Adrenaline MMA #4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Asiniho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillian Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Asiniho
vs
Bone

178 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronaldo Asiniho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dillian Bone!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asiniho misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Bone.
Bone lands with a kick to the temple. Asiniho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Asiniho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dillian Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone scores with a head kick.

Asiniho is rocked!
Bone lands a big head kick that sends Asiniho to the canvas! Bone follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillian Bone!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustaf Olev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obval Zaboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaboev has chosen Lezginka as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Olev
vs
Zaboev

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gustaf Olev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Obval Zaboev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Obval Zaboev has been cut.

Zaboev shoots in and gets a takedown into Olev's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olev is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zaboev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaboev wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaboev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olev won't allow Zaboev to sweep him here.
Olev throwing strikes from guard but Zaboev blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaboev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Olev chips away with some ground and pound.
Olev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaboev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zaboev prevents Olev from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Olev avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zaboev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zaboev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Gustaf Olev has been cut.
Zaboev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Zaboev avoids the attempt from Olev to control.
Zaboev should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Olev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zaboev.
Olev is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Zaboev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Olev is in a horrible position here. Zaboev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Gustaf Olev's cut is getting worse.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Obval Zaboev!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Obval Zaboev waved his t-shirt featuring Zombie Nutrition - LOD 's logo in front of the cameras.

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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 Ember Grestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howell has chosen USA as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Grestone
vs
Howell

200 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ember Grestone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Howell!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell tries to close the distance and clinch but Grestone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Grestone scores with a takedown into Howell's guard.
Grestone with a nice head shot there.
Grestone landing with the ground and pound.
Grestone stands up over Howell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grestone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grestone throws a strike but Howell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grestone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Grestone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grestone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grestone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grestone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grestone postures up and lands a big shot to Howell's brow.
Grestone postures up in Howell's guard and throws a big left but Howell blocks it.
Grestone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grestone working some strikes from top position.
Grestone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Grestone drops back looking for a leg! Howell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howell manages to kick Grestone off! Grestone jumps back into Howell's guard.
Grestone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grestone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grestone throwing strikes from guard but Howell blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grestone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Grestone drops back looking for a leg! Howell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howell manages to kick Grestone off! Grestone jumps back into Howell's guard.
Grestone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grestone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grestone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grestone is in close to Howell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grestone landing some decent shots from guard.
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grestone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grestone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grestone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grestone is looking to work some ground and pound but Howell has wrist control.
Howell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grestone stands up over Howell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grestone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grestone throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grestone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grestone throws a big elbow that misses.
Grestone preventing the sweep.
Grestone is looking to work some ground and pound but Howell has wrist control.
Grestone landing some decent shots from guard.
Grestone distracts Howell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grestone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Howell's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ember Grestone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Grestone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grestone somewhat.
Grestone shoots for a takedown but Howell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grestone misses with a takedown attempt - Howell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ember Grestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grestone shoots in looking for a takedown. Howell tries to sprawl out of it but Grestone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grestone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Ember Grestone has been cut.
Grestone drops his hands momentarily and Howell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Howell lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Howell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Grestone is rocked!
Grestone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Grestone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grestone blocks a jab.
Howell misses with a straight left.
Howell misses with a straight left.
Grestone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howell avoids it really well and circles away.
Grestone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grestone slips a jab from Howell.
Howell misses with an uppercut.
Grestone seems to have got his legs back now.
Howell stuffs the takedown.
Grestone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howell but Howell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Howell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Howell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grestone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jason Howell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grestone has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grestone.
Howell measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Grestone! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jason Howell!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Howell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tajiri Kaneshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Telford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tajiri Kaneshiro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Filip Telford's chin.

Kaneshiro
vs
Telford

180 cm
24
158 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

165 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tajiri Kaneshiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filip Telford!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telford tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaneshiro looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kaneshiro jabs Telford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Telford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaneshiro slips a jab and a cross from Telford.
Kaneshiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaneshiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Telford misses with a head kick.
Kaneshiro misses with a looping right.
Telford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Telford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Telford throws a sloppy head kick and Kaneshiro moves out of range easily.
Telford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaneshiro misses with a wild body shot.
Kaneshiro throws an off balance right hand
and Telford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kaneshiro's knee momentarily.
Kaneshiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Telford manages to avoid it.
Telford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tajiri Kaneshiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telford scores with a leg kick.
Telford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Telford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Telford scores with a head kick. Kaneshiro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Telford lands with a nice body punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Telford.
Telford misses with a head kick.
Telford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kaneshiro takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Kaneshiro is rocked!
Telford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Kaneshiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Telford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Telford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Telford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaneshiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Telford. That's going to slow Kaneshiro down.
Telford lands a front kick.
Kaneshiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Telford tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaneshiro avoids the head kick by Telford.
Telford scores with a head kick. Kaneshiro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kaneshiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Telford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Telford lands a head kick!
Telford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Telford tries a head kick but it misses.
Telford throws a head kick that misses.
Kaneshiro misses with a shot to the body
and Telford counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kaneshiro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Telford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kaneshiro is looking to wear down Telford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Telford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaneshiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Telford lands a brutal head kick. Kaneshiro looks out on his feet and Telford throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Filip Telford!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genboa Vendish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panikov comes into the arena with Fighters blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Panikov
vs
Vendish

