Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Young Lions 170 T Round 8
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Ripper throws a head kick but Fairtex moves out of range.
Ripper throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Ripper wants to land a leg kick but Fairtex is out of range.
Ripper wants to clinch.
Fairtex dips to his left and cracks Ripper with an uppercut!
Ripper tries to clinch there but Fairtex circles away.
Fairtex thows a body kick. Ripper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ripper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ripper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripper wants to clinch.
Fairtex scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Ripper is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fairtex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fairtex is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ripper tries to clinch up.
Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fairtex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fairtex counters with a series of strikes. Ripper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ripper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ripper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Yoda Fairtex has been cut.
Ripper tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Ripper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ripper tries to clinch up.#CL#
Ripper closes the distance and clinches.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripper.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ripper tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the ropes.
Ripper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fairtex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fairtex looks winded!
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoda Fairtex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ripper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex can't find room to land a body shot as Ripper controls the action.
Ripper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripper prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ripper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairtex avoiding damage as Ripper throws knees to the body. #BC#
Ripper 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.
Ripper tried to score with a low kick but Fairtex checks it.
Deno Ripper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripper moves out of range as Fairtex throws a body kick.
Deno Ripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripper throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Ripper closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Fairtex crashing to the mat! Fairtex uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ripper tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Ripper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Deno Ripper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Ripper.
Ripper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ripper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fairtex blocks it with crossed arms.
Ripper swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fairtex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fairtex lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ripper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairtex working aggressively here. #T2#
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ripper blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripper looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripper.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Ripper throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ripper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex lands with a light punch inside.
Ripper tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Ripper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deno Ripper will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Fairtex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ripper. Ripper obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Ripper moves into the clinch.
Ripper with a knee to the head.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Ripper.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper connects with a knee to the head.
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairtex lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairtex prevents Ripper from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ripper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ripper throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ripper will feel that in the morning.#T1##CL#
Ripper gets a clinch.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripper's elbow.
Fairtex lands with a right to the head.
Ripper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex scores with a hook to the body.
Ripper lands with a short shot to the head.
Ripper misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Ripper.
Fairtex lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fairtex.
Ripper tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripper lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Ripper is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Ripper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex. #BC#
Ripper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ripper tries to clinch up
and Fairtex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Ripper has managed to clinch.
Ripper blocking some punches.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Deno Ripper did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ripper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fairtex counters with a stiff right hand.
Ripper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ripper tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ripper tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairtex misses the target.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex swats away the attempt to clinch by Ripper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fairtex finds it's way through Ripper's defenses.
Fairtex swats away the attempt to clinch by Ripper.
Ripper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairtex tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ripper tries to clinch but Fairtex moves away
and Fairtex counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Fairtex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ripper tries to counter by clinching up but Fairtex breaks away and moves out of range.
Ripper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ripper doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairtex circles away.
Ripper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairtex.
As Fairtex tries to get set, Ripper tries to push him back and clinch up but Fairtex manages to avoid the attempt.
Fairtex is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fairtex throws a looping overhand right but Ripper ducks down to avoid it.
Ripper doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairtex circles away.
Fairtex wants to counter the offense by Ripper and move into the clinch position.
Ripper throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Fairtex rushes Ripper and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ripper lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairtex on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fairtex gets through Ripper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ripper misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Ripper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ripper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ripper moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
Ripper tries to clinch up but Fairtex circles away and keeps his distance.
Ripper misses with a head kick.
Ripper scores with a nice strike.
Fairtex looks for the body kick but Ripper saw that one coming.
Ripper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ripper wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yoda Fairtex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
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#
Ripper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ripper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ripper.
Ripper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fairtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Good body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripper gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripper prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Ripper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fairtex in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ripper misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Ripper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fairtex blocks it with crossed arms.
Ripper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Ripper.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripper looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely. #T2#
Ripper is leaning against Fairtex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ripper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripper blocks an uppercut.
Ripper lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ripper.
Ripper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ripper with a knee to the head.
Ripper can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.
Ripper lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ripper.
Ripper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ripper connects with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deno Ripper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ripper 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Deno Ripper!
