PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Obliteratii (ranked 39 p4p, 8 weight class) and Dasha Karimov (ranked 55 p4p, 11 weight class). Obliteratii comes to the cage accompanied by Walkürenritt. Karimov has chosen ACDC - Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Obliteratii
vs
Karimov

180 cm
35
188 lbs
33 - 12 - 0

185 cm
34
193 lbs
31 - 11 - 2

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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 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Obliteratii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dasha Karimov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karimov checks a low kick from Obliteratii.
Karimov lands with a good body shot.
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but Obliteratii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obliteratii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karimov connects with a nice looking jab.
Obliteratii misses with a looping left.
Obliteratii slips a straight right by Karimov.
Nice straight punches there by Karimov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karimov.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
Karimov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Obliteratii throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karimov! But no joy.
Obliteratii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obliteratii scores with a jab. Karimov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obliteratii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the body
and Karimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick.
Karimov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karimov lands a jab.

Karimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obliteratii, pushing him back against the cage.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii takes a shot to the head.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands with a right to the head.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov pushes off an throws an elbow but Obliteratii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Karimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obliteratii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karimov or not.
Obliteratii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karimov.
Karimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Obliteratii scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii digs a right hand into Karimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karimov's gas tank.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
Obliteratii takes a knee right on the jaw!
Obliteratii managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Obliteratii fails to land.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
I was talking to Obliteratii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karimov landing knees to the head.
Karimov lands an uppercut.

Obliteratii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obliteratii throws a lazy right hand but Karimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karimov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obliteratii walks into a left hand.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov slips a straight right by Obliteratii.
Karimov throws a counter combo.
Karimov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karimov avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii slips under a jab.
Karimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick.
Obliteratii connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karimov is looking to land body kicks.
Obliteratii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that misses.
Karimov closes the distance but Obliteratii moves to the side
and Obliteratii counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov throws out a loose jab but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov scoring well with a low kick there.
Obliteratii connects with the punch.
Karimov throws out a loose jab but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii lands a head shot.
Obliteratii throws out a loose jab but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Obliteratii.
A big right from Obliteratii misses.
Karimov throws out a loose jab but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karimov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Obliteratii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karimov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Obliteratii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Karimov closes the distance and clinches.
Obliteratii throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.

Karimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obliteratii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body.
Karimov tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Karimov misses.
Karimov misses with a wild body shot.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Obliteratii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Karimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obliteratii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obliteratii missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obliteratii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karimov's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obliteratii looks to land a body kick but Karimov moved away.
Karimov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii'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.

Karimov tries to clinch but Obliteratii is having none of it.
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karimov blocks the body kick.
Obliteratii misses with a hook. Karimov ducked under it nicely.
Obliteratii moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarimov.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Karimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obliteratii slips a jab and a cross from Karimov.
A jab from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obliteratii's head backwards.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov tried to score with a low kick but Obliteratii checks it.
A punch combination from Karimov misses.
Obliteratii missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karimov moves away from the strike by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii sets himself, and Karimov steps forward looking for the clinch! Obliteratii avoids it this time.
Karimov misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karimov throws a head kick that half lands.
Obliteratii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov slips under a jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karimov throws a low kick, looking for Obliteratii's leg but Obliteratii calmly moves out of range.
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karimov.
Karimov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karimov throws a low kick but Obliteratii avoids it.
Karimov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov.
A big left from Obliteratii misses.
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karimov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karimov throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Karimov there.
Karimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
Karimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Karimov misses.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Karimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obliteratii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obliteratii.
A good leg kick by Karimov.
Karimov thuds his shin into the meat of Obliteratii's side.
Obliteratii throws a low kick, looking for Karimov's leg but Karimov calmly moves out of range.
Obliteratii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karimov misses with a right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
Karimov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Obliteratii.
Karimov blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obliteratii staying out of range there.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch

and Karimov counters by moving into the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with some punches.
Karimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obliteratii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Karimov.

Karimov breaks the clinch.
Karimov connects with a body shot that sends Obliteratii's belly button to the back.
Karimov lands a really nice looking cross but Obliteratii seems unphased.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov misses with a straight left.
Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Karimov ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obliteratii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Obliteratii throws a poor cross that misses
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karimov.
Karimov avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii scores with a nice head shot.
Karimov scores with a sloppy right hand. Obliteratii should have avoided that one.
Karimov misses with a lunging right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut. Karimov saw that one coming.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Obliteratii moved out of range nicely.
Karimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obliteratii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karimov throws out the jab.
Karimov is looking to chop away at Obliteratii's legs.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick.
Karimov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karimov slips a straight right by Obliteratii.
A jab from Karimov misses.
Karimov misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Karimov throws a jab when Obliteratii was well out of range.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Karimov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karimov throws a shot from downtown. Obliteratii moves away and avoids it.
Obliteratii defending well as Karimov loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Obliteratii.
Good leg kick by Obliteratii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Karimov clinches up against the cage.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
Obliteratii tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov works on Obliteratii's body with a couple of short punches.
Obliteratii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Karimov misses with a short punch on the inside.

