PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ay Blyad (ranked 1182 p4p, 146 weight class) and Alexander Tverdovskiy (ranked 207 p4p, 26 weight class). Tverdovskiy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oxxxymiron - Tentacles. This should be fireworks!

Blyad
vs
Tverdovskiy

177 cm
22
143 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
169 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Dark Knight Nutrition

Arcticus University: London
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ay Blyad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Tverdovskiy!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tverdovskiy takes a swing at Blyad's ribcage but misses.
Tverdovskiy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blyad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab from Blyad.
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.

Blyad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blyad is looking to take a break and control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Blyad is looking for a kimura but Tverdovskiy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blyad to get the leverage.

Blyad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tverdovskiy is just riding it out for now. Blyad eventually gives up the hold.
Blyad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tverdovskiy's head.
Blyad is trying to control. Tverdovskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blyad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Blyad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Blyad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tverdovskiy defends it well.
Blyad wants to control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him busy.
Tverdovskiy has his hands clasped together around Blyad's back. He's all about the action.
Tverdovskiy is refusing to be controlled, as Blyad sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tverdovskiy trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Blyad is looking for a kimura here.

Blyad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blyad is looking to stall here but Tverdovskiy recovers full guard.
Blyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tverdovskiy wants to stand but Blyad is controlling the position.
Blyad trying to control but Tverdovskiy is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Blyad connects with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy missing with a left hand there. Blyad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Blyad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tverdovskiy moves away from the strike by Blyad.
Tverdovskiy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blyad digs a good body shot into Tverdovskiy's ribs.
Blyad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tverdovskiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tverdovskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Blyad's shoulder, as Blyad tries to avoid the shot.

Tverdovskiy moves into the clinch.
Blyad dodges an elbow strike from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Blyad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tverdovskiy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blyads head.
A head punch on the inside from Blyad fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blyad struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Blyad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blyad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tverdovskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blyad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy misses with some punches.
Blyad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tverdovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Blyad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blyad misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tverdovskiy as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ay Blyad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Blyad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blyad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blyad staying out of range there.
Blyad scores with a sloppy right hand. Tverdovskiy should have avoided that one.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tverdovskiy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blyad is out of range and Tverdovskiy settles back down.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Tverdovskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy feints a counter leg kick.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tverdovskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad has been working on his balance at Team Alpha Midget, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tverdovskiy.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
Blyad moves away from the strike by Tverdovskiy.
Blyad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab when Blyad was well out of range.
Blyad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blyad swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Blyad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blyad lands with a shot to the body.
Blyad lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice head shot.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blyad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blyad misses with a body punch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a solid body kick.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Tverdovskiy clinches up with Blyad and pushes him back against the cage.
Blyad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside that Blyad shrugs off.
Blyad tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blyad blocks an uppercut.
Blyad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tverdovskiy prevents it.
Blyad is looking for a takedown.
Blyad is trying to drag Tverdovskiy to the mat but Tverdovskiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ay Blyad. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Blyad decides to pull guard.
Tverdovskiy postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tverdovskiy working away.
Tverdovskiy takes a little break here. Blyad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Blyad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tverdovskiy takes a little break here. Blyad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tverdovskiy has control of an arm but Blyad manages to advance to Tverdovskiy's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tverdovskiy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blyad's arms.
Blyad not allowing Tverdovskiy to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blyad is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tverdovskiy is defending well though. Blyad let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Tverdovskiy right now.
Tverdovskiy breaks Blyad's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tverdovskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blyad is keeping the position for now.
Blyad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tverdovskiy can do to turn this around?