Deno Ripper thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 7
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Fairtex missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Fairtex lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyson doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
A big right from Fairtex misses.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Tyson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Fairtex blocks a jab.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson 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.
Fairtex uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyson tries to clinch up
and Fairtex makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairtex moves away.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tyson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fairtex throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Fairtex clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairtex.
Tyson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Tyson lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Tyson prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairtex controls his hands.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tyson.
Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyson being controlled against the ropes.
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
Fairtex softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Fairtex.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Tyson gets a clinch.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike Tyson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex tries to stall but Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but Tyson improves position.
Fairtex lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fairtex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson pushes Fairtex back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Tyson. #T1#
Tyson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
A short right from Tyson.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment.
Fairtex trying to stall but Tyson improves his position.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fairtex creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Fairtex's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Fairtex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fairtex trying to control the position but instead, Tyson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fairtex into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairtex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairtex.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson'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.
#R3#
Tyson is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Fairtex tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Jab from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with an uppercut
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson misses with a looping left.
Fairtex misses with a looping left.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairtex tries to clinch
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Fairtex only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fairtex tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Fairtex throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
It looked like Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fairtex lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Fairtex takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fairtex takes one on the button.#CL#
Tyson has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
A short uppercut from Fairtex.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Fairtex.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tyson as Fairtex tries to tie him up.
Tyson tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex stalling the fight.
Fairtex wants to stall.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex tries to stall but Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Fairtex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairtex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
Fairtex stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson'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.
#R4#
Fairtex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyson's hands.
Fairtex looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Fairtex finds it's way through Tyson's defenses.
Fairtex pushes Tyson away with a front kick.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairtex throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Fairtex thuds his shin into the meat of Tyson's side.
Fairtex bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tyson throws a hook but Fairtex avoids it easily.
Fairtex lands a jab.
Fairtex tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Fairtex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex. #T1##CL#
Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Tyson lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Fairtex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fairtex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex lands an uppercut.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Tyson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Still in the clinch, Fairtex scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyson misses with the head strike. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Fairtex scores with a nice hook 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!
Tyson blocking some punches.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoda Fairtex dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
That's time! 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#
Fairtex thuds his right hand into Tyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yoda Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fairtexs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fairtex jabs at Tyson's body.
Fairtex tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Tyson misses the target.
Tyson tries to clinch up.
Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairtex gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson.#CL#
Tyson gets a clinch.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson.
Tyson prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
Tyson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyson lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Nice body punch from Fairtex - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairtex. #ROC2#
Tyson is rocked!
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
Oh Tyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fairtex lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairtex.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Fairtex.
Fairtex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairtex stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoda Fairtex.
I think Tyson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
A relieved looking Mike Tyson 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: Young Lions 170T Round 6
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Hakobyan misses with a hook.
Fairtex wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fairtex looks to land a right hand but Hakobyan moved out of range.
Fairtex misses with a hook.
Hakobyan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakobyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fairtex tries to counter by clinching up but Hakobyan breaks away and moves out of range.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakobyan circles away.
Hakobyan misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Fairtex counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hakobyan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Hakobyan.
Hakobyan's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hakobyan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fairtex working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fairtex lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards.
Fairtex keeps control of Hakobyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hakobyan is trying to break free.
Fairtex working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hakobyan can't break the clinch.
Hakobyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hakobyan letting Fairtex take a breather here.
Fairtex prevents Hakobyan from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling him.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Hakobyan.
Fairtex stalling against the ropes.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hakobyan blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fairtex.
Hakobyan tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position.
Hakobyan is trying to break free.
Fairtex lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairtex stalling against the ropes.
Hakobyan is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex tries to throw a body punch but Hakobyan avoids it by throwing Fairtex back against the ropes.
Fairtex gets through Hakobyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Hakobyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fairtex wants to stall.
Hakobyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairtex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fairtex lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Hakobyan working hard to break the clinch.
Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
Hakobyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakobyan's elbow.
Fairtex dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Fairtex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards.
Hakobyan has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment.
Fairtex definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Fairtex.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairtex.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoda Fairtex dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fairtex rushes Hakobyan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hakobyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairtex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fairtex lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Harut Hakobyan has been cut.