Karimov manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obliteratii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karimov is able to avoid easily.
Sloppy strikes from Karimov. Those never looked like landing.
Karimov scores with a shot to the body.
Obliteratii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Karimov blocks it.
Obliteratii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karimov misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Obliteratii misses the target.
Karimov misses with a straight right.
Obliteratii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Karimov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karimov.
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot to the body.
Obliteratii doesn't manage to clinch there - Karimov circles away.
Obliteratii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karimov.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick.
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karimov connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Karimov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obliteratii doesn't seem phased though.

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!
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obliteratii avoids the body shot from Karimov.
Karimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Obliteratii as he connects with a hook.
Karimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karimov drops his hands momentarily and Obliteratii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obliteratii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Obliteratii misses with a straight left.
Karimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obliteratii.
Karimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov throws a leg kick
and Obliteratii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
Karimov wants to counter with a clinch but Obliteratii pushes him away.
Karimov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obliteratii was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
Obliteratii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Obliteratii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karimov on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obliteratii.
Karimov slips under a jab.
Karimov tries to counter with a clinch but Obliteratii shakes him off and moves away.

Karimov moves into range and clinches up with Obliteratii.
Obliteratii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Obliteratii has Karimov pressed against the cage, preventing Karimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Karimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karimov. Obliteratii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karimov scores with a nice strike.

Obliteratii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Obliteratii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karimov lands an elbow inside.
Obliteratii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obliteratii scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Karimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
Karimov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Obliteratii circles away.
Obliteratii throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karimov! But no joy.
Obliteratii throws a shot from downtown. Karimov moves away and avoids it.
Obliteratii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karimov throws out the jab.
Karimov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obliteratii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obliteratii scores with a spinning back kick!
Obliteratii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karimov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov throws a shot from downtown. Obliteratii moves away and avoids it.
Karimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
That's time! Obliteratii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Karimov avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Nice defenses there by Obliteratii.
Nice jab there from Obliteratii.
Dasha Karimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karimov looks to throw the jab but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karimov cracks the inside of Obliteratii's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Karimov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obliteratii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obliteratii avoids the body shot from Karimov.
Obliteratii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karimov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karimov clobbers Obliteratii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karimov throws a right and a left that Obliteratii avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karimov tries a low kick but Obliteratii avoids it.
Karimov misses with a hook.
It looked like Obliteratii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Obliteratii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obliteratii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick.
Obliteratii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karimov swings widly with a right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Karimov misses with an uppercut.
Obliteratii misses with a looping right.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body.
Karimov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obliteratii is able to avoid easily.
Obliteratii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karimov can pounce on him.
Obliteratii checks the leg kick.

Obliteratii clinches.
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii lands a body shot.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obliteratii blocks it with crossed arms.
Obliteratii is leaning against Karimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karimov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Obliteratii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obliteratii is looking to control Karimov's arms but Karimov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Obliteratii has his back to the cage.
Karimov tries to break free but Obliteratii pushes him back against the cage.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov takes a shot to the head.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Karimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obliteratii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karimov can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karimov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karimov misses the jab.
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range and Karimov settles back down.
Obliteratii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obliteratii counters with a stiff right hand.
Obliteratii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karimov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obliteratii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karimov scrambles back to his feet.
Karimov throws a head kick but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii misses with a straight left.
Obliteratii throws a solid leg kick but Karimov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obliteratii.
Karimov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obliteratii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karimov lands with an uppercut that bounces Obliteratii off the cage and back into range.

Karimov has closed the distance and engaged Obliteratii in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii lands a shot to the body.
Obliteratii misses with some punches.
Karimov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Obliteratii.
A frustrated look appears on Karimov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
Karimov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Obliteratii misses with the head strike.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Obliteratii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obliteratii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obliteratii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obliteratii, right into the meat.
Obliteratii slips a jab from Karimov.
Obliteratii stuns Karimov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Obliteratii - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obliteratii.
Karimov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Karimov tenderised Obliteratii's leg. Obliteratii is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but Obliteratii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obliteratii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karimov thinking.
Karimov lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov lands a leg kick that knocks Obliteratii off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obliteratii 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 Karimov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karimov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obliteratii punishes Karimov's body with a nice straight punch.

Karimov closes the distance and clinches.
Karimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obliteratii.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Obliteratii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov lands a right hand.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii leaning against his opponent.
Karimov landing knees to the body.
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.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obliteratii controls his hands.
Obliteratii scores with a shoulder strike.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Obliteratii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zeus Obliteratii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Karimov.
Karimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karimov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obliteratii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karimov lands a right hand.
Karimov tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Karimov pushes Obliteratii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.

Karimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obliteratii tried to score with a low kick but Karimov checks it.
Karimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Karimov catches Obliteratii right on the button with a cross.
Obliteratii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Obliteratii with an uppercut!
Karimov misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but Obliteratii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karimov avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Karimov thuds his right hand into Obliteratii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obliteratii wants to slow Karimov down by chopping away at his legs.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obliteratii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karimov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karimov connects with a jab.
Karimov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Obliteratii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Obliteratii
and Karimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karimov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obliteratii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Obliteratii misses its target.
Obliteratii wants to slow Karimov down by chopping away at his legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Karimov scores with a four punch combination!
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Obliteratii with an uppercut!
Karimov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obliteratii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Karimov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Nice shot by Obliteratii.
Karimov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karimov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov is the new middleweight champion!
Dasha Karimov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.