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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Gentles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vandis Campeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandis Campeno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gentles
vs
Campeno

173 cm
23
151 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephan Gentles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vandis Campeno!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gentles does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Gentles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gentles.

It looks like Vandis Campeno has been cut.
Gentles swinging wilding here.
Campeno has a takedown stuffed.
Gentles defending well as Campeno loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Gentles.
A slow jab from Gentles misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Gentles misses.
Campeno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campeno manages to avoid it.
Gentles misses with the combination.
Gentles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campeno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentles but Gentles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campeno.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentles throws a right and a left that Campeno avoids nicely.
Gentles throws a series of punches but Campeno moves out of range.
Campeno shoots in and drives through. Gentles sprawls well.
Stephan Gentles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vandis Campeno.
Campeno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campeno looks gassed!
Gentles swinging wilding here.
Gentles checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gentles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Campeno checks a low kick from Gentles.
Gentles connects with a jab.
No joy there for Gentles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentles throws a nice looking combination but Campeno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Campeno.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campeno motions for Gentles to come forward. Campeno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Gentles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campeno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Campeno scores with a sloppy right hand. Gentles should have avoided that one.

Campeno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gentles!
Gentles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gentles swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gentles is desperately trying to improve his position but Campeno has a good base and remains in mount.
Campeno trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Campeno get's back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Campeno.
Gentles throws a right hand that Campeno ducks under and follows up with a left that Campeno also avoids with ease.
Campeno throws a good cross that connects.
Campeno lands with a straight right. Gentles didn't see that one coming.

Campeno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gentles moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Campeno wanted to stand there but Gentles had control of the position.
Gentles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentles has a closed guard, preventing Campeno from standing up.
Gentles looking for a sweep. Not yet Gentles, not yet.
Campeno slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gentles.
Campeno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Campeno scores with the left hand. Gentles knows he should have avoided that one.
Gentles misses with a double jab.
Campeno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gentles tries to avoid it but Campeno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gentles to the ground. Gentles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gentles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gentles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandis Campeno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vandis Campeno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gentles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Campeno scores with the left hand. Gentles knows he should have avoided that one.
Campeno scores with a sloppy right hand. Gentles should have avoided that one.
Gentles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campeno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gentles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campeno circles away quickly and effectively.
Campeno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gentles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gentles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campeno.
Campeno looks for a takedown but Gentles sprawls well.
Gentles throws a series of punches but Campeno moves out of range.
Campeno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gentles misses with a double jab
and Campeno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentles misses with the combination.
Stephan Gentles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campeno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stephan Gentles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vandis Campeno.
Gentles works over Campeno's head and body with a nice combination.
Gentles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Campeno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Campeno jabs Gentles right on the nose. Gentles blinks but takes it well.
Campeno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentles but Gentles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campeno avoids the head kick by Gentles.
Gentles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Campeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campeno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gentles at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Campeno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephan Gentles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gentles needs to keep his hands up - Campeno had a free shot at his head there.
Gentles misses the body punch
and Campeno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campeno moves away from the strike by Gentles.
Campeno fails to land the takedown.
Campeno slips a straight right by Gentles.
Campeno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentles.
Campeno punishes Gentles's body with a nice straight punch.
Gentles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gentles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campeno.
Gentles misses with a two punch combination.
Gentles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campeno.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Campeno with that takedown attempt.
Gentles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gentles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campeno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Campeno, as that shot connected.
Gentles thows a body shot but no joy.
Campeno dodges the punch combination from Gentles.
Campeno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gentles throws a big shot that misses.
Gentles misses with a double jab.
Campeno shoots for a takedown but Gentles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gentles misses with a two punch combination.
Campeno scores with a push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gentles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Campeno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentles throws a nice looking combination but Campeno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campeno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentles throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Campeno to counter with a crisp jab.
Campeno shoots in but no luck this time.
Gentles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campeno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gentles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gentles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Campeno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephan Gentles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campeno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good shot there by Campeno.
Gentles throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandis Campeno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vandis Campeno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Campeno.
Campeno slips a jab and a cross from Gentles.
Gentles throws a combination that misses
and Campeno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campeno's corner calls for a 1-2. Campeno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gentles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Campeno counters with a takedown into side control.
Gentles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campeno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gentles is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Gentles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Campeno tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campeno blocks the strikes from Gentles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gentles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gentles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gentles throws a combination that misses
and Campeno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Campeno thows a body shot but no joy.
Gentles falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Campeno to counter with a crisp jab.
Gentles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campeno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Campeno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Campeno lands a with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Campeno.
Gentles misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Campeno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gentles is trying to escape the mount.
Gentles regains half guard.
Campeno tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gentles controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentles tries to get to full guard but Campeno has control of the leg.
Campeno tries to stand and escape but Gentles is controlling the position.
Gentles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Campeno with that takedown attempt.
Vandis Campeno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campeno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gentles as he jumps to the side.
Campeno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gentles.
Stephan Gentles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gentles fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Gentles misses.
Campeno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gentles needs to keep his hands up - Campeno had a free shot at his head there.
Campeno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gentles.

