PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zvon Stakanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurico Hates Decisions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hates Decisions has chosen Defqon Ending! as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Stakanov
vs
Hates Decisions

195 cm
21
260 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
255 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Cobra Kai Nutrition (St. Pete's Best)

MTG Divine [GTI]

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zvon Stakanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maurico Hates Decisions!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hates Decisions, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stakanov tries to clinch but Hates Decisions moves out of range.
Hates Decisions blocks a jab.
Stakanov throws a shot from downtown. Hates Decisions moves away and avoids it.
Stakanov scores with a jab to the body.
Stakanov with a nice cross.

It looks like Maurico Hates Decisions has been cut.
Stakanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hates Decisions swivels and escapes.
Stakanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hates Decisions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hates Decisions keeps the fight on the outside.
Hates Decisions takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hates Decisions cracks the inside of Stakanov's front leg.
Stakanov misses the shot to the body.
Stakanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions throws a series of punches but Stakanov moves out of range.
A jab from Stakanov misses.
Hates Decisions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hates Decisions goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stakanov closes the distance and pushes Hates Decisions back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Stakanov.
Stakanov wants to break free but Hates Decisions has control.
Still in the clinch, Hates Decisions scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stakanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stakanov working hard to break the clinch.
Hates Decisions taking a breather.
Stakanov avoiding damage as Hates Decisions throws knees to the body.
Hates Decisions trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Stakanov.
Stakanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hates Decisions.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stakanov as Hates Decisions tries to tie him up.
Hates Decisions landing knees to the body.
Stakanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stakanov misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hates Decisions.
Stakanov is trying to break the clinch but Hates Decisions is controlling him.
Hates Decisions has Stakanov pushed against the cage.
Stakanov managing to block the knees to the body from Hates Decisions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hates Decisions with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stakanov misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Stakanov.
Hates Decisions looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hates Decisions tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stakanov scores with a shot to the side of Hates Decisions's head.
Stakanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hates Decisions's elbow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stakanov. Hates Decisions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stakanov misses with a two punch combination.
Hates Decisions is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hates Decisions wants to clinch up but Stakanov keeps it at a distance.
Hates Decisions moves out of range as Stakanov strikes.
Hates Decisions circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maurico Hates Decisions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hates Decisions tries to clinch up but Stakanov circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Stakanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hates Decisions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stakanov digs a good hook to Hates Decisions's body.
Hates Decisions swats away the attempt to clinch by Stakanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov takes a swing at Hates Decisions's ribcage but misses.
Stakanov misses with a looping left.
Stakanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stakanov tries to clinch but Hates Decisions moves away
and Hates Decisions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hates Decisions dodges the punch combination from Stakanov.
Hates Decisions scores with the left hand. Stakanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Stakanov is looking to clinch but Hates Decisions is avoiding it.
Stakanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stakanov slips under a jab.
Hates Decisions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stakanov misses with a wild body shot.
Stakanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions scores with a punch to the head.
Hates Decisions tries to clinch but Stakanov is having none of it.
Hates Decisions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stakanov throws out the jab.
Hates Decisions jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stakanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hates Decisions misses with an uppercut.
Stakanov fails to land the takedown.
Hates Decisions misses with the combination.
Hates Decisions throws out a loose jab but Stakanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Hates Decisions misses the target.
Hates Decisions misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hates Decisions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stakanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Zvon Stakanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurico Hates Decisions's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hates Decisions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stakanov.
Stakanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stakanov ducks under a wild hook from Hates Decisions.
Stakanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Maurico Hates Decisions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hates Decisions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stakanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hates Decisions.
A swing and a miss from Stakanov.
Stakanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hates Decisions misses with an uppercut. Stakanov saw that one coming.
Hates Decisions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stakanov.
Stakanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stakanov tries to clinch but Hates Decisions moves away
and Hates Decisions counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Hates Decisions rushes Stakanov and presses him up against the cage.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hates Decisions blocks a body shot from Stakanov.
The referee calls for Hates Decisions to work.
Stakanov tries to work over Hates Decisions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hates Decisions is working Stakanov over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hates Decisions.
Stakanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hates Decisions controls his hands.
Hates Decisions works on Stakanov's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Stakanov.
Hates Decisions scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hates Decisions is pushing Stakanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stakanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hates Decisions lands a knee to the body.
Hates Decisions utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stakanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stakanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hates Decisions's elbow.
Hates Decisions lands a shot to the body.
Stakanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hates Decisions lands a body punch.
Hates Decisions stalling in the clinch.
Maurico Hates Decisions seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hates Decisions pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hates Decisions continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hates Decisions.
Stakanov is trying to break the clinch but Hates Decisions is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Hates Decisions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stakanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hates Decisions stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maurico Hates Decisions.
Stakanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stakanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Hates Decisions drives through and clinches with Stakanov against the cage.
Hates Decisions displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stakanov up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
Hates Decisions using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hates Decisions blocks a body shot from Stakanov.
Stakanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions scores with a knee to the head.
Hates Decisions lands a knee to the body.
Hates Decisions with a knee to the head.
Hates Decisions slows down the pace here.
Stakanov can't find room to land a body shot as Hates Decisions controls the action.
Stakanov lands a shot to the body.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stakanov letting Hates Decisions take a breather here.
Hates Decisions scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions crunches a lovely knee into Stakanov's ribcage.
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!
Hates Decisions landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hates Decisions blocks a body shot from Stakanov.
Stakanov tries to throw a body punch but Hates Decisions avoids it by throwing Stakanov back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hates Decisions works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hates Decisions landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hates Decisions lands a left hand.
Hates Decisions landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hates Decisions stalling against the cage.
Hates Decisions crunches a lovely knee into Stakanov's ribcage.
Hates Decisions leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hates Decisions blocks a body shot from Stakanov.
Stakanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hates Decisions leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hates Decisions scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurico Hates Decisions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurico Hates Decisions'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.

