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Event: PFC 115 Slurper vs Reid     
Date:   Jul 07, 2019
#R1#
Panikov swats away the attempt to clinch by La Bor.
La Bor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panikov.
Panikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
La Bor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Panikov. That one must have hurt.
Panikov misses with a right hand
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and La Bor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
La Bor manages to break the clinch.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and La Bor counters with a nice uppercut.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor slips a jab from Panikov.
La Bor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.
Panikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. La Bor will feel that in the morning.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor counters with a thumping low kick.
La Bor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
La Bor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
Panikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. La Bor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
La Bor lands with a slapping head kick.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
Panikov connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Panikov lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Panikov. Beautiful body shot.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Bor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
La Bor lands with a cross.
La Bor slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Panikov.
La Bor avoids the head kick by Panikov.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Panikov misses with an uppercut
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by La Bor.
La Bor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Bor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panikov with a body shot.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Panikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by La Bor.
La Bor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panikov misses with a series of wild punches.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good work by Panikov as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
La Bor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
La Bor scores with a nice body kick.
La Bor defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
La Bor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
La Bor cracks Panikov with a good jab.
La Bor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
La Bor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
La Bor throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
Panikov cracks La Bor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
La Bor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
La Bor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Panikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
La Bor throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor blocks the body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La Bor staying out of range there.
Panikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Bor under the eye.
Panikov misses with a kick to the body
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sergey Panikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Bor.
Decent striking displayed by Panikov there.
A head kick by Panikov misses
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor lunges at Panikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panikov's hand.
La Bor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
La Bor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov throws a nice looking combination but La Bor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Bor! But no joy.
La Bor jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov jabs La Bor right on the nose. La Bor blinks but takes it well.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses
and La Bor counters with a thumping low kick. #T1##CL2#
La Bor instigates a clinch.
La Bor lands a hook that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
La Bor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panikov or not.
La Bor lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
La Bor manages to break the clinch.
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
La Bor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panikov 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.
La Bor clobbers Panikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La Bor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. La Bor saw that one coming.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Panikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Bor.
A solid body kick from Panikov.
Panikov throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range. #T2#
Panikov scores with a jab.
La Bor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
La Bor misses with a leg kick.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Panikov shakes him off and moves away.
Panikov lands with an uppercut that bounces La Bor off the cage and back into range.
La Bor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from La Bor finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but La Bor is out of range.
La Bor slips under a jab from Panikov.#CL2#
La Bor moves into range and clinches up with Panikov.#BC#
Panikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Bor walks into a jab.
Panikov throws a right and a left that La Bor avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panikov lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
La Bor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased. #T4#
Panikov looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov misses with a left hand
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Bor doesn't manage to clinch there - Panikov circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Panikov blocks the leg kick.
La Bor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
La Bor cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
La Bor walks into a left hand.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
Panikov cracks La Bor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
La Bor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Bor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor misses the jab.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
Panikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Bor looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Panikov tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from La Bor.
Panikov wants to break free but La Bor has control.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Panikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through La Bor's defenses.
Panikov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Panikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
La Bor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panikov. Panikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Panikov throws a right hand that La Bor ducks under and follows up with a left that La Bor also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by La Bor.
La Bor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy body kick from Panikov
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panikov keeps La Bor at a distance using the push kick.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Bor.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on La Bor's shoulder, as La Bor tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov sets himself, and La Bor steps forward looking for the clinch! Panikov avoids it this time.
Panikov throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panikov moves out of range as La Bor throws a body kick. #T2#
Panikov jabs at La Bor's body.
La Bor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with La Bor's head.
Panikov misses with a hook #CL2#
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
La Bor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Panikov.#BC#
Panikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Panikov finds it's target.
La Bor throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
Panikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Bor, as that shot connected.
Panikov misses the jab.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor cracks Panikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
La Bor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from La Bor misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
La Bor scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Panikov.
La Bor lands with a thumping leg kick.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as La Bor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panikov doesn't seem phased though.
Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Panikov lands a body shot.
La Bor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
La Bor throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov sets himself, and La Bor steps forward looking for the clinch! Panikov avoids it this time.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Bor throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and La Bor settles back down.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Panikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
Panikov throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
Panikov sets himself, and La Bor steps forward looking for the clinch! Panikov avoids it this time.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manuel La Bor.
I think La Bor 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!

After winning the bout, Manuel La Bor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: PFC 108 Mirage vs Soszynski     
Date:   Jun 02, 2019
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Allen 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.
Nice shot lands for Allen.
Allen misses with a hook
and Panikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Allen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Panikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Allen tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Allen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov takes one on the button.
Panikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Allen takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Panikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Panikov tries to avoid it. #T1##TD2#
Allen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Panikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Allen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Panikov's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Allen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Panikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Allen throwing strikes but Panikov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Allen wants to control but Panikov postures up.#T2#
Allen tries to buck Panikov off but Panikov is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Allen is trying to get back to half guard.
Allen gets back to half guard.
Allen wants to control the action here but instead Panikov manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Allen working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen is still trying to improve position.
Allen keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panikov controlling from the full mount.
Allen gets back to half guard.
Panikov not doing much here.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Allen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Allen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Allen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook.
Allen moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Good leg kick by Allen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Allen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Allen throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Panikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Allen to score with a decent uppercut.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Allen.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Allen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allen lands a really nice looking cross but Panikov seems unphased.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen avoids the body shot from Panikov.
A countering left hand to the body from Allen misses.
Panikov checks a low kick from Allen.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panikov throws a counter high kick but Allen was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Panikov gets caught napping as Allen dives in and scores a takedown. Panikov manages to retain guard.
Allen wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Panikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panikov is pulling down on Allen's head. It's preventing any offense from Allen, at least for the moment.#T2#
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allen postures up in Panikov's guard and throws a big left but Panikov blocks it.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Allen wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A left lands for Allen.#T3#
Allen lands the left hand.
Allen slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Lamar Allen has been cut.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen lands a right hook to the body.
Allen staying out of range there.
Panikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Allen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A big right from Allen misses.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Allen misses with a jab to the body
and Panikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen 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.
Allen stuns Panikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Panikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Lamar Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen cracks Panikov with an open hand slap.
Panikov throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
A lazy left from Allen finds it's target.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen scores with the left hand. Panikov knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lamar Allen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen cracks Panikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Allen lunges at Panikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panikov's hand.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Panikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Panikov's head.
Panikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Panikov throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
A bone on bone clash there as Panikov blocks the leg kick.
Panikov throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Allen slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Panikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen connects with a crisp jab.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Allen coming out on top.
Allen jabs Panikov right on the nose. Panikov blinks but takes it well.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Allen tenderised Panikov's leg. Panikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Allen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen lands with a right hand.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.#KD#
Panikov lands a big right hand that sends Allen crashing to the mat! Panikov stays standing though and waves Allen back to his feet!#ROC#
Allen is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Panikov finish him?
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen feints a counter leg kick.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Allen tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Panikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen lands a nice hook to Panikov's body. Panikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Panikov throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
Allen tries a quick counter leg kick but Panikov is wise to it.#TD2#
Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Panikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Allen postures up in Panikov's guard and throws a big left but Panikov blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panikov's head.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Panikov working a defensive guard here.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panikov's head.
Allen working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Allen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Allen!

The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: PFC 100 The Culmination     
Date:   Apr 21, 2019
#R1#
Panikov wants to slow Priester down by chopping away at his legs.
Priester quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Priester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Priester does it's job there.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Panikov tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Priester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Priester lands a lovely overhand right.
Panikov slips under a jab from Priester.
Panikov slips a jab from Priester.
Panikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Panikov coming out on top.
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!
Priester misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Panikov misses with a hook
and Priester counters with a body kick.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Priester lands a jab to the nose.
Priester scores with a decent looking hook.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Priester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panikov momentarily.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Priester blocks a jab.
Panikov scores with a hook.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Priester takes one to the side of the head.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Priester's head but Priester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Priester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Priester lands a head shot.
Panikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Priester blocks a jab.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester slips under a jab from Panikov.
Priester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Priester thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Priester with a hook.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester. #T2#
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Panikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Priester to score with a decent uppercut.
Panikov swings widly with a right hand
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Decent striking displayed by Panikov there.
Panikov throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Panikov misses with an uppercut
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Priester counters with a good, hard body kick but Panikov shrugs it off.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov with a nice cross.
Panikov swings widly with a right hand
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panikov tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov lands a jab to Priester's midsection.
Priester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Priester cracks the inside of Panikov's front leg.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester counters with a big head kick but Panikov shrugs it off.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Priester takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Priester throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
A swing and a miss from Priester.
Priester takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Priester is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Priester moves out of range as Panikov strikes.#T4#
Priester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester lands a jab to the nose.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panikov misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Priester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Panikov does it's job there.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Panikov moves out of range easily.
Priester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Panikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Priester misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Priester doesn't seem phased though.
Priester throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Priester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Priester scores with a one two! Panikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Priester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panikov's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Panikov sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Priester. That one must have hurt.
Priester slips a jab from Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Priester's head but Priester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Panikov misses with a hook
and Priester counters with a nice kick to the body.
Panikov throws a lazy head kick
and Priester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Panikov.
Panikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Priester counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Priester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panikov misses with a hook
and Priester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov slips a jab and a cross from Priester.
Panikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Priester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester connects with the punch.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Panikov misses.
Priester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Priester takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donk. Priester catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Priester punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Panikov misses with a hook
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses
and Priester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panikov thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
Panikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Priester.#T2#
A left lands for Priester.
Priester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Priester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panikov thinking.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panikov throws a leg kick
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Priester lands.
Panikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Priester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
Priester lands an overhand right.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester wants to land a leg kick but Panikov is out of range. #T3#
Panikov lands a slapping body shot.
Priester avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Priester appears to be looking for a big counter.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Panikov misses with a few strikes there.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Panikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Priester has got the better of the exchanges.
Priester throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov jabs Priester right on the nose. Priester blinks but takes it well.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Nice body kick from Priester.
Priester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov misses with a straight left. #T4#
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Priester.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov moves forwards but Priester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Panikov finds it's way through Priester's defenses.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Panikov connects with a crisp jab.
Priester throws a low kick but Panikov moves out of range easily.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Priester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Panikov finds it's target.
Priester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester connects with a single shot there.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panikov's hands.
Panikov lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Priester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Panikov.#CUT2#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Panikov blocks a head kick by Priester.
Panikov misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Panikov. That snapped Priester's head back.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Priester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Priester moves forwards but Panikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
A quick step to the side and Priester tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Panikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPriester.
Panikov misses with a right hand
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
Panikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Priester throws a leg kick that misses.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Priester backs off Panikov throws a huge counter combo but Priester manages to avoid it all.
Panikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Panikov avoids a kick to the body.
Priester swings widly with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Priester fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Panikov tries a low kick but Priester avoids it.
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Priester - just one landing.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Priester saw that one coming.
Panikov throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Priester.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Priester tries to work over Panikov's front leg with a kick but Panikov checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester digs a good hook to Panikov's body.
Priester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov misses with a combination
and Priester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Panikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Priester scores with a jab to the jaw.
Panikov cracks the inside of Priester's front leg.
Jab by Priester.
Panikov misses with a left hand
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Panikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester scores with a jab to the head.
Priester scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Panikov throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Priester counters with a nice kick to the body.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Priester.
Nice body punch from Priester.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Priester scores with a kick to the body.
Panikov misses with a few strikes there.
Panikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Priester.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Panikov walks into a stiff left hand from Priester.
A shot to the liver by Priester. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Priester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Priester scores with a shot to the body.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
A lazy left from Priester finds it's target.
Panikov tries to move into range but Priester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Panikov walks into a left hand.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Panikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Priester is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panikov can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Priester has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

After winning the bout, Landon Priester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: PFC 92 Semenko vs Mirage     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Leikola walks into a straight right hand from Panikov.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leikola tries a head kick but it misses.
Leikola throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Panikov.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Panikov lands a jab.#ROC2#
Leikola is rocked!
Panikov staying out of range there.
Oh Leikola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leikola misses with the combination.
Leikola seems to have got his legs back now.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Leikola slips the punch.
Leikola is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leikola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Leikola.
Panikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leikola momentarily.
Leikola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Nice defenses there by Leikola.
Leikola cracks Panikov with a good jab.
Panikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leikola will feel that in the morning.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Leikola is looking to land body kicks.#T1##KD2#
Panikov lands a left and a right that send Leikola crashing to the mat, dazed. Panikov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A solid leg kick lands there for Leikola.
Decent striking displayed by Panikov there.
Panikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Leikola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Panikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov slips a jab from Leikola.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Leikola.
Leikola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Panikov - that will leave a mark!
Leikola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panikov can pounce on him.
Leikola throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Leikola.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leikola counters with a body kick that stops Panikov in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leikola doesn't seem phased though.
Leikola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Leikola connects with a solid leg kick.
Leikola avoids a kick to the body.
Leikola looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've been told by Leikola's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Leikola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leikola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leikola misses with a body shot.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leikola throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leikola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Panikov punishes Leikola's body with a nice straight punch.
Leikola looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Leikola defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Panikov misses.
Leikola lands a jab to Panikov's midsection.
Leikola scores with a jab to the head.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leikola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leikola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leikola looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Panikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leikola misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Leikola misses the target.
Leikola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leikola avoids a kick to the body.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Leikola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leikola half committed to a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Panikov.
Leikola staying out of range there.
Leikola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Leikola ducks down to avoid it.
Leikola blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leikola.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Panikov.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leikola misses with a wild combination.
Panikov connects with a jab.
Leikola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well.
Panikov lands with a straight right. Leikola didn't see that one coming.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leikola doesn't seem phased though.
Leikola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leikola is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leikola throws a shot to the body.
Leikola sizes up Panikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Panikov tests Leikola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Leikola coming out on top.
