko's ribcage. Yakovchenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Muntz breaks the clinch.
Yakovchenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muntz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Muntz misses with a low kick.
Muntz misses with an uppercut.
Muntz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Muntz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Muntz finds it's target.
Muntz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yakovchenko's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko avoids the head kick by Muntz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Muntz misses.
A low kick from Muntz is predictable there
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yakovchenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Muntz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muntz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muntz misses with a low kick.
Yakovchenko ducks under a wild hook from Muntz.
Muntz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yakovchenko cracks Muntz with a good jab.
Yakovchenko takes a swing at Muntz's ribcage but misses.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muntz checks it well.
Muntz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yakovchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muntz. Muntz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muntz throws a sloppy head kick and Yakovchenko moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Yakovchenko misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Muntz misses.
Yakovchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Muntz lands a nice looking body shot.
Yakovchenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Yakovchenko misses.
Muntz throws a low kick but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muntz on the side of the head.
Yakovchenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muntz misses with the combination.
Muntz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muntz swings for the body but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Muntz lands a really nice looking cross but Yakovchenko seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yakovchenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muntz throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakovchenko takes a swing at Muntz's ribcage but misses.
Muntz throws a half hearted mid kick.
It appears Yakovchenko was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yakovchenko throws a body punch but Muntz moves out of range.
Muntz misses with a jab, cross combination.

Yakovchenko scores with a takedown into Muntz's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Muntz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Muntz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yakovchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Muntz blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nelson Muntz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Yakovchenko catches Muntz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yakovchenko looks for the body kick but Muntz saw that one coming.
Muntz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yakovchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yakovchenko slips under a jab.
Yakovchenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yakovchenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good work by Yakovchenko as he checks the leg kick.
Yakovchenko attempts a counter takedown but Muntz avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Yakovchenko misses.
Muntz scores with a hook to the body. Yakovchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yakovchenko motions for Muntz to come forward. Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab. Muntz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yakovchenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yakovchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muntz's sensitive parts.
Muntz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Muntz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Muntz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yakovchenko throws a body punch but Muntz moves out of range.
Yakovchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yakovchenko throws the left hand but Muntz avoids the punch easily.
Yakovchenko stuns Muntz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muntz misses with a low kick.
Muntz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yakovchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muntz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakovchenko.
Muntz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muntz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yakovchenko.
Muntz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yakovchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yakovchenko throws a front kick aimed at Muntz's knee but Muntz avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson Muntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Muntz misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muntz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Good leg kick by Muntz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muntz with a hook.
A left lands for Yakovchenko.
Muntz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muntz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakovchenko checks the leg kick.
Muntz throws a head kick that misses.
Muntz loads up on a big right hand but Yakovchenko slips the punch.
Muntz slips under a jab.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut. Muntz saw that one coming.
Yakovchenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz misses with a hook.
Yakovchenko is looking to clinch but Muntz is avoiding it.
Yakovchenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Yakovchenko.
Muntz misses with a body kick.
Muntz with a nice cross.
Muntz throws a good cross that connects.
Nelson Muntz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakovchenko checks a leg kick.
Yakovchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muntz moves away.
Yakovchenko lands a jab to the head.
Muntz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yakovchenko blocks a head kick by Muntz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Muntz.

Yakovchenko has Muntz up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muntz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakovchenko's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.

Yakovchenko has clasped his hands together around Muntz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muntz tries to improve position but can't.
Muntz can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Igor Yakovchenko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Yakovchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muntz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakovchenko.
Muntz cracks Yakovchenko with an open hand slap.
Yakovchenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yakovchenko throws a nice head kick!
Yakovchenko scores with a hook to the body. Muntz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muntz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakovchenko.
Muntz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight left.
Yakovchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muntz.
Muntz throws a body punch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muntz throws a shot from downtown. Yakovchenko moves away and avoids it.
Yakovchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Muntz blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakovchenko. Muntz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakovchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muntz throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko lands a jab to the nose.
Yakovchenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yakovchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Muntz is just out of range.
Yakovchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Muntz sprawls well. He's pushed Yakovchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muntz throws a leg kick which misses Yakovchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Yakovchenko tries to avoid it.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muntz moves away.
Yakovchenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Muntz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yakovchenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yakovchenko with a hook.
Yakovchenko lands the left hand.
Muntz misses with a leg kick
and Yakovchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muntz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yakovchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Muntz.
Muntz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson Muntz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Muntz tenderised Yakovchenko's leg. Yakovchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yakovchenko misses the shot to the body.
Muntz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Muntz's head.
Yakovchenko blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Muntz.
Yakovchenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Muntz is out of range and Yakovchenko settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muntz! But no joy.
Muntz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muntz lands a slapping body shot.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab. Muntz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Muntz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Muntz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yakovchenko - the referee stops the clock and Muntz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yakovchenko. Muntz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yakovchenko cracks Muntz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muntz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muntz throws a head kick but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Muntz.
Muntz slips under a jab from Yakovchenko.
Muntz misses with the combination.
Muntz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yakovchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yakovchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muntz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yakovchenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko loads up on a big right hand but Muntz slips the punch.
Yakovchenko sets himself, and Muntz steps forward looking for the clinch! Yakovchenko avoids it this time.
Muntz throws a series of punches but Yakovchenko avoids them all with ease.
Muntz lands a nice shot that snaps Yakovchenko's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muntz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muntz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yakovchenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yakovchenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Muntz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muntz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muntz is looking for the big counter here.
A jab lands there for Yakovchenko.
Muntz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muntz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Muntz.
Muntz throws the kick towards the body but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko had his way with Nelson Muntz in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Yakovchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Muntz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakovchenko.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.

Yakovchenko jumps guard and drags Muntz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Muntz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
Yakovchenko trying to control the position.
Muntz is in close to Yakovchenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muntz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muntz wants to control from the top but Yakovchenko keeps moving.
Muntz won't allow Yakovchenko to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Muntz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Muntz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yakovchenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muntz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muntz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muntz just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko is looking to land body kicks.
Muntz connects with a right hand. Yakovchenko shakes it off.
Yakovchenko is looking to clinch.
Muntz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
Muntz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yakovchenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson Muntz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yakovchenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Muntz.
Muntz thows a leg kick but Yakovchenko checks it
and Yakovchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Muntz cracks a nice hook into Yakovchenko's ribs.
Good leg kick by Yakovchenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yakovchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muntz.
Muntz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz misses with a lunging right hand
and Yakovchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muntz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yakovchenko connects with a high kick.
Yakovchenko slips under a jab from Muntz.
Yakovchenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muntz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muntz wants to slow Yakovchenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Yakovchenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Muntz should have avoided that one.
Muntz misses with an uppercut.
Yakovchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muntz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yakovchenko, right into the meat.
Yakovchenko looks for a takedown but Muntz sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakovchenko is just out of range.
Muntz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muntz throws out a leg kick but Yakovchenko moves out of range and Muntz only half commits.
Muntz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yakovchenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Yakovchenko misses the target.
Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Yakovchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muntz manages to avoid it.
Muntz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muntz throws a jab when Yakovchenko was well out of range.
Yakovchenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Muntz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yakovchenko pushes Muntz away with a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muntz. That's going to slow Yakovchenko down.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Igor Yakovchenko.
Well Yakovchenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
Igor Yakovchenko retains his welterweight title!
Igor Yakovchenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.