Hakobyan tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Fairtex presses Hakobyan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hakobyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakobyan's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex scores with a shoulder strike.
Hakobyan is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hakobyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairtex is working Hakobyan over against the ropes.
Fairtex lands a left hand. #T1#
Fairtex is leaning against Hakobyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fairtex lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairtex lands a body punch.
Yoda Fairtex has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hakobyan is breathing heavily.
Fairtex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakobyans head.
Hakobyan takes a shot to the head.
Fairtex just leaning against Hakobyan, taking a breather.
Fairtex lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hakobyan blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fairtex.
A short uppercut from Fairtex.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a shot to the body.
Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but Hakobyan improves position. #T2#
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
Hakobyan is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position.
Fairtex holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Fairtex as the two fighters clinch.
Fairtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoda Fairtex.
Fairtex cracks a nice hook into Hakobyan's ribs.
Fairtex connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Fairtex gets a clinch.
Hakobyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Fairtex.
Fairtex is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoda Fairtex dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harut Hakobyan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Jab from Fairtex.#CL#
Fairtex clinches.
Hakobyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Hakobyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hakobyan is trying to break free.
Fairtex lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairtex trying to stall but Hakobyan improves his position.
Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
Fairtex lands with a left to the head.
Hakobyan blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakobyan blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Hakobyan is trying to break free.
Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fairtex takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hakobyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Fairtex is leaning against Hakobyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hakobyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but Hakobyan improves position.
Fairtex is stalling here.
A hook to the body from Fairtex.
Hakobyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairtex lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex gets through Hakobyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairtex scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hakobyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hakobyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairtex gets through Hakobyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex lands a body punch.
Fairtex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakobyans head.
Fairtex scores with a shoulder strike.
Fairtex lands a hook that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fairtex lands an uppercut.
Fairtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. #ROC#
Hakobyan is rocked!
Fairtex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hakobyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairtex finish him?
Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
A short right from Fairtex on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fairtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards.
Fairtex breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Hakobyan with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Hakobyan looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Hakobyan get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yoda Fairtex!
An out of breath Yoda Fairtex thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 5
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairtex feints and then cracks Raharuhi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raharuhi down.
The crowd cheers as Fairtex lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raharuhi doesn't seem phased though.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairtex.
Fairtex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
Fairtex misses with a hook
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairtex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Raharuhi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fairtex lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Raharuhi gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Raharuhi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Fairtex digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Raharuhi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fairtex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Fairtex lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
A short right from Fairtex on the inside.
Fairtex tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Fairtex tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Raharuhi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fairtex misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fairtex.
Raharuhi lands a left hand. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Fairtex trying to stall but Raharuhi improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairtex pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Fairtex scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raharuhi pushes Fairtex back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fairtex.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fairtex can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoda Fairtex dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Fairtex instigates a clinch.
Fairtex tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Fairtex back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fairtex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Fairtex. #T1#
Fairtex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi lands a nice uppercut.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairtex has Raharuhi pressed against the ropes, preventing Raharuhi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoda Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Fairtex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Fairtex misses the jab.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
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!
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fairtex. #CL2#
Fairtex forces Raharuhi back against the ropes and clinches.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairtex prevents Raharuhi from breaking the clinch.
Fairtex keeps control of Raharuhi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Fairtex will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raharuhi up against the ropes.
Fairtex misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Fairtex trying to stall but Raharuhi improves his position.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoda Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely.
Fairtex gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairtex's knee momentarily.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Fairtex takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi lands the left hand.
Raharuhi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Fairtex's shoulder, as Fairtex tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi sets himself, and Fairtex steps forward looking for the clinch! Raharuhi avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fairtex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL2#
Fairtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairtex.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Fairtex cracks Raharuhi with a nice body shot.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raharuhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Raharuhi wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
Raharuhi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fairtex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the ropes.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairtexs head.
A short body shot lands from Fairtex as the two fighters clinch.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Fairtex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Fairtex darts in trying to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Fairtex was well out of range.
Fairtex is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairtex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Fairtex settles back down.