160 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Panikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Genboa Vendish!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vendish throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range.
A jab from Panikov does it's job there.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov cracks Vendish with a left hook right on the temple and Vendish goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Panikov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Vendish is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Panikov!
Sergey Panikov is the new welterweight champion!
Sergey Panikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Pupkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Lapshinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapshinov has chosen Moonlight Sonata as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pupkoff
vs
Lapshinov

185 cm
28
225 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Pupkoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Lapshinov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pupkoff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lapshinov is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Lapshinov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pupkoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Lapshinov.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but Pupkoff moves out of range.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pupkoff counters with a low kick, right behind Lapshinov 's knee.
Lapshinov checks a leg kick.
Lapshinov looks to clinch
and Pupkoff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lapshinov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pupkoff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Pupkoff clinches up with Lapshinov and pushes him back against the cage.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pupkoff avoids it.

Pupkoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lapshinov slips a jab and a cross from Pupkoff.
Lapshinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pupkoff.

Pupkoff clinches up against the cage.
Pupkoff managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Knees to the body from Lapshinov.
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!
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lapshinov looking to throw knees to the head but Pupkoff is blocking nicely.
Lapshinov has Pupkoff pressed against the cage, preventing Pupkoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pupkoff blocks the elbow strike.
Pupkoff is trying to force a seperation but Lapshinov has the dominant position.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Pupkoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Pupkoff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pupkoff avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Pupkoff is breathing heavily.
Pupkoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pupkoff has had enough of the clinch but Lapshinov keeps him there for the moment.
Lapshinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lapshinov with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ivan Pupkoff has been cut.
Pupkoff is trying to break free.
Lapshinov misses with a knee 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!
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pupkoff avoids the damage to the body.
Lapshinov prevents Pupkoff from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lapshinov obliges.
Lapshinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lapshinov throws a knee to the head but misses.

Pupkoff manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov moves out of range of the leg kick from Pupkoff.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but Pupkoff moves out of range.
Lapshinov wants to clinch.
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pupkoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pupkoff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lapshinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pupkoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pupkoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Lapshinov.

Lapshinov clinches with his opponent.
Pupkoff tries to break free but Lapshinov pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pupkoff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pupkoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pupkoff is defending well for now.
Lapshinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lapshinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pupkoff blocks an elbow strike from Lapshinov.
A knee to the head by Lapshinov.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but Pupkoff blocks it.
Pupkoff is trying to force a seperation but Lapshinov has the dominant position.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lapshinov pushes off an throws an elbow but Pupkoff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Pupkoff can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lapshinov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Lapshinov with a knee to the head.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pupkoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pupkoff is trying to break the clinch but Lapshinov is controlling him.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the body.
Lapshinov lands a nice knee to the body.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but Pupkoff blocks it.
Lapshinov misses with a knee to the head.
Pupkoff working hard to break the clinch.
Pupkoff is trying to force a seperation but Lapshinov has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Lapshinov.

Ivan Pupkoff's cut is getting worse.
Lapshinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Pupkoff breaks from the clinch.
Pupkoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lapshinov avoids the body shot from Pupkoff.
Pupkoff wants to slow Lapshinov down by chopping away at his legs.

Lapshinov clinches up with Pupkoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Pupkoff avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pupkoff avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Lapshinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Pupkoff'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.

Pupkoff lands a two punch combo.
Lapshinov throws a low kick but Pupkoff moves out of range easily.

Pupkoff closes the distance and pushes Lapshinov back into the cage.
Lapshinov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pupkoff blocks it with crossed arms.

Pupkoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pupkoff keeps the fight on the outside.

Pupkoff gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Lapshinov.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pupkoff avoids the damage to the body.

