Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#731 Kruger v Simmons
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNeville moves away.
Defoe avoids the head kick by DeNeville.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that DeNeville sees coming a mile off.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from DeNeville.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of DeNeville's head but DeNeville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe checks the leg kick.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and DeNeville makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and DeNeville counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donsone DeNeville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from DeNeville.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeNeville.
DeNeville has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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 body kick.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeNeville takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DeNeville lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeNeville lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeNeville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Defoe finds it's target.
DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Defoe blocks the low kick.
DeNeville looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeNeville is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
DeNeville swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeNeville pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
DeNeville throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeNeville takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Defoe blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. DeNeville does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe walks into a stiff left hand from DeNeville.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
DeNeville with a lazy takedown attempt
and Defoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeNeville thinking.
DeNeville will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the body from Defoe misses #TD2#
and DeNeville counters with a takedown into side control.
What's Defoe going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
DeNeville throws an elbow but Defoe slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
DeNeville fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
An elbow from DeNeville crashes against the mat.
DeNeville is trying to ground and pound but Defoe uses the momentary lack of control by DeNeville to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. DeNeville lands a nice short elbow.
DeNeville throwing shots but Defoe is blocking nicely.
DeNeville trying to control from half guard but Defoe is working away.
DeNeville thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Defoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNeville.
DeNeville throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Defoe to regain full guard.
DeNeville postures up. #T4#
DeNeville in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeNeville is working Defoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Defoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeNeville.
DeNeville with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeNeville throws a big elbow that misses.
DeNeville throws a big right hand that misses.
DeNeville wants to control from the top but Defoe keeps moving.
DeNeville throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DeNeville slips nicely into half guard.
DeNeville missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donsone DeNeville dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeNeville blocks a leg kick.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeNeville with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Defoe to score with a decent uppercut.
DeNeville misses with a body shot. #CL#
Defoe has DeNeville up against the cage in a clinch.
DeNeville lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe prevents a body shot from DeNeville.
DeNeville misses with some punches.
DeNeville has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Defoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNeville's elbow.
Defoe pushes DeNeville back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Defoe tries a body shot but DeNeville blocks it.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as DeNeville controls his hands.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
A short uppercut from Defoe.
DeNeville tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from DeNeville fails to land.
Defoe lands with a short shot to the head.
DeNeville tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeNeville throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Defoe lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeNeville.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeNeville misses with a punch to the body.
DeNeville scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNeville misses with a punch to the body.
DeNeville is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Defoe is defending well.
DeNeville tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe lands with a right to the head.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menace Defoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeNeville misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by DeNeville.
DeNeville tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing DeNeville back against the cage.
DeNeville misses with a body punch.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but DeNeville avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
DeNeville lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by DeNeville.
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as DeNeville controls the action.
DeNeville has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe. #T3#
Defoe tries to work over DeNeville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeNeville tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
A short right from DeNeville on the inside.
Defoe working aggressively here.
DeNeville misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeNeville has Defoe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Defoe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donsone DeNeville.
Defoe blocks a body shot from DeNeville.
DeNeville lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeNeville fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeNeville has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
DeNeville scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
DeNeville misses with a body punch.
DeNeville lands a shot to the body.
Defoe blocks a body shot from DeNeville. #T4#
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
DeNeville works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe has his hands on DeNeville's head, controlling the position.
DeNeville 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 DeNeville accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeNeville throwing strikes from guard but Defoe blocks nicely.
Defoe trying to keep a closed guard but DeNeville is proving a slippery customer.
DeNeville has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeNeville working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Defoe's head.
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.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeNeville throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe avoids the body shot from DeNeville.
The fighters circling - DeNeville throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
DeNeville drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DeNeville throws a big right hand that misses.
Defoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeNeville postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DeNeville has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe trying to control the position.
DeNeville throwing strikes from guard but Defoe blocks nicely. #T1#
DeNeville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeNeville with a nice head shot there.
DeNeville postures up in Defoe's guard and throws a big left but Defoe blocks it.
DeNeville forces his way into half guard.
DeNeville missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeNeville misses with a head shot. Defoe uses the momentum to regain guard.
DeNeville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeNeville is working Defoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
DeNeville wants to pass the guard but Defoe is keeping the position.
DeNeville throws a big right hand that misses.
DeNeville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeNeville accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeNeville is working Defoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeNeville is fighting to break Defoe's control of his arms but Defoe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
DeNeville postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DeNeville pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Defoe is keeping the position for now.
Defoe is trying to keep DeNeville in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Defoe tries to bum rush DeNeville with a series of wild strikes but DeNeville uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Defoe misses with the body kick
and DeNeville counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeNeville misses with a takedown attempt
and DeNeville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Defoe. #T4#
DeNeville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from DeNeville.
Good standup being displayed there by DeNeville as he connects with a hook.
DeNeville avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Donsone DeNeville seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeNeville lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DeNeville takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 really nice looking cross but DeNeville seems unphased.
DeNeville throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeNeville throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeNeville connects with a single shot there.
DeNeville keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Defoe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Defoe working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donsone DeNeville comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeNeville 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donsone DeNeville!
Donsone DeNeville thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#727 Mirowski v Feltre 2
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
De misses with a body shot.
De scores with a nice head shot.
Defoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De counters with a nice leg kick.
De scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - De throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
De scores with a nice body kick.
De changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Defoe tries to avoid it but De manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Defoe to the ground. Defoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De tries to land a leg kick but Defoe saw it coming and moves away.
Defoe works the jab nicely.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but De steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but De sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
De throws a series of punches but Defoe avoids them all with ease.
Defoe connects with a right hand. De shakes it off.
De ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
De misses with a low kick.
De takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe misses with a left hand
and De counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
De takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
De throws a leg kick that is checked
and Defoe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De really felt that one!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
De misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De.
Defoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
De throws a big shot that misses.
De takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but De manages to avoid it.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Defoe throws the left hand but De avoids the punch easily.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
De takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Defoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
De takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
De throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De momentarily.
Defoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De.
A looping hook to the body misses from De. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe defending well as De loads up on a big left hand.
De walks into a straight right hand from Defoe.
De scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
De drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De connects with a solid leg kick.
De on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Defoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a body punch but De moves out of range.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Defoe moves into the clinch.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
De misses with the head strike.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
De taking a breather.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe gets through De's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De misses with the head strike.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Defoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
De swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from De as the two fighters clinch.
De working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as De controls his hands.
De throws a head punch that misses.
De swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as De controls his hands.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by De.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
De tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De blocks an uppercut.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De can do to turn this around?
De fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Defoe is leaning against De and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Defoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De backwards.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De's elbow.
Menace Defoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe cracks De with a nice body shot.
De is breathing heavily.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of De backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
A short uppercut from Defoe.
De lands a hook to the side of the head.
De lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
De lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe digs a right hand underneath De's ribcage. De let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Defoe. #T3#
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Defoe cracks De with a nice body shot.
De prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but De avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Defoe.
De blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De.
De's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from De fails to land.
Defoe lands an uppercut.
Defoe digs a right hand into De's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De's gas tank.
Defoe pushes De back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #KD#
Defoe drops De onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! De is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
De is rocked!
Defoe creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends De's eyes rolling into the back of his head! De drops to his knees and Defoe pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Donsone De spoke after the fight, saying 'The only real victory are KOs, and you failed. Savor the Win, You'll know why I let you have the W, because somebody is going to get cucked by his girl with me soon. *smirks*'.

Event: GAMMA#722 Defoe v Okah 3
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Okah throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Defoe counters by moving into the clinch.
Okah blocks a body shot from Defoe.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Okah.
Okah presses Defoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Defoe lands a right hand.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Okah scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Good body shot from Okah.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Okah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah blocking some punches.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah misses with some punches.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Okah lands a nice shot to the body.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Defoe counters with a body kick that stops Okah in his tracks momentarily.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Defoe cracks Okah with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah checks a low kick from Defoe.
Defoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Okah lands with a kick to the temple. Defoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Okah throws a sloppy head kick and Defoe moves out of range easily.
Defoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Defoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah checks a low kick from Defoe.
Okah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Okah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
Defoe slips under a jab from Okah.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Okah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Defoe throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Okah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okah.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Okah throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Okah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okah misses with a straight right.
Okah throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Defoe misses.
Okah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
Defoe connects with a body shot.
Okah scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Okah lands with a shot to the body.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Okah has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Okah misses.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Okah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Okah misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Defoe slips a straight right by Okah.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe lands a jab to the head.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Okah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okah throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okah is out of range.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Okah misses with a looping right.#T1#
Okah lands with a shot to the body.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Okah misses with a straight right.
Defoe scores with the left hand. Okah knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Okah misses
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe throws a lazy body kick
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Defoe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Defoes head. #T2#
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okah blocking some punches.
Okah misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
Defoe lands a nice shot that snaps Okah's head back.
Defoe lands the left hand.
Defoe tries a low kick but Okah avoids it.
Okah with a jab.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Okah moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Okah misses.
Nice cross by Defoe.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Okah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Okah throws a leg kick that misses.
Okah connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okah pushes Defoe away with a front kick.
Defoe misses with a leg kick
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Defoe in the body.
Defoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okah digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe cracks a nice hook into Okah's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Okah misses with a jab to the body
and Defoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Okah takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okah works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Okah misses with a body shot
and Defoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Okah clinches up against the cage.
Okah presses Defoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Okah controls the action.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Okah.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Okah lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Defoe tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe pushes Okah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Defoe.
A hook to the body from Defoe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Defoe on the inside.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Okah controls the action.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Defoe has him pressed against the cage.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okah seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Defoe can turn it around.#T2#
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah is leaning against Defoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe lands a body punch.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe works on Okah's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Defoe is working Okah over against the cage.
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Okah's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Defoe.
Defoe works on Okah's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Defoe lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Defoe.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Defoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Defoe.
A right hand to the body from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Menace Defoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Okah.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Okah controls the action.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A hook to the body from Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Defoe lands a body punch.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Defoe.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe works on Okah's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe digs a right hand underneath Okah's ribcage. Okah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Defoe.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Okah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe tries to clinch but Okah moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Okah throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Okah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe slips a straight right by Okah.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah pushes Defoe away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Defoe. That one must have hurt.
Defoe walks into a jab.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts.
Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah connects with a leg kick. Defoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okah throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Defoe lands with a nice body punch.
Defoe scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Okah misses.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah tried to counter with a leg kick but Defoe avoided it.
Okah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
Defoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Defoe has managed to clinch.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Defoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah pushes Defoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okah.
Okah misses with some punches.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Defoe lands a right hand.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Okah as the two fighters clinch.
Okah working aggressively here. #T4#
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Okah.
A right hand to the body from Okah.
Defoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Okah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Okah.
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 Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Okah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okah.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe thinks about the counter body kick.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okah takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Okah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Defoe has closed the distance and engaged Okah in a clinch.
Okah will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Okah on the inside.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action. #T1#
Okah throws an elbow that misses.
Okah gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Okah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Defoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okah lands an uppercut.
Okah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah digs a right hand into Defoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Defoe's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah lands with a right to the head.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Okah.
Okah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Okah blocking some punches.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Defoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Okah tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Okah.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Okah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okah lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe pushes Okah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Okah - that landed with a thud.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah is working Defoe over against the cage.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okah 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah retains his light heavyweight title!
Ghazi Okah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#717 Gower v Springs
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Ruth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Defoe circles away.
Defoe digs a good hook to Ruth's body.
Defoe throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Ruth tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a double jab.
Defoe with a nice cross.#CL2#
Defoe clinches.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Ruth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Ruth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Defoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it. #T1#
Ruth is working for takedown but Defoe is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Ruth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Defoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Defoe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruth wants to take the fight to the mat but Defoe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruth controls his hands.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruth tries for a takedown but Defoe manages to get underhooks.
Ruth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Defoe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A lazy body kick from Defoe
and Ruth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Defoe misses with the body kick#TD#
and Ruth counters with a single leg into guard. Defoe didn't expect that.
Defoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth is fighting to break Defoe's control of his arms but Defoe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Defoe's head.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth works over Defoe with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Defoe has his hands on Ruth's head, controlling the position.
Ruth throwing strikes from guard but Defoe blocks nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Defoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but Ruth is out of range.
Defoe connects with the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
It looked like Ruth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Defoe.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruth checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Defoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ruth's head.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.
Ruth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruth moves away from the strike by Defoe.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruth misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Defoe.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruth should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Defoe.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there.
Defoe tries to clinch but Ruth is having none of it.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Defoe scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe connects with the punch.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind Ruth 's knee.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Defoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Ruth avoids it.
Defoe throws a push kick but Ruth slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Defoe counters with a nice body shot.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Menace Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Ruth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Ruth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruth takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Ed Ruth has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
Defoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Defoe.#TD#
Ruth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ed Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Defoe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ruth.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Defoe is controlling Ruth's posture.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Defoe looking to control.
Ruth trying to control but Defoe is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Defoe looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Ruth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruth misses the jab.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Defoe. Ruth shrugs it off though.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD2#
Defoe lands a big head kick that sends Ruth tumbling to the mat! Defoe takes a step backwards and waves Ruth back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ruth is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Ruth moves away and avoids it.
Ruth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Defoe cracks Ruth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Jab, jab by Defoe - just one landing.
Oh Ruth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruth looks up at the clock. Bad move! Defoe lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ruth. Defoe pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
During a confident post fight interview, Menace Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#713 Defoe v Okah 2
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Okah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe throws a low kick but Okah moves out of range easily.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Okah.
Okah lands a nice looking body kick.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Okah moved away.#T1#
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Okah avoided it.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Okah counters with a head kick.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Okah misses with a head kick.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okah throws out the jab.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.#T2#
Okah connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Okah as he connects with a hook.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Okah scores with a decent looking hook.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe keeps Okah at a distance using the push kick.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah lands a front kick.
Good shot there by Okah.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okah lands the left hand.
Defoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Defoe misses with a body kick. #T3#
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
A nice side step and Okah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Okah throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okah's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Defoe throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but Okah moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe lands with a right hand.
Okah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Okah takes one on the button.
Defoe blocks a jab.#T4#
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defoe will feel that in the morning.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Okah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Defoe throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okah throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah walks into a left hand.
Defoe throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Okah counters with a left to the body.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe slips a jab and a cross from Okah.
It looked like Defoe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Defoe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Okah.
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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Okah. That snapped Defoe's head back. #T1#
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Okah saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okah.
Some bone on bone action there as Okah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okah lands with an overhand left.
Okah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okah tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe lands a jab to Okah's midsection.#T2#
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
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 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okah to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Okah.
Okah wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Defoe misses its target.#T3#
Okah throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Okah lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe jabs Okah right on the nose. Okah blinks but takes it well.
Okah connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Okah pushes Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Defoe pushes Okah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands. #T4#
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
A short left from Okah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Okah.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Okah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Defoe's head.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.
Defoe stuns Okah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Okah takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe walks into a stiff left hand from Okah.
Okah throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Okah misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okah throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Okah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Okah slips a jab from Defoe.
Defoe backing away here, and Okah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Okah finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and Okah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Okah throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.#T2#
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okah scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Defoe misses with a double jab
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Defoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okah in his tracks.
Defoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Okah moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Okah misses with a head kick. #T3#
Defoe misses with a hook.
Defoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Okah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe lands a jab to the head.
Okah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Defoe.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe slips under a jab from Okah.
A cross from Okah lands.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Okah.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Okah misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okah.
Okah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Okah connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Okah's side.
Okah swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe scores with a three punch combo!
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one.
Defoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe takes one on the button.
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Defoe scores with a punch to the head.
Okah misses with a looping left.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it.
Okah tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Okah lands with a cross.
Okah walks into a jab.
Okah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch! Okah slams his shin into Defoe's torso.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.#T2#
Good exchange - Okah coming out on top.
Defoe thows a body kick. Okah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe looks to land a combination. Okah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Defoe throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe avoids the head kick by Okah.
A big right from Okah misses.
Defoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Defoe throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Okah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
A big left from Okah misses.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Okah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Defoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Okah misses with a looping right.
It looked like Defoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah connects with a body shot.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okah misses with a low 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 Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
That kick from Okah tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Okah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Defoe working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okah blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Okah pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Defoe presses Okah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud.
Okah is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Okah's head.
Okah looking to stall.
Defoe lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
Okah lands a right hand.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Ghazi Okah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah misses with some punches.
Defoe blocks an elbow strike.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Okah lands with a left to the head.
Okah tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Defoe.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe presses Okah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

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 Menace Defoe.
Well Okah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ghazi Okah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 589
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Defoe avoids it well and moves away.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Beznisko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Defoe sprawls and moves away.
Beznisko throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beznisko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Beznisko drives through and clinches with Defoe against the cage.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Defoe tenderised Beznisko's leg. Beznisko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Beznisko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
Beznisko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Defoe's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Defoe misses.#T1#
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a three punch combo that has Beznisko backing up. Beznisko nods at Defoe to acknowledge the strikes.
Beznisko tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe throws a jab when Beznisko was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Beznisko.
Defoe scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Beznisko counters with a left to the body.
Beznisko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beznisko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Beznisko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beznisko throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
An elbow from Beznisko crashes against the mat.
Beznisko working the head with strikes.
Beznisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Defoe keeps working.
Beznisko lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Beznisko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beznisko throws an elbow but Defoe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Defoe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Beznisko's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko is nestled in close to Defoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beznisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Defoe is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beznisko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Beznisko trying to pass the guard but Defoe defending well.
Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Defoe is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Defoe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Beznisko working Defoe over with strikes. #T4#
Still in half guard, Beznisko seems content to control.
Defoe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Defoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beznisko throws a strike but Defoe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Beznisko is in close to Defoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Defoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beznisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Defoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Beznisko circles away.
Beznisko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beznisko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Defoe can do to turn this around?
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Beznisko avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko punishes Defoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Defoe slips a jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a series of punches but Defoe avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beznisko throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Beznisko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beznisko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Beznisko thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Defoe misses the body punch
and Beznisko counters with a leg kick.
Sergey Beznisko is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Beznisko has closed the distance and engaged Defoe in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beznisko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe works on Beznisko's body with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko trying to control the position but instead, Defoe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beznisko into the cage.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Beznisko blocks an uppercut.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Defoe cracks Beznisko with a nice body shot.
Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe cracks Beznisko with a nice body shot.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Defoe lands a right hand.
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Beznisko manages to break the clinch.
Beznisko swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.#T3#
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beznisko punishes Defoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beznisko.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beznisko checks it well.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Beznisko gets a clinch.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Beznisko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Defoe can't fight it off and eventually Beznisko manages to take the fight to the floor. Defoe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Defoe keeps moving. #T4#
Defoe trying to keep a closed guard but Beznisko is proving a slippery customer.
Defoe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Defoe keeps moving.
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 Sergey Beznisko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beznisko misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Defoe. That's going to slow Beznisko down.
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beznisko misses with a body shot.
Beznisko cracks Defoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Defoe gets tackled into the cage by Beznisko. Beznisko maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow. #T1#
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menace Defoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beznisko tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Defoe won't be happy with that.
Beznisko scores with punches from side control.
Defoe prevents Beznisko from moving into mount.
Defoe regains half guard, as Beznisko was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beznisko is just content to waste time from the top position. Defoe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beznisko postures up and lands a big shot to Defoe's brow.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Defoe has wrist control.
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Beznisko postures up in Defoe's guard and throws a big left but Defoe blocks it.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Defoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beznisko distracts Defoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beznisko trying to control but Defoe is working from the bottom.
Defoe is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Defoe tries to clinch up.
Defoe slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Beznisko. #CL#
Beznisko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Beznisko manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beznisko tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Beznisko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Defoe pushes Beznisko off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
A jab lands there for Beznisko.
Beznisko misses with a hook.#CL#
Beznisko moves into the clinch.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
Beznisko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Defoe lands with a right to the head.
Beznisko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Beznisko's belly button to the back.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beznisko checks a low kick from Defoe.
Beznisko stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1##CL#
Beznisko moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Defoe misses with the body kick#TD#
and Beznisko counters with a takedown into side control.
Beznisko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Defoe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Defoe regains half guard, as Beznisko was trying to land strikes.
Beznisko lands with a punch from half guard.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beznisko is stalling here. Defoe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Beznisko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Defoe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko is trying to get back to half guard.
Beznisko is trying to work for a sweep but Defoe has mounted him!
Beznisko is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Beznisko gets back to half guard.
Defoe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beznisko tries to roll over but Defoe keeps him under control.
Beznisko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Defoe jumps into side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Defoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beznisko keeps working.
Beznisko is looking to regain half guard here but Defoe keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beznisko doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Defoe moves into range and clinches up with Beznisko.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Beznisko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch.
Beznisko scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Defoe misses the jab.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe throws a right hand that Beznisko ducks under and follows up with a left that Beznisko also avoids with ease.
That kick from Defoe tenderised Beznisko's leg. Beznisko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Beznisko connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Defoe works the jab nicely.
Beznisko catches Defoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beznisko lands a head shot.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Defoe is not content to let Beznisko control the position.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Beznisko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beznisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sergey Beznisko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beznisko in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Beznisko there.
Beznisko trying to pass the guard but Defoe defending well.
Beznisko controlling the action here. #T3#
Beznisko throwing shots but Defoe is blocking nicely.
Beznisko controlling the action here.
Defoe is trying to stand up here but Beznisko is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Beznisko has closed the distance and engaged Defoe in a clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko tries to score a body lock takedown but Defoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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 Sergey Beznisko.
I think Beznisko 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 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#704 Defoe v BK
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Defoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BK.
BK throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a good low kick that BK was not able to check.
BK slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for BK.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
BK slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from BK misses.
BK has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe swings for the body but BK moves out of range.
BK fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
BK throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Defoe.
A swing and a miss from BK.
A telegraphed right hand from BK misses the target.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
BK throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
BK is looking to land body kicks.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.#T1#
BK dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BK misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
BK bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Defoe cracks the inside of BK's front leg.
BK fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
BK loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but BK sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but BK avoids it.
BK closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe takes a swing at BK's ribcage but misses.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
BK uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe. #CL#
Defoe clinches up with BK and pushes him back against the cage.
BK misses with some punches.
BK can't get the takedown. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BK goes for a takedown in the clinch but Defoe prevents it.
BK gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BK lands with a short head shot on the inside.
BK misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BK blocking some punches.
BK works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
BK has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Defoe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Defoe manages to stand up with BK still on his back. Eventually BK drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
A slapping leg kick lands for BK.
A left and a right from Defoe both land. Nice combination.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from BK 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 Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Defoe lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BK.
A bone on bone clash there as BK blocks the leg kick.
BK tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe delivers a nice body kick.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Defoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Defoe throws a body punch but BK moves out of range.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BK.
BK throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
BK lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
BK thows a left - swing and a miss!
BK lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range.
BK lands with a kick to the temple. Defoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
BK throws a chopping leg kick but Defoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And BK tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
BK throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
BK looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but BK just manages to avoid it.
BK tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on BK if he has to take too many more of those.
BK looks winded!
Defoe connects with a right hand. BK shakes it off.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Defoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BK drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Defoe defends it well.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. BK moves away and avoids it.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. BK should have avoided that one. #CL#
Defoe pushes BK up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe tries a body shot but BK blocks it.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of BK's head.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BK misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
BK avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
BK throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
BK throws a lazy body kick
and Defoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Defoe slaps away a takedown attempt from BK, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BK.
BK misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Defoe.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK lands with a kick to the temple. Defoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
BK blocks the body kick.
BK connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Defoe avoids the body shot from BK.
BK throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BK was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
BK moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
BK throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but BK avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
BK feints a jab promting Defoe to slip. BK then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Defoe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BK moves away.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
BK looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe tries to clinch but BK is having none of it.
BK throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Defoe.
BK misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe slips a jab from BK.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. BK doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
BK is breathing heavily.
Defoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donk. Defoe catches BK right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from BK 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 Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from BK.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily.
Defoe thumps BK with a low kick.
BK throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but BK avoided it.
BK lands a nice looking body shot.
BK keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BK takes one on the button.
BK blocks the body kick. #T3#
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BK wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that BK sees coming a mile off.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
BK moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
BK dives in for a single leg takedown but Defoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
BK ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
BK thows a left - swing and a miss!
BK tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BK takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck BK on the side of the head.
Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BK's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Defoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! BK scrambles back to his feet.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of BK's side.#T4#
BK misses with a straight left.
BK's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Defoe darts in and clinches BK up against the cage.
BK working aggressively here.
Defoe tries a body shot but BK blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
BK takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
BK takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe lands an uppercut.#ROC#
BK is rocked!
Defoe digs a right hand into BK's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BK's gas tank.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that second round.
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.
#R3##KD#
Defoe cracks BK with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! BK looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Defoe finish him?
BK is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Defoe throws a body punch but BK moves out of range.
BK seems to have recovered his senses.
BK misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from BK.
BK moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BK feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
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 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Defoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on BK. That did some damage!
Defoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. BK moves away and avoids it.
BK on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BK tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
BK takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. BK looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
BK takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Defoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Defoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BK manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed BK momentarily.
Defoe wants to clinch.
And BK tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
BK lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from BK.
BK looking to land some kicks to the body here.
BK drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe throws a good cross that connects.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BK can do to turn this around?
BK fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but BK avoided it.
BK blocks a head kick by Defoe.
BK has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.#T2#
BK misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from BK misses.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses BK's front leg but catches the back leg as BK tries to avoid it.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but BK is out of range.
Defoe throws a series of punches but BK avoids them all with ease.
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!
BK tries a head kick but it misses.
BK keeps the fight on the outside.
You can see that BK has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Defoe pushes BK up against the cage in a clinch.
BK lands a left hand.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by BK.
BK throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
BK misses with a hook from the clinch.
BK has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Defoe tries to work over BK's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BK scores with a hook to the body.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BK's elbow.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BKs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Defoe.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BK can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
BK has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Defoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BK has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Defoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud.
BK doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BK tries for a takedown but Defoe manages to get underhooks.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin BK.
Defoe lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
BK swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BK blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from BK fails to land.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by BK.
BK tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but BK avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
BK has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
BK swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BK misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
BK working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BK struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Defoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Defoe moves into range and clinches up with BK.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
BK tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menace Defoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
BK goes for a takedown attempt but Defoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Defoe lands with a straight right. BK didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from BK.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but BK is just out of range.
BK throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
BK swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
BK is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
BK avoids a kick to the body.
BK moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe slips a straight right by BK.
BK misses with a straight right.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BK throws out the jab.
BK swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BK misses with a straight left.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
BK avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK avoids a kick to the body.
BK throws a head kick that misses.
BK fails with the takedown
and Defoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin BK.
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but BK moved away.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
BK ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
BK throws a leg kick that is checked
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
BK closes the distance and clinches up with Defoe, looking for a takedown. BK pushes Defoe against the cage but Defoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
BK checks a leg kick.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily.
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BK swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. BK really felt that one!
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
Defoe thumps BK with a low kick.
BK takes a kick to the side of the head.
Defoe stuffs the takedown.
BK takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
BK throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a body kick.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Defoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
BK misses with a lunging right hand
and BK takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe lands with a right hand.
Defoe staying out of range there.
BK feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily.
BK misses with a body shot. #KD#
Defoe drops BK with a beautiful combination! BK stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Defoe is looking for the KO!
BK throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BK throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
BK throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD#
Defoe cracks BK with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! BK looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Defoe finish him?
Defoe throws a hook to the side of BK's head but BK sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
Defoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BK. #T4#
Defoe scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Defoe moves out of range as BK throws a body kick. #KD#
Defoe lands a big uppercut and BK crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but BK looks OK. Defoe waves BK back to his feet!
Defoe tries to bum rush BK with a series of wild strikes but BK uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BK swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
BK takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses BK's front leg but catches the back leg as BK tries to avoid it.
BK moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
BK throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from BK.
BK pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe had his way with Benjamin BK in that round.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Defoe moves out of range as BK throws a body kick.
BK lands a nice looking body shot.
BK missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BK misses with an uppercut
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. BK takes a step back to recover.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses BK's front leg but catches the back leg as BK tries to avoid it.
Defoe tests BK's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And BK tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Defoe throws a right and a left that BK avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Defoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
BK lands a body shot.
BK throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
BK looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
BK throws a right hand that Defoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Defoe also avoids with ease.#T1#
Defoe thows a body kick. BK tries to catch it but that hurt him.
BK is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BK looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe lands with a big left! BK is wobbled badly! Defoe comes in with a flurry of punches and drops BK to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Menace Defoe!
Our winner, Menace Defoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#697 Defoe v Okah
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Okah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe motions for Okah to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Okah blocks the low kick.
Okah throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been informed that Okah has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah tries a quick counter leg kick but Defoe is wise to it.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Defoe misses the jab.
Okah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah with a jab.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.#T1#
Defoe jabs at Okah's body.
Okah digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
Okah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Okah counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Okah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
A jab from Okah misses.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe. #T2#
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Defoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okah lands with a hook. Defoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Okah off balance momentarily.#T3#
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Okah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Okah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe takes one to the chin there.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Okah lands with a right hand.
Okah works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
Okah throws a head kick that misses.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okah on the side of the head.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Okah scores with a shot to the body.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Okah misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okah. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Defoe checks a low kick from Okah.
Defoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okah. That one must have hurt.
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Okah flicks out a counter leg kick but Defoe steps away.
Defoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okah's hands.#CL2#
Okah instigates a clinch.
A short right from Defoe.
Okah lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Okah counters with a nice body shot.
Okah looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Okah staying out of range there.
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Okah throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okah.
Okah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
Defoe feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Defoe - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Defoe tries to clinch up but Okah circles away and keeps his distance.
Defoe misses with a body shot
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but Okah is out of range.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okah circles away quickly and effectively.
Defoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Okah is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
Defoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Defoe scores with a jab.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe.
Defoe slips under a jab from Okah.
A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe.
Defoe tries to move into range but Okah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Defoe delivers a nice body kick.
Okah is breathing heavily.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.#T4#
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah 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.

Menace Defoe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Okah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okah keeps Defoe at a distance using the push kick.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Defoe there.
Okah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick.
Okah keeps Defoe at a distance using the push kick.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Okah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Okah slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okah.#T2#
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Okah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Okah slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah slips a straight right by Defoe.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Okah walks into a straight right hand from Defoe.#T3#
Okah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Okah checks a leg kick.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Defoe if he has to take too many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Defoe, as that shot connected.
Defoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Defoe moves out of range as Okah strikes.
A quick step to the side and Defoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.
Okah misses with a hook.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okah. Defoe shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Okah lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okah.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Okah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okah checks it well.
Okah lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okah checks a low kick from Defoe.
Okah has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah scores with a nice strike.
Defoe is looking to slow Okah down with leg kicks.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okah there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Okah wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe throws a big counter combination but Okah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okah thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Defoe backing away here, and Okah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Okah lands an overhand right.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Defoe moves out of range as Okah strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Defoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Okah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Defoe.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Okah blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Okah looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Okah.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Okah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Okah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okah misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe.
Okah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Okah lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Defoe moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Okah throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Okah off balance momentarily.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Defoe at a distance.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Okah.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Okah moves out of range easily.
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 Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okah. Okah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okah tries to clinch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe cracks Okah with an open hand slap.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Okah looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Okah lunges at Defoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Defoe's hand.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okah lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Defoe is out of range and Okah settles back down. #T2#
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Okah misses the target.