Blyad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Blyad working for a triangle but Tverdovskiy defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy tries to free his leg and advance position but Blyad is retaining full guard.
Tverdovskiy postures up.
Tverdovskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blyad looking to control.
Blyad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tverdovskiy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tverdovskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blyad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blyad is pulling down on Tverdovskiy's head. It's preventing any offense from Tverdovskiy, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Blyad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blyad's knee momentarily.
Blyad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a left hand but Blyad moved out of range nicely.
Tverdovskiy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blyad.
Tverdovskiy lands with an uppercut that bounces Blyad off the cage and back into range.
Blyad defending well as Tverdovskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Tverdovskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Tverdovskiy.
Blyad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tverdovskiy sprawls well. Tverdovskiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blyad gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad checks a leg kick nicely.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad defending well as Tverdovskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Tverdovskiy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Blyad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blyad lands with a shot to the body.
Blyad with a poor takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ay Blyad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blyad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tverdovskiy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Blyad shrugs it off though.
Blyad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tverdovskiy.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blyad to score with a decent uppercut.
Tverdovskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blyad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on Tverdovskiy's shoulder, as Tverdovskiy tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good exchange - Blyad coming out on top.
Blyad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blyad cracks Tverdovskiy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tverdovskiy misses with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy thows a body kick. Blyad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blyad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blyad misses with a hook.
Tverdovskiy needs to keep his hands up - Blyad had a free shot at his head there.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a leg kick but Blyad saw it coming and moves away.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tverdovskiy is looking for the big counter here.
Blyad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Blyad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Blyad down with leg kicks.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blyad cracks Tverdovskiy with an open hand slap.
Blyad fails with a takedown attempt.
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tverdovskiy.
A big right from Tverdovskiy misses.
A little feinted left hand from Blyad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blyad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blyad misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Blyad lands a nice shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick which misses Blyad's front leg but catches the back leg as Blyad tries to avoid it.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Blyad throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Blyad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tverdovskiy.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick that knocks Blyad off balance momentarily.
Blyad swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blyad lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ay Blyad did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A slow jab from Tverdovskiy misses its intended target.
Tverdovskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Blyad.

Blyad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tverdovskiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blyad wants to pass to mount but Tverdovskiy is defending the position.
Blyad trying to control from half guard but Tverdovskiy is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tverdovskiy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blyad trying to control the action but Tverdovskiy is working from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy trying to hold on to Blyad's head to control him but Blyad postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad trying to control from half guard but Tverdovskiy is working away.
Blyad trying to control from Tverdovskiy's half guard. Tverdovskiy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tverdovskiy pulls Blyad in to control the position.
Blyad wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving.
Blyad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tverdovskiy pulls Blyad in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy misses with a looping right.
Blyad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tverdovskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Blyad misses the target.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but Blyad moved away.
Blyad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blyad works Tverdovskiy's body with a nice hook.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up.
Blyad misses the shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blyad.
Blyad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook.
Blyad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tverdovskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.

Blyad drives through with a takedown into Tverdovskiy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad trying to control but Tverdovskiy is working from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy is trying to control the position but Blyad postures up.
Blyad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blyad looking to sit in guard and control but Tverdovskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Blyad looking to control.

Blyad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tverdovskiy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ay Blyad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Blyad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tverdovskiy defends well.
Tverdovskiy controlling from the top position.
Tverdovskiy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Blyad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tverdovskiy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Blyad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blyad can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Blyad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Blyad takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
Blyad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tverdovskiy finds it's way round the side to connect with Blyad's head.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blyad shoots in for a double leg but Tverdovskiy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blyad lands a nice shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a leg kick but Blyad saw it coming and moves away.
Tverdovskiy lunges at Blyad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blyad's hand.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.
Blyad misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but Blyad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blyad fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Blyad counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tverdovskiy!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blyad staying calm.

Blyad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy wants to control but Blyad postures up.

Blyad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blyad wants to control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him busy.

Blyad is trying to get an arm triangle but Tverdovskiy is defending well.
Blyad in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blyad trying to control the position but Tverdovskiy is working away.
Blyad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tverdovskiy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blyad wants to control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him busy.
Tverdovskiy is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blyad just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad laying and praying for a moment but Tverdovskiy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Blyad wants to control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him busy.

Blyad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and defends easily.
Blyad wants to take a breather but Tverdovskiy is having none of it.
Blyad is looking to stall here but Tverdovskiy recovers full guard.
Blyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blyad preventing the sweep.
Blyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
Blyad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Tverdovskiy as Blyad shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ay Blyad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Blyad misses.
Tverdovskiy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blyad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up.

Tverdovskiy darts in and clinches Blyad up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Tverdovskiy.
I think Tverdovskiy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:48
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ay Blyad!
Ay Blyad is the new lightweight champion!