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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zagnut Dunbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov comes to the ring accompanied by Hands of a Killer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolai Zhukov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zagnut Dunbar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunbar blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhukov misses the target.
Zhukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhukov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunbar at a distance.
Zhukov throws a body punch but Dunbar moves out of range.
Zhukov misses with a body shot
and Dunbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunbar blocks a head kick by Zhukov.
Dunbar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhukov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunbar darts in and clinches Zhukov up against the ropes.
Dunbar misses with a body punch.
Dunbar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhukov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Dunbar.
Dunbar has Zhukov pressed against the ropes, preventing Zhukov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dunbar misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov tries to break the clinch but Dunbar is controlling the position.
Dunbar lands a right hand.
Dunbar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunbar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zhukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Nickolai Zhukov has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Dunbar.
Zhukov takes a shot to the head.
Zhukov takes a shot to the head.
Dunbar stalling the fight.
Dunbar can't find room to land a body shot as Zhukov controls the action.
Dunbar lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhukov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dunbar won't allow it.
Dunbar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunbar misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Dunbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunbar has a couple of punches blocked by Zhukov.
Zhukov misses with a punch to the body.
Dunbar prevents Zhukov from breaking the clinch.
Dunbar lands a right hand.
Zhukov is trying to push Dunbar away but Dunbar has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Dunbar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunbar lands a shoulder strike.
Zhukov prevents a body shot from Dunbar.
Zhukov working hard to break the clinch.
Dunbar manages to break the clinch.
Zhukov misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Dunbar does no damage.
Nickolai Zhukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunbar misses with a low kick as Zhukov jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Dunbar.
Dunbar moves out of range of the body kick from Zhukov.
Zhukov ducks under a wild hook from Dunbar.
Dunbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhukov scores with a sloppy right hand. Dunbar should have avoided that one.
Zhukov throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhukov lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhukov. That snapped Dunbar's head back.
Zhukov throws a body punch but Dunbar moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov misses with a body kick.
Dunbar ducks under a wild hook from Zhukov.
Dunbar throws a leg kick but Zhukov moved away.
Dunbar misses with a looping left.
Dunbar misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhukov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhukov misses with a kick to the body.
Zhukov misses with a hook.
Zhukov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhukov manages to avoid it.
Dunbar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zagnut Dunbar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nickolai Zhukov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zhukov works Dunbar's body with a nice hook.
Dunbar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhukov in his tracks.
Zhukov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhukov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dunbar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhukov. Dunbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhukov throws a hook to the side of Dunbar's head but Dunbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunbar moves away.
Zhukov cracks a nice hook into Dunbar's ribs.
Zhukov lunges at Dunbar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunbar's hand.
Zhukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov misses with a body punch
and Dunbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunbar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Zhukov.
Zhukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhukov misses with a straight right.
Zhukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhukov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunbar.
Zhukov throws a leg kick but Dunbar checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov swings for the body but Dunbar moves out of range.
Zhukov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dunbar back to the ropes. Zhukov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A lazy left from Zhukov finds it's target.
Dunbar avoids a kick to the body.
Zhukov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dunbar catches Zhukov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhukov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zhukov misses with a low kick.
Zhukov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunbar checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhukov.
Zhukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunbar manages to avoid it.
Zhukov looks to land a left hand but Dunbar moved out of range nicely.
Zhukov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhukov connects with a right hand. Dunbar shakes it off.
Dunbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunbar blocks a head kick by Zhukov.
Dunbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Dunbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov throws an overhand right that lands on Dunbar's shoulder, as Dunbar tries to avoid the shot.
Zhukov misses with a wild body shot.
Dunbar tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhukov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhukov misses with a body shot.
Zhukov is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhukov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunbar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunbar works Zhukov's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunbar misses with a right hand
and Zhukov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunbar moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolai Zhukov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nickolai Zhukov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dunbar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nickolai Zhukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhukov cracks a nice hook into Dunbar's ribs.
Zhukov tries to score with a low kick but Dunbar moves his leg out of the way.
Dunbar has Zhukov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dunbar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhukov moves out of range as Dunbar strikes.
Dunbar misses with a wild body shot.
Dunbar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhukov.
Dunbar throws a right and a left that Zhukov avoids nicely.
