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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Klimenko (ranked 18 p4p, 44 weight class) and Oke Swahn (ranked 2 p4p, 6 weight class). Klimenko comes to the cage accompanied by WEED & MEMORIES. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zachary Klimenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Oke Swahn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swahn misses with a hook.
Klimenko has closed the distance and engaged Swahn in a clinch.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Klimenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Swahn.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the side of Swahn's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swahn prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Swahn.
Swahn gets through Klimenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Swahn has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Swahn lands a nice uppercut.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Swahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimenkos head.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
I was talking to Klimenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Swahn takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a body shot.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swahn throws a push kick but Klimenko slaps the foot to one side.
Swahn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klimenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Klimenko walks into a stiff left hand from Swahn.
Swahn throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swahn thinking.
Swahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swahn misses with a low kick as Klimenko jumps back.
Swahn throws a front kick aimed at Klimenko's knee but Klimenko avoids it well.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Swahn misses its intended target.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Klimenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Swahn motions for Klimenko to come forward. Swahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko is looking to counter the offense by Swahn and move into the clinch.
Swahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swahn throws a low kick, looking for Klimenko's leg but Klimenko calmly moves out of range.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Swahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Swahn thows a leg kick but Klimenko checks it
and Klimenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swahn has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimenko tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn trying to control the position but instead, Klimenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swahn into the cage.
Swahn tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Swahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Swahn.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Klimenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swahn throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klimenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swahn throws an overhand right that lands on Klimenko's shoulder, as Klimenko tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Swahn throws a front kick aimed at Klimenko's knee but Klimenko avoids it well.
Klimenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Klimenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko keeps Swahn at a distance using the push kick.
Swahn misses with a left hand
and Klimenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Klimenko.
Swahn misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Klimenko - that landed with a thud.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage.
Klimenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swahn tries to break the clinch but Klimenko is controlling the position.
Swahn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zachary Klimenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Swahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Swahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klimenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Swahn avoids the damage to the body.
Swahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klimenko.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swahn can do to turn this around?
Swahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Swahn is breathing heavily.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Klimenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swahn.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko is leaning against Swahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klimenko lands a body shot.
Klimenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
A nice left hand lands by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swahn tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn working aggressively here.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Swahn looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Klimenko.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swahns head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Swahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swahn working aggressively here.
Swahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Swahn prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swahn sizes up Klimenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swahn missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn misses with a hook.
A low kick from Swahn is predictable there
and Klimenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
Swahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swahn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Klimenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Swahn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Swahn avoided it.
A low kick from Swahn is predictable there
and Klimenko moves into the clinch.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Klimenko lands an uppercut.
Klimenko lands with a left to the head.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Swahn breaks the clinch.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Swahn.
Swahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimenko.
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!
Swahn throws a leg kick but Klimenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimenko.
Klimenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Swahn throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Swahn misses with an uppercut
and Swahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swahn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Klimenko.
Swahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Swahn finds it's way through Klimenko's defenses.
A shot to the body from Swahn misses
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Klimenko blocks the body kick.
Klimenko tries to counter by clinching up but Swahn breaks away and moves out of range.
Swahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Swahn misses.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swahn.
Swahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Swahn.
Klimenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko ducks right into an uppercut from Swahn.
Swahn motions for Klimenko to come forward. Swahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swahn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swahn.
Klimenko throws a head kick that misses
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Swahn throws a lazy body kick
and Klimenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Oke Swahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swahn tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Swahn really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swahn.
Klimenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Swahn misses with a straight right.
Klimenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swahn misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Swahn.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Swahn misses with a body shot.
Klimenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
Swahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swahn tests Klimenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko slips a jab from Swahn.
Swahn misses with a hook
and Klimenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with a straight right hand.
Swahn throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
Klimenko tries to counter by clinching up but Swahn breaks away and moves out of range.
Swahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Klimenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Klimenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Klimenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swahn.
As Swahn tries to get set, Klimenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Swahn manages to avoid the attempt.
Swahn looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Swahn tries to get set, Klimenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Swahn manages to avoid the attempt.
Swahn throws a body shot but no joy.
As Swahn tries to get set, Klimenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Swahn manages to avoid the attempt.
Swahn throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
Swahn misses with a left hand
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn misses with a left hand
and Klimenko moves into the clinch.
Swahn working aggressively here.
Swahn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Klimenko has Swahn pressed against the cage, preventing Swahn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Swahn takes a shot to the head.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko prevents Swahn from breaking the clinch.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swahn tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko works on Swahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Swahn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klimenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Swahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimenko tries to land a front kick but Swahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swahn connects with a leg kick.
Oke Swahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko had his way with Oke Swahn in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Swahn throws a front kick aimed at Klimenko's knee but Klimenko avoids it well.
Klimenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Swahn looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Swahn misses.
A jab from Swahn misses.
Klimenko scores with a jab to the body.
Swahn misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko throws a hook to the side of Swahn's head but Swahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swahn. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klimenko's sensitive parts.
Swahn wants to slow Klimenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Klimenko is looking to counter with head kicks.
Swahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Nice defenses there by Klimenko.
As Swahn backs away, Klimenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swahn misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Swahn there.
Swahn throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swahn swings widly with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oke Swahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swahn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swahn is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Swahn. Beautiful body shot.
Swahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
Klimenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swahn seems to have recovered his senses.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swahn digs a right hand underneath Klimenko's ribcage. Klimenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko is leaning against Swahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn lands with a light punch inside.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko is working Swahn over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Klimenko.
Swahn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swahn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swahn digs a right hand underneath Klimenko's ribcage. Klimenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Swahn.
Klimenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Swahn blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Klimenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swahn has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Swahn takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Swahn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swahn's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Klimenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klimenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Zachary Klimenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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