PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wasyl Plutov (ranked 2354 p4p, 201 weight class) and Francesco Skrarez (ranked 1091 p4p, 113 weight class). 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.

Plutov
vs
Skrarez

178 cm
27
155 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

165 cm
33
158 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wasyl Plutov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Skrarez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Skrarez throws a right hand that Plutov ducks under and follows up with a left that Plutov also avoids with ease.
Skrarez moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Skrarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Plutov swings for the body but Skrarez moves out of range.
Skrarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skrarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skrarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plutov sprawls well. Plutov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skrarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Wasyl Plutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Skrarez.
Plutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plutov swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrarez.
Plutov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Francesco Skrarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov lunges at Skrarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skrarez's hand.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skrarez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skrarez avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Skrarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Plutov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Skrarez backs away, Plutov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Plutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrarez manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skrarez clinches up against the cage.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Plutov throws an elbow but misses.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Plutov.
Skrarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov lands a nice elbow.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez lands a nice uppercut.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Plutov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Plutov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez scores with a hook to the body.
Plutov misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skrarez scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrarez controls his hands.
Skrarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Skrarez.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Skrarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Skrarez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skrarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Plutov's defenses.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.
Skrarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skrarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plutov avoids it.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrarez pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov working Skrarez over with knees to the body.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov avoids the elbow strike from Skrarez, against the cage.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Plutov.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Plutov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov lands a body punch.
Skrarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Plutov.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Plutov.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Plutov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutov connects with a leg kick. Skrarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plutov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Skrarez looks to move away, Plutov throws a big counter combo but Skrarez just gets out of the way.
Plutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skrarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skrarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Plutov lands with a nice body punch.

Skrarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Plutov is working Skrarez over against the cage.
Plutov blocks an elbow strike from Skrarez.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Plutov.
Skrarez is breathing heavily.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike.
Skrarez tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutov pushes Skrarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Skrarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Wasyl Plutov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Plutov lands a damaging elbow.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Skrarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Plutov - that landed with a thud.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Plutov.
Plutov tries a body shot but Skrarez blocks it.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Plutov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plutov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez looking to throw knees to the head but Plutov is blocking nicely.
Skrarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plutov cracks Skrarez with a nice body shot.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov lands a damaging elbow.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skrarez avoids it.
Plutov working Skrarez over with knees to the body.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov lands a knee to the body.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Plutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skrarez can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Knees to the body from Plutov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutov lands a left hand.
Plutov scores with a hook to the body.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Plutov lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skrarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Plutov lands a left hand.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Skrarez controls the action.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plutov or not.
Plutov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skrarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov tries to throw a body punch but Skrarez avoids it by throwing Plutov back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Plutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Plutov lands an elbow that stopped Skrarez in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov dominated that second round.
That's time! Plutov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Plutov thuds a left hand into Skrarez's body.
Skrarez wants to clinch up but Plutov keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Plutov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Plutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plutov pushes Skrarez away with a front kick.
Skrarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skrarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skrarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skrarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plutov throws out a powerful jab.
Plutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skrarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plutov, as that shot connected.
Plutov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Skrarez 's eye.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Plutov.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skrarez is defending well for now.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Skrarez.
Skrarez managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez blocking some punches.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Plutov.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Skrarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Plutov pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Plutov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plutov is defending well for now.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Skrarez.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Plutov lands a good knee to the midsection. Skrarez won't want to take too many of those.
Skrarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Plutov.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
A hook to the body from Skrarez.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrarez controls his hands.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skrarez avoids it.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skrarez is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrarez controls his hands.
Plutov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
Plutov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez cracks Plutov with a nice body shot.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plutov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skrarez.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike.
Plutov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Skrarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Plutov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skrarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skrarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plutov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Skrarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plutov.
Skrarez is looking to clinch.
Plutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Plutov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov scores with a kick to the body.
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
Plutov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plutov swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrarez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skrarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Plutov.
Skrarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Plutov circles away.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Skrarez.
Plutov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

Skrarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Plutov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skrarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skrarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plutov is defending well for now.
Plutov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov digs a right hand into Skrarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skrarez's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Plutov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skrarez.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skrarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skrarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plutov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov tries to work over Skrarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Plutov.
Skrarez avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
Plutov dodges an elbow strike from Skrarez.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plutov managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Plutov lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Plutov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skrarez looking to throw knees to the head but Plutov is blocking nicely.
Plutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Skrarez is rocked!
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Plutov finish him?
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skrarez.
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!
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Plutov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Plutov lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Plutov.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plutov obliges.
Nice elbow from Plutov.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lands with a light punch inside.
Plutov presses Skrarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plutov presses Skrarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skrarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Plutov as the two fighters clinch.
Plutov lands an elbow inside that Skrarez shrugs off.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
Plutov lands an elbow inside that Skrarez shrugs off.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Plutov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Plutov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Plutov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skrarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Plutov.
Nice body punch from Plutov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plutov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skrarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Plutov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skrarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plutov obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Plutov cracks Skrarez with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov had his way with Francesco Skrarez in 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Plutov connects with a body shot.
Skrarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Skrarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plutov. Plutov obviously looking to wear him down.
Skrarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plutov's waist but Plutov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skrarez off to one side.
Wasyl Plutov is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skrarez tries to clinch up.
Skrarez misses with a double jab.
Plutov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Skrarez's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Plutov dives in looking to finish as Skrarez flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Plutov's strikes! Plutov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Skrarez's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Skrarez was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wasyl Plutov!
Wasyl Plutov is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Wasyl Plutov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.