Defoe thumps Okah with a low kick.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okah.#T3#
Defoe throws a hook but Okah avoids it easily.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okah lands a nice looking body kick.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Okah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Okah throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Okah looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Menace Defoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Okah checks a low kick from Defoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
You can see that Okah has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A jab from Okah finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Nice body kick from Defoe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Menace Defoe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#691 Defoe v Boyka
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
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!#CUT2#
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.#KD2#
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!#ROC2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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. #T1#
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! #CUT#
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. #T2#
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. #KD#
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!#ROC#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #CL#
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.#T2#
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. #BC2#
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.#T3#
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.#CL#
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.#BC2#
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. #T4#
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.
#R4#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily. #CL#
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. #BC2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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!#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: GAMMA#685 Defoe v Bixby
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Bixby saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bixby.
Good standup being displayed there by Bixby as he connects with a hook.
Defoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
A clash of legs there as Bixby blocks the low kick.
Bixby feints the counter takedown.
Good work by Bixby as he checks the leg kick.
Bixby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bixby's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bixby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bixby circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bixby. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Bixby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Defoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bixby is able to avoid easily.
Bixby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Defoe in his tracks.
Bixby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Defoe.
It looked like Defoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bixby.
Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bixby slips under a jab.
Bixby with the counter takedown but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bixby misses the shot to the body.
Bixby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bixby misses with an uppercut.
Bixby moves away from the strike by Defoe.
A clash of legs there as Bixby blocks the low kick.#T2#
Bixby slips a straight right by Defoe.
Bixby tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bixby misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
Bixby has a takedown stuffed.
Bixby lands a body shot.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bixby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bixby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Bixby lands a slapping body shot.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Bixby swinging wildly here.
Bixby throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bixby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bixby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Defoe defends it well.
Defoe throws a head kick but Bixby moves out of range.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Bixby misses with a body shot.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bixby misses with a left hand
and Bixby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bixby dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Bixby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bixby moves away from the strike by Defoe. #T4#
Bixby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Defoe is fending him off so far but Bixby persists. Nope, Defoe circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bixby was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Bixby circles away.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Bixby.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bixby.
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Bixby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Bixby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Bixby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bixby.
Bixby moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bixby finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
Defoe lands with a kick to the temple. Bixby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Buzz Bixby has been cut.
A good leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bixby.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bixby to score with a decent uppercut.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Defoe tries to land a leg kick but Bixby saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Bixby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him.
Defoe throws a head kick but Bixby moves out of range.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bixby takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe throws a head kick but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby connects with a right hand. Defoe shakes it off.#T2#
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bixby will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bixby lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bixby might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Defoe has got the better of the exchanges.
Bixby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Defoe there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bixby. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bixby moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Bixby looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Bixby avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Bixby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bixby blocks the body kick.
Bixby throws a combination. Defoe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Bixby avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Bixby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bixby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bixby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Bixby's belly button to the back.
Bixby misses with a wild combination.
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
Bixby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Defoe misses with a low kick as Bixby jumps back.
Bixby takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Bixby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bixby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bixby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Bixby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bixby throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
Defoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe moves in looking to clinch but Bixby pushes him off.
Bixby feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buzz Bixby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Buzz Bixby's cut.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bixby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Bixby moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bixby is out of range.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Bixby dives in for a single leg takedown but Defoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good work by Bixby as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bixby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Bixby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe cracks Bixby with a good jab.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe tries to land a leg kick but Bixby saw it coming and moves away.
Bixby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.#T1#
Bixby throws a body shot but no joy.
Bixby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bixby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Bixby counters with a takedown into side control.
Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Defoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Defoe parries the strikes from Bixby easily there. Bixby is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Defoe to escape. #T2#
Bixby remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Defoe prevents Bixby from improving position.
Bixby misses with the ground and pound.
Bixby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Defoe keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bixby is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Bixby throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bixby lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bixby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bixby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head.
Bixby shoots in but no luck this time.
Bixby moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Bixby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bixby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Defoe cracks the inside of Bixby's front leg.
Defoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
A jab from Defoe misses.
Jab from Bixby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but Bixby moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bixby misses with a two punch combination.
Defoe misses the jab.
Defoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Bixby's head but Bixby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bixby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Defoe defends it well.
Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Menace Defoe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Buzz Bixby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Bixby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bixby throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bixby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bixby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bixby throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bixby doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bixby.
Bixby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bixby's head backwards.#T1#
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bixby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from Bixby.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Bixby avoids them all with ease.
Bixby with the counter takedown but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe throws the left hand but Bixby avoids the punch easily.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bixby lands a body shot.
Bixby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bixby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Good standup being displayed there by Defoe as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Bixby staying out of range there.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Bixby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
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.
Bixby throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe wants to clinch up but Bixby keeps it at a distance.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Bixby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Defoe as Bixby shoots in.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Bixby.
A big right from Bixby misses.
Bixby misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bixby momentarily.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bixby is just out of range.#T3#
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bixby.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Bixby's side.
Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bixby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bixby is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Defoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Defoe closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bixby.
Bixby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe lands a right hand.
Defoe working aggressively here. #T4#
Bixby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe tries to work over Bixby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Bixby has picked Defoe up - he's going for a ride! Bixby dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bixby with the ground and pound but Defoe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Defoe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Defoe is trying to hold Bixby in close to prevent damage but Bixby has managed to pass into half guard.
Bixby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe had his way with Buzz Bixby in that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Bixby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bixby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Bixby throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe slips under a jab from Bixby.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe delivers a nice body kick.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bixby misses the jab.
As Bixby looks to move away, Defoe throws a big counter combo but Bixby just gets out of the way.
Defoe swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Defoe rushes Bixby and presses him up against the cage.
Bixby tries to break free but Defoe pushes him back against the cage.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Bixby's head.
Bixby misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bixby.
Bixby misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Defoe.
Bixby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Defoe.
Defoe working aggressively here. #TD2#
Bixby gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Buzz Bixby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bixby is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bixby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Defoe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buzz Bixby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bixby thows a huge punch but Defoe dodges it nicely.
Defoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby.
Still in half guard, Bixby seems content to control.
Defoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby.
Bixby throws a strike but Defoe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bixby passes Defoe's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Bixby controlling the action here.
Defoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menace Defoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bixby wants to pass to mount but Defoe is defending the position.
Bixby missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bixby misses with a looping left.
Bixby checks a low kick from Defoe.
Bixby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Defoe as he avoids it easily.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Defoe. That snapped Bixby's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bixby blocks the body kick.
Bixby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.

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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menace Defoe!
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.

Event: GAMMA#676 Defoe v Ericsson
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Ericsson misses the jab.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ericsson avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Ericsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Defoe. #CL#
Defoe darts in and clinches Ericsson up against the cage.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Ericsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson lands with a left to the head.
Ericsson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ericsson lands a shoulder strike.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Ericsson can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Ericsson has Defoe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Defoe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ericsson lands a shoulder strike.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Defoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Ericsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Defoe.
Ericsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Defoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ericsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ericsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe presses Ericsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ericsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe lands a body shot. #BC2#
Ericsson manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericsson misses with a looping left.
Ericsson avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Ericsson with the counter takedown but Defoe avoids it easily.#CL#
Defoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Ericsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Defoe manages to get underhooks.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Ericsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Defoe lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Ericsson.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Ericsson tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ericsson misses with a body punch.
Ericsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ericsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Defoe tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Defoe lands a left hand. #T4#
Ericsson lands with a right to the head.
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!
Ericsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ericsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
Ericsson wants to break free but Defoe has control.
Defoe tries to work over Ericsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Defoe stops a takedown attempt from Ericsson.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Ericsson throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ericsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ericsson dodges the punch combination from Defoe.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ericsson needs to keep his hands up - Defoe had a free shot at his head there.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Ericsson's side.
Ericsson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ericsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ericsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ericsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe cracks the inside of Ericsson's front leg.
Defoe tests Ericsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ericsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ericsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Defoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Ericsson's head.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ericsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Ericsson circles away.
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 tries to land a front kick but Ericsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ericsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him. #T2#
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ericsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ericsson lands with an overhand left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe! #CL#
Defoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ericsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ericsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Defoe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ericsson taking a breather.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Ericsson as the two fighters clinch.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Defoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Defoe misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Ericsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Defoe lands a nice hook to Ericsson's body. Ericsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Ericsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ericsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ericsson misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Defoe there.
Ericsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ericsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ericsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
And Defoe counters with a quick kick to the body but Ericsson blocks it.
Ericsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Defoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ericsson scrambles back to his feet.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ericsson momentarily. #ROC#
Ericsson is rocked!
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Ericsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Ericsson misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ericsson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Defoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Menace Defoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#672 Goodman v Quin
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
A big left from Burns misses.
Defoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns staying out of range there.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe misses the jab.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Defoe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Defoe moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe checks a low kick from Burns .
That kick from Defoe tenderised Burns 's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Burns . #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns counters with a body kick.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
A jab from Defoe misses.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Burns moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Defoe's leg but Defoe calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Burns misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Burns slips under a jab.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Defoe rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Defoe down.
Burns punishes Defoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Defoe pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Burns .
Burns blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Burns misses with the head strike. #T3#
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Burns .
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Defoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Defoe finds it's target.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Defoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe slips under a jab from Burns .
Burns sizes up Defoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe lands with a nice body punch.
Defoe throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Defoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Defoe settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burns throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe blocks a leg kick.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Defoe checks it well.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns s head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Burns pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns lands a right hand.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Burns . #T3#
A right hand to the body from Burns .
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns lands a body shot.
Burns lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Burns 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Burns has managed to clinch.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Burns works on Defoe's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Burns .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Burns connects with the punch.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns cracks the inside of Defoe's front leg.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Defoe's hands.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Defoe checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Burns slips a jab from Defoe.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Burns lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Defoe blocks the low kick.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
Burns throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Defoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Defoe pushes Burns away with a front kick.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns misses with a low kick.
It looked like Defoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burns .
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Defoe lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Defoe digs a right hand into Burns 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns 's gas tank.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Defoe is controlling the position.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Defoe gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Defoe tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Burns .
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Burns working aggressively here.
Defoe tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Burns .
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe misses with a body punch. #T4#
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
A left hand lands to the body for Defoe.
A short right from Defoe.
Burns blocks a body shot from Defoe.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Defoe lands with a right to the head.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Burns misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Menace Defoe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Defoe looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Burns appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Burns scores with a three punch combo!
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.#T1#
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Defoe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Defoe throws a front kick aimed at Burns 's knee but Burns avoids it well.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Defoe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns .
Burns misses with a kick to the body
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burns manages to circle out of the way.
Burns throws a right hand that Defoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Defoe also avoids with ease.
A jab from Burns misses.
Defoe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Burns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Burns .
Burns feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
Burns wants to clinch but Defoe slips to the side
and Defoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Defoe checks a low kick from Burns .
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Burns misses.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.#T3#
Burns throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Defoe misses the jab.
Defoe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burns manages to circle out of the way.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns misses the jab.
Defoe misses with the body kick
and Burns makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Crunch! Burns slams his shin into Defoe's torso.
Burns misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Defoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Burns misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Defoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
Burns throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burns !
Burns connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe checks a low kick from Burns .#T1#
Burns cracks the inside of Defoe's front leg.
Burns moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe checks a low kick from Burns .
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burns misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
Defoe lands with a nice body kick.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Burns 's belly button to the back.
Burns connects with the punch.
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Defoe doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Burns feints a counter leg kick.
Burns has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe misses with a body kick.#T3#
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns tries to clinch there but Defoe circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Burns is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burns jabs at Defoe's body.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Burns .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns avoids the body shot from Defoe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns . #T4#
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot by Burns .
Burns cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Burns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Defoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Defoe.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Defoe cracks a nice hook into Burns 's ribs.
Burns throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
A relieved looking Alex John Conor Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UGD 80:Pulkkinen Vs Defoe
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Defoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Defoe.
Pulkkinen cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Defoe. That one must have hurt.
Defoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Defoe blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Pulkkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some bone on bone action there as Defoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Defoe defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen misses with a combination
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind Pulkkinen 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
Defoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Defoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pulkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pulkkinen. That one must have hurt.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe 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 Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Defoe throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
As Defoe backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a head kick.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Defoe's front leg.
Defoe scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Defoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick. #CL2#
Defoe drives through and clinches with Pulkkinen against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.#T4#
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Defoe seems unphased.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulkkinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a good, hard body kick but Pulkkinen shrugs it off.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Pulkkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Defoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Defoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Defoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen catches Defoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Defoe - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe misses with a straight right. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Defoe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Pulkkinen is working Defoe over against the cage.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.
Defoe digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Pulkkinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Defoe walks away with a smile on his face. Pulkkinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Pulkkinen with a hook.
Defoe throws a right and a left that Pulkkinen avoids nicely.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe counters with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Defoe cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe lands a body shot.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe sizes up Pulkkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Defoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pulkkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##CL2#
Defoe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch but Defoe improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Defoe as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to break the clinch but Defoe is controlling the position.
Defoe tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen. #T1#
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Pulkkinen stalling the fight.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A short right from Defoe.
Defoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a left hand.
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 shot to the kidneys.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Defoe. #BC#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Defoe defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Defoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Defoe throws a combination. Pulkkinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Defoe.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Defoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pulkkinen jabs at Defoe's body.
Defoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Defoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Defoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.#CL2#
Defoe clinches up against the cage.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here. #T1#
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen fails to pull guard.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Defoe won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Defoe.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Defoe digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Defoe presses Pulkkinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen tries to break the clinch but Defoe is controlling the position.
Defoe tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Defoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Defoes head.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Defoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pulkkinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Defoe throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen lands a front kick.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Pulkkinen's side.#T4#
Pulkkinen cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Defoe misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Defoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Pulkkinen should have avoided that one.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Defoe.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Defoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Pulkkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Defoe slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Pulkkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Defoe at a distance.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Defoe.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Pulkkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pena Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe throws a lazy body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Defoe clinches with his opponent.
Defoe tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Pulkkinen stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
Pulkkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Defoe has him pressed against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Menace Defoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Defoe works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menace Defoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Defoe 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 James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Pena Pulkkinen had this to say: 'Youre welcome. Free win, im retiring.'.

Event: GAMMA#664 Defoe v Verama 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Verama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Verama looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses Verama's front leg but catches the back leg as Verama tries to avoid it.
Defoe throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Hector Verama has been cut.
Verama connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Verama misses.
We've been informed that Verama has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Defoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Verama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Verama there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Verama misses the jab.
Verama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Defoe's calf.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Verama misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Defoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Verama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Verama misses with a punch on the inside.
Verama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Verama.
Verama misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Defoe works on Verama's body with a couple of short punches.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Verama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verama throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verama.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verama has had enough of the clinch but Defoe keeps him there for the moment.
Verama tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Defoe lands a body punch.
Verama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Defoe presses Verama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Verama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Defoe managing to block the knees to the body from Verama.
Verama tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe pushes Verama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verama swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verama's elbow.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Verama.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Verama.
Verama has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
A right hand to the body from Verama.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Verama.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands. #TD2#
Verama pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Defoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Defoe has managed to get both his arms back between Verama's legs - danger averted.
Verama throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T4##SUB2#
Defoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Defoe has managed to get both his arms back between Verama's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Verama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Defoe uses it to pass to side control.
Verama wants to control but Defoe postures up.
Verama is not content to let Defoe control the position.
Verama is looking to reverse the position.
Verama trying his best to control but Defoe has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Verama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Verama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Verama misses. #CL#
Defoe moves into the clinch.
Verama scores with a hook to the body.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Verama's head.
Verama misses with the head strike.
Verama throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe. #BC2#
Verama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Defoe lands a head shot.
Verama avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Verama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Defoe defends it well.
Defoe wants to clinch.#T1#
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama motions for Defoe to come forward. Verama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama scores with a leg kick.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Verama lands a nice looking body shot.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Defoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Verama connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama thumps Defoe with a low kick.
Verama swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verama swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Verama misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Defoe misses.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Verama tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Verama sees coming a mile off.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Verama.
Verama lands with a good body shot.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama throws a leg kick that misses.
Verama looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Defoe wants it to stay on the feet.
Defoe throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range. #T3#
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
Defoe lands a body shot. #CL2#
Verama rushes Defoe and presses him up against the cage.
Verama misses with the head strike.
A short left from Verama.
A short uppercut from Defoe.
Defoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Verama.
