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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksimilian Tchepikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Same Ol' Road. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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287 lbs
18 - 4 - 2 |
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298 lbs
14 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lord Vader!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksimilian Tchepikov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Vader.
Vader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tchepikov misses with an uppercut. Vader saw that one coming.
Tchepikov misses with a double jab.
Vader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Vader as he connects with a hook.
Tchepikov misses with a looping left.
Tchepikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tchepikov misses the jab.
Vader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tchepikov.
Tchepikov defending well as Vader loads up on a big left hand.
Tchepikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tchepikov misses with a jab to the body
and Vader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tchepikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Vader counter with a right hand.
Tchepikov takes a swing at Vader's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Vader.
Vader throws a lazy right hand but Tchepikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tchepikov throws a hook but Vader avoids it easily.
Vader misses with a body shot
and Tchepikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tchepikov misses with a body punch
and Vader counters with a nice body shot.
Vader lands a jab to the head.
Vader defending well as Tchepikov loads up on a big left hand.
Lord Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader misses the body punch
and Tchepikov counters with a left to the body.
Tchepikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maksimilian Tchepikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tchepikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vader thows a body shot but no joy.
Tchepikov throws a combination that misses
and Vader counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tchepikov looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchepikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tchepikov as he avoids it easily.
Vader scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vader wants to advance to full mount but Tchepikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vader prevents Tchepikov from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tchepikov keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully.
Vader looking to pass the guard.
Vader seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lord Vader just wasn't active enough.
Vader throws a big shot that misses.
Tchepikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vader slips a straight right by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tchepikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donk. Tchepikov catches Vader right on the button with a cross.
Vader pushes Tchepikov away with a front kick.
Vader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vader throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tchepikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vader's corner calls for a 1-2. Vader obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tchepikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tchepikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Vader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tchepikov thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader looks to throw the jab but Tchepikov is out of range.
Tchepikov checks a leg kick.
Vader throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tchepikov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vader staying out of range there.
Vader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vader loads up on a big right hand but Tchepikov slips the punch.
Tchepikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tchepikov checks a low kick from Vader.
Tchepikov checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tchepikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vader counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vader dodges the punch combination from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Vader dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Tchepikov. No joy for Vader on that attempt.
Tchepikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vader misses with a body kick.
Tchepikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tchepikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Vader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tchepikov closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader.
Vader trying to stall but Tchepikov improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Tchepikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader.
Vader taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vader prevents Tchepikov from breaking the clinch.
Tchepikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchepikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Tchepikov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchepikov presses Vader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tchepikov presses Vader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tchepikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Tchepikov digs a right hand into Vader's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vader's gas tank.
Tchepikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchepikov's elbow.
Tchepikov lands with a right to the head.
Tchepikov lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchepikov presses Vader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tchepikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchepikov lands with a right to the head.
Tchepikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Tchepikov on the inside.
A short right from Tchepikov on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tchepikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tchepikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tchepikov lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vader or not.
A nice left hand lands by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov cracks Vader with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Tchepikov.
Nice body punch from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands an uppercut.
Tchepikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov presses Vader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Still in the clinch, Tchepikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Tchepikov as the two fighters clinch.
Tchepikov lands a shot to the body.
Tchepikov scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tchepikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tchepikov pushes Vader back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tchepikov works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tchepikov instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov lands a right hand.
Tchepikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov throws a series of punches but Vader moves out of range.
Tchepikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Tchepikov throws out a powerful jab.
Vader walks into a left hand.
Tchepikov pushes Vader up against the cage in a clinch.
Maksimilian Tchepikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tchepikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tchepikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tchepikov lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchepikov digs a right hand into Vader's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vader's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tchepikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tchepikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tchepikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vader.
Tchepikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tchepikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Tchepikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tchepikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchepikov lands a body punch.
Tchepikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tchepikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tchepikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tchepikov pushes Vader back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tchepikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tchepikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Tchepikov as the two fighters clinch.
Tchepikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchepikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Tchepikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
A short body shot lands from Tchepikov as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksimilian Tchepikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tchepikov clinches up with Vader and pushes him back against the cage.
Tchepikov lands an uppercut.
Vader is looking to break free of the clinch but Tchepikov has double underhooks.
Tchepikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tchepikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tchepikov lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader.
Tchepikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Tchepikov.
Tchepikov works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.
Tchepikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tchepikov scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tchepikov digs a right hand into Vader's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vader's gas tank.
Tchepikov is leaning against Vader and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tchepikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tchepikov as the two fighters clinch.
Tchepikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchepikov works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tchepikov lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Tchepikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tchepikov gets a clinch.
Vader tries to break the clinch but Tchepikov is controlling the position.
Tchepikov works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tchepikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tchepikov misses with some punches.
Tchepikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tchepikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchepikov scores with a hook to the body.
Tchepikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchepikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vader or not.
Tchepikov digs a right hand underneath Vader's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tchepikov digs a right hand underneath Vader's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tchepikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchepikov gets through Vader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tchepikov works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Tchepikov.
Tchepikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vaders head.
Tchepikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tchepikov connects with a body shot.
Tchepikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vader on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tchepikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tchepikov.
A shot to the liver by Tchepikov. Beautiful body shot.
Tchepikov misses with a wild combination.
Tchepikov closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchepikov.
A hook to the body from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchepikov is leaning against Vader and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Tchepikov - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a right hand.
Tchepikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchepikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tchepikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tchepikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tchepikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tchepikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchepikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tchepikov throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tchepikov ducks under a wild hook from Vader.
Tchepikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Tchepikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Tchepikov.
Nice shot lands for Tchepikov.
Tchepikov tries to clinch but Vader is having none of it.
Vader takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tchepikov misses with a hook. Vader ducked under it nicely.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vader misses with a looping right.
Vader throws the kick towards the body but Tchepikov avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tchepikov scores with a shot to the body.
Tchepikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksimilian Tchepikov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tchepikov misses with a wild body shot.
Tchepikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vader rather than just go for the knockout.
Tchepikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vader throws a body kick the misses
and Tchepikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vader ducks under a wild hook from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov connects with a right hand. Vader shakes it off.
Tchepikov is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Tchepikov misses
letting Vader counter with a right hand.
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tchepikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader.
Tchepikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tchepikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vader counters with a low kick, right behind Tchepikov 's knee.
Tchepikov lands a body shot.
Tchepikov moves away from the strike by Vader.
Tchepikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vader momentarily.
Tchepikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tchepikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lord Vader is winning the standup battle so far.
Vader misses the body punch
and Tchepikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov throws a series of punches but Vader avoids them all with ease.
Vader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tchepikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vader throws a leg kick but Tchepikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vader dodges the punch combination from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov instigates a clinch.
Tchepikov lands a shoulder strike.
Vader stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tchepikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchepikov.
Tchepikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tchepikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vaders head.
Tchepikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader trying to stall but Tchepikov improves his position.
Tchepikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tchepikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Vader takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Tchepikov.
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!
Tchepikov lands an uppercut.
Tchepikov misses with the head strike.
Tchepikov lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vader.
Tchepikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader.
Tchepikov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tchepikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tchepikov works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader.
A body shot lands from Tchepikov.
Vader blocking some punches.
Tchepikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader.
A body shot lands from Tchepikov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov working aggressively here.
Tchepikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tchepikov presses Vader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Tchepikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tchepikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov digs a right hand into Vader's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vader's gas tank.
Vader takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov presses Vader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tchepikov works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vader tries to stall but Tchepikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tchepikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Tchepikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov scores with a hook to the body.
Tchepikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tchepikov.
Tchepikov is working Vader over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksimilian Tchepikov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vader tries to move into range but Tchepikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vader misses with a straight left.
Tchepikov throws a combination that misses
and Vader counters with a stiff right hand.
Tchepikov connects with a body shot that sends Vader's belly button to the back.
Tchepikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vader misses with a looping left.
Tchepikov jabs Vader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tchepikov missing with a left hand there. Vader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Vader misses
and Tchepikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vader thinking.
Tchepikov gets a clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tchepikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tchepikov cracks Vader with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tchepikov scores with a shot to the side of Vader's head.
Tchepikov digs a right hand underneath Vader's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tchepikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tchepikov digs a right hand underneath Vader's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tchepikov gets through Vader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tchepikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Tchepikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchepikov working aggressively here.
Tchepikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tchepikov digs a right hand into Vader's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vader's gas tank.
Tchepikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tchepikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchepikov works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Tchepikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tchepikov digs a right hand into Vader's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vader's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tchepikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Vader tries to work over Tchepikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
A short left from Tchepikov.
Vader is rocked!
Tchepikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Vader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tchepikov cracks Vader with a nice body shot.
Vader takes a shot to the head.
Vader seems to have got his legs back now.
Vader is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tchepikov is keeping busy.
A short left from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vader or not.
Nice body punch from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vader.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a shot to the body.
Tchepikov works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.
Tchepikov lands a shoulder strike.
Tchepikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tchepikov digs a right hand underneath Vader's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tchepikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vader.
Tchepikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lord Vader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov is working Vader over against the cage.
Tchepikov lands an uppercut.
Tchepikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maksimilian Tchepikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tchepikov pushes Vader back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tchepikov misses with the head strike.
Tchepikov breaks the clinch.
Tchepikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vader.
Tchepikov misses with a combination
letting Vader counter with a right hand.
Tchepikov throws a body punch but Vader moves out of range.
Tchepikov misses with a few strikes there.
Tchepikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Vader dodges the punch combination from Tchepikov.
Vader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov is looking to clinch.
Tchepikov clinches with his opponent.
Vader is trying to break the clinch but Tchepikov has him pressed against the cage.
Tchepikov working aggressively here.
Tchepikov prevents a body shot from Vader.
Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Tchepikov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov keeps control of Vader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vader prevents a body shot from Tchepikov.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Tchepikov avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Vader looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maksimilian Tchepikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tchepikov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 43:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 42:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 43:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksimilian Tchepikov!
Maksimilian Tchepikov is the new super heavyweight champion!
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