PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Zaytsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaytsev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Katyusha kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lord
vs
Zaytsev

190 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Lord!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasily Zaytsev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaytsev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasily Zaytsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaytsev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lord back to the cage. Zaytsev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like William Lord has been cut.
Zaytsev avoids a kick to the body.
Zaytsev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lord's head.
Zaytsev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaytsev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaytsev misses with a two punch combination.
Zaytsev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaytsev.
Lord finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaytsev lands with a right hand.
Lord's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaytsev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lord scrambles back to his feet.
Zaytsev scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaytsev connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaytsev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Zaytsev finds it's way through Lord's defenses.
Zaytsev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lord moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaytsev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Zaytsev lands but Lord takes it in his stride.
Lord throws a low kick but Zaytsev avoids it.
Lord tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaytsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaytsev.
A leg kick checked by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev thuds a left hand into Lord's body.
Zaytsev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lord.
Lord slips under a jab from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev cracks the inside of Lord's front leg.

That's two 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!
Lord is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaytsev, as that shot connected.
Zaytsev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lord shoots in for a takedown but Zaytsev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaytsev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaytsev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaytsev.
Lord is looking to clinch.
Lord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaytsev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lord is out of range and Zaytsev settles back down.
Zaytsev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lord in his tracks.
Zaytsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaytsev connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaytsev. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaytsev throws a one two combo.
Lord moves away from the strike by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev misses with a few strikes there.
Zaytsev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaytsev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lord is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from Zaytsev misses.
Zaytsev lands with a good body shot.
Zaytsev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lord tries to land a front kick but Zaytsev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasily Zaytsev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaytsev as he connects with a hook.
Lord shoots in for a double leg but Zaytsev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord tried to score with a low kick but Zaytsev checks it.
Zaytsev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaytsev lands a nice hook to Lord's body. Lord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lord forces Zaytsev back against the cage and clinches.
Lord tries a body shot but Zaytsev blocks it.
Lord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaytsev is pressed up against the cage. Lord has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zaytsev down to the mat. Zaytsev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaytsev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lord throws a front kick aimed at Zaytsev's knee but Zaytsev avoids it well.
Lord fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaytsev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaytsev.
Lord throws a leg kick but Zaytsev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Zaytsev misses.
Lord tries to clinch
and Zaytsev counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Zaytsev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Lord'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.

Lord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaytsev lands a really nice looking cross but Lord seems unphased.
Zaytsev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lord.
Lord looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zaytsev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lord blocks a head kick by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Zaytsev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Zaytsev. Those never looked like landing.
Zaytsev throws a sloppy head kick and Lord moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Zaytsev.
A jab from Zaytsev does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaytsev lands a really nice looking cross but Lord seems unphased.
Zaytsev missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Zaytsev does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaytsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Zaytsev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaytsev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaytsev lands with a shot to the body.
Lord looks for the body kick but Zaytsev saw that one coming.
Lord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaytsev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lord's head.
Zaytsev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Zaytsev.
Lord will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaytsev connects with a body shot.
Zaytsev stuns Lord with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vasily Zaytsev seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaytsev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Zaytsev does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaytsev misses the target.

Lord clinches up against the cage.