Hates Decisions ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hates Decisions misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Hates Decisions.
Stakanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hates Decisions shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Hates Decisions closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hates Decisions scores with a knee to the head.
Hates Decisions lands a nice uppercut.
Stakanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hates Decisions controls his hands.
Hates Decisions is trying to stall.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hates Decisions taking a breather.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stakanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hates Decisions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stakanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hates Decisions avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanov being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hates Decisions obliges.
Stakanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hates Decisions scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hates Decisions has Stakanov pressed against the cage.
Hates Decisions blocks a body shot from Stakanov.
Stakanov scores with a hook to the body.
Stakanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions lands with a short shot to the head.
Hates Decisions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hates Decisions looking to slow down the pace here.
Stakanov tries to throw a body punch but Hates Decisions avoids it by throwing Stakanov back against the cage.
Hates Decisions works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hates Decisions lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hates Decisions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov scores with a hook to the body.
Hates Decisions lands a nice shot to the body.
Hates Decisions looking to stall.
Stakanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hates Decisions digs a right hand into Stakanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stakanov's gas tank.
Stakanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hates Decisions's elbow.
Stakanov tries to throw a body punch but Hates Decisions avoids it by throwing Stakanov back against the cage.
Hates Decisions prevents Stakanov from breaking the clinch.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanov tries a body shot but Hates Decisions blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Stakanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stakanov is leaning against Hates Decisions and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stakanov misses with the head strike.
Stakanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hates Decisions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hates Decisions is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stakanov is keeping busy.
Hates Decisions working Stakanov over with knees to the body.
Hates Decisions using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stakanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hates Decisions won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov misses with a body punch.
Stakanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stakanov working hard to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stakanov. Hates Decisions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stakanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stakanov misses the target.
Stakanov tries to clinch but Hates Decisions moves away

and Hates Decisions counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stakanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hates Decisions's brow.
Stakanov can't find room to land a body shot as Hates Decisions controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stakanov.
Hates Decisions's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hates Decisions blocking some punches.
Stakanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Stakanov fails to land.
Hates Decisions is looking to control Stakanov's arms but Stakanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hates Decisions has his back to the cage.
Hates Decisions lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hates Decisions is looking to control Stakanov's arms but Stakanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hates Decisions has his back to the cage.
Stakanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stakanov as Hates Decisions tries to tie him up.
Stakanov tries to break the clinch but Hates Decisions is controlling the position.
Stakanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stakanov.
A short right from Hates Decisions.
Stakanov has a couple of punches blocked by Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stakanov. Hates Decisions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stakanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hates Decisions lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stakanov moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hates Decisions scores with a hook.
Hates Decisions slips a jab and a cross from Stakanov.
Hates Decisions misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurico Hates Decisions really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurico Hates Decisions's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stakanov moves into range and clinches up with Hates Decisions.
Stakanov lands a body punch.
Stakanov tries to throw a body punch but Hates Decisions avoids it by throwing Stakanov back against the cage.
Hates Decisions is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stakanov is keeping busy.
Hates Decisions keeps control of Stakanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stakanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hates Decisions controls his hands.
Stakanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stakanov misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stakanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stakanov tries to work over Hates Decisions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stakanov is working Hates Decisions over against the cage.
Hates Decisions trying to stall but Stakanov improves his position.
Stakanov lands a body shot.
Stakanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stakanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hates Decisions is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hates Decisions is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stakanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hates Decisions.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hates Decisions.
Stakanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stakanov is working Hates Decisions over against the cage.
Stakanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hates Decisions controls his hands.
Hates Decisions looking to slow down the pace here.
Stakanov cracks Hates Decisions with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Stakanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stakanov. Hates Decisions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stakanov tries to clinch up but Hates Decisions circles away and keeps his distance.
Hates Decisions on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stakanov darts in trying to clinch
and Hates Decisions counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stakanov misses with a body shot.
Stakanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hates Decisions at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stakanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hates Decisions lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Hates Decisions.
Stakanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hates Decisions works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stakanov lands a body punch.
Stakanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hates Decisions takes a shot to the head.

