PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zotov comes to the cage accompanied by Мы расправи. This should be fireworks!

Zotov
vs
Young

160 cm
27
137 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

165 cm
21
137 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

[IMMA] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)
Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maksim Zotov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franky Young!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zotov throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zotov.
Zotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Zotov.
Young throws a right hand that Zotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zotov also avoids with ease.
Young swinging wildly here.
Young takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Young tests Zotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zotov.
Zotov keeps the fight on the outside.

Young moves into range and clinches up with Zotov.
Zotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zotov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Young.

Zotov breaks the clinch.
Zotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young checks a leg kick nicely.
Young checks a leg kick.
Zotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Young drives through and clinches with Zotov against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young lands a body shot.
Zotov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zotov is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
Young takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zotov or not.
Zotov is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zotov has his back to the cage.

Zotov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zotov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Zotov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Young stacks Zotov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Young!

Young tries for a kimura but Zotov is defending well.
Zotov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zotov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Young is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zotov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Young.
Young tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zotov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is trying to control. Zotov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Young is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov is staying active underneath Young, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zotov is pressing down on Young's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young is pushing down on Zotov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zotov is fighting to maintain full guard but Young has managed to sneak the leg through.

Zotov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Young trying to pass the guard but Zotov defending well.
Zotov moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Zotov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Zotov slips nicely into half guard.
Zotov is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.
Zotov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zotov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Zotov's guard. A big mistake from Zotov there, giving up the dominant position!

Zotov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Young has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franky Young will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young checks a leg kick.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zotov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Young is out of range and Zotov settles back down.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Young clinches up against the cage.
Young stalling.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Zotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Young digs a right hand into Zotov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zotov's gas tank.
Zotov jumps guard but Young turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young lands a left hand.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Zotov.
Young blocks a body shot from Zotov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young'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.
Zotov looking to slow down the pace here.
Zotov working aggressively here.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Young digs a right hand underneath Zotov's ribcage. Zotov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zotov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Young walks away with a smile on his face. Zotov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Young has Zotov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Young on the inside.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.

Young breaks from the clinch.
Zotov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zotov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Young takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zotov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Zotov.
Young digs a good body shot into Zotov's ribs.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Young moves in looking to clinch but Zotov pushes him off.

Young instigates a clinch.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zotov tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young gets through Zotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zotov working aggressively here.
Zotov is trying to maintain a safe position but Young gets an underhook and turns Zotov into the cage.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zotov misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young gets through Zotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zotov tries a knee to the head but Young blocks it.
Zotov wants to take the fight to the mat but Young manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Zotov's head.

Young breaks the clinch.
Young tries to clinch but Zotov is having none of it.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Young fails with the takedown.
Zotov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Young if he has to take too many more of those.

Young closes the distance and clinches.
Franky Young seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Young scores with a hook to the body.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young managing to block the knees to the body from Zotov.
Young working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zotov tries to land a knee to the head but Young blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zotov's elbow.
Zotov fails to pull guard.
Zotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Young.
Zotov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zotov is trying to pull guard but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
Zotov misses with a knee to the head.
Young lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young is working Zotov over against the cage.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Young slows down the pace here.
Young is working Zotov over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

A bone on bone clash there as Young blocks the leg kick.
Young works over Zotov's head and body with a nice combination.
Young is looking to clinch but Zotov is avoiding it.
Zotov throws out a leg kick but Young moves out of range and Zotov only half commits.
Zotov throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Zotov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Young to score with a decent uppercut.
Zotov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zotov throws a head kick that half lands.
Young fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Young.
Franky Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young blocks a low kick nicely.
Young lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zotov scores with a jab.
Zotov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Zotov fails with the takedown.
Franky Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Young catches Zotov right on the button with a cross.
Young tries to clinch up but Zotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Young moves out of range as Zotov throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zotov.
Zotov keeps the fight on the outside.

Young has taken the fight to the clinch.
Young stalls.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Young'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.
Zotov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Young is keeping busy.
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young lands a shot to the body.
Zotov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Young blocks a body shot from Zotov.
Young works on Zotov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zotov throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young smiles and moves away.
Zotov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Young checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zotov slips a jab and a cross from Young.
Young lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zotov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Young checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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!
Young lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Young staying out of range there.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Zotov gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Zotov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Young content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young pushes Zotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Young lands a right hand.
Zotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Young avoids a wild elbow strike from Zotov.
Nice elbow from Zotov.
A right handed body shot lands from Young.
Young taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Young.
Zotov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zotov is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zotov has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Zotov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Young pushes Zotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zotov.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Zotov's head.
Young working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.
Zotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Young 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!
Zotov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young smiles and moves away.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Young really 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.

Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Young.

Young pushes Zotov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zotov looking to slow down the pace here.
Zotov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Young to keep the fight standing.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Young blocks it with crossed arms.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Young displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zotov up against the cage.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zotovs head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Young working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Young lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zotov.
Young lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
A short right from Young.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young avoids a wild elbow strike from Zotov.
Young lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zotov has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Zotov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov lands a nice uppercut.
Zotov tries to circle away but Young has him pinned against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young lands a left hand.
Zotov can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Zotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Young digs a right hand underneath Zotov's ribcage. Zotov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zotov looking to slow down the pace here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
A short right from Young.
Young pushes Zotov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young cracks Zotov with a nice body shot.
Zotov tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Zotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young is leaning against Zotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Young.
Zotov is trying to stall.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Young.
Zotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Young avoids the damage to the body.
Zotov has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Young lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zotov is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.

Young manages to break the clinch.
Franky Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Young rushes Zotov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Young gets through Zotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Young.
Young works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Young is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Young.
Young is leaning against Zotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young presses Zotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Young.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young gets through Zotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zotov misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Young dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Young.

Young gets a clinch.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
Young lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Young.
Zotov lands an uppercut.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zotov.
Zotov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Young just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zotov stalls.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Young is leaning against Zotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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.
A head punch on the inside from Zotov fails to land.
Zotov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Young tries to clinch there but Zotov circles away.
Young tests Zotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zotov throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young moves in looking to clinch but Zotov pushes him off.
Young throws a series of punches but Zotov avoids them all with ease.
Zotov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Young takes a step back to recover.
Young tries to clinch up but Zotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Young throws a combination. Zotov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Young lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zotov - that will leave a mark!
Young tries to clinch up.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young blocks a low kick nicely.
Young lands a slapping body shot.
Zotov tries a low kick but Young avoids it.
Zotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Zotov.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zotov throws a leg kick but Young checks it.

Young fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zotov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Young lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young trying to stall but Zotov improves his position.
Young pushes Zotov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zotov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Zotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young has Zotov pressed against the cage.
Zotov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maksim Zotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young lands a body shot in the clinch.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Zotov's head.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zotov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Young gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zotov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Young to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Young is leaning against Zotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young prevents a body shot from Zotov.
Zotov takes a shot to the head.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Young on the inside.
A short uppercut from Young.
Zotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
A short right from Young.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Young lands a body shot.
Young lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Young winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Young!
Franky Young is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Franky Young thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.