Zhukov throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dunbar checks it well.
Zhukov throws a body punch but Dunbar moves out of range.
Zhukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhukov.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhukov. That snapped Dunbar's head back.
Nice defenses there by Zhukov.
Zhukov scores with a nice right hand.
Zhukov misses with a body shot.
Zhukov moves out of range as Dunbar strikes.
Zhukov lands a nice hook to Dunbar's body. Dunbar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhukov is looking to wear down Dunbar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zhukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunbar moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhukov.
Zhukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zhukov.
Dunbar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zhukov defending well as Dunbar loads up on a big left hand.
Zhukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunbar is just out of range.
Zhukov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dunbar is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhukov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Zhukov catches Dunbar right on the button with a cross.
Dunbar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhukov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunbar.
Dunbar swings for the body but Zhukov moves out of range.
Zhukov lands a right hook to the body.
Dunbar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dunbar avoids a kick to the body.
Zhukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunbar is just out of range.
Zhukov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dunbar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhukov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhukov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zhukov lands a nice shot that snaps Dunbar's head back.
Zhukov lands a nice hook to Dunbar's body. Dunbar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhukov throws a right hand that misses
and Dunbar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Zhukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhukov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dunbar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunbar throws a series of punches but Zhukov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhukov. Dunbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolai Zhukov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nickolai Zhukov'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.
Zhukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunbar throws a leg kick but Zhukov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhukov missing with a left hand there. Dunbar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunbar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhukov.
Zhukov throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Zhukov misses
and Dunbar counters with a nice body shot.
Zhukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhukov swings widly with a right hand
and Dunbar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Dunbar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhukov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dunbar's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dunbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunbar blocks a jab.
Dunbar takes one to the chin there.
Dunbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhukov is just out of range.
Zhukov misses with a head kick.
Dunbar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zhukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunbar is just out of range.
Zhukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov throws a looping overhand right but Dunbar ducks down to avoid it.
Zhukov cracks a nice hook into Dunbar's ribs.
Nice shot by Zhukov.
Zhukov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunbar counters by clinching up.
Zagnut Dunbar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zhukov tries to break free but Dunbar pushes him back against the ropes.
Zhukov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunbar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunbar digs a right hand into Zhukov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhukov's gas tank.
Dunbar taking a breather.
Zhukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dunbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Dunbar.
Dunbar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zhukov throws a sloppy head kick and Dunbar moves out of range easily.
Zhukov loads up on a big right hand but Dunbar slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Zhukov. Beautiful body shot.
Dunbar blocks the body kick.
Dunbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhukov.
Zhukov throws a body kick that misses.
Zhukov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov misses with a straight left.
Dunbar moves out of range as Zhukov strikes.
Zhukov lands a head shot.
Zhukov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhukov lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhukov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dunbar swings widly with a right hand
and Zhukov counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolai Zhukov had his way with Zagnut Dunbar in that round.
The cut man is working on Nickolai Zhukov'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dunbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhukov lands a jab.
Zhukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhukov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunbar doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunbar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhukov.
Zhukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunbar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dunbar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zhukov lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov is looking to land body kicks.
Zhukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhukov swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Zhukov.
Zhukov misses with a hook. Dunbar ducked under it nicely.
Zhukov missing with a left hand there. Dunbar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhukov throws a lazy right hand but Dunbar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov misses with a hook
enabling Dunbar to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunbar.
Zhukov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhukov scores with a nice head shot.
Zhukov lands with a nice body kick.
Dunbar has Zhukov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dunbar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhukov backwards.
Dunbar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zhukov's efforts to push away.
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!
Dunbar manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov lands a jab.
Dunbar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dunbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhukov throws out the jab.
Zagnut Dunbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunbar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhukov at a distance.
Zhukov tries to work over Dunbar's front leg with a kick but Dunbar checks it.
Dunbar checks a low kick from Zhukov.
Dunbar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickolai Zhukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunbar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhukov throws the left hand but Dunbar avoids the punch easily.
Zhukov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dunbar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunbar moves away.
Dunbar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunbar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunbar.
Dunbar is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickolai Zhukov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhukov 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolai Zhukov!
Nickolai Zhukov retains his light heavyweight title!
Nickolai Zhukov really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PRIME DESIGNS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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