Verama is breathing heavily.
Verama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Verama blocking some punches.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama is trying to pull guard but Defoe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verama working aggressively here.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Verama controls the action. #T4#
Defoe prevents a body shot from Verama.
Defoe pushes Verama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Verama is rocked!
Defoe pushes Verama against the cage. Defoe is working some dirty boxing. Defoe pushes off with a quick right hook! Verama goes down! Verama tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Defoe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Menace Defoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Hector Verama stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well done buddy. You are a top notch fighter. I hope you fight on and on. Respect to you and your manager Bjorn.'.

Event: GAMMA#659 Defoe v Grigol
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandahammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pandahammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Defoe if he has to take too many more of those.
Pandahammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Defoe if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Pandahammer misses.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Pandahammer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pandahammer blocks a low kick nicely.
Pandahammer slips under a jab from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pandahammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandahammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandahammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Defoe lands with a hook. Pandahammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
A jab lands there for Defoe.
Pandahammer checks a low kick from Defoe.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandahammer. Pandahammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Pandahammer throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandahammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pandahammer with a nice cross.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandahammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe lands a body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandahammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Defoe misses with a body shot
and Pandahammer counters with a straight right hand.
Pandahammer moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Pandahammer ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandahammer moves away.
Pandahammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Pandahammer avoids them all with ease.
Defoe with a jab.
Defoe tries to land a body kick
and Pandahammer counters with a nice body kick.
Pandahammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandahammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandahammer. #T3#
Pandahammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and Pandahammer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Grigol Pandahammer has been cut.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Pandahammer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circling - Pandahammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandahammer ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Pandahammer blocks a leg kick.
Pandahammer moves away from the strike by Defoe.
A cross from Defoe lands.
Pandahammer looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
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 looks to land a right hand but Pandahammer moved out of range.
Defoe wants to slow Pandahammer down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Defoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Pandahammer throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pandahammer throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
Pandahammer throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pandahammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pandahammer moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandahammer misses the shot to the body.
Defoe moves out of range as Pandahammer throws a body kick.
Donk. Defoe catches Pandahammer right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pandahammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Pandahammer sees coming a mile off.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer slips a jab from Defoe.
It seemed like Pandahammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandahammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandahammer can do to turn this around?
Defoe throws out a leg kick but Pandahammer moves out of range and Defoe only half commits.
Pandahammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pandahammer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Defoe has got the better of the exchanges.
Pandahammer avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Pandahammer scores with a push kick.
Defoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
and Pandahammer counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Pandahammer works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
Defoe misses with a hook. Pandahammer ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Defoe misses with a head kick. #CL#
Defoe drives through and clinches with Pandahammer against the cage.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pandahammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pandahammer gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Pandahammer misses with the head strike.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Pandahammer controls his hands.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandahammer's elbow. #T2#
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Pandahammer avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Pandahammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pandahammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Defoe.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses with some punches.
Pandahammer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pandahammer digs a right hand underneath Defoe's ribcage. Defoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandahammer.
Defoe lands a body punch.
Pandahammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Pandahammer can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Pandahammer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
Pandahammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pandahammer digs a right hand underneath Defoe's ribcage. Defoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Pandahammer tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe tries a body shot but Pandahammer blocks it.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pandahammer manages to break the clinch.
Pandahammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pandahammer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Pandahammer lands.
Defoe throws a lazy head kick
and Pandahammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Defoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandahammer.
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 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Defoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pandahammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe misses with the body kick
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pandahammer counters with a low kick, right behind Defoe 's knee.
Pandahammer takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pandahammer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pandahammer misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigol Pandahammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pandahammer throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Defoe misses with a left hand
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Pandahammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Defoe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pandahammer lands with a nice body kick.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Defoe misses
and Pandahammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pandahammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Pandahammer misses the target.
Grigol Pandahammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pandahammer lands a jab to the head.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Pandahammer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Pandahammer.
A lazy body kick from Defoe
and Pandahammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandahammer.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Pandahammer moved out of range nicely.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Defoe avoids a kick to the body.
Pandahammer connects with a crisp jab.
Defoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Defoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pandahammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick there by Pandahammer.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Pandahammer had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pandahammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pandahammer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Defoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Defoe throws a lazy body kick
and Pandahammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pandahammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pandahammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pandahammer connects with a leg kick. Defoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Defoe misses with a left hand
and Pandahammer counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Pandahammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pandahammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Defoe counters with a nice leg kick.
Pandahammer scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pandahammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pandahammer moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Pandahammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandahammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Defoe takes a swing at Pandahammer's ribcage but misses.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandahammer. Pandahammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Pandahammer. #T4#
Pandahammer avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandahammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Defoe as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Pandahammer as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandahammer.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pandahammer tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandahammer lands with a nice body kick.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigol Pandahammer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Pandahammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pandahammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Pandahammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pandahammer moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe tests Pandahammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defoe swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a hook but Pandahammer avoids it easily.
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pandahammer checks a leg kick. #T1#
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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.
Pandahammer looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses
and Pandahammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandahammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
Pandahammer sizes up Defoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pandahammer just manages to avoid it.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pandahammer's sensitive parts. #T2#
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
Pandahammer scores with a one two! Defoe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Pandahammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
A nice side step and Pandahammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Defoe lands a front kick.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Pandahammer moved out of range nicely.
Pandahammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defoe tries to clinch but Pandahammer is having none of it.
Pandahammer throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Defoe moves to clinch but Pandahammer breaks away
and Pandahammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pandahammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pandahammer has time to react.
Pandahammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pandahammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.#CL#
Defoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Pandahammer misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Pandahammer manages to break the clinch.
Pandahammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.#T4#
Good shot there by Defoe.
A slow jab from Pandahammer misses its intended target.
Pandahammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pandahammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Defoe's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Pandahammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe throws the left hand but Pandahammer avoids the punch easily.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but Pandahammer checks it.
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 Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pandahammer takes one to the side of the head.
Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Pandahammer circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Pandahammer there.
Defoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandahammer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Defoe's knee momentarily.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Pandahammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pandahammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Defoe clinches.
Nice body punch from Pandahammer - that landed with a thud.
Pandahammer misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Pandahammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Pandahammer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses with the head strike.
Pandahammer working aggressively here.
Pandahammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.
Pandahammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pandahammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pandahammer backwards.
Pandahammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Defoe or not.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Defoe scores with a hook to the body.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pandahammer lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Pandahammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Defoe clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Pandahammer breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Pandahammer throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Defoe has Pandahammer up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Defoe. #T3#
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Defoe.
Pandahammer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pandahammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pandahammer has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Pandahammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe lands a left hand.
Pandahammer blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pandahammer backwards.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandahammer's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandahammer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pandahammer.
Defoe lands an uppercut.#T4#
A hook to the body from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Pandahammer's head.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menace Defoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pandahammer lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe tries a body shot but Pandahammer blocks it.
Pandahammer misses with some punches.
Pandahammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe tries to work over Pandahammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menace Defoe!
A victorious Menace Defoe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#654 Wolek v Keenan 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
McKenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
McKenzie throws a body shot but no joy.
McKenzie throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like AJ McKenzie has been cut.
McKenzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe jabs McKenzie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McKenzie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKenzie misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKenzie, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenzie is just out of range.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe motions for McKenzie to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe lunges at McKenzie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKenzie's hand. #T1#
Defoe lands a nice hook to McKenzie's body. McKenzie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McKenzie is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenzie.
Defoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that McKenzie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKenzie 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.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and McKenzie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
McKenzie misses with a straight left.
McKenzie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe 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 McKenzie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKenzie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKenzie is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe swings for the body but McKenzie moves out of range.
McKenzie lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but McKenzie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Defoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe is looking to wear down McKenzie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McKenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Defoe.
McKenzie looks to land a combination but Defoe avoids it well.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenzie moves away.
McKenzie lands a right hook to the body.
McKenzie moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
McKenzie fails to land with a series of punches.
McKenzie throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe walks into a stiff left hand from McKenzie.
McKenzie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKenzie there as he acknowledges the shot.
McKenzie misses with a few strikes there.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenzie. #T3#
McKenzie missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKenzie.
A jab from McKenzie misses.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenzie missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenzie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKenzie is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
McKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKenzie's calf.
McKenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKenzie. McKenzie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Defoe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but McKenzie avoids it.
McKenzie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Defoe.
McKenzie looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McKenzie.
Defoe thows a body kick. McKenzie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKenzie misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McKenzie throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Defoe throws a head kick that half lands.
McKenzie throws a big shot that misses.
McKenzie misses with a body kick.
Defoe misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
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 Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKenzie at a distance.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and McKenzie counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenzie.
McKenzie slips a straight right by Defoe.
McKenzie avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKenzie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKenzie throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Defoe misses its target.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for McKenzie. That snapped Defoe's head back.
McKenzie connects with a solid leg kick.
McKenzie misses with a body kick. #T1#
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but McKenzie avoids it.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe scores with a push kick.
McKenzie throws a leg kick that misses.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKenzie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKenzie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McKenzie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
McKenzie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
That has opened up AJ McKenzie's cut even more.
Defoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
McKenzie misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe throws a body punch but McKenzie moves out of range.
McKenzie throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie misses the jab.
Defoe misses with a low kick as McKenzie jumps back.
Defoe lunges at McKenzie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKenzie's hand.
McKenzie throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
McKenzie misses with a straight right.
McKenzie misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenzie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McKenzie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks McKenzie off balance momentarily.
McKenzie misses with a hook.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenzie misses the shot to the body.
Defoe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenzie can do to turn this around?#T4#
Defoe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenzie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe lands with a right hand. #CUT#
The cut above AJ McKenzie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKenzie. McKenzie obviously looking to wear him down.
McKenzie misses with a body shot.
Defoe jabs McKenzie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Defoe lands the left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Defoe.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McKenzie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Defoe has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from McKenzie misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##KD#
Defoe sends McKenzie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Defoe is motioning to the referee to let McKenzie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McKenzie throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe slips under a jab from McKenzie.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKenzie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Defoe sends McKenzie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Defoe is motioning to the referee to let McKenzie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
McKenzie is rocked!
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!
McKenzie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKenzie is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Defoe throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on McKenzie's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Defoe dives in looking to finish as McKenzie flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Defoe's strikes! Defoe is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! McKenzie's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but McKenzie was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Menace Defoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#649 Defoe v Verama
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Verama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Defoe catches Verama right on the button with a cross.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Verama is looking to land body kicks.
Verama misses with a body shot.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verama.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Verama throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Defoe throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Verama's body.
Verama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Verama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe connects with a body shot.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama works over Defoe's head and body with a nice combination.
Verama throws a head kick that misses
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Verama misses with a takedown
and Defoe counters with a nice body shot.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Verama moves out of range.
Verama loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Verama avoided it.
Verama takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Verama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe takes one to the chin there.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
Defoe misses the body punch
and Verama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Defoe scores with a head kick.
Verama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Verama thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Verama scores with a kick to the body.
Verama connects with a single shot there.
Defoe slips a straight right by Verama.
Verama slips a jab from Defoe.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Verama scores with a nice strike.
Verama loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Verama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verama, right into the meat. #T3#
Verama scores with a body shot.
Verama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Verama misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Verama moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Verama cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verama throws a low kick but Defoe moves out of range easily.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe tests Verama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him. #T4#
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Verama thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Verama clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Defoe slips a straight right by Verama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verama connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Verama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Verama cracks a nice hook into Defoe's ribs.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Verama checks the leg kick.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Verama just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Defoe.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Verama scores with a push kick.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Defoe staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Verama throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Defoe lands with an overhand left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Defoe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Defoe misses with a double jab.
Verama counters with a body kick.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Verama.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe moves forwards but Verama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verama catches Defoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Defoe throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Verama moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Verama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Verama.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Verama.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Defoe, right into the meat.
Verama lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Defoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Verama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Defoe checks it well.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Verama counters with a right hand to the body.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Verama sees coming a mile off.
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Verama avoids it.
Verama with a hook.#T3#
Verama lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Verama 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 Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Verama misses.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verama moves away.
Defoe slips under a jab from Verama.
As Verama backs away, Defoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Verama slips a straight right by Defoe.
Verama steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.#T4#
Verama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama lands a slapping body shot.
Defoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, jab by Defoe - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Defoe.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verama throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Verama throws out a leg kick but Defoe moves out of range and Verama only half commits.
Verama throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Verama misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hector Verama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe delivers a nice body kick.
Verama throws a front kick that sends Defoe stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe lands with an overhand left.
Verama scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Verama feints a counter leg kick.
Verama scores with a spinning back kick!
Defoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verama. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Verama in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Defoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verama - the referee stops the clock and Defoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verama. Defoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Verama lands a body shot.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama connects with a body shot.
Defoe scores with a nice head shot.
Verama has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Verama throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Defoe.
Verama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Verama avoided it.
Verama on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
Defoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Verama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verama connects with a leg kick. Defoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but Verama checks it.
Verama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Defoe at a distance.
Defoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Verama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe sizes up Verama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Verama scores with a push kick.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and Verama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Verama.
Verama tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Verama.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verama can pounce on him. #T4#
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama misses with a head kick.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Verama lands a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Verama.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verama misses with a straight left.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Verama lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Verama throws a chopping leg kick but Defoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Verama really dominated that round.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Verama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Defoe tries a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verama checks the leg kick.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Defoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
Defoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Verama slips a straight right by Defoe.
Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Defoe blocks the low kick.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Verama looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Defoe throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
A nice side step and Verama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe 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 Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verama fakes the leg kick and cracks Defoe in the body.
Verama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Verama thuds his right hand into Defoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verama misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.#T2#
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama feints the counter takedown.
Verama looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama thuds his right hand into Defoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama works the jab nicely.
Verama slips a straight right by Defoe.
Defoe thumps Verama with a low kick.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Verama counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Verama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Defoe misses with some punches. #T3#
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Verama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verama wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Verama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Verama just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Verama.
Verama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Verama moves out of range easily.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Verama 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.
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Verama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Verama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Verama tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Verama throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Verama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verama circles away quickly and effectively.
Verama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Verama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Defoe won't be happy with that.
Defoe is looking to get back to his feet here but Verama is keeping cool and he's managed to take Defoe's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Verama dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Verama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Defoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verama.
Verama has a takedown stuffed.
Defoe slips under a jab from Verama.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Defoe with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Verama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama scores with a decent looking hook.
Verama moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Verama misses with a hook
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verama. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Verama throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Verama throws a front kick that sends Defoe stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Verama has closed the distance and engaged Defoe in a clinch.
Defoe stops a takedown attempt from Verama.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verama gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama throws a head punch that misses.
Verama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Defoe is keeping busy.
Verama misses with some punches.
Defoe lands a left hand.
Defoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Verama.
A left hand lands to the body for Defoe.
Verama is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Verama's head.
Verama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe stops a takedown attempt from Verama.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Verama.
Verama prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Verama scores with a shoulder strike.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verama is trying to pull guard but Defoe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verama prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe tries to work over Verama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama misses with some punches.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Verama avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Verama.
Verama misses with some punches.
Verama is trying to break the clinch but Defoe has him pressed against the cage.
Verama lands with a left to the head.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Verama controls the action. #BC2#
Verama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Verama saw that one coming.
Verama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Defoe. #ROC#
Verama is rocked!
Verama misses with a body kick.
Verama is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Verama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Verama's legs.
Verama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
Menace Defoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Hector Verama stepped up to the mic, saying 'https://youtu.be/lEmLqH2gTd8'.

Event: GAMMA#644 Origi v Defoe
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Origi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Origi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi scores with a hook.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Origi to score with a decent uppercut.
Origi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Origi misses with a body kick.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Defoe stuns Origi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Origi looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Origi misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Origi throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Origi.
