PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blade Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignat Grenovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runner comes into the arena with Smasher/Devourer by FEAR FACTORY blaring out of the sound system. Grenovsky has chosen Harry Axe-Our people as his entrance music. 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?

Runner
vs
Grenovsky

200 cm
26
275 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

185 cm
27
270 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Instinct
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Blade Runner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ignat Grenovsky!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runner lands a jab to the head.
Runner shoots for a takedown but Grenovsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Runner closes the distance and clinches.
Grenovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Runner won't allow it.

Grenovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grenovsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Grenovsky blocks a leg kick.
Runner misses with the combination.
Grenovsky doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grenovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grenovsky looks to land a left hand but Runner moved out of range nicely.
Runner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Runner throws a solid leg kick but Grenovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Runner.
Runner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Runner instigates a clinch.
Runner throws an elbow that misses.

Runner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grenovsky is trying to stand.
Grenovsky has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Runner wants to free his trapped foot but Grenovsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenovsky wants to get back to his feet.
Runner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grenovsky defending well though.
Grenovsky is looking to escape.
Runner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Runner lands with a punch from half guard.
Grenovsky is trying to stand.
Grenovsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Runner preventing the sweep.
Runner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grenovsky keeping moving, preventing Runner from controlling successfully.

Grenovsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Grenovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Runner is just out of range.
Grenovsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Runner fails with a takedown attempt.
Grenovsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runner scores with a nice head shot.
Runner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grenovsky moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grenovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grenovsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Runner has double underhooks.
Runner stalling.
Grenovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grenovsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runner has him pressed against the cage.
Grenovsky avoids the elbow strike from Runner, against the cage.

Runner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grenovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Runner.

Runner drives through with a takedown into guard.

Grenovsky is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Runner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Grenovsky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Runner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grenovsky to the mat. Grenovsky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grenovsky can't keep his opponent in guard - Runner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grenovsky is looking to control Runner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grenovsky avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner is trying to control the action in half guard but Grenovsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Runner stands up and beckons Grenovsky to join him on the feet.
A big right from Runner misses.
Runner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grenovsky throws a hook to the side of Runner's head but Runner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grenovsky manages to circle out of the way.
Runner doesn't manage to clinch there - Grenovsky circles away.
Ignat Grenovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Runner.
Runner works the jab nicely.
Runner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grenovsky throws a looping overhand right but Runner ducks down to avoid it.

Runner moves into the clinch.
Grenovsky is trying to force a seperation but Runner has the dominant position.
Runner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grenovsky up against the cage.
Grenovsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Runner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Runner with a nice cross.

Runner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grenovsky is trying to push Runner away but Runner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grenovsky wants to break free but Runner has control.
Grenovsky can't break the clinch.
Grenovsky wants to break free but Runner has control.
Runner keeps control of Grenovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grenovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grenovsky is trying to force a seperation but Runner has the dominant position.
Runner wants a takedown.
Grenovsky prevents the takedown attempt.
Runner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grenovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Grenovsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grenovsky is trying to break the clinch but Runner has him pressed against the cage.
Grenovsky is trying to push Runner away but Runner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Runner has hold of one of Grenovsky's legs. Grenovsky is fighting the takedown attempt but Runner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Runner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grenovsky, up you get!
Runner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grenovsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runner goes for a takedown attempt but Grenovsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Runner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grenovsky's head backwards.
Runner scores with a jab to the head.
Runner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Runner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grenovsky throws out the jab.
Grenovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Runner is just out of range.
Runner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grenovsky missing with a left hand there. Runner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grenovsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grenovsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blade Runner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Grenovsky.

Runner has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Runner.
Runner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grenovsky backwards.
Runner is struggling to control the position.
Runner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grenovsky backwards.
Runner looking for a takedown.
Grenovsky blocks a body shot from Runner.
Grenovsky is trying to break the clinch but Runner has him pressed against the cage.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runner wants a takedown.
Grenovsky wants to break free but Runner has control.
Grenovsky tries to break the clinch but Runner is controlling the position.
Runner scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner has Grenovsky pressed against the cage, preventing Grenovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Runner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grenovsky managing to block the knees to the body from Runner.

Runner has hold of one of Grenovsky's legs. Grenovsky is fighting the takedown attempt but Runner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Runner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Runner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Runner won't allow Grenovsky to get back to his feet.
Grenovsky is trying to keep Runner in close.

Grenovsky is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Runner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Blade Runner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grenovsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Runner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grenovsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Runner rather than just go for the knockout.
Grenovsky lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grenovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grenovsky leaves Runner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Runner walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grenovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runner.
A nice inside leg kick there by Runner. That's going to slow Grenovsky down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Runner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grenovsky tries to counter with a clinch but Runner shakes him off and moves away.
Runner missing with a left hand there. Grenovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignat Grenovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grenovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runner loads up on a big right hand but Grenovsky slips the punch.
Grenovsky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Runner lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Runner misses its intended target.
Grenovsky slips a straight right by Runner.

Runner instigates a clinch.
Grenovsky tries to circle away but Runner has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Runner dominated that second 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.

A jab lands there for Runner.
Runner needs to keep his hands up - Grenovsky had a free shot at his head there.
Grenovsky misses with an uppercut. Runner saw that one coming.
Runner feinted with a counter takedown.

Runner clinches up against the cage.

Runner is trying to trip Grenovsky. He has hold of a leg but Grenovsky is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Runner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grenovsky controls Runner momentarily but Runner frees himself.
Grenovsky being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runner looking to sit in guard and control but Grenovsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Runner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grenovsky can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Grenovsky has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grenovsky has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Runner looks to throw the jab but Grenovsky is out of range.
Grenovsky takes one on the button.
Runner misses the jab.
Runner looks to score with a jab to the body but Grenovsky is just out of range.