Lord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
Zaytsev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lord will feel that in the morning.
Zaytsev lands the left hand.
Lord moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaytsev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaytsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaytsev.
Lord takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaytsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lord chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaytsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
Donk. Zaytsev catches Lord right on the button with a cross.
Zaytsev connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
Zaytsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lord tries to score with a low kick but Zaytsev moves his leg out of the way.
Lord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaytsev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lord closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaytsev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lord moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaytsev lands with a nice body punch.
Zaytsev lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaytsev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaytsev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Lord.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaytsev.
Zaytsev throws a hook to the side of Lord's head but Lord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaytsev 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!
Zaytsev checks a low kick from Lord.
Lord throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaytsev.
Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Zaytsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Lord's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zaytsev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lord counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lord throws a front kick aimed at Zaytsev's knee but Zaytsev avoids it well.
Zaytsev misses with a low kick as Lord jumps back.
Zaytsev slips a jab from Lord.
Zaytsev throws a head kick that misses.
Zaytsev lands a nice looking body shot.
Lord tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaytsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lord buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaytsev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaytsev lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaytsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lord motions for Zaytsev to come forward. Lord throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaytsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaytsev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zaytsev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaytsev checks a leg kick.
Zaytsev scores with a hook.
Lord swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaytsev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zaytsev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lord lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaytsev moves out of range of the strikes.
Lord takes a swing at Zaytsev's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lord attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lord throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaytsev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord throws a front kick aimed at Zaytsev's knee but Zaytsev avoids it well.
Zaytsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lord tries to land a leg kick but Zaytsev saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev scores with a jab to the head.
Zaytsev swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev throws a leg kick which misses Lord's front leg but catches the back leg as Lord tries to avoid it.
Zaytsev connects with a body shot.
Zaytsev looks to land a left hand but Lord moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev throws a series of punches but Lord moves out of range.
Zaytsev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lord, right into the meat.
Lord throws a wild body kick that Zaytsev sees coming a mile off.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaytsev manages to avoid it.
Lord takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lord throws out a leg kick but Zaytsev moves out of range and Lord only half commits.
Zaytsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Zaytsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaytsev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lord staying out of range there.
Lord slips a jab and a cross from Zaytsev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev fails to land with a series of punches.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
Lord tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaytsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaytsev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaytsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaytsev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaytsev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaytsev moves out of range of the body kick from Lord.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaytsev throws out a powerful jab.
Zaytsev connects with a leg kick. Lord looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Zaytsev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Lord's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zaytsev motions for Lord to come forward. Zaytsev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaytsev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zaytsev connects with a body shot.
Zaytsev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lord takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaytsev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lord throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zaytsev connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaytsev as he connects with a hook.
Lord throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaytsev.
Lord pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaytsev is out of range and Lord settles back down.
Lord walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaytsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Zaytsev wants to land a leg kick but Lord is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lord takes the fight into the clinch.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaytsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaytsev digs a right hand underneath Lord's ribcage. Lord let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lord avoiding damage.
Lord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lord tries to break the clinch but Zaytsev is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev has had enough of the clinch but Lord keeps him there for the moment.
Zaytsev lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Zaytsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaytsev checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaytsev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev connects with a leg kick. Lord looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaytsev lands a nice hook to Lord's body. Lord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaytsev lands an overhand right.
Lord has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaytsev finds it's way round the side to connect with Lord's head.
Zaytsev lands the left hand.
Zaytsev looks for the body kick but Lord saw that one coming.
Zaytsev lands a nice shot that snaps Lord's head back.
Lord shoots in looking for a takedown. Zaytsev tries to sprawl out of it but Lord keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zaytsev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lord throws a body punch but Zaytsev moves out of range.
Lord tries to work over Zaytsev's front leg with a kick but Zaytsev checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev throws a lazy right hand but Lord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lord with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lord takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaytsev lands a jab to the nose.
Zaytsev tries a low kick but Lord avoids it.
Lord misses with a low kick.
Zaytsev looks to land a left hand but Lord moved out of range nicely.
Zaytsev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaytsev connects with a looping right hand.
Zaytsev feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down.
Zaytsev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lord's head.
Zaytsev throws a right and a left that Lord avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lord ducks right into an uppercut from Zaytsev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaytsev.
Lord tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaytsev is able to avoid easily.
Zaytsev stalks Lord and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lord's face. Lord staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lord. That's going to slow Zaytsev down.
Lord tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaytsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaytsev throws a sloppy head kick and Lord moves out of range easily.
Zaytsev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lord counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Lord tenderised Zaytsev's leg. Zaytsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Zaytsev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Zaytsev dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on William Lord's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lord fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zaytsev scores with a punch to the head.
Lord tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaytsev is able to avoid easily.
Lord throws a leg kick but Zaytsev checks it.
Zaytsev swings widly with a right hand
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Lord throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaytsev scores with a head kick.
Zaytsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaytsev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaytsev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lord checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lord walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaytsev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lord. Lord circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Zaytsev does no damage.
Lord takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lord doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaytsev, right into the meat.
Zaytsev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaytsev missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lord attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaytsev throws a leg kick
and Lord counters with an outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaytsev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
William Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaytsev. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaytsev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaytsev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaytsev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaytsev tries to score with a low kick but Lord moves his leg out of the way.
Zaytsev throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaytsev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lord. Lord obviously looking to wear him down.
Lord looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaytsev moves out of range as Lord throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord tries to clinch up.
Lord tries to move into range but Zaytsev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaytsev throws a sloppy head kick
and Lord counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaytsev's knee momentarily.
Lord misses with a body kick.
Lord swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lord looks to land a body kick but Zaytsev moved away.
Lord looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zaytsev is looking to slow Lord down with leg kicks.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaytsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaytsev connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaytsev. Zaytsev obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaytsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Zaytsev jabs Lord right on the nose. Lord blinks but takes it well.
Zaytsev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Zaytsev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lord on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Zaytsev digs a good hook to Lord's body.
Lord walks into a stiff left hand from Zaytsev.
Lord throws a wild body kick that Zaytsev sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaytsev works Lord's body with a nice hook.
Zaytsev connects with a single shot there.
Zaytsev connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Zaytsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaytsev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Zaytsev!
Vasily Zaytsev is the new middleweight champion!
Vasily Zaytsev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.