Fairtex connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Fairtex has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fairtex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairtex has Raharuhi pressed against the ropes, preventing Raharuhi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands. #T1#
Raharuhi leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raharuhi is keeping busy.
Fairtex is trying to stall.
Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raharuhi's efforts to push away.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but Raharuhi improves position.
Raharuhi wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Raharuhi is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Raharuhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Raharuhi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Fairtex is looking to clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairtex.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raharuhi is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Raharuhi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
Raharuhi tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the ropes.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment.
Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Raharuhi.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands the left hand.
Fairtex is looking to clinch.
Fairtex wants to clinch but Raharuhi slips to the side
and Raharuhi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairtex was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a right hand
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Fairtex's ribcage. Fairtex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Raharuhi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raharuhi pushes Fairtex back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Raharuhi wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Raharuhi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Fairtex tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Fairtex back against the ropes. #BC#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Fairtex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
Decent striking displayed by Raharuhi there.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Fairtex tries to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Fairtex on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raharuhi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 4
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Fairtex on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fairtex needs to keep his hands up - Amainognieson had a free shot at his head there.
Amainognieson throws an off balance right hand
and Fairtex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amainognieson misses with a body punch
and Fairtex counters with a nice body kick.
Amainognieson throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Fairtex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Amainognieson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fairtex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fairtex moves to clinch but Amainognieson breaks away
and Amainognieson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amainognieson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from Amainognieson.
Amainognieson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Amainognieson avoids the body shot from Fairtex.
Amainognieson misses with a looping right.
Fairtex steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amainognieson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amainognieson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex counters with a body kick.
Amainognieson slips a straight right by Fairtex.
Amainognieson loads up on a big right hand but Fairtex slips the punch.
Amainognieson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fairtex is looking to clinch. #T1#
Fairtex looks to clinch
and Amainognieson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Fairtex on the inside.
Fairtex trying to stall but Amainognieson improves his position.
Amainognieson tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amainognieson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.
Nice body punch from Amainognieson.
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
Fairtex looking to stall.
Fairtex working aggressively here. #T2#
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Amainognieson working hard to break the clinch.
Amainognieson is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position.
Amainognieson wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Amainognieson looking to slow down the pace here.
Amainognieson wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Amainognieson.
Amainognieson can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fairtex.
Amainognieson takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Fairtex. #BC#
Amainognieson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex wants to clinch up but Amainognieson keeps it at a distance.
Amainognieson throws a hook but Fairtex avoids it easily.
Amainognieson scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amainognieson misses the jab.
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 Nils Amainognieson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Amainognieson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Amainognieson works Fairtex's body with a nice hook.
Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amainognieson.
Amainognieson takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Fairtex is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nils Amainognieson is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairtex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amainognieson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairtex.
Fairtex's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amainognieson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fairtex scrambles back to his feet.
Amainognieson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amainognieson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amainognieson looks to throw the jab but Fairtex is out of range.
Amainognieson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amainognieson throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amainognieson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amainognieson lands the left hand.
Amainognieson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Amainognieson moves out of range as Fairtex throws a body kick.
Amainognieson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fairtex at a distance.
Good exchange - Amainognieson coming out on top.
Amainognieson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amainognieson misses with a straight right.
Fairtex is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amainognieson throws a right hand that Fairtex ducks under and follows up with a left that Fairtex also avoids with ease.
Amainognieson catches Fairtex with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Amainognieson - just one landing. #ROC#
Fairtex is rocked!
Amainognieson digs a good hook to Fairtex's body.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Amainognieson finish him?
Amainognieson misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fairtex. Amainognieson shrugs it off though.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amainognieson moves out of range as Fairtex strikes.
Amainognieson misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Amainognieson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fairtex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amainognieson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairtex manages to avoid it.
Fairtex throws a body kick that misses.
Amainognieson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Fairtex has Amainognieson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fairtex.
Amainognieson misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Amainognieson.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Amainognieson.
Amainognieson tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex prevents Amainognieson from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fairtex.
Amainognieson blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Amainognieson 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#
Amainognieson clobbers Fairtex with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amainognieson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amainognieson swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Fairtex counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Amainognieson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Amainognieson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fairtex instigates a clinch. #BC#
Amainognieson manages to break the clinch.