Runner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grenovsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Runner is controlling him.
Runner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Runner is looking to work some ground and pound but Grenovsky has wrist control.
Grenovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Runner pushing down on Grenovsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grenovsky is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grenovsky kicks Runner off and gets back to his feet.
Runner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Runner moves into the clinch successfully.
Runner prevents Grenovsky from breaking the clinch.
Grenovsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Runner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runner throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Runner.
Blade Runner is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grenovsky. Runner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grenovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grenovsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runner cracks Grenovsky with an open hand slap.
Grenovsky cracks Runner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner blocks a jab.
Runner slips a straight right by Grenovsky.
Runner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Runner dives in and scores a takedown into Grenovsky's guard.
Runner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Grenovsky is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Runner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Runner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grenovsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Runner.
Runner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grenovsky's head.
Blade Runner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Runner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Runner clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Runner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runner cracks Grenovsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grenovsky swings for the body but Runner moves out of range.
It looked like Runner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Runner scores with a decent looking hook.
Grenovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Runner is just out of range.
Grenovsky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Runner backs up against the cage.
Grenovsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Runner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grenovsky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Runner.
Grenovsky is trying to get back to his feet.
Grenovsky tries to bench press Runner off him but Runner keeps the position.

Runner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grenovsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Runner decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grenovsky's waist but Grenovsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Runner off to one side.
Runner with a nice cross.
Grenovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runner throws out the jab.

Runner clinches up against the cage.
Grenovsky prevents the takedown attempt.
Runner has Grenovsky pressed against the cage, preventing Grenovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Runner.
Grenovsky tries to break the clinch but Runner is controlling the position.
Runner digs a right hand underneath Grenovsky's ribcage. Grenovsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grenovsky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Runner lands a nice shot to the body.
Runner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grenovsky's efforts to push away.

Runner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grenovsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner cracks Grenovsky with a good jab.
Runner lands a nice shot that snaps Grenovsky's head back.
Runner with a jab.
Runner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grenovsky. That did some damage!
Grenovsky misses with a body shot.
Runner misses with a hook
and Grenovsky counters with a left and a right that stings Runner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Runner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grenovsky doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Runner misses its intended target.
Grenovsky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grenovsky works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Runner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grenovsky doesn't seem phased though.
Grenovsky misses with an uppercut. Runner saw that one coming.
Grenovsky scores with a jab to the body.
Runner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grenovsky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grenovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runner moves away.
Runner tries to clinch there but Grenovsky circles away.
Runner with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grenovsky. Runner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grenovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runner throws out the jab.
Grenovsky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grenovsky.
Grenovsky throws a big shot that misses.
Grenovsky throws a shot from downtown. Runner moves away and avoids it.
Runner throws a leg kick but Grenovsky checks it.
Runner tries to clinch there but Grenovsky circles away.
Some wild striking there from Grenovsky.
Runner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Runner gets a takedown into half guard.
Runner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grenovsky keeps working.

Grenovsky kicks Runner off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grenovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runner manages to avoid it.
Grenovsky cracks a nice hook into Runner's ribs.
Grenovsky misses the shot to the body.
Runner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grenovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runner.
A big left from Runner misses.
A little jabbing left from Grenovsky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Runner throws a right hand that misses
and Grenovsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Blade Runner will probably get the nod.
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!

Grenovsky looks to land a combination but Runner avoids it well.
Runner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grenovsky manages to circle out of the way.
Grenovsky misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runner.
Runner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grenovsky.
Grenovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Runner scores with a nice right hand.
Grenovsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runner.
Runner throws a big shot that misses.
Grenovsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grenovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runner was well out of range. Poor timing from Grenovsky.
Runner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grenovsky unleashes a big counter combination but Runner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a chopping leg kick but Grenovsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Runner misses with an uppercut.
Runner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grenovsky.
Runner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner looks to land a combination but Grenovsky avoids it well.
Grenovsky let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Runner throws a hook but Grenovsky blocks it.
Runner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runner throws a jab when Grenovsky was well out of range.
Grenovsky throws a good cross that connects.
Runner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grenovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grenovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Runner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grenovsky takes one to the side of the head.
Grenovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Grenovsky lands a jab to Runner's midsection.
Runner connects with a jab.
Grenovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Runner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grenovsky lands with a good body shot.
Grenovsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Runner catches Grenovsky right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Runner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Runner.
Grenovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runner.
Grenovsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grenovsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grenovsky staying out of range there.
Grenovsky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Runner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runner thuds his right hand into Grenovsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grenovsky misses with a body shot.
Runner slips a straight right by Grenovsky.
Grenovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grenovsky throws a hook but Runner avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Grenovsky misses.
Grenovsky is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Grenovsky blocks a head kick by Runner.
Runner throws a leg kick but Grenovsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Runner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grenovsky as he jumps to the side.
Runner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grenovsky.
Runner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grenovsky misses the shot to the body.
Grenovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Grenovsky ducks under a wild hook from Runner.
Grenovsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Runner.
Grenovsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Runner finds it's way round the side to connect with Grenovsky's head.
Runner tests Grenovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grenovsky connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grenovsky.
Grenovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runner misses with a low kick.
Grenovsky with the counter takedown but Runner avoids it easily.
Grenovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Runner takes the fight into the clinch.
Runner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grenovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grenovsky is trying to break free.
Blade Runner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Runner has clasped his hands together around Grenovsky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Grenovsky throws Runner to one side and escapes!
Ignat Grenovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Grenovsky misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blade Runner.
Well Runner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blade Runner!
Blade Runner retains his heavyweight title!
Blade Runner made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to my sponsors Instinct & SPARTAN NUTRITION...everyone here tonight I love you all, THANK YOU!'.