Gentles gets caught flat footed, as Campeno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Gentles looking for a guillotine here but Campeno defends easily.

Gentles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campeno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Campeno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vandis Campeno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Campeno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vandis Campeno!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Morgan
vs
Stallone

209 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Stallone misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Stallone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Stallone sprawls well.
Good exchange - Stallone coming out on top.
A combination from Stallone does no damage.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Stallone.
Some wild striking there from Stallone.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Stallone.
Stallone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stallone.
Stallone lands a hook that stumbles Morgan back into the ropes. Stallone follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Morgan to the canvas! Stallone pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Morgan has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gary Stallone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larainzinha Carioca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carioca
vs
Johnson

187 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larainzinha Carioca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tucker Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Carioca persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Carioca looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carioca will feel that in the morning.
Carioca blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Larainzinha Carioca has been cut.
Carioca blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Carioca tumbling to the canvas!

Carioca is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carioca can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Carioca is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Johnson decides to stand up.
Carioca seems to have got his legs back now.
Larainzinha Carioca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Carioca drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johnson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Carioca's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tucker Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Lilja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and raito yagami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Lilja
vs
yagami

187 cm
24
203 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Rocha Nutrition
Punishment clothing

Alpha-Omega

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Lilja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, raito yagami!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lilja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Lilja is working for a kimura but yagami is defending it quite comfortably.
yagami wants to get back to full guard.
yagami taking some punishment here, with Lilja in his half guard.

Lilja is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, yagami has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lilja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
yagami wants to get back to his feet.

yagami kicks off Lilja and gets to his feet.
Lilja misses with a takedown attempt - yagami sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Lilja shoots in and bounces yagami off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
yagami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilja wants to control from the top but yagami keeps moving.

Lilja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lilja is breathing heavily.
Lilja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of yagami's head.
yagami wants to stand but Lilja is controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
yagami throws out a loose jab but Lilja uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from yagami.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
yagami throws a jab but it's blocked by Lilja.
yagami rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lilja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
yagami misses with a head kick.
Lilja tries for a takedown but yagami sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
yagami throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lilja.
yagami fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lilja blocks a low kick nicely.
yagami throws a lazy right hand but Lilja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lilja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lilja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
yagami throws a hook but Lilja avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

yagami closes the distance and clinches.

Lilja has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but yagami regains guard immediately.

Lilja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lilja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
yagami wants to stand up but Lilja is controlling him.
yagami looking to control.
Lilja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lilja looking to pass the guard.
yagami wants to stand but Lilja is controlling the position.

Lilja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
yagami tries to clinch up.
yagami throws out a loose jab but Lilja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lilja slips under a jab from yagami.
yagami swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Lilja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lilja won't allow yagami to get back to his feet.
yagami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
yagami wants to get back to his feet but Lilja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lilja dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lilja blocks a jab.
Lilja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lilja closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lilja lands in his opponent's guard.
yagami wants to get back to his feet but Lilja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lilja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Lilja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
yagami is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lilja is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lilja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lilja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
yagami misses with a low kick as Lilja jumps back.
yagami swinging wilding here.

Lilja has managed to clinch.

Lilja has hold of one of yagami's legs. yagami is fighting the takedown attempt but Lilja gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
yagami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lilja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
yagami will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
yagami wants to stand up but Lilja is controlling him.
David Lilja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lilja decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
yagami clobbers Lilja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lilja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David Lilja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
yagami throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Lilja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
yagami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
yagami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lilja wants to control from the top but yagami keeps moving.
yagami is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lilja is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilja wants to control from the top but yagami keeps moving.
Lilja throws and elbow that misses. yagami uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lilja's guard. Nice move by yagami!