Amainognieson misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from Amainognieson.
A slow jab from Amainognieson misses its intended target.
Fairtex tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Amainognieson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amainognieson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amainognieson misses the shot to the body.
Amainognieson throws out a loose jab but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amainognieson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
Fairtex throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amainognieson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Fairtex is looking to land body kicks.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Amainognieson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairtex blocks a jab.
Amainognieson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Fairtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amainognieson stalling in the clinch but Fairtex improves position.
A short body shot lands from Fairtex as the two fighters clinch.
Fairtex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amainognieson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fairtex as Amainognieson tries to tie him up.
Amainognieson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fairtex creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Amainognieson lands a body punch.
Fairtex can't find room to land a body shot as Amainognieson controls the action.
Fairtex holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Fairtex lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amainognieson backwards.
Amainognieson prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
A bit of stalling here from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amainognieson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Yoda Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amainognieson blocks an uppercut.
Amainognieson is looking to control Fairtex's arms but Fairtex gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amainognieson has his back to the ropes.
Amainognieson can't break the clinch.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Amainognieson.
Amainognieson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amainognieson wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yoda Fairtex just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Amainognieson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Fairtex tries to land a front kick but Amainognieson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fairtex wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amainognieson lands with a good body shot.
Amainognieson just misses with a punch to the body.
Amainognieson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairtex moves away.
Amainognieson avoids the body shot from Fairtex.
Amainognieson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairtex moves away.
Amainognieson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairtex manages to avoid it.
Fairtex thumps Amainognieson with a low kick.
Amainognieson walks into a straight right hand from Fairtex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amainognieson misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Fairtex counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Amainognieson breaks the clinch.
A jab from Amainognieson misses.
Fairtex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amainognieson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairtex.
Nice defenses there by Fairtex.#T1#
Amainognieson lands with an overhand left.
Amainognieson avoids a kick to the body.
Amainognieson is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Amainognieson gets tackled into the ropes by Fairtex. Fairtex maintains the clinch.
Amainognieson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
Fairtex tries to work over Amainognieson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amainognieson backwards.
Fairtex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amainognieson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Amainognieson cracks Fairtex with a nice body shot.
Fairtex is trying to stall.
Fairtex pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Fairtex cracks Amainognieson with a nice body shot.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Amainognieson is trying to stall. #BC#
Amainognieson breaks the clinch.
Amainognieson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairtex.
Fairtex moves out of range as Amainognieson strikes.
Fairtex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amainognieson is out of range and Fairtex settles back down.
Amainognieson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amainognieson throws a shot to the body.
Fairtex avoids the body shot from Amainognieson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Fairtex misses.
Amainognieson lands a body shot.
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 Nils Amainognieson 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#
Amainognieson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairtex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yoda Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fairtex takes one to the side of the head.
Amainognieson misses with an uppercut. Fairtex saw that one coming.#CL2#
Fairtex darts in and clinches Amainognieson up against the ropes.
Fairtex lands with a left to the head.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex trying to stall but Amainognieson improves his position.
Amainognieson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fairtex has Amainognieson pressed against the ropes, preventing Amainognieson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amainognieson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is pushing Amainognieson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Amainognieson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amainognieson tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but Amainognieson improves position.
Amainognieson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fairtex keeps control of Amainognieson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amainognieson.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex tries to stall but Amainognieson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Amainognieson tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex tries to work over Amainognieson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amainognieson scores with a shoulder strike.
Amainognieson is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Amainognieson is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
Fairtex lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amainognieson backwards.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Amainognieson.
Amainognieson working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Fairtex can't find room to land a body shot as Amainognieson controls the action.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amainognieson's elbow.
Fairtex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amainognieson blocks an uppercut.
Amainognieson wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Fairtex has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Amainognieson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fairtex can turn it around.
Fairtex tries a body shot but Amainognieson blocks it.
Amainognieson misses with a body punch.
Nils Amainognieson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amainognieson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairtex is struggling to control the position.
Fairtex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Amainognieson gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoda Fairtex.
I think Amainognieson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 3
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Attack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Attack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fairtex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Attack misses with the combination.