Pupkoff breaks the clinch.
Pupkoff misses with a low kick.
Lapshinov drops his hands momentarily and Pupkoff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pupkoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pupkoff darts in and clinches Lapshinov up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pupkoff tries to circle away but Lapshinov has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pupkoff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pupkoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pupkoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lapshinov looking to throw knees to the head but Pupkoff is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lapshinov obliges.
Lapshinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pupkoff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lapshinov throws an elbow that misses.
Lapshinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lapshinov.
Lapshinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pupkoff won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pupkoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pupkoff.
Pupkoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pupkoff avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Lapshinov prevents Pupkoff from breaking the clinch.
Pupkoff managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Pupkoff can't break the clinch.
Lapshinov has Pupkoff pressed against the cage, preventing Pupkoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lapshinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pupkoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lapshinov with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov connects with a knee to the head.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pupkoff avoids the damage to the body.
Lapshinov crunches a lovely knee into Pupkoff's ribcage.
Pupkoff avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pupkoff is defending well for now.
Pupkoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Pupkoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pupkoff keeps the fight on the outside.

Pupkoff has managed to clinch.
Lapshinov misses with an elbow over the top.
Lapshinov misses with a knee strike.
Pupkoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pupkoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Lapshinov won't allow it.
Pupkoff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pupkoff has had enough of the clinch but Lapshinov keeps him there for the moment.
Pupkoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov misses with an elbow over the top.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pupkoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.

Pupkoff manages to break the clinch.
Pupkoff misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapshinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lapshinov moves to clinch but Pupkoff breaks away
and Pupkoff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ivan Pupkoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pupkoff throws a right hand that Lapshinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lapshinov also avoids with ease.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but Pupkoff is having none of it.
Pupkoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lapshinov has closed the distance and engaged Pupkoff in a clinch.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pupkoff avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov throws an elbow but it misses.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Pupkoff manages to break the clinch.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up.
Pupkoff lands a right hook to the body.

Lapshinov clinches with his opponent.
Pupkoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapshinov misses with a knee strike.
Pupkoff tries to break free but Lapshinov pushes him back against the cage.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pupkoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Pupkoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pupkoff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Lapshinov.

Pupkoff breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapshinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up but Pupkoff circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Lapshinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Pupkoff's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pupkoff is looking to chop away at Lapshinov's legs.
Lapshinov moves to clinch but Pupkoff breaks away
and Pupkoff counters with a good low kick that Lapshinov was not able to check.
Ivan Pupkoff is winning the standup battle so far.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up but Pupkoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Pupkoff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pupkoff tries a head kick but it misses.

Pupkoff rushes Lapshinov and presses him up against the cage.
Pupkoff avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Pupkoff can't break the clinch.
Pupkoff tries to circle away but Lapshinov has him pinned against the cage.

Pupkoff breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pupkoff misses the target.
Pupkoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lapshinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pupkoff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lapshinov.

Lapshinov gets a clinch.
Pupkoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Lapshinov has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pupkoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lapshinov.
Pupkoff wants to break free but Lapshinov has control.
Pupkoff has had enough of the clinch but Lapshinov keeps him there for the moment.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.

Lapshinov drops Pupkoff with a big knee straight up the middle! Pupkoff is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Pupkoff is rocked!

Ivan Pupkoff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pupkoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Lapshinov clinches.
Pupkoff working hard to break the clinch.
Lapshinov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body.
Lapshinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lapshinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lapshinov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pupkoff managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Pupkoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but Pupkoff blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pupkoff avoids it.
Pupkoff has had enough of the clinch but Lapshinov keeps him there for the moment.
Lapshinov pushes off an throws an elbow but Pupkoff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Pupkoff manages to break the clinch.

Pupkoff closes the distance and clinches.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pupkoff avoids it.
Knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov keeps control of Pupkoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pupkoff's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Pupkoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lapshinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pupkoff throws a head kick but Lapshinov moves out of range.
Lapshinov wants to clinch
and Pupkoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pupkoff circles away.
Lapshinov is looking to clinch.
Lapshinov looks to throw the jab but Pupkoff is out of range.
Artem Lapshinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pupkoff forces Lapshinov back against the cage and clinches.
Lapshinov misses with a knee to the head.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the head.
Pupkoff has had enough of the clinch but Lapshinov keeps him there for the moment.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pupkoff avoids the damage to the body.
Lapshinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lapshinov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pupkoff's efforts to push away.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lapshinov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pupkoff's brow.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Lapshinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pupkoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Pupkoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pupkoff misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Lapshinov blocks the low kick.

Pupkoff moves into the clinch.
Pupkoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pupkoff is trying to push Lapshinov away but Lapshinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pupkoff takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lapshinov misses with a knee to the head.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pupkoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lapshinov misses with a knee strike.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pupkoff is defending well for now.
Pupkoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pupkoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up but Pupkoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lapshinov.
Lapshinov avoids the body shot from Pupkoff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Lapshinov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Pupkoff'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.