Lilja working for submissions but it's allowed yagami to get to half guard.
Lilja tries to get to full guard but yagami has control of the leg.

Lilja looking for submissions off his back.
yagami wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
yagami looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lilja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
yagami is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
yagami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lilja taking some punishment here, with yagami in his half guard.
Lilja trying to control but yagami postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lilja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
yagami misses with an uppercut.
yagami looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
yagami loads up on a big right hand but Lilja slips the punch.

yagami gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lilja dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lilja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from yagami.

Lilja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lilja stops yagami from getting back to his feet.

Lilja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

yagami is defending against the submission attempts here by Lilja.
Lilja prevents yagami from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lilja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
yagami is trying to get back to full guard.

Lilja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
yagami is looking to escape.
Lilja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
yagami wants to get back to his feet.
Lilja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
yagami has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lilja is working away from the top position though.
yagami is trying to stand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lilja blocks a leg kick.
yagami throws a one two combo.
Lilja looks for a takedown but yagami sprawls well.
yagami misses with a head kick.
yagami with a poor takedown

and Lilja counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for yagami!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilja lands a heavy elbow.

Lilja wants to finish this one by submission but yagami is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lilja.
yagami is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lilja postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. yagami looks a forlorn figure.

Lilja working for a guillotine from mount but yagami is in no mood to give up.
yagami keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
yagami wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
yagami is trying to escape the mount.
Lilja landing strikes from the mount.

Lilja has control of yagami's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and yagami regains control of the situation pretty easily.
David Lilja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lilja scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish yagami?
yagami is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lilja with shots to the head and body - yagami looks very uncomfortable down there.
yagami wants to get back to his feet.
yagami is wriggling around trying to escape.
raito yagami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
yagami is trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Lilja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lilja, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lilja!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Zuckercorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Menezes
vs
Zuckercorn

200 cm
21
273 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

205 cm
24
283 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Zuckercorn!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuckercorn swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Zuckercorn as Menezes shoots in.
Zuckercorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuckercorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuckercorn misses with a double jab.
Zuckercorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zuckercorn throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes is looking to clinch.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Zuckercorn.
Menezes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zuckercorn tries to avoid it but Menezes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zuckercorn to the ground. Zuckercorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zuckercorn! Menezes is out on his feet! Zuckercorn rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Menezes is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Menezes is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Zuckercorn!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergi Lutsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smyslov
vs
Lutsenko

180 cm
20
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
19
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergi Lutsenko!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyslov misses with a body shot.
Lutsenko throws a shot from downtown. Smyslov moves away and avoids it.
A left and a right from Lutsenko both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Vasily Smyslov has been cut.

Smyslov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smyslov is looking to take a break and control but Lutsenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lutsenko manages to get back to half guard.
Smyslov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smyslov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lutsenko missing with punches from the bottom.

Smyslov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lutsenko is just riding it out for now. Smyslov eventually gives up the hold.
Lutsenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov wants to free his trapped foot but Lutsenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lutsenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smyslov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smyslov is thwarting Lutsenko's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Smyslov.
Smyslov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsenko misses with a hook.
Smyslov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lutsenko in his tracks.
Smyslov ducks under a wild hook from Lutsenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko avoids the body shot from Smyslov.
Smyslov looks to land a right hand but Lutsenko moved out of range.
Lutsenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smyslov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasily Smyslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smyslov looks to land a right hand but Lutsenko moved out of range.
Lutsenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smyslov moves forwards but Lutsenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Lutsenko misses.
Smyslov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutsenko.
Smyslov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lutsenko tries to avoid it but Smyslov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lutsenko to the ground. Lutsenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smyslov moves out of range as Lutsenko strikes.
Lutsenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smyslov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lutsenko's waist but Lutsenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smyslov off to one side.
Lutsenko punishes Smyslov's body with a nice straight punch.
Smyslov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutsenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Lutsenko connects with a jab.
Lutsenko lands a slapping body shot.
Lutsenko throws a series of punches but Smyslov avoids them all with ease.
Smyslov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lutsenko's waist but Lutsenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smyslov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyslov walks into a straight right hand from Lutsenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lutsenko gets caught flat footed, as Smyslov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smyslov won't allow Lutsenko to sweep him here.
Lutsenko is trying to keep Smyslov in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smyslov slips nicely into half guard.
Lutsenko is staying active underneath Smyslov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smyslov trying to pass the guard but Lutsenko defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lutsenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lutsenko wants to stand and escape but Smyslov is having none of it.
Lutsenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyslov landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smyslov pushes down on Lutsenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smyslov moves into full mount! Lutsenko won't be happy about that!
Smyslov breaks from Lutsenko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lutsenko is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutsenko is trying to stand.
Smyslov unloading with bombs!
Smyslov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vasily Smyslov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lutsenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smyslov lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Smyslov finds it's target.
Smyslov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutsenko.
Smyslov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Smyslov.
Smyslov misses with an uppercut.
Lutsenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to de liver by Smyslov. Beautiful body shot.
Smyslov jabs at Lutsenko's body.
Smyslov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutsenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smyslov manages to avoid it.
Smyslov scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smyslov misses the jab.
Smyslov scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsenko is breathing heavily.
Smyslov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lutsenko digs a good body shot into Smyslov's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smyslov tests Lutsenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko defending well as Smyslov loads up on a big left hand.