Leikola throws a sloppy head kick and Panikov moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
Panikov throws an overhand right that drops Leikola like a sack of potatoes! Panikov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Panikov!
Sergey Panikov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: PFC 88 Fitzpatrick vs Rock     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Panikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Panikov seems unphased.
Laine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panikov.
Laine catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panikov slips a straight right by Laine.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
Panikov takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Panikov 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.
Panikov checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Laine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Laine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panikov throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine connects with a right hand. Panikov shakes it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laine - the referee stops the clock and Panikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laine. Panikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panikov.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Panikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine throws a leg kick but Panikov checks it.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Laine jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laine cracks Panikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Laine.
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Panikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Panikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine connects with a jab.
Laine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab. #T4#
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
A lazy left from Panikov finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Muuka Laine has been cut.
Panikov blocks the body kick.
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Laine.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
Laine throws a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Laine throws a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Panikov counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muuka Laine's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Panikov.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Laine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Laine throws a front kick that sends Panikov stumbling back into the cage.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Laine scores with the left hand. Panikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine misses with a shot to the body
and Panikov counters with a body kick.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Laine lands a jab.
Laine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laine scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Laine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov. #T2#
Panikov throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Panikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Panikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Laine has got the better of the exchanges.
Panikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laine - the referee stops the clock and Panikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laine. Panikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine staying out of range there.#T3#
Panikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine lands a body shot.
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Panikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Panikov.
Laine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panikov counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Laine misses.
Panikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laine.
Laine is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine avoids the body shot from Panikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Laine throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laine avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Panikov.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine misses with a jab to the body
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Panikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laine in his tracks.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Muuka Laine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Laine catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine looks to throw a body kick
and Panikov counters with a low kick, right behind Laine 's knee.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laine tries to bum rush Panikov with a series of wild strikes but Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Panikov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Laine throws a leg kick
letting Panikov counter with a right hand.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov misses with a low kick. #T1#
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov 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.
Panikov cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Laine throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Laine.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laine with a nice cross.
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!
Laine lands a nice looking body kick.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Panikov, right into the meat.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laine slips a jab from Panikov.
Panikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine connects with a right hand. Panikov shakes it off.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Laine.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
Laine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Laine scores with a jab.#T3#
Laine takes one to the side of the head.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Panikov moves out of range easily.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laine. That's going to slow Panikov down.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Laine throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine jabs at Panikov's body.
Laine stalks Panikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Panikov's face. Panikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Panikov moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Jab by Laine.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov throws a counter combo.
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!

After the fight, Muuka Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Sergey Panikov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
McLaughlin moves into range and connects with a jab.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
As McLaughlin backs off Panikov throws a huge counter combo but McLaughlin manages to avoid it all.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
A counter left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses its target.
A punch combination from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
McLaughlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Panikov misses the jab.
McLaughlin throws a big counter combination but Panikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panikov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Panikov clinches up against the cage.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Panikov manages to break the clinch.
McLaughlin blocks a head kick by Panikov.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin is looking to wear down Panikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Jab by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLaughlin scrambles back to his feet.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
A big right from Panikov misses.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
McLaughlin lands a jab.#T3#
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Panikov lands with an overhand left.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLaughlin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Panikov lands a nice hook to McLaughlin's body. McLaughlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Panikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
A big left from Panikov misses.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
Panikov scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
McLaughlin with a jab.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by McLaughlin - just one landing.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick nicely.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
Panikov tries to bum rush McLaughlin with a series of wild strikes but McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
A jab from Panikov misses.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice kick to the body.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin scores with a nice head shot.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Panikov.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov scores with a punch to the head.
McLaughlin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Panikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
Panikov misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely. #T1#
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panikov misses with a leg kick.
Panikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Panikov clinches.
Panikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Panikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin lands a body punch.
Panikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panikov wants to stall.
Panikov looking to throw knees to the head but McLaughlin is blocking nicely.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Panikov lands a hook that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
A body shot lands from McLaughlin.
Panikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
McLaughlin digs a right hand into Panikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panikov's gas tank.
Panikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLaughlin avoids it.
Panikov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McLaughlin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panikov can turn it around.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mike McLaughlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panikov trying to control the position but instead, McLaughlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panikov into the cage.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the side of Panikov's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Panikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLaughlin pushes Panikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin prevents Panikov from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands. #BC#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin jabs at Panikov's body.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panikov counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from McLaughlin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panikov looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
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!
Panikov moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
McLaughlin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov misses with the combination.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin is looking to counter with head kicks.
McLaughlin throws a nice looking combination but Panikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panikov's knee momentarily.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin lands with an uppercut that bounces Panikov off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that second round.
That's time! McLaughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Jab by McLaughlin.