Lapshinov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pupkoff counters with an inside leg kick.
Lapshinov throws a head kick that misses.
Pupkoff throws a series of punches but Lapshinov moves out of range.
Pupkoff misses with a low kick.
Pupkoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Pupkoff throws a big shot that misses.
Pupkoff throws a sloppy head kick and Lapshinov moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapshinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lapshinov tries to clinch there but Pupkoff circles away.
Lapshinov tries to clinch there but Pupkoff circles away.

Pupkoff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pupkoff tries to break free but Lapshinov pushes him back against the cage.
Lapshinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pupkoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lapshinov has Pupkoff pressed against the cage, preventing Pupkoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lapshinov has Pupkoff pressed against the cage, preventing Pupkoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lapshinov keeps control of Pupkoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pupkoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lapshinov moves in looking to clinch but Pupkoff pushes him off.
Pupkoff circles away from the clinch attempt.

Pupkoff clinches up with Lapshinov and pushes him back against the cage.
Pupkoff working hard to break the clinch.
Artem Lapshinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pupkoff.
Pupkoff avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Pupkoff avoids a wild elbow strike from Lapshinov.
Pupkoff is trying to break free.
Lapshinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pupkoff tries to circle away but Lapshinov has him pinned against the cage.
Lapshinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lapshinov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lapshinov keeps control of Pupkoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lapshinov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Pupkoff breaks the clinch.
Lapshinov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Pupkoff darts in and clinches Lapshinov up against the cage.
Pupkoff tries to circle away but Lapshinov has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pupkoff is defending well for now.
Pupkoff wants to break free but Lapshinov has control.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pupkoff avoids it.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pupkoff avoids it.
Pupkoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Lapshinov won't allow it.
Pupkoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Pupkoff breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapshinov tries to clinch up.
Pupkoff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but Pupkoff moves out of range.
Pupkoff avoids the head kick by Lapshinov.
Lapshinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pupkoff circles away.
Pupkoff misses with a double jab.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Pupkoff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lapshinov, pushing him back against the cage.
Pupkoff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lapshinov scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov scores with a knee to the head.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lapshinov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lapshinov has Pupkoff pressed against the cage, preventing Pupkoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pupkoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Pupkoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pupkoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Lapshinov has double underhooks.
Pupkoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lapshinov keeps control of Pupkoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lapshinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pupkoff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lapshinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lapshinov misses with a knee to the head.
Pupkoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Lapshinov won't allow it.
Pupkoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapshinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov scores with a knee to the head.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pupkoff.
Pupkoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Lapshinov has double underhooks.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pupkoff avoids it.
Pupkoff managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Pupkoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Lapshinov has double underhooks.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pupkoff.
Pupkoff is trying to break free.

Pupkoff breaks the clinch.

Lapshinov gets a clinch.
Lapshinov throws an elbow but it misses.
Pupkoff is trying to push Lapshinov away but Lapshinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Pupkoff managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Pupkoff can't break the clinch.
Pupkoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Lapshinov has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Artem Lapshinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Pupkoff's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Pupkoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lapshinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pupkoff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lapshinov. That one must have hurt.

Pupkoff gets a clinch.
Pupkoff takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lapshinov drops Pupkoff with a big knee straight up the middle! Pupkoff is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Pupkoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lapshinov throws a right and a left that Pupkoff avoids nicely.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but Pupkoff is having none of it.
Pupkoff seems to have got his legs back now.
Lapshinov is looking to clinch but Pupkoff is avoiding it.

Pupkoff rushes Lapshinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Pupkoff breaks the clinch.
Lapshinov lands with a kick to the temple. Pupkoff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lapshinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pupkoff takes the fight into the clinch.
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.
Lapshinov pushes off an throws an elbow but Pupkoff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lapshinov scores with a knee to the head.

Jeez, Ivan Pupkoff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pupkoff is trying to break free.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pupkoff avoids it.
Pupkoff wants to break free but Lapshinov has control.
Lapshinov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pupkoff's efforts to push away.
Pupkoff blocks the elbow strike.

Pupkoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pupkoff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lapshinov moves in looking to clinch but Pupkoff pushes him off.
Lapshinov feints and then cracks Pupkoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pupkoff down.
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pupkoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pupkoff misses with a low kick as Lapshinov jumps back.
Lapshinov wants to clinch.
Lapshinov throws a head kick but Pupkoff moves out of range.
Lapshinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Artem Lapshinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pupkoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Lapshinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pupkoff.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapshinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Lapshinov has managed to clinch.
Well,Pupkoff is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pupkoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pupkoff wants to break free but Lapshinov has control.
Pupkoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pupkoff is trying to break free.

Lapshinov drops Pupkoff with a big knee straight up the middle! Pupkoff is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artem Lapshinov!
Artem Lapshinov is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Artem Lapshinov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.