Attack swinging wildly here.
Attack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Attack pushes him off.
Attack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fairtex lands a nice shot that snaps Attack's head back.
Fairtex sizes up Attack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Attack throws a nice looking combination but Fairtex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fairtex.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Attack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Attack.
Fairtex lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Fairtex scores with a nice hook to the head.
Attack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
Fairtex stalling the fight.
Fairtex working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairtex is working Attack over against the ropes.
Fairtex trying to stall but Attack improves his position.
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoda Fairtex.
Fairtex dodges the punch combination from Attack.
Attack throws a series of punches but Fairtex moves out of range.
Attack swinging wildly here.
Fairtex wants to counter the offense by Attack and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Attack, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Fairtex tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Attack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Attack throws a right hand that Fairtex ducks under and follows up with a left that Fairtex also avoids with ease.
Fairtex steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Attack.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Attack paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Fairtex clinches up with Attack and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fairtex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Attack looking to stall.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Fairtex lands an uppercut.
Attack struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairtex controls his hands.
Fairtex digs a right hand underneath Attack's ribcage. Attack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Attack is trying to stall.
Attack tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position.
Fairtex has Attack pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoda Fairtex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Attack tries to bum rush Fairtex with a series of wild strikes but Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Attack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairtex looks to land a right hand but Attack moved out of range.
Attack misses with a wild combination.
Attack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairtex scores with a hook to the body.
Attack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attack.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairtex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attack is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Fairtex avoiding damage.
Fairtex lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Fairtex lands with a left to the head.
Fairtex presses Attack against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fairtex lands a right hand.
Attack tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairtex lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Attack backwards.
Fairtex softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fairtex has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Attack seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fairtex can turn it around.
Fairtex is pushing Attack up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fairtex lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoda Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fairtex effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Fairtex scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairtex is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fairtex lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex has Attack pushed against the ropes.
Fairtex is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoda Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a jab.#ROC2#
Attack is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kazakh Attack has been cut.
Fairtex cracks Attack with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Attack is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Attack is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Attack could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yoda Fairtex!
A victorious Yoda Fairtex thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Fairtex misses with a series of wild punches.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Zhou is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zhou 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.
Fairtex feints a jab promting Zhou to slip. Fairtex then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zhou slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Zhou is avoiding it.
Fairtex missing with a left hand there. Zhou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Zhou clinches up with Fairtex and pushes him back against the ropes.
Zhou tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Zhou - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zhou stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhou.
Zhou scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoda Fairtex has been cut.
Fairtex letting Zhou take a breather here.
Zhou trying to land knees to the body.
Zhou avoiding damage. #T1#
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhou.
Fairtex being controlled against the ropes.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zhou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zhou scores with a hook to the body.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Zhou gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhou.
Zhou crunches a lovely knee into Fairtex's ribcage.
Zhou lands an elbow inside that Fairtex shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zhou.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Zhou lands with a light punch inside.
Fairtex tries to stall but Zhou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Zhou creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fairtex's defenses.
Zhou tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Zhou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex.
Zhou stalls.
Zhou with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zhou takes a shot to the head.
Zhou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zhou lands a shoulder strike.
Zhou lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zhou has Fairtex pressed against the ropes, preventing Fairtex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zhou keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Fairtex's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zhou stalling against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Zhou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fairtex throws a lazy right hand but Zhou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairtex lands with a cross.
Zhou throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Fairtex scores with a shot to the body.
Zhou throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Fairtex tries to land a leg kick but Zhou saw it coming and moves away.
Zhou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairtex.
Jab, jab by Fairtex - just one landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fairtex. Zhou shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fairtex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fairtex finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhou's head. #CL2#
Zhou moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhou pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Zhou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Zhou slowing the pace effectively.
A knee to the head by Zhou.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhou's elbow.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.
Zhou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairtex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zhou has him pressed against the ropes.
Zhou looking to slow down the pace here.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Zhou with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zhou effectively controlling the action here.
Zhou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhou lands an elbow that stopped Fairtex in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Zhou blocking some punches.
Zhou is struggling to control the position.
Zhou misses with an elbow strike.