Smyslov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lutsenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lutsenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smyslov manages to get himself to full guard.
Smyslov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smyslov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Smyslov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smyslov seems keen to control Lutsenko's posture.
Smyslov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyslov is retaining full guard.
Lutsenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smyslov is pulling down on Lutsenko's head to control his posture.
Smyslov working a defensive guard here.
Smyslov is really struggling to control Lutsenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lutsenko lands a couple of digs.
Smyslov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyslov, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lutsenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Lutsenko throws a right hand that Smyslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smyslov also avoids with ease.
Smyslov misses with a wild body shot.
Smyslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smyslov throws out a powerful jab.
Vasily Smyslov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smyslov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lutsenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutsenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Smyslov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smyslov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutsenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Smyslov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutsenko manages to avoid it.
Smyslov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smyslov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lutsenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smyslov momentarily.
Lutsenko throws a hook to the side of Smyslov's head but Smyslov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lutsenko lands with a right hand.
Lutsenko scores with the left hand. Smyslov knows he should have avoided that one.
Lutsenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutsenko throws a right hand that Smyslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smyslov also avoids with ease.
Smyslov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smyslov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov won't allow Lutsenko to sweep him here.
Smyslov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smyslov won't allow Lutsenko to sweep him here.
Lutsenko trying to control the position.
Smyslov stopping the sweep attempt from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyslov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Smyslov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov'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.

Smyslov throws a sloppy body shot
and Lutsenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smyslov defending well as Lutsenko loads up on a big left hand.
Smyslov takes a swing at Lutsenko's ribcage but misses.
Smyslov lands a body shot.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutsenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Smyslov is just out of range.
Smyslov scores with a punch to the head.
Lutsenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smyslov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lutsenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smyslov throws out the jab.
Smyslov lands a with a good body shot.
Smyslov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutsenko.
Smyslov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lutsenko counters with a straight right hand.
Smyslov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutsenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Lutsenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutsenko.
Lutsenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smyslov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lutsenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Lutsenko misses its intended target.
Lutsenko connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lutsenko swivels and escapes.
Smyslov throws a looping overhand right but Lutsenko ducks down to avoid it.
Lutsenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smyslov.
Lutsenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smyslov scores with a body shot.
Smyslov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smyslov slips under a jab.
Lutsenko throws an overhand right that lands on Smyslov's shoulder, as Smyslov tries to avoid the shot.
Smyslov dips to his left and cracks Lutsenko with an uppercut!
Smyslov lands a really nice looking cross but Lutsenko seems unphased.
Smyslov defending well as Lutsenko loads up on a big left hand.
Smyslov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lutsenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Lutsenko misses.
Smyslov connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov lands a nice shot to the body.
Smyslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Smyslov.
Lutsenko throws a body punch but Smyslov moves out of range.

Smyslov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smyslov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lutsenko tries to reverse the position but Smyslov maintains control.
Smyslov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smyslov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smyslov working the ground and pound effectively.
Smyslov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lutsenko hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lutsenko is looking to escape.
Smyslov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lutsenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smyslov lands a big elbow.
Lutsenko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smyslov lands with some strikes.
Smyslov with the ground and pound from mount.
Smyslov looking to control but Lutsenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smyslov lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Lutsenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Smyslov goes for an armbar but Lutsenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko works over Smyslov with some ground and pound from guard.
Lutsenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lutsenko postures up in Smyslov's guard and throws a big left but Smyslov blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyslov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lutsenko's guard.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutsenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Smyslov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov'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.