Origi sets himself, and Defoe steps forward looking for the clinch! Origi avoids it this time.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Origi checks it well.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Origi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Origi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Origi throws a nice looking combination but Defoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick from Origi.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Defoe tries to bum rush Origi with a series of wild strikes but Origi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Defoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Origi - the referee stops the clock and Defoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Origi. Defoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Origi scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Origi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Origi misses with a body shot.
Origi is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Origi misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe wants to clinch up but Origi keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Origi catches Defoe right on the button with a cross.
Origi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Origi throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Origi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe throws a lazy head kick
and Origi counters with a nice leg kick.
Origi scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe stuns Origi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Origi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Origi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Defoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Origi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Origi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Origi throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Origi misses with a hook.
Defoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Origi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Origi avoids them all with ease.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe slips a jab from Origi.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Origi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Defoe.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Defoe rushes Origi and presses him up against the cage.
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 Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Defoe throws a series of strikes that have Origi backpedaling.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Origi missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Origi throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Origi moves out of range.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Origi. Origi obviously looking to wear him down.
Origi 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.
Origi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Origi throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Origi misses with a hook.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Origi.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Defoe tries to work over Origi's front leg with a kick but Origi checks it.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Origi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Origi throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Origi misses the jab.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe slips a straight right by Origi.
Defoe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Origi.#T2#
Origi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Origi. Beautiful body shot.
Origi misses with a hook.
Origi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
It appears Origi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe throws a head kick that half lands.
Origi misses with a kick to the body.
Origi throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Origi doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Origi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Origi.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Origi scores with a shot to the side of Defoe's head.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Defoe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Origi.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Defoe cracks Origi with a nice body shot.
Origi misses with some punches.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Origi misses with the head strike. #T4#
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Divock Origi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Origi.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Origi.
A short right from Origi.
Origi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Origi avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Origi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Defoe can turn it around.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Defoe tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Defoe with a hook.
Defoe throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
Origi tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Origi slips under a jab from Defoe.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Origi was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Origi throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Origi to score with a decent uppercut.
Origi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Origi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Origi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Defoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Origi scores with a nice body kick.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Good standup being displayed there by Defoe as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Origi. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab, jab by Origi - just one landing. #T2#
Origi scores with a punch to the head.
Origi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
Origi tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Origi circles away quickly and effectively.
Defoe slips a jab from Origi.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Origi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
Origi dodges the punch combination from Defoe. #T3#
Origi swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Defoe lands with a cross.
Defoe throws a head kick that Origi semi-blocks.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Origi misses its target.
Defoe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Origi back to the cage. Defoe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Origi connects with a single shot there.
Origi lands with a hook. Defoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Origi misses with a kick to the body.
Origi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi counters with a big head kick but Defoe shrugs it off.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Origi throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe throws a push kick but Origi slaps the foot to one side.
Origi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Origi, as that shot connected.
Defoe throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Origi.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Origi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Defoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Menace Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Origi throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Origi tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Defoe lands with a cross.
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
Origi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe lands a jab to Origi's midsection.
Origi throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
Origi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Origi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe misses with a double jab
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi misses the jab.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Origi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Origi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Origi moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Origi throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Defoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Origi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Origi moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
It looked like Origi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Origi's head.#T2#
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Origi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Origi.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Defoe tries to clinch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Defoe throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe with a jab.
Defoe misses with a double jab. #T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Origi!
Origi slips a jab and a cross from Defoe.
Defoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Origi's body.
Origi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Defoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#CL#
Origi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.
Origi takes a shot to the head.
Origi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Origi misses with a body punch.
Defoe pushes Origi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi blocks an uppercut.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Origi avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Origi lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Defoe digs a right hand underneath Origi's ribcage. Origi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Origi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Defoe or not.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Sloppy strikes from Origi. Those never looked like landing.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Origi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Origi throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Origi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Origi misses with a kick to the body
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Origi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Origi tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Origi.
Nice uppercut there from Defoe.
Origi misses with an uppercut
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
A big left from Origi misses.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Origi should have avoided that one.
Origi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Defoe.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Origi slips under a jab from Defoe.#T2#
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Origi had a free shot at his head there.
Origi lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Origi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Origi slips under a jab.
Defoe misses the jab.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.
Defoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Origi.
Defoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Origi is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Origi lands a front kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Origi.
A left lands for Defoe.
Defoe misses with an uppercut
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Origi.
Origi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Origi throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
Origi slips under a jab.
Origi darts in trying to clinch
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Origi's shoulder, as Origi tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Origi misses the target.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Origi ducks down to avoid it.
Origi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Origi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Origi throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Origi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Origi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Defoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Menace Defoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Defoe 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Menace Defoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Divock Origi had this to say: 'It was an honor. I look forward to the trilogy.'.

Event: GAMMA#638 Wolek v Junior 2
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Defoe is looking to clinch.
Theodorou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Defoe counters with a nice body shot.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Defoe as he avoids it easily.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe tries to clinch there but Theodorou circles away.
Theodorou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
Defoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Theodorou misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou shoots for a takedown but Defoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Theodorou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Defoe is trying to defend but Theodorou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Defoe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Theodorou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Theodorou counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Defoe! #ES#
Defoe throws Theodorou to one side and escapes!
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Defoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theodorou fails to land the takedown.
Theodorou shoots in and drives through. Defoe sprawls well.
Defoe scores with a nice body kick.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Theodorou with the counter takedown but Defoe avoids it easily.
Theodorou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theodorou avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Theodorou.#T2#
Theodorou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.#CL#
Theodorou tries to keep at a distance but Defoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Defoe gets underhooks to prevent Theodorou's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
We've been informed that Theodorou has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Theodorou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Defoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Theodorou looking for a takedown.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theodorou wants a takedown but no success here.
Theodorou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Defoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theodorou goes for a takedown attempt but Defoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theodorou.
Theodorou with the counter takedown but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a combination. Theodorou tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
Defoe cracks Theodorou with a good jab.#T3#
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Theodorou.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Defoe catches Theodorou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Defoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theodorou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theodorou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Defoe jabs at Theodorou's body.
Theodorou looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Theodorou wants the takedown. Defoe is fighting it off but Theodorou persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Defoe's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Defoe pulls Theodorou in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Theodorou throwing strikes from guard but Defoe blocks nicely.
Theodorou trying to control the position from guard on top but Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theodorou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Defoe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Defoe swings for the body but Theodorou moves out of range.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown but Defoe shows good takedown defense.
Theodorou throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Theodorou shoots and misses
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe connects with a jab.
Theodorou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Theodorou. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown. Defoe tries to sprawl out of it but Theodorou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Defoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Defoe.
Crunch! Defoe slams his shin into Theodorou's torso.
Theodorou is breathing heavily.
Theodorou throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe. #CL#
Defoe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Theodorou wants a takedown.
Theodorou prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Theodorou wants to get back to striking at distance but Defoe won't allow it.
Theodorou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Theodorou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Theodorou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Defoe pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Theodorou sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A left lands for Defoe.#CUT#
That has opened up Jake Theodorou's cut even more.
Theodorou shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Defoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Theodorou, 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!
Theodorou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Defoe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Theodorou controls his hands.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theodorou can do to turn this around?
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Theodorou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Defoe.
Theodorou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Defoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Defoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theodorou.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Theodorou.
Defoe lands a left hand. #T3#
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
Defoe lands a body shot.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Theodorou or not.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Defoe.
Defoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menace Defoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Defoe gets through Theodorou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Theodorou is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Jake Theodorou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Defoe tries a body shot but Theodorou blocks it.
Theodorou is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theodorou takes a shot to the head.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Defoe lands a body shot.
Defoe creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Theodorou's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Theodorou drops to his knees and Defoe pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
An out of breath Menace Defoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#634 Defoe v Origi
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Origi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Origi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Origi. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Origi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Origi connects with a nice looking jab.
Origi throws a right hand that Defoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Defoe also avoids with ease.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Origi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Defoe. #CUT#
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Origi lands a head kick!
A jab from Origi misses.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Origi checks it.
A solid body kick from Defoe. #T1#
Defoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Defoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Origi throws a good cross that connects.
Origi scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Origi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Origi catches Defoe right on the button with a cross.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Defoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi connects with the punch.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe. #KD#
Defoe lands a big head kick that sends Origi tumbling to the mat! Defoe takes a step backwards and waves Origi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nice straight punches there by Origi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Origi.
Defoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe. #CL2#
Origi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Origi's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Origi.
Origi has had enough of the clinch but Defoe keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Origi.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Origi backwards.
Origi wants to get back to striking at distance but Defoe won't allow it.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Origi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Origi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Origi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Defoe tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Origi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Origi blocking some punches.
Origi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Origi tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
Defoe tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Origi.
Origi misses with a body punch.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi is leaning against Defoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Origi lands with a right to the head.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Origi.
Origi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Defoe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Origi can turn it around.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi pushes Defoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Origi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Origi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Origi.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
Defoe slips a jab and a cross from Origi.
Origi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDefoe.
Origi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Origi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Origi closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi misses with a body punch.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Origi.
Origi tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Origi scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Origi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Origi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Origi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe defending well as Origi loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Origi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Origi. Origi obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Origi fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Origi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Origi lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Origi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Origi moved out of range nicely.
Origi misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe backing away here, and Origi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Origi scores with a jab to the body.
Origi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe is looking to clinch but Origi is avoiding it.
Origi tries to bum rush Defoe with a series of wild strikes but Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.#T2#
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Origi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Origi lands with a right hand.
Defoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Origi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Origi throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Defoe throws a lazy body kick
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Origi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Origi moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe misses with a body punch
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Defoe lands.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi misses with a straight left.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Origi manages to avoid it.
Origi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Origi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Origi.
Defoe looks to throw the jab but Origi is out of range.
A cross from Origi lands.#ROC2#
Defoe is rocked!
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
A little jabbing left from Origi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Defoe.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Origi scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Origi thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Origi scores with a hook.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Origi scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
Defoe stuns Origi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Origi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Origi misses the shot to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Origi finds it's target.
Origi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Divock Origi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Origi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Origi swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Origi throws out the jab.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Origi missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi misses with a shot to the body
and Defoe counters with a series of strikes. Origi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Origi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Origi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Origi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe 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 Origi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Origi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Origi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Origi saw that one coming.
Origi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Origi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Origi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe throws a push kick but Origi slaps the foot to one side.
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!
A leg kick checked by Defoe.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Origi scores with a jab.
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 scores with a leg kick.
Origi avoids the body shot from Defoe.
A punch combination from Defoe misses.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Jab, jab by Defoe - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Origi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Defoe misses
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Origi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Defoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Defoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Defoe thows a body kick. Origi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Origi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
A head kick by Defoe misses
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Origi throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a three punch combo that has Origi backing up. Origi nods at Defoe to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe works the jab nicely.
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Origi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Origi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Origi fails to land with a series of punches.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Origi's belly button to the back.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but Origi is out of range.
Origi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Origi manages to avoid it.
Origi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe cracks Origi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe feints and then cracks Origi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Origi down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Origi throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Defoe misses the jab.
Origi scores with a shot to the body.
Origi misses with a looping right.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Origi scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Origi sees coming a mile off.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi lands with a kick to the temple. Defoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Origi blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Origi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Origi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Origi drops Defoe with a beautiful combination! Defoe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Origi is looking for the KO!
A jab from Origi misses.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Origi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Origi's leg but Origi calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe slips a jab from Origi.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Origi manages to avoid it.
Jab from Defoe.
Defoe checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Origi swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Origi digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
Defoe slips a jab from Origi.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Origi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Origi slips a jab and a cross from Defoe.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Origi slips under a jab.
Origi cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Origi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Defoe - that will leave a mark!
Origi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Origi.
Origi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Origi takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC#
Origi is rocked!
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe lands a front kick.
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 throws a shot to the body.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Origi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Defoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Origi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Defoe misses with a body punch
and Origi counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Origi walks into a left hand.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Origi throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Divock Origi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Origi.
Origi takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
You can see that Origi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
Origi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Defoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Defoe clinches up with Origi and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Origi tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Origi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Divock Origi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Defoe misses with some punches. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Origi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Origi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Origi.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Origi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Origi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe. #BC2#
Origi breaks the clinch.
Defoe throws a hook but Origi avoids it easily.
Defoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Origi moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Origi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Origi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Origi's head but Origi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Origi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe scores with the left hand. Origi knows he should have avoided that one.
Origi throws a combination that misses
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Origi scores with a nice strike.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Origi connects with a right hand. Defoe shakes it off.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from Origi.
Origi looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.#T3#
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Origi scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Origi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe moves out of range as Origi strikes.
And Defoe counters with a quick kick to the body but Origi blocks it.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi throws a series of punches but Defoe avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe lands a jab to Origi's midsection.
Origi tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. Origi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Defoe misses with a two punch combination.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Origi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Origi avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe backing away here, and Origi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Origi throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Origi scores with a jab.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.#KD2#
Origi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Defoe sprawling to the canvas! Defoe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Origi finish him?!
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Origi at a distance.
Divock Origi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Divock Origi.
I think Origi 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Divock Origi!
Divock Origi is the new light heavyweight champion!
Divock Origi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#629 Defoe v LeBlanc
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeBlanc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlanc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Donk. LeBlanc catches Defoe right on the button with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but LeBlanc moved out of range nicely.
LeBlanc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe feints and then cracks LeBlanc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeBlanc down.
Defoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.#T1#
LeBlanc with a nice cross.#CL2#
LeBlanc has managed to clinch.
Defoe blocks a body shot from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries a knee to the head but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe lands a body shot.
LeBlanc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LeBlanc is trying to maintain a safe position but Defoe gets an underhook and turns LeBlanc into the cage.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBlanc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Defoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Defoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Defoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc. #T2#
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but LeBlanc avoids it.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Defoe.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #KD#
Defoe lands a big head kick that sends LeBlanc tumbling to the mat! Defoe takes a step backwards and waves LeBlanc back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
LeBlanc is rocked!
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeBlanc's sensitive parts.
LeBlanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
A head kick misses from Defoe.
LeBlanc seems to have recovered his senses.
LeBlanc missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe throws a leg kick but LeBlanc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but LeBlanc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
LeBlanc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LeBlanc throws a shot to the body.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBlanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
Defoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but LeBlanc just manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBlanc misses the target.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Defoe. That's going to slow LeBlanc down.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Defoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe slips under a jab.
LeBlanc defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBlanc misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by LeBlanc there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses the shot to the body.
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 Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
Defoe tries a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LeBlanc! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
LeBlanc lands a nice shot to the body.
LeBlanc missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
Defoe thinks about countering with a head kick.
LeBlanc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc takes one to the chin there.#T1#
LeBlanc is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as LeBlanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but LeBlanc ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from LeBlanc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
Defoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Defoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As LeBlanc looks to move away, Defoe throws a big counter combo but LeBlanc just gets out of the way.
LeBlanc walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a low kick, looking for Defoe's leg but Defoe calmly moves out of range.
LeBlanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeBlanc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for LeBlanc. That snapped Defoe's head back.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a straight right.
Defoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but LeBlanc ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Defoe misses.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
LeBlanc avoids the body shot from Defoe. #T3#
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Defoe tenderised LeBlanc's leg. LeBlanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination. Defoe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LeBlanc throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Defoe moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc misses with a looping right.
LeBlanc slips a jab and a cross from Defoe.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.
That kick from Defoe tenderised LeBlanc's leg. LeBlanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
LeBlanc throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LeBlanc.
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!
LeBlanc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
You can see that LeBlanc has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T4#
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
LeBlanc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Defoe cracks the inside of LeBlanc's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBlanc misses the target.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
LeBlanc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but LeBlanc moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Claude LeBlanc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe scores with a punch to the head.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Defoe.
LeBlanc takes one to the side of the head.
LeBlanc checks a low kick from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBlanc.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LeBlanc misses with a looping left.
LeBlanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.#T1#
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Defoe avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
LeBlanc clinches. #BC#
Defoe manages to break the clinch.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LeBlanc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the body kick.
LeBlanc throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends LeBlanc's belly button to the back.