Fairtex lands with a right to the head.
Fairtex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li Zhou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zhou slowing the pace effectively.
Zhou pushes Fairtex back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Zhou's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhou misses with a body shot.
Fairtex swinging wildly here.
Fairtex takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Li Zhou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Fairtex takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zhou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fairtex thumps Zhou with a low kick.
Yoda Fairtex is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fairtex slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fairtex jabs at Zhou's body.
Zhou checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Zhou clinches with his opponent.
Fairtex on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fairtex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhou digs a right hand underneath Fairtex's ribcage. Fairtex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zhou lands an elbow that stopped Fairtex in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhou trying to land knees to the body.
Zhou leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Zhou. #T1#
Zhou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhou's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zhou lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhou.
Zhou landing knees to the body.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhou tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairtex avoids the damage to the body.
Zhou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhou gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zhou avoiding damage. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Zhou.
Fairtex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhou lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhou stalling the fight.
Zhou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fairtex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zhou.
Fairtex lands a nice uppercut.
Zhou content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Zhou.
A jab lands there for Zhou.
A big left from Zhou misses.
Zhou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with an uppercut. Zhou saw that one coming.
Fairtex slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Zhou really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Fairtex loads up on a big right hand but Zhou slips the punch.
Fairtex lands with a slapping head kick.
Zhou throws a poor cross that misses
and Fairtex cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fairtex sizes up Zhou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhou avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Zhou rushes Fairtex and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zhou.
Fairtex is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhou has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Fairtex.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhou.
Zhou tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairtex avoids the damage to the body.
Zhou just leaning against Fairtex, taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Zhou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Zhou on the inside.
Zhou just leaning against Fairtex, taking a breather.
Zhou avoiding damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Zhou lands a left hand.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairtex is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhou has double underhooks.
Zhou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.
Zhou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhou - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zhou's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Zhou.#CL2#
Zhou has Fairtex up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zhou. #T2#
Zhou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zhou landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Zhou unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zhou leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zhou throws an elbow but misses.
Zhou lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhou pushes Fairtex back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairtex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zhou tries to land a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks with his arms.
Zhou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Zhou dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yoda Fairtex's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Zhou closes the distance and clinches.
Yoda Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairtex is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Fairtex wants to stall.
Zhou content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fairtex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhou avoiding damage.
Zhou taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is trying to break free.
Zhou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards. #KD2#
Zhou drops Fairtex with a big knee! Will Fairtex beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.#ROC2#
Fairtex is rocked!
Fairtex avoids the head kick by Zhou.
Oh Fairtex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Zhou checks a leg kick nicely.
Fairtex seems to have got his legs back now.
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.
Fairtex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Zhou darts in and clinches Fairtex up against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhou - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zhou looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Fairtex stalling.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhou stalling the fight. #T2#
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex.
Zhou tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zhou throws an elbow but misses.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zhou is keeping busy.
Zhou lands with a light punch inside.
Li Zhou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Zhou.
Knees to the body from Zhou.
A short uppercut from Zhou.
A short right from Zhou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhou misses with a knee strike.
Zhou lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Zhou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zhou winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 44:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Zhou!

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Fairtex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex pushes Baldwin away with a front kick.
Baldwin walks into a stiff left hand from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
Baldwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairtex.
Baldwin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fairtex connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Baldwin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fairtex manages to circle out of the way.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Baldwin circles away. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Fairtex
and Baldwin counters with a two punch combo.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baldwin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Baldwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Baldwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but Baldwin blocks with his arms.
Baldwin keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baldwin stalls.
Baldwin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baldwin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Fairtex misses with a body punch.
Baldwin gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Baldwin is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Baldwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
Baldwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairtex's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baldwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairtex.
Fairtex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baldwin throwing a counter right hand but Fairtex manages to avoid it.
Brandon Baldwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Baldwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baldwin is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Baldwin closes the distance and clinches.
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 Brandon Baldwin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baldwin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fairtex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairtex misses with a wild body shot.
Fairtex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairtex wants to clinch but Baldwin slips to the side
and Fairtex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baldwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Baldwin wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Baldwin is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fairtex wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baldwin lands a right hand.