Smyslov lands a right hook to the body.
Smyslov swings for the body but Lutsenko moves out of range.
Lutsenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smyslov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutsenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smyslov has time to react.
Lutsenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smyslov digs a good hook to Lutsenko's body.
Lutsenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyslov.
Lutsenko takes a swing at Smyslov's ribcage but misses.

Smyslov scores a takedown into full mount!
Smyslov lands a heavy elbow.
Lutsenko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Smyslov is landing with some decent strikes but Lutsenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko gets back to half guard.
Lutsenko wants to get back to his feet.
Smyslov trying to control the pace.
Smyslov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lutsenko is trying to maintain the position but Smyslov is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smyslov lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smyslov is nestled in close to Lutsenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smyslov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smyslov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lutsenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smyslov blocks the strikes from Lutsenko.
Smyslov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lutsenko wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smyslov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smyslov slows the pace down in half guard.
Smyslov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko won't allow Smyslov to pass to mount.
Smyslov is thwarting Lutsenko's attempts to control the position.
Lutsenko wants to get back to full guard.
Smyslov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smyslov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lutsenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Smyslov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lutsenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smyslov misses with a hook. Lutsenko ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lutsenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smyslov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smyslov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lutsenko scores with a three punch combo!
Smyslov ducks under a wild hook from Lutsenko.
Smyslov is looking to wear down Lutsenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lutsenko stuffs the takedown.
Smyslov misses with an uppercut. Lutsenko saw that one coming.
Lutsenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutsenko ducks under a wild hook from Smyslov.
The fighters circling - Lutsenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smyslov throws a body punch but Lutsenko moves out of range.

Smyslov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutsenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Smyslov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lutsenko keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Smyslov had his way with Sergi Lutsenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
That's time! Smyslov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lutsenko stuns Smyslov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smyslov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lutsenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutsenko scores with a shot to the body.
Smyslov slips under a jab.
Smyslov shoots in for a double leg but Lutsenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lutsenko lands with a right hand.
Lutsenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Lutsenko coming out on top.
Nice cross by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko throws a right hand that Smyslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smyslov also avoids with ease.
Smyslov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lutsenko.

Vasily Smyslov's cut is getting worse.
Lutsenko throws a shot from downtown. Smyslov moves away and avoids it.
Smyslov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lutsenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lutsenko lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Lutsenko misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smyslov. Smyslov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lutsenko looks to land a combination but Smyslov avoids it well.
Lutsenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Smyslov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Lutsenko misses.
Lutsenko throws a big shot that misses.
Smyslov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lutsenko counters with a three punch combo that has Smyslov backing up. Smyslov nods at Lutsenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Sergi Lutsenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutsenko looks to land a right hand but Smyslov moved out of range.
Smyslov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutsenko is just out of range.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lutsenko as he avoids it easily.
Lutsenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smyslov misses with a body shot
and Lutsenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lutsenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lutsenko misses with a wild combination.
Lutsenko throws a nice looking combination but Smyslov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smyslov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smyslov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Smyslov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lutsenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smyslov's guard! Nice work there by Lutsenko!
Lutsenko throwing strikes but missing.
Smyslov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyslov, not yet.
Smyslov looking to control.
Lutsenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lutsenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Smyslov has wrist control.
Lutsenko postures up.
Vasily Smyslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smyslov lands the left hand.
Smyslov swings for the body but Lutsenko moves out of range.
Smyslov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutsenko manages to avoid it.
Smyslov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutsenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smyslov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lutsenko catches Smyslov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lutsenko scores with the left hand. Smyslov knows he should have avoided that one.
Smyslov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lutsenko on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Lutsenko as Smyslov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Smyslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutsenko misses with a straight left.
Smyslov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lutsenko circles away.
Lutsenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lutsenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smyslov momentarily.

Smyslov is rocked!
Lutsenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smyslov on the side of the head.
Oh Smyslov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko digs a good hook to Smyslov's body.
Smyslov seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutsenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko lands a nice shot that snaps Smyslov's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutsenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lutsenko Rushes Smyslov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Smyslov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lutsenko Piles on the pressure and Smyslov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergi Lutsenko!
Sergi Lutsenko is the new middleweight champion!