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBlanc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc wants to clinch.#T2#
LeBlanc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBlanc misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
LeBlanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LeBlanc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LeBlanc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Defoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick. #KD#
Defoe cracks LeBlanc with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! LeBlanc looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Defoe finish him?
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Defoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBlanc's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBlanc misses the target. #T3#
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeBlanc throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but LeBlanc avoids it.#KD#
Defoe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends LeBlanc sprawling to the canvas! LeBlanc rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Defoe finish him?!
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeBlanc lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but LeBlanc avoids it.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LeBlanc momentarily.
Defoe takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
Defoe throws an overhand right that drops LeBlanc like a sack of potatoes! Defoe dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Menace Defoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AD435: God Save the Queen
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
D Amato throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but D Amato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
D Amato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Defoe lands a front kick.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Defoe defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that D Amato sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as D Amato backs up against the cage.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe throws out a counter right but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Defoe cracks a nice hook into D Amato's ribs.#T1#
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
A jab from D Amato finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
D Amato misses with a hook.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from D Amato misses.
Defoe throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
D Amato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
D Amato slips a jab from Defoe.
D Amato is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Defoe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Defoe feints and then cracks D Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Amato down.
Defoe blocks a jab.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.#T2#
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws out a counter right but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
D Amato stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
D Amato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Amato misses with a body punch
and Defoe counters with a thumping low kick.
D Amato lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Defoe slips a straight right by D Amato.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and D Amato counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but D Amato moved away.
D Amato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
D Amato scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Defoe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and D Amato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe lands with a nice combination. D Amato backs away looking to recover.
D Amato swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as D Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Defoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. D Amato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe throws a hook but D Amato avoids it easily.
Defoe misses with a hook
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
D Amato blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Defoe throws a good cross that connects.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between D Amato's hands.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
D Amato misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Defoe moves into the clinch.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by D Amato.
D Amato lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
I was talking to D Amato's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by D Amato.
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 misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
D Amato misses with a punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Defoe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
D Amato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
D Amato tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing D Amato back against the cage.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe working aggressively here.
D Amato working aggressively here.
D Amato blocking some punches.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as D Amato controls his hands.
D Amato misses with some punches.
D Amato tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
D Amato lands a shot to the body.#T2#
D Amato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
D Amato scores with a shoulder strike.
Michael D Amato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
D Amato struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
D Amato tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
D Amato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Defoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe is working D Amato over against the cage.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato scores with a hook to the body.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but D Amato avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe blocks a body shot from D Amato.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
D Amato lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of D Amato's head.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as D Amato controls his hands.
D Amato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe blocking some punches.
D Amato misses with the head strike.
D Amato gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
D Amato tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing D Amato back against the cage.
Defoe pushes D Amato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from D Amato.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
D Amato misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
D Amato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
D Amato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
D Amato tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
D Amato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe pushes D Amato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato blocks a body shot from Defoe. #BC#
D Amato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
D Amato misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Amato, as that shot connected.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
D Amato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
D Amato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
D Amato lands with a shot to the body.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
D Amato throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch but D Amato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
D Amato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
D Amato cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Defoe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can D Amato finish him? #ROC#
Defoe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D Amato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe is still on wobbly legs! Can D Amato finish him?
Michael D Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
D Amato thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe seems to have recovered his senses.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Defoe throws a leg kick but D Amato sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Defoe instigates a clinch.
D Amato tries to break free but Defoe pushes him back against the cage.
D Amato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
D Amato digs a right hand into Defoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Defoe's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by D Amato.
Defoe working aggressively here.
D Amato lands a left hand.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
D Amato digs a right hand underneath Defoe's ribcage. Defoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for D Amato.
Defoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Defoe blocks a body shot from D Amato.
D Amato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
D Amato blocking some punches.
D Amato pushes Defoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato misses with a body punch.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
D Amato digs a right hand underneath Defoe's ribcage. Defoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of D Amatos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
Defoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
D Amato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
D Amato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
D Amato misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with an inside leg kick.
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
D Amato looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
D Amato throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a body kick that stops D Amato in his tracks momentarily.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but D Amato moved away.
D Amato jabs Defoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling D Amato to score with a decent uppercut.
Defoe wants to clinch.#T4#
Defoe throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe throws a push kick but D Amato slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe ducks right into an uppercut from D Amato.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe blocks a jab.
D Amato scores with a nice strike.
D Amato connects with a jab.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe tries to counter with a clinch but D Amato shakes him off and moves away.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
D Amato scores with a jab to the jaw.
D Amato scores with a jab to the jaw.
D Amato cracks a nice hook into Defoe's ribs.
Defoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
D Amato cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. D Amato has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Defoe to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato weaves into range and cracks Defoe right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Defoe goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! D Amato is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato took some time post fight to say the following; 'M.G.D 369 say's you just got your ass whooped'.

Event: GAMMA#620 Fjera v Jordan
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Kha's corner calls for a 1-2. Kha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Kha is predictable there
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Defoe rushes Kha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kha misses with a knee to the head.
Kha can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Kha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kha blocks an uppercut.
Kha tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kha manages to break the clinch.
Kha throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kha lands a nice looking body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Kha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Defoe misses.
Kha misses with a right hand
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Defoe avoids the body shot from Kha.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Kha lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kha misses the shot to the body.
Defoe counters with a body kick.
Kha misses with a two punch combination.
Kha misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe thumps Kha with a low kick.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Kha.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Kha's head but Kha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Kha misses its target.
Kha looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Kha misses.
Kha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defoe. #T2#
Kha jabs Defoe right on the nose. Defoe blinks but takes it well.
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!
A big right from Kha misses.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Defoe scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kha lands with a good body shot.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Kha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Defoe.
Defoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kha.
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Kha moves out of range easily. #T3#
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kha can pounce on him.
Kha thumps Defoe with a low kick.
Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
That kick from Kha tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kha misses with a shot to the body
and Defoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Kha throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range. #CL2#
Defoe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Kha.
Kha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kha effectively controlling the action here.
Kha tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Kha back against the cage. #BC#
Kha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Defoe slips a straight right by Kha.#T4#
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Defoe dodges the punch combination from Kha. #CL2#
Defoe rushes Kha and pushes him back against the cage 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kha.
Defoe has Kha pressed against the cage, preventing Kha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kha looking to stall.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khas head.
Defoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khas head.
Kha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Kha has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Defoe regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Defoe has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kha has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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 Kai Kha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
Kha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kha will feel that in the morning.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kha doesn't seem phased though.
Kha misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe misses with a body punch
and Kha counters with an inside leg kick.
Kha throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
Kha catches Defoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kha avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Kha moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Kha.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Defoe misses with a two punch combination.
Kha slips a jab from Defoe.
Kai Kha is winning the standup battle so far.
Kha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.
Defoe wants to clinch but Kha slips to the side
and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Kha just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Kha's body.
Defoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe tries to clinch there but Kha circles away.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
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!#CL2#
Defoe closes the distance and pushes Kha back into the cage.
Kha tries to break free but Defoe pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A short left from Defoe.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Kha.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
Defoe lands a body punch.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
Defoe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Defoe can turn it around.
Kha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Defoe has him pressed against the cage.
Kha is trying to push Defoe away but Defoe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Defoe.
A short left from Defoe.
Defoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Defoe avoiding damage as Kha throws knees to the body.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Kha. #BC#
Kha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Defoe instigates a clinch.
Menace Defoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Defoe.
A short right from Defoe on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Kai Kha has been cut.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Kha. #T3#
Kha is trying to force a seperation but Defoe has the dominant position.
Defoe lands a body punch. #BC#
Kha breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kha lands a jab to the nose.
Defoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kha. Kha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Defoe thumps Kha with a low kick.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kha ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Kha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kha throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe 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.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kha.
Defoe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Defoe instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Kha is trying to maintain a safe position but Defoe gets an underhook and turns Kha into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kha.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Defoe.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Defoe lands an uppercut.
Defoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Defoe gets through Kha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Kha breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Kha is rocked!#CL2#
Defoe pushes Kha up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Kha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Kha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Defoe slips under a jab from Kha.
Kha seems to have got his legs back now.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Defoe is looking to slow Kha down with leg kicks.
Defoe scores with a push kick.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Defoe scores with a jab.
Kha will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kha misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kha. That did some damage!
Kha misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe.
Kha on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Kha is rocked!
Kha looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Oh Kha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe. #KD2#
Defoe drops Kha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kha looks back up at him and smiles so Defoe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe seems to be stalking Kha here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Kha drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
Menace Defoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#616 Fjera v Gunnar
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Defoe missing with a left hand there. BatzCastelmore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BatzCastelmore misses with a looping left.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. BatzCastelmore moves away and avoids it.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but BatzCastelmore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BatzCastelmore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BatzCastelmore throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
BatzCastelmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe clobbers BatzCastelmore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.
BatzCastelmore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
BatzCastelmore throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
BatzCastelmore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe counters with a series of strikes. BatzCastelmore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Defoe both land. Nice combination.
BatzCastelmore just misses with a punch to the body.
BatzCastelmore catches Defoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
BatzCastelmore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.#T1#
Good leg kick by BatzCastelmore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for BatzCastelmore's leg but BatzCastelmore calmly moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses.
Defoe looks for the body kick but BatzCastelmore saw that one coming.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from BatzCastelmore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. BatzCastelmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore lands a right hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore jabs Defoe right on the nose. Defoe blinks but takes it well.
BatzCastelmore connects with a leg kick. Defoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
BatzCastelmore walks into a jab.
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BatzCastelmore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BatzCastelmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Defoe instigates a clinch.
BatzCastelmore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
BatzCastelmore trying to land knees to the body.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Defoe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BatzCastelmore tries to break free but Defoe pushes him back against the cage.
BatzCastelmore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BatzCastelmore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by BatzCastelmore.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body.
Defoe blocking some punches.
BatzCastelmore lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of BatzCastelmore backwards.
BatzCastelmore's coach down at Ballshoi Ballet 3 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on BatzCastelmore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Defoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BatzCastelmore thumps Defoe with a low kick.
BatzCastelmore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from BatzCastelmore.
Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks BatzCastelmore in the body.
Defoe jabs at BatzCastelmore's body.
BatzCastelmore looks winded!
A lazy left from Defoe finds it's target.
Defoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Defoe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from BatzCastelmore misses the target.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe scores with a jab to the head.
BatzCastelmore sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Defoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of BatzCastelmore backwards.
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee strike.
BatzCastelmore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Defoe blocks it with crossed arms.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BatzCastelmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BatzCastelmore pushes Defoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for BatzCastelmore. #T4#
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee to the head.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.
BatzCastelmore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from BatzCastelmore fails to land.
BatzCastelmore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Defoe blocks it with crossed arms.
Defoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from BatzCastelmore.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as BatzCastelmore controls his hands.
Good body shot from Defoe.
BatzCastelmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore has Defoe pushed against the cage.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but BatzCastelmore avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe pushes BatzCastelmore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore'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.
#R2#
BatzCastelmore thuds his shin into the meat of Defoe's side.
BatzCastelmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Defoe has BatzCastelmore up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing BatzCastelmore back against the cage.
BatzCastelmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Defoe is defending well for now.
Defoe working aggressively here.
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee to the head.
BatzCastelmore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Defoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BatzCastelmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
BatzCastelmore staying out of range there.
A left lands for Defoe.
BatzCastelmore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe feints and then cracks BatzCastelmore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow BatzCastelmore down.
Defoe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from BatzCastelmore.
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 BatzCastelmore does no damage.
BatzCastelmore lands with an overhand left.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
BatzCastelmore digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
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 misses with a wild combination.
BatzCastelmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Defoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BatzCastelmore tries a head kick but it misses.
BatzCastelmore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
BatzCastelmore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BatzCastelmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
BatzCastelmore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
BatzCastelmore lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe lands with an uppercut that bounces BatzCastelmore off the cage and back into range.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Defoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Defoe blocks a head kick by BatzCastelmore.
Defoe scores with a hook.
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
BatzCastelmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.#T3#
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BatzCastelmore takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
BatzCastelmore cracks Defoe with a good jab.
BatzCastelmore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BatzCastelmore staying out of range there.
BatzCastelmore misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Defoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
BatzCastelmore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by BatzCastelmore.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
BatzCastelmore is breathing heavily.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
BatzCastelmore misses the jab.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BatzCastelmore looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
A big left from BatzCastelmore misses.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but BatzCastelmore moved away.
BatzCastelmore throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe cracks BatzCastelmore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
BatzCastelmore lands with a cross.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe lands a nice hook to BatzCastelmore's body. BatzCastelmore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Defoe throws a head kick that BatzCastelmore semi-blocks.
Defoe cracks the inside of BatzCastelmore's front leg.
BatzCastelmore throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Defoe counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Defoe is defending well for now.
Defoe lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
BatzCastelmore is rocked!
Defoe lands with a right to the head.
BatzCastelmore is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Defoe works on BatzCastelmore's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Defoe slips a jab from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore seems to have recovered his senses.
BatzCastelmore misses with a double jab.
Defoe lands with a cross.
BatzCastelmore connects with a crisp jab.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore blocks the body kick.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
BatzCastelmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
BatzCastelmore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
BatzCastelmore feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
A solid leg kick lands there for BatzCastelmore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BatzCastelmore takes one to the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Defoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BatzCastelmore ducks right into an uppercut from Defoe.
Defoe misses the jab.
BatzCastelmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BatzCastelmore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Defoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
BatzCastelmore misses the jab.
BatzCastelmore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. BatzCastelmore saw that one coming.
Defoe tries to clinch up.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but BatzCastelmore is out of range.
BatzCastelmore scores with a hook.
BatzCastelmore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BatzCastelmore throws a right and a left that both miss.
BatzCastelmore thows a left - swing and a miss!
BatzCastelmore misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Defoe does it's job there.
Defoe digs a good body shot into BatzCastelmore's ribs.#T2#
BatzCastelmore misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! BatzCastelmore falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
An out of breath Menace Defoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Charles BatzCastelmore had this to say: 'Merde!'.

Event: GAMMA#611 Belliveau v Siblas
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
McKenzie avoids the body shot from Defoe.
McKenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenzie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe. #CL#
Defoe moves into the clinch.
McKenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKenzie just leaning against Defoe, taking a breather.
Defoe tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Defoe.
McKenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
McKenzie wants to break free but Defoe has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie wants to stall.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
We've been informed that McKenzie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKenzie blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
McKenzie breaks the clinch.
McKenzie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from McKenzie.#T1#
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from McKenzie.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McKenzie counter with a right hand.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
McKenzie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on McKenzie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - McKenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenzie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKenzie lunges at Defoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Defoe's hand.
McKenzie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
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!
McKenzie misses with a kick to the body
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
McKenzie punishes Defoe's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenzie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Defoe tries to clinch up.
McKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McKenzie misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that McKenzie sees coming a mile off.
McKenzie takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe is looking to clinch.
McKenzie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Defoe.
McKenzie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Defoe pushes McKenzie away with a front kick.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Defoe jabs McKenzie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Defoe - just one landing.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
letting McKenzie counter with a right hand.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but McKenzie manages to avoid it.
McKenzie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McKenzie takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
McKenzie scores with a nice strike.
AJ McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
McKenzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKenzie throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
A cross from McKenzie lands.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like AJ McKenzie has been cut.#T4#
McKenzie throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
McKenzie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenzie manages to avoid it.
Defoe lands a jab.
McKenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe defending well as McKenzie loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe throws a quick counter head kick but McKenzie was just out of range.
Defoe slips under a jab from McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
McKenzie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McKenzie lands with a right hand.
McKenzie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from McKenzie misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKenzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Defoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but AJ McKenzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Defoe avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Defoe rushes McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
McKenzie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Nice uppercut lands for McKenzie. That snapped Defoe's head back.
McKenzie misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
McKenzie throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe misses with a lunging right hand
letting McKenzie counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe sizes up McKenzie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McKenzie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKenzie throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie checks a low kick from Defoe.
McKenzie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
McKenzie scores with a jab to the jaw.
McKenzie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Jab from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe blocks a leg kick.
Defoe lands with a nice body kick.