That has opened up Maurico Hates Decisions's cut even more.
Stakanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stakanov is trying to break the clinch but Hates Decisions has him pressed against the cage.
Hates Decisions with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stakanov tries a body shot but Hates Decisions blocks it.
Stakanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stakanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stakanov is trying to break free.
Stakanov misses with the head strike.
Stakanov throws a head punch that misses.
Stakanov works on Hates Decisions's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hates Decisions backwards.
Stakanov can't break the clinch.
Stakanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Stakanov.
Stakanov can't find room to land a body shot as Hates Decisions controls the action.
Hates Decisions prevents a body shot from Stakanov.
Stakanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hates Decisions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stakanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions is looking to control Stakanov's arms but Stakanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hates Decisions has his back to the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stakanov. Hates Decisions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hates Decisions tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Stakanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stakanov lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Stakanov misses.
Stakanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stakanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hates Decisions is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov tries to clinch there but Hates Decisions circles away.
Hates Decisions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stakanov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stakanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stakanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stakanov wants to clinch up but Hates Decisions keeps it at a distance.
Stakanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hates Decisions avoids the body shot from Stakanov.
Stakanov is looking to clinch but Hates Decisions is avoiding it.
Stakanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hates Decisions tries a head kick but it misses.
Hates Decisions walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stakanov takes a swing at Hates Decisions's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zvon Stakanov had his way with Maurico Hates Decisions in that round.
The cut man is working on Maurico Hates Decisions's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stakanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hates Decisions paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stakanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hates Decisions cracks Stakanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stakanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hates Decisions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stakanov throws a hook but Hates Decisions avoids it easily.
Stakanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stakanov throws out a loose jab but Hates Decisions uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Hates Decisions misses
and Stakanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Stakanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stakanov connects with a jab.
Hates Decisions tests Stakanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stakanov tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hates Decisions fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stakanov.
Hates Decisions throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stakanov on the side of the head.
Hates Decisions looks to throw the jab but Stakanov is out of range.
Stakanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hates Decisions is looking to clinch but Stakanov is avoiding it.
Stakanov slips a straight right by Hates Decisions.
Stakanov needs to keep his hands up - Hates Decisions had a free shot at his head there.
Stakanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stakanov connects with a crisp jab.
Hates Decisions thows a body shot but no joy.

Hates Decisions takes the fight into the clinch.
Stakanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hates Decisions is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stakanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hates Decisions prevents a body shot from Stakanov.
Nice body punch from Stakanov - that landed with a thud.
Stakanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hates Decisions has double underhooks.
Hates Decisions prevents Stakanov from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hates Decisions - that landed with a thud.
Hates Decisions prevents a body shot from Stakanov.
Hates Decisions controlling the action here for a moment.
Stakanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hates Decisions lands a knee to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stakanov. Hates Decisions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Stakanov.

The cut above Maurico Hates Decisions's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hates Decisions avoids the body shot from Stakanov.
Stakanov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hates Decisions holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov has a couple of punches blocked by Hates Decisions.
Stakanov being controlled against the cage.
Stakanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stakanov can't find room to land a body shot as Hates Decisions controls the action.
Stakanov tries a body shot but Hates Decisions blocks it.
Hates Decisions blocking some punches.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hates Decisions landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hates Decisions blocks a body shot from Stakanov.
Stakanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hates Decisions slows down the pace here.
Hates Decisions utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions leaning against his opponent.
Hates Decisions keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stakanov's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stakanov fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hates Decisions landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hates Decisions holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stakanov.
Stakanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hates Decisions prevents a body shot from Stakanov.
Hates Decisions lands an uppercut.
Hates Decisions lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hates Decisions pushes Stakanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stakanov tries to break free but Hates Decisions pushes him back against the cage.
Hates Decisions has Stakanov pushed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stakanov managing to block the knees to the body from Hates Decisions.
Stakanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hates Decisions controls his hands.
Stakanov digs a right hand underneath Hates Decisions's ribcage. Hates Decisions let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hates Decisions tries to stall but Stakanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maurico Hates Decisions.
I think Hates Decisions has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maurico Hates Decisions! Maurico Hates Decisions retains his heavyweight title!