Baldwin lands a nice uppercut.
Fairtex misses with the head strike. #T1#
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baldwin lands a body punch.
Baldwin is working Fairtex over against the ropes.
The referee calls for Baldwin to work.
Baldwin lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Baldwin breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Baldwin moves into range and clinches up with Fairtex.
Baldwin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fairtex up against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Baldwin.
Baldwin is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position.
Baldwin lands a nice uppercut.
Baldwin slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Baldwin.
Baldwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?#T2#
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
Baldwin is struggling to control the position.
Fairtex looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baldwin as Fairtex tries to tie him up.
Baldwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fairtex's efforts to push away.
Brandon Baldwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fairtex is trying to break free.#BC#
Baldwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Baldwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Baldwin works on Fairtex's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Baldwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baldwin'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.
#R3##CL#
Baldwin clinches up against the ropes.
Fairtex wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin won't allow it.
Baldwin avoids a wild elbow strike from Fairtex.
Fairtex prevents Baldwin from breaking the clinch.
Baldwin can't break the clinch.
Baldwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Baldwin.
Baldwin taking a breather.
Fairtex is looking to break free of the clinch but Baldwin has double underhooks.
Baldwin pressing his opponent against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Baldwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baldwin stalling in the clinch.
Baldwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Fairtex's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Baldwin lands with a left to the head.
Baldwin is leaning against Fairtex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baldwin stalls.
Baldwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks. #BC#
Baldwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Baldwin is having none of it. #CL#
Baldwin gets a clinch.
Baldwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairtex keeps control of Baldwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baldwin gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Baldwin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Baldwin.
Baldwin taking a breather.#T2#
Fairtex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baldwin has him pressed against the ropes.
Baldwin scores with a shot to the side of Fairtex's head.
Baldwin avoids the elbow strike from Fairtex, against the ropes.
Baldwin pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Fairtex has Baldwin pressed against the ropes, preventing Baldwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but Baldwin improves position.
Baldwin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baldwin tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Fairtex has Baldwin pressed against the ropes, preventing Baldwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Baldwin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baldwin'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.
#R4#
Fairtex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fairtex misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Baldwin moves into the clinch.
Fairtex being controlled against the ropes.
Baldwin has Fairtex pressed against the ropes, preventing Fairtex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baldwin stalling against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandon Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baldwin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yoda Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Baldwin darts in and clinches Fairtex up against the ropes.
Baldwin tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Baldwin stalling in the clinch.
Fairtex wants to get back to striking at distance but Baldwin won't allow it.
Fairtex is trying to force a seperation but Baldwin has the dominant position.
Fairtex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Baldwin tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baldwin.
A body shot lands from Baldwin.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Baldwin.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin is controlling him.
Baldwin lands a right hand. #T2#
Baldwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Baldwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baldwin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baldwin is keeping busy.
Baldwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baldwin digs a right hand underneath Fairtex's ribcage. Fairtex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baldwin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Baldwin.
Fairtex is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Baldwin.
Baldwin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baldwin tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baldwin's efforts to push away.
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Baldwin had his way with Yoda Fairtex in that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baldwin'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#
Baldwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Baldwin moves out of range. #CL#
Baldwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Baldwin is controlling the position.
Baldwin stalling in the clinch.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baldwin scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baldwin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fairtex up against the ropes.
Fairtex tries to break free but Baldwin pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Fairtex letting Baldwin take a breather here.
Baldwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Baldwin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Baldwin is controlling the position.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin is controlling him.
Baldwin effectively controlling the action here.
Baldwin gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baldwin has Fairtex pressed against the ropes.
Fairtex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Baldwin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairtex is trying to push Baldwin away but Baldwin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Baldwin prevents Fairtex from breaking the clinch.
Baldwin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairtex is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baldwin.
Baldwin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baldwin lands with a light punch inside.
Baldwin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baldwin is working Fairtex over against the ropes.
Baldwin taking a breather.
Baldwin is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling him.
Brandon Baldwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baldwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Baldwin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baldwin scores with a hook to the body.
Baldwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fairtex or not.
Yoda Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baldwin lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Baldwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baldwin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 50:44
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Baldwin!

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