McKenzie misses the jab.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - McKenzie had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from McKenzie.
Nice uppercut there from Defoe.#CUT#
That has opened up AJ McKenzie's cut even more.
A telegraphed right hand from McKenzie misses the target.
McKenzie scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKenzie swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie misses with a straight right.
A head kick from Defoe lands but McKenzie takes it in his stride.
Defoe takes one to the chin there.
AJ McKenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
McKenzie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenzie moves away.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. McKenzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenzie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a push kick.
McKenzie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Defoe counters with an outside leg kick.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. McKenzie will feel that in the morning.
McKenzie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKenzie throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind McKenzie 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
McKenzie throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Defoe slips under a jab from McKenzie.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenzie.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. McKenzie will feel that in the morning.
McKenzie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKenzie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Defoe counters with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut.
Defoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKenzie's head.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenzie.
McKenzie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Defoe throws a body punch but McKenzie moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Defoe.#CL#
Defoe instigates a clinch.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKenzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
The cut above AJ McKenzie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC2#
McKenzie breaks from the clinch.
McKenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.#T4#
Defoe scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe moves in looking to clinch but McKenzie pushes him off.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Defoe has knocked McKenzie down with a huge combo! Defoe steps away and waves a wobbly McKenzie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
McKenzie is rocked!
McKenzie is holding his hands too far apart here. Defoe throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! McKenzie is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Menace Defoe!
Our winner, Menace Defoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GKNY 111 - Defoe vs Marfaker
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Marfaker misses with a looping right.
Marfaker misses with a head kick.
Defoe jabs at Marfaker's body.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Marfaker thinks about the counter body kick.
Marfaker connects with a jab.
Marfaker lands an overhand right.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marfaker lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Defoe tries to clinch but Marfaker moves out of range.
Marfaker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Defoe slips under a jab from Marfaker.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Defoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marfaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marfaker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A clash of legs there as Marfaker blocks the low kick.
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 throws a lazy right hand but Marfaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marfaker takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Marfaker throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Marfaker misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marfaker. #T1#
Marfaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Marfaker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Defoe defending well as Marfaker loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but Marfaker is out of range.
Marfaker cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Marfaker tries to keep at a distance but Defoe has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Marfaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
Marfaker tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Marfaker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marfaker motions for Defoe to come forward. Marfaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Defoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marfaker.
Marfaker throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Marfaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Marfaker connects with a right hand. Defoe shakes it off.#T2#
Defoe scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marfaker manages to avoid it.
Defoe is looking to wear down Marfaker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe.
Defoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marfaker. That did some damage!
Marfaker misses with a leg kick.
Marfaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marfaker throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe works Marfaker's body with a nice hook.
Defoe throws a right hand that Marfaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Marfaker also avoids with ease.
Marfaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. Marfaker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marfaker missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Marfaker sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Marfaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe slips under a jab from Marfaker.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Defoe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marfaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
An inside leg kick lands from Defoe.
Marfaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.
Marfaker throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
A jab from Marfaker misses.
Marfaker cracks Defoe with an open hand slap.
Marfaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marfaker.
Marfaker throws a jab when Defoe was well 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.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Marfaker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marfaker.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.
Marfaker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marfaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses Marfaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Marfaker tries to avoid it.
Marfaker looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe slips under a jab from Marfaker.
Defoe is looking to counter punch.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Marfaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Marfaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marfaker looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Marfaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marfaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Marfaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Marfaker throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marfaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marfaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marfaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Marfaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marfaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marfaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marfaker tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.#T1#
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Marfaker counter with a right hand.
Marfaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marfaker thumps Defoe with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Defoe, right into the meat.
Marfaker defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe backing away here, and Marfaker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Defoe slips a jab from Marfaker.
An inside leg kick from Marfaker misses.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marfaker misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Marfaker.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Marfaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marfaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe misses with a low kick.#T2#
Defoe lands with a nice combination. Marfaker backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marfaker checks a low kick from Defoe.
Marfaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marfaker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marfaker! But no joy.
Marfaker loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe checks the leg kick.
Defoe checks a low kick from Marfaker.
Juan Marfaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marfaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marfaker throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.
Marfaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Defoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Marfaker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marfaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marfaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marfaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe wants to clinch.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Marfaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marfaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Marfaker checks a low kick from Defoe.#T4#
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marfaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marfaker misses with a straight right.
Marfaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marfaker just manages to avoid it.
Marfaker blocks the body kick.
Marfaker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Defoe avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Defoe tenderised Marfaker's leg. Marfaker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe sizes up Marfaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Defoe misses with a leg kick
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Marfaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Marfaker misses.
Defoe lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Defoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marfaker throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.
Marfaker cracks the inside of Defoe's front leg.
Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Defoe closes the distance and clinches.
Marfaker throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marfaker.
Marfaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Marfaker blocks an uppercut.
Marfaker misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Marfaker on the inside.
Marfaker throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Marfaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe. #T1#
Defoe prevents a body shot from Marfaker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marfaker.
Marfaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marfaker works on Defoe's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe avoiding damage as Marfaker throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Marfaker.
Marfaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Marfaker.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marfaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marfaker is trying to maintain a safe position but Defoe gets an underhook and turns Marfaker into the cage.
Defoe pushes Marfaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marfaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Defoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marfaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Defoe.
Marfaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Defoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Defoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marfaker backwards.
Defoe lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Juan Marfaker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marfaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marfaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marfaker backwards.
Defoe is leaning against Marfaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Marfaker's head. #ROC#
Marfaker is rocked!
Defoe throws a big uppercut that drops Marfaker! More strikes from Defoe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Marfaker lies dazed against the cage as Defoe celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Menace Defoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GKNY 105 - Defoe vs Man
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Man counters with a shoot takedown. Defoe fights it but they end up in guard.
Defoe has control of Man's left arm, preventing Man from doing any damage.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Defoe keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Defoe controlling Man's posture.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Defoe is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Man drops back looking for a leg! Defoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Defoe manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Defoe's guard.
Defoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Defoe is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Defoe blocks nicely.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Man drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Man jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Man wants to pass the guard but Defoe is keeping the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Defoe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Defoe is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Defoe circles away and we're back to standing.
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe keeps Man at a distance using the push kick.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Defoe, as that shot connected.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Man wants to counter with a clinch but Defoe pushes him away.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.#T4#
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice takedown defense from Defoe. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man avoids the head kick by Defoe.
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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man tries for a takedown but Defoe circles away easily
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Defoe throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Defoe.
Defoe slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Defoe as Man shoots in.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Defoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Man avoids it.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Defoe misses with a looping left.#T1#
Man takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #KD#
Defoe lands a big head kick that sends Man tumbling to the mat! Defoe takes a step backwards and waves Man back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Man is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Man moves into the clinch.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Defoe.
Man is looking for a takedown.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Defoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Defoe pushes Man against the cage. Defoe is working some dirty boxing. Defoe pushes off with a quick right hook! Man goes down! Man tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Defoe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Menace Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GKNY 98 - Defoe vs Denubis
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Denubis tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denubis avoids a kick to the body.
Denubis throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denubis.
Denubis throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
Denubis misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe takes a swing at Denubis's ribcage but misses.
Denubis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Denubis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Defoe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. Denubis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denubis flicks out a counter leg kick but Defoe steps away.#CL#
Defoe clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Denubis.
Defoe takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Denubis jumps into guard, dragging Defoe to the mat. #SUB2#
Denubis working for submissions but it's allowed Defoe to get to half guard.
Denubis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Defoe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Denubis tries to get to full guard but Defoe has control of the leg.
Denubis trying to control but Defoe postures up.
Denubis wants to improve his position but Defoe is controlling well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Defoe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Denubis.
Denubis wants to improve his position but Defoe is controlling well.
Denubis is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Denubis misses with a straight right.
Denubis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Defoe tries to clinch but Denubis is having none of it.
Denubis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Defoe throws a hook but Denubis avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Denubis.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Denubis.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Defoe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Denubis looks to land a combination but Defoe avoids it well.
Denubis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Defoe drives through and clinches with Denubis against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denubis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Denubis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denubis tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe misses with a body punch. #T4#
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Denubis.
Denubis tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Denubis back against the cage.
Denubis misses with a body punch.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denubiss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denubis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Denubis controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Denubis.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denubis tries to break the clinch but Defoe is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Denubis.
Denubis trying to control the position but instead, Defoe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Denubis into the cage.
Denubis lands a nice uppercut.
Denubis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Denubis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Denubis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diabolical Denubis dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Defoe tests Denubis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defoe throws a right hand that Denubis ducks under and follows up with a left that Denubis also avoids with ease.
A big left from Denubis misses.
A big right from Denubis misses.
Denubis misses with a low kick.
Denubis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe tries to clinch but Denubis is having none of it.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Denubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe backing away here, and Denubis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Defoe - that will leave a mark!
Denubis thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it
and Defoe counters with a good, hard body kick but Denubis shrugs it off.
Denubis lands a head shot.
Defoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Denubis in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denubis throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diabolical Denubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Defoe keeps Denubis at a distance using the push kick.
Defoe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Denubis takes one on the button.
Denubis is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Denubis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denubis is defended easily by Defoe.
Denubis misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denubis.
Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Denubis takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Denubis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Denubis misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denubis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denubis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denubis.
A right-left combo lands from Denubis. #KD#
Defoe lands a big head kick that sends Denubis tumbling to the mat! Defoe takes a step backwards and waves Denubis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Denubis is rocked!
A combination from Denubis does no damage.
Denubis is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Denubis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denubis seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Defoe moves into range and clinches up with Denubis.
A short uppercut from Defoe.
Denubis stalling in the clinch but Defoe improves position.
Defoe tries to work over Denubis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Denubis manages to break the clinch.
Denubis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
Denubis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Defoe takes a swing at Denubis's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A big left from Denubis misses.
Denubis tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe scores with a push kick.
Denubis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Defoe - that will leave a mark!
Denubis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Defoe. That one must have hurt.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Denubis avoids it.#CL#
Defoe has Denubis up against the cage in a clinch.
Denubis has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Good body shot from Defoe.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
Defoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Defoe.
Defoe digs a right hand underneath Denubis's ribcage. Denubis let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
A short right from Defoe.
Defoe gets through Denubis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Menace Defoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Defoe unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Denubis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Defoe is unloading with more strikes now! Denubis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
Menace Defoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GKNY 90 - Fist v Defoe 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Defoe slips under a jab from Fist.
Fist misses the jab.
Defoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
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 misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Defoe.#CL2#
Defoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fist lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1##BC#
Fist breaks the clinch.
Fist misses with a low kick.
Fist throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Fist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Defoe throws a series of strikes that have Fist backpedaling.
Defoe cracks Fist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fist is looking to wear down Defoe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe scores with a hook.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fist.
Defoe throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Defoe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Fist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fist swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but Fist checks it.
Fist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist punishes Defoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Fist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Defoe is out of range and Fist settles back down.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Fist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fist.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fist. Fist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
It looked like Fist was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Defoe.#T3#
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fist lands a body shot.
Fist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Defoe has him pressed against the cage.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
Fist lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Fist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Defoe pushes Fist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Fist manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Fist.#CL2#
Defoe forces Fist back against the cage and clinches.
Fist has had enough of the clinch but Defoe keeps him there for the moment.
Defoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fist or not. #T4#
Fist blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Defoe has him pressed against the cage.
Fist is trying to force a seperation but Defoe has the dominant position.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fist throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe is looking to clinch.
Fist cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fist throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Fist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Defoe catches Fist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist keeps the fight on the outside.
Fist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fist throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Fist misses
and Defoe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Defoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fist.
Defoe lands with an overhand left.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Fist swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.
Defoe scores with a jab to the body.
Fist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe lands a head kick. Fist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Defoe in his tracks.
Fist avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Fist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Defoe digs a good hook to Fist's body.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Fist appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Defoe, right into the meat. #CL2#
Defoe gets a clinch.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Fist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Defoe.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fist wants to break free but Defoe has control.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Fist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist misses with a straight right.
Fist throws a series of punches but Defoe avoids them all with ease.
Defoe misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.#CL2#
Defoe clinches.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Fist misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Fist blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Fist is trying to break free.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Fist blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Defoe throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Defoe is looking to slow Fist down with leg kicks.
Defoe is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fist.
Fist scores with a nice head shot.
Fist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Defoe. Those never looked like landing.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Fist. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Defoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fist is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Fist misses its target.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Defoe as he connects with a hook.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fist throws a combination that misses
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fist scores with a three punch combo!
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Fist throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe cracks Fist with a good jab.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Defoe at a distance.
Defoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Fist.
Fist motions for Defoe to come forward. Fist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Defoe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.#T1#
Fist lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Defoe gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fist breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe slips a straight right by Fist.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Fist.
Defoe checks the leg kick.
Fist misses with a hook.
Defoe slips a jab and a cross from Fist.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Defoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fist's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe cracks Fist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fist misses with a shot to the body
and Defoe counters with a nice body shot.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Defoe drives through and clinches with Fist against the cage.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Fist.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Fist.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist.
Fist takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Defoe lands a body punch.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Menace Defoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fist lands a right hand. #BC#
Fist manages to break the clinch.
Fist moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Fist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fist at a distance.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Fist misses with a hook.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist throws a chopping leg kick but Defoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Defoe lands.
Fist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Fist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Defoe.
A combination from Fist does no damage.
Fist misses the body punch
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fist's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Fist tries to keep at a distance but Defoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fist.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
and Defoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Menace Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Fist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Fist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fist slips under a jab from Defoe.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Defoe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe! #T1#
Defoe is looking to chop away at Fist's legs.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fist throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Fist appears to be looking for a big counter.
Defoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fist.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe slips a jab from Fist.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe tries to clinch up.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Fist slips the punch.
Fist's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fist duly obliges. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Defoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fist's head backwards.
A jab from Defoe does it's job there.
Defoe wants to clinch but Fist slips to the side
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist misses with a wild combination.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
Defoe wants to counter the offense by Fist and move into the clinch position.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Fist throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Fist avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Fist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe tries to clinch but Fist moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fist throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Fist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Defoe's hands.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
A quick step to the side and Fist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Defoe counter with a right hand. #T4#
Defoe slips under a jab from Fist.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe scores with the left hand. Fist knows he should have avoided that one.
Fist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fist swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range. #CL2#
Defoe has managed to clinch.
Fist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe works on Fist's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Defoe is looking to clinch.
Defoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Defoe tries to clinch there but Fist circles away.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Defoe wants to counter with a clinch but Fist pushes him away.
Fist takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe misses the jab.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Fist.
Defoe scores with a hook.
Fist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Defoe thuds his right hand into Fist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Defoe wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Defoe closes the distance and clinches.
Defoe has Fist pressed against the cage, preventing Fist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Fist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fist throws a leg kick
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Fist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Fist slips the punch.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Defoe cracks Fist with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Defoe misses with a left hand
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fist takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Defoe has closed the distance and engaged Fist in a clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Fist can't break the clinch.
Fist tries to break free but Defoe pushes him back against the cage.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Defoe pushes Fist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fist misses with a body punch. #BC#
Fist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe lands the left hand.
Defoe looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Defoe clinches.
Still in the clinch, Defoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sixth Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menace Defoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Defoe keeps control of Fist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fist tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Fist avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Fist tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fist working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Fist breaks from the clinch.
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!
Fist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Defoe counters with a two punch combo.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Fist moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Defoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fist is trying to force a seperation but Defoe has the dominant position.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Menace Defoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Defoe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Menace Defoe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sixth Fist had this to say: 'My daddy can win ur daddy!'.

Event: GKNY 83 - Mason v Cole
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Ericsson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Ericsson didn't see that one coming.
Ericsson wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ericsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
Defoe throws a right and a left that Ericsson avoids nicely.
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe tries to clinch there but Ericsson circles away.
Ericsson counters with a body kick.
Ericsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Ericsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ericsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Ericsson tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ericsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ericsson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Ericsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ericsson throws out the jab.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Ericsson's head but Ericsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. Ericsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ericsson misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe takes a swing at Ericsson's ribcage but misses.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ericsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ericsson misses with a body kick.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ericsson misses the jab.
