PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupolski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ignatov
vs
Tupolski

186 cm
31
186 lbs
18 - 6 - 2

175 cm
28
182 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Ignatov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Ignatov's torso.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ignatov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ignatov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatov off balance momentarily.
Ignatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Ignatov moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Tupolski on the inside.
Tupolski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tupolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tupolski working Ignatov over with knees to the body.
Ignatov throws an elbow but it misses.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov lands an elbow just above Tupolski 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ignatov throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Tupolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
As Tupolski looks to move away, Ignatov throws a big counter combo bu Tupolski just gets out of the way.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut there from Tupolski.
Ignatov cracks Tupolski with an open hand slap.
Ignatov throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
Ignatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov connects with a body shot.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov is looking to score with low kicks.

Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged Ignatov in a clinch.
Tupolski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ignatov lands an elbow that stopped Tupolski in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Katurian Tupolski has been cut.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Ignatov.

Ignatov manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Ignatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatov moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ignatov misses the target.
Ignatov throws a low kick but Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Ignatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatov off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatov. That's going to slow Tupolski down.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tupolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov with a hook.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick.
Ignatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatov.
Tupolski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatov throwing a counter right hand but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Ignatov is looking to slow Tupolski down with leg kicks.
Tupolski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ignatov tries a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski counters with a body kick.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Ignatov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tupolski just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatov misses the target.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
Ignatov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Tupolski backs away, Ignatov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tupolski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ignatov rather than just go for the knockout.
Ignatov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Ignatov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ignatov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatov. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tupolski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatov to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katurian Tupolski'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.

Tupolski looks for the body kick but Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov throws a nice head kick!
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski lands a nice hook to Ignatov's body. Ignatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tupolski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov tries to score with a low kick but Tupolski moves his leg out of the way.
Ignatov is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Tupolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ignatov misses with a straight left.
Tupolski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Ignatov sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Tupolski is having none of it.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ignatov slips a jab and a cross from Tupolski.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatov. Ignatov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatov thuds his shin into the meat of Tupolski's side.
Ignatov throws a low kick, looking for Tupolski's leg but Tupolski calmly moves out of range.
Tupolski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ignatov's hands.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Ignatov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatov checks it well.
Ignatov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov tried to score with a low kick but Tupolski checks it.
Ignatov thuds his shin into the meat of Tupolski's side.
Tupolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ignatov at a distance.
Ignatov is looking to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tupolski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski throws a shot to the body.
Ignatov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tupolski.
Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Ignatov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tupolski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupolski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ignatov.
Tupolski avoids the head kick by Ignatov.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ignatov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatov.
Tupolski works Ignatov's body with a nice hook.
Ignatov throws a low kick but Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Tupolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Ignatov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick.
Ignatov blocks a low kick nicely.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatov scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatov.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatov.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but Ignatov is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Ignatov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ignatov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ignatov motions for Tupolski to come forward. Ignatov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski avoids a kick to the body.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Ignatov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tupolski. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.

Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged Ignatov in a clinch.
Ignatov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski scores with a shoulder strike.
Ignatov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tupolski.
Ignatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ignatov misses with an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Ignatov to work.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Katurian Tupolski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Ignatov.
The fighters circling - Tupolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tupolski manages to circle out of the way.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ignatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov connects with a jab.
Ignatov misses with a looping right.
Ignatov wants to clinch up but Tupolski keeps it at a distance.
Ignatov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Tupolski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ignatov. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ignatov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tupolski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tupolski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatov takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Ignatov checks it.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tupolski is able to avoid easily.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Ignatov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatov down.
Tupolski blocks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Tupolski.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ignatov, right into the meat.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov sets himself, and Tupolski steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatov avoids it this time.
Ignatov cracks the inside of Tupolski's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski walks into a left hand.
Ignatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupolski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ignatov throws a chopping leg kick but Tupolski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tupolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a push kick but Tupolski slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupolski.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Ignatov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatov slips a straight right by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Ignatov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski thows a body kick. Ignatov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ignatov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Ignatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
A combination from Tupolski does no damage.
Ignatov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Ignatov moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tupolski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Tupolski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov looking to stall.
Tupolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Ignatov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ignatov lands a body punch.
Ignatov lands an elbow just above Tupolski 's eye.
Ignatov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Ignatov managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Ignatov looking to stall.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ignatov.
Ignatov trying to stall but Tupolski improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ignatov.
Ignatov lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vladimir Ignatov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Katurian Tupolski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ignatov throws a lazy body kick
and Tupolski counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski is looking to slow Ignatov down with leg kicks.
Ignatov walks into a straight right hand from Tupolski.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignatov.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatov avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
As Tupolski backs away, Ignatov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatov.
Tupolski is looking to slow Ignatov down with leg kicks.
Ignatov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tupolski's calf.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tupolski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ignatov backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov defending well as Tupolski loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Tupolski.
Ignatov tried to counter with a leg kick but Tupolski avoided it.
Ignatov is looking to chop away at Tupolski's legs.
Ignatov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski slips under a jab.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski cracks a nice hook into Ignatov's ribs.
Ignatov tries to land a front kick but Tupolski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatov connects with the punch.
Tupolski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatov throws a wild body kick that Tupolski sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Ignatov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Ignatov closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatov stalling in the clinch but Tupolski improves position.
A short uppercut from Ignatov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tupolski throws an elbow but misses.
Ignatov lands an elbow inside that Tupolski shrugs off.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Tupolski scores with a shoulder strike.
Tupolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ignatov looking to throw knees to the head but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski crunches a lovely knee into Ignatov's ribcage.
Ignatov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ignatov is stalling here.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.

Tupolski breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tupolski.
Ignatov tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov jabs Tupolski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ignatov with a nice cross.
A leg kick checked by Tupolski.
Ignatov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tupolski in his tracks.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ignatov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.
Tupolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatov.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatov. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
Donk. Tupolski catches Ignatov right on the button with a cross.
Ignatov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Katurian Tupolski'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. This is the final round!

Ignatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tupolski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatov.
Tupolski ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatov.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Ignatov is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Tupolski.
Ignatov lands with a nice body kick.
Ignatov throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tupolski misses with the combination.
Ignatov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupolski.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tupolski's head.
Ignatov avoids a kick to the body.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatov tries to score with a low kick but Tupolski moves his leg out of the way.
Tupolski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Ignatov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatov.
Ignatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tupolski thows a body kick. Ignatov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ignatov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tupolski counters with a good low kick that Ignatov was not able to check.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vladimir Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tupolski thuds a left hand into Ignatov's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski is looking to clinch but Ignatov is avoiding it.
Tupolski slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Tupolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ignatov wants to clinch.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ignatov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski throws out a counter right but Ignatov avoids it with no problem.
Tupolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ignatov at a distance.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Tupolski.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Ignatov looks for the body kick but Tupolski saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Ignatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tupolski.
Ignatov is looking to score with low kicks.
Tupolski unleashes a big counter combination but Ignatov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tupolski throws a solid leg kick but Ignatov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tupolski.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatov.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov misses with a wild combination.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Ignatov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatov down.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Ignatov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatov down.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupolski.
Ignatov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ignatov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the body.
Ignatov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupolski.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
I think Tupolski 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski is the new welterweight champion!
Katurian Tupolski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.