Ericsson closes the distance and clinches up with Defoe, looking for a takedown. Ericsson pushes Defoe against the cage but Defoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Defoe gets caught flat footed, as Ericsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Defoe keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Defoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Defoe controlling Ericsson's posture.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ericsson wants to pass the guard but Defoe is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ericsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Defoe is trying to control the position but Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ericsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ericsson with the counter takedown but Defoe avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ericsson drives through and clinches with Defoe against the cage.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Ericsson.
A short right from Defoe.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Defoe blocks a body shot from Ericsson.
A right hand to the body from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericsson scores with a shot to the side of Defoe's head.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ericsson lands a body shot.
Ericsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
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 Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Ericsson moved out of range.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Defoe tries to clinch up.
Ericsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Ericsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Ericsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ericsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ericsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menace Defoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ericsson tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
A short left from Defoe. #T1#
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Defoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ericsson tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Ericsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson misses with the head strike.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body.
Ericsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe cracks Ericsson with a nice body shot.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ericsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ericsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ericsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericsson.
Ericsson can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Ericsson gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Defoe has one foot on Ericsson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a jab when Ericsson was well out of range.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ericsson counters with an outside leg kick. #TD2#
Ericsson drives through with a takedown into Defoe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Defoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ericsson content to stall in guard here.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Defoe keeps moving. #T3#
Ericsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ericsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Defoe is keeping the position for now.
Defoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ericsson stands up over Defoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ericsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Defoe has Ericsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Ericsson trying to control but Defoe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ericsson cracks Defoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ericsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Ericsson.
Ericsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ericsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one.
Defoe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ericsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Defoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Ericsson throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Defoe misses with a hook. Ericsson ducked under it nicely.
Ericsson misses with a low kick.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Ericsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ericsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludvig Ericsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ericsson.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Defoe misses with a hook
letting Ericsson counter with a right hand.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ericsson under the eye.
Ericsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ericsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Ericsson wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Ericsson misses.
A quick step to the side and Defoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe checks a low kick from Ericsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ericsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Ericsson. #T1#
Ericsson thumps Defoe with a low kick.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Defoe scores with a nice strike.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Ericsson has closed the distance and engaged Defoe in a clinch.
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Defoe manages to get underhooks.
Ericsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson scores with a shot to the side of Defoe's head.
A nice left hand lands by Ericsson.
Ericsson goes for a takedown attempt but Defoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ericsson.
Defoe looks to land a combination but Ericsson avoids it well.
Defoe cracks Ericsson with an open hand slap.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe throws a hook but Ericsson avoids it easily.
Defoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe swings for the body but Ericsson moves out of range.
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ericsson scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD2#
Ericsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Defoe quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Defoe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ericsson is on him like a limpet, forcing Defoe back against the cage.
Ericsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Ericsson scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Defoe misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Ericsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ericsson tries to land a leg kick but Defoe saw it coming and moves away.
Ericsson looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ericsson throws a low kick but Defoe moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a hook #TD2#
and Ericsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Defoe won't be happy with that.
Defoe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ericsson off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Defoe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Defoe is hanging on to Ericsson's back as he tries to escape.
Ericsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
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!
Ericsson tries to roll over but Defoe keeps him under control.
Ericsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ericsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ericsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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 Menace Defoe.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Menace Defoe!
A relieved looking Menace Defoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GKNY 77 - Gumption v Mencken
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sixth Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Fist.
A counter left hand to the body from Defoe misses its target.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Defoe.
Fist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
Fist throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Fist scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist misses with a straight right.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Fist misses with a straight right.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe. #CL#
Defoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC2#
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Defoe connects with a crisp jab.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
A lazy left from Fist finds it's target.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist misses with a body shot. #CL#
Defoe clinches up with Fist and pushes him back against the cage.
Fist blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe blocking some punches.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fist has Defoe pushed against the cage.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Fist has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe lands with a light punch inside.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Fist throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fist looking to stall. #BC2#
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fist scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fist throws a leg kick that misses.
Defoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Defoe tries to clinch but Fist moves out of range.
Defoe throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Defoe's hands.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Fist slips under a jab from Defoe.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Defoe lands with a nice combination. Fist backs away looking to recover.
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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fist throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe feints a jab promting Fist to slip. Defoe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fist slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Defoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fist under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Fist slips a straight right by Defoe.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Defoe - just one landing.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Defoe cracks Fist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fist slips a straight right by Defoe.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Fist.
Defoe stuns Fist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fist clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Defoe throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Defoe walks into a stiff left hand from Fist.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Fist.
Defoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fist thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Defoe defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
As Fist looks to move away, Defoe throws a big counter combo but Fist just gets out of the way.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Fist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist digs a good body shot into Defoe's ribs.
Defoe misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Fist there.
Fist throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Fist.
Fist lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.#T2#
Defoe cracks Fist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fist avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Fist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Fist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
Defoe throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.
Fist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe tries to clinch
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Fist defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand.
Fist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.#T3#
Defoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fist is able to avoid easily.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Fist.
Defoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Defoe. Fist shrugs it off though.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe slips under a jab from Fist.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Jab from Fist.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Defoe takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Defoe.
A jab lands there for Fist.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe slips a jab from Fist.#CL#
Defoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fist, pushing him back against the cage.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Fist.
Fist can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Fist misses with the head strike.
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.
Fist slows down the pace here.
Fist throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sixth Fist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe tries to clinch
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Defoe.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Defoe does no damage.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
As Fist tries to get set, Defoe tries to push him back and clinch up but Fist manages to avoid the attempt.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Fist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Fist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe scores with a punch to the head.
Fist sizes up Defoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Fist.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fist misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fist cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Defoe instigates a clinch.
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fist struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menace Defoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fist misses with the head strike.
Defoe pushes Fist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Defoe has him pressed against the cage.
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fist motions for Defoe to come forward. Fist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Defoe.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe tries to clinch but Fist moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fist! But no joy.
Fist digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Defoe doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Fist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Defoe defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist flicks out a counter leg kick but Defoe steps away.
Fist thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sixth Fist really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Defoe cracks Fist with an open hand slap.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Defoe catches Fist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and Defoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Defoe takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Fist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fist! But no joy.
Fist takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Defoe moves forwards but Fist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fist swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fist scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one. #T2#
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a nice looking combination but Fist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Defoe closes the distance and clinches.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
Fist tries to break free but Defoe pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Fist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Fist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe checks a low kick from Fist.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
A countering left hand to the body from Fist misses.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Defoe pushes Fist up against the cage in a clinch.
Fist is trying to maintain a safe position but Defoe gets an underhook and turns Fist into the cage.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Fist working aggressively here.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Fist takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fist works on Defoe's body with a couple of short punches.
Fist blocking some punches.
Fist prevents a body shot from Defoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fist.
Fist tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Fist working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe cracks Fist with a nice body shot.
Fist is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Defoe tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Defoe tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe had his way with Sixth Fist in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Defoe throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.
Fist scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fist misses with a leg kick.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Fist throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe checks the leg kick.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Defoe slips a jab from Fist.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Fist misses.
Defoe misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Fist 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.
Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe slips a jab from Fist.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Fist. Beautiful body shot.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fist throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Defoe scores with a nice strike.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Jab from Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
A jab from Fist does it's job there.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Fist walks into a stiff left hand from Defoe.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Defoe walks into a stiff left hand from Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Fist.#T3#
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Fist digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fist scores with a shoulder strike.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist.
Fist is trying to force a seperation but Defoe has the dominant position.#T4#
Fist blocking some punches. #BC2#
Fist manages to break the clinch.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Fist finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Fist throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Defoe throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fist throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sixth Fist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fist 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sixth Fist!
Sixth Fist is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sixth Fist really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machine Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GKNY 67 - McKenzie V Defoe
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
McKenzie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKenzie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKenzie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from McKenzie.
A big left from Defoe misses.
McKenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie's corner calls for a 1-2. McKenzie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKenzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKenzie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McKenzie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKenzie throws a lazy body kick
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from McKenzie.
McKenzie moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a nice body shot.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Defoe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKenzie looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
McKenzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
McKenzie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKenzie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Defoe finds it's way round the side to connect with McKenzie's head. #T1#
McKenzie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McKenzie scores with a three punch combo!
McKenzie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.#CUT2#
It looks like AJ McKenzie has been cut.
McKenzie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from McKenzie does no damage.
A big left from McKenzie misses.
McKenzie throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKenzie throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McKenzie blocks a jab.
Defoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Defoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by McKenzie.
McKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
McKenzie tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe lands with a hook. McKenzie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and McKenzie moves out of range easily.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from McKenzie.
Defoe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
McKenzie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe misses the jab.
McKenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
As McKenzie backs off Defoe throws a huge counter combo but McKenzie manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
McKenzie feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
A low kick from McKenzie misses
and Defoe counters with a right hand to the body.
McKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
McKenzie misses with a low kick.
McKenzie throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Defoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
McKenzie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
AJ McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie wants to land a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe lands a jab to McKenzie's midsection.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKenzie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe clobbers McKenzie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McKenzie scores with a head kick. Defoe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKenzie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKenzie throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKenzie throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenzie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKenzie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Defoe if he has to take too many more of those.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenzie is just out of range.
McKenzie wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Defoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKenzie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenzie is just out of range.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but McKenzie moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
A head kick misses from McKenzie.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. McKenzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenzie misses with a looping left.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
McKenzie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McKenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Defoe.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenzie moves away.
Defoe throws a body punch but McKenzie moves out of range.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Defoe fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Defoe misses.
A low kick from McKenzie misses
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKenzie misses with a head kick.
As McKenzie backs off Defoe throws a huge counter combo but McKenzie manages to avoid it all.
McKenzie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe stuns McKenzie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Defoe throws a head kick that McKenzie semi-blocks.
Defoe lands a jab to McKenzie's midsection.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKenzie misses with a low kick.
McKenzie wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
McKenzie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.
Defoe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McKenzie eats them both and turns towards Defoe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
AJ McKenzie's cut is getting worse.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
McKenzie connects with a leg kick. Defoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Defoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
McKenzie throws a big counter combination but Defoe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKenzie at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenzie.
McKenzie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKenzie throws a leg kick
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
enabling McKenzie to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends McKenzie's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenzie drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McKenzie misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and McKenzie counters with a stiff right hand.
McKenzie lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a wild body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McKenzie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McKenzie moves out of range of the strikes.
McKenzie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKenzie throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
McKenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
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!
McKenzie misses with a wild combination. #T2#
McKenzie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A leg kick checked by Defoe.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and McKenzie counters with an outside leg kick.
McKenzie avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McKenzie 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 Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Defoe throws a hook but McKenzie blocks it.
Defoe takes one to the chin there.
McKenzie takes one to the side of the head.
McKenzie takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
AJ McKenzie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McKenzie throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McKenzie checks a leg kick nicely.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenzie.
Defoe misses with a wild combination. #KD2#
Defoe lands a big head kick that sends McKenzie tumbling to the mat! Defoe takes a step backwards and waves McKenzie back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
McKenzie is rocked!#T3#
McKenzie moves out of range of the strikes.
McKenzie throws a good cross that connects.
McKenzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenzie throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, AJ McKenzie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McKenzie avoids the body shot from Defoe.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
McKenzie connects with a crisp jab.
Defoe misses with a hook
and McKenzie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like McKenzie has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
McKenzie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McKenzie throws a low kick but Defoe moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenzie is just out of range.
McKenzie throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Defoe jabs McKenzie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McKenzie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKenzie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McKenzie feints a jab promting Defoe to slip. McKenzie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Defoe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for McKenzie.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but McKenzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKenzie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe.
McKenzie staying out of range there.
Defoe lands a nice hook to McKenzie's body. McKenzie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKenzie looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
McKenzie is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Defoe punishes McKenzie's body with a nice straight punch.
Defoe misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
McKenzie thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKenzie misses with a straight right.
McKenzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenzie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McKenzie tries to land a leg kick but Defoe saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy left from Defoe finds it's target.
McKenzie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from McKenzie.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but McKenzie moved out of range nicely.
McKenzie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a push kick but McKenzie slaps the foot to one side.
McKenzie is looking to chop away at Defoe's legs.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKenzie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe ducks right into an uppercut from McKenzie. #T1#
McKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe tries to counter with a clinch but McKenzie shakes him off and moves away.
McKenzie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKenzie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKenzie finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head.
McKenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Some bone on bone action there as Defoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Defoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKenzie circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from McKenzie finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
A swing and a miss from McKenzie.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
McKenzie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
McKenzie misses with a hook.
McKenzie cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe blocks a jab.
McKenzie just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
McKenzie is looking to chop away at Defoe's legs.
McKenzie moves away from the strike by Defoe.
McKenzie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKenzie there as he acknowledges the shot.
McKenzie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Defoe lands a high kick!
Defoe misses the jab.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenzie manages to avoid it.
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenzie sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
McKenzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but McKenzie moved out of range.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
It looked like McKenzie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by McKenzie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKenzie looks to land a combination but Defoe avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Defoe blocks the low kick.
McKenzie lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
Defoe tries to bum rush McKenzie with a series of wild strikes but McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Defoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKenzie's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as McKenzie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
McKenzie staying out of range there.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKenzie.
That kick from McKenzie tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at AJ McKenzie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Menace Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GNKY 61 - Fist V Hood
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
Innokenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Innokenti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Innokenti avoids them all with ease.
Innokenti throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Innokenti. Innokenti obviously looking to wear him down.
Innokenti moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Innokenti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Innokenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Innokenti.
Good exchange - Innokenti coming out on top.
Innokenti swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Alexy Innokenti has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Innokenti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Innokenti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Innokenti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Innokenti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Defoe circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Innokenti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Defoe's head backwards.
Innokenti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Innokenti has Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Innokenti.
Innokenti trying to control the position but instead, Defoe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Innokenti into the cage.#T1#
Innokenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Innokenti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Innokenti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Innokenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Innokenti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Defoe on the inside.
Defoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Defoe blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Innokenti. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Innokenti misses with a hook
and Innokenti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Innokenti lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Defoe. #T2#
Innokenti misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a left and a right that stings Innokenti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Innokenti moves away.#CL2#
Innokenti instigates a clinch.
Innokenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
Innokenti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Innokenti's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Defoe.
Innokenti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Innokenti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Innokenti lands an elbow just above Defoe 's eye.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Innokenti lands a right hand.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
Innokenti digs a right hand into Defoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Defoe's gas tank.
Innokenti misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Innokenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Innokenti misses with a punch on the inside.
Innokenti misses with a body punch.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Innokenti.
Innokenti working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Innokenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Innokenti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Innokenti.
A right handed body shot lands from Innokenti.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Innokenti backwards.
Innokenti working aggressively here. #T4#
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Innokenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Innokenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Innokenti.
Innokenti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Innokenti misses with a punch on the inside.
Innokenti lands a nice uppercut.
Innokenti throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Innokenti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Innokenti throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
A head punch on the inside from Innokenti fails to land.
Innokenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
A short uppercut from Defoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexy Innokenti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexy Innokenti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Innokenti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Defoe backs off Innokenti throws a huge counter combo but Defoe manages to avoid it all.
Innokenti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Innokenti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Innokenti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
Innokenti tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Innokenti just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Defoe blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Innokenti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Innokenti is looking for the big counter here.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Innokenti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Innokenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Innokenti throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Innokenti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.#T1#
Innokenti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Innokenti tries to clinch up.
Innokenti closes the distance but Defoe moves to the side
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Alexy Innokenti's cut even more.
Donk. Defoe catches Innokenti right on the button with a cross.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Innokenti.
Innokenti misses with an uppercut.
Alexy Innokenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Innokenti throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Innokenti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Innokenti throws a leg kick that misses.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Innokenti.
Innokenti lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
Innokenti looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Innokenti. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Defoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Innokenti backs up against the cage. #ROC#
Innokenti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Innokenti gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Defoe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Innokenti is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
A relieved looking Menace Defoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Alexy Innokenti was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, it feels as if I have lost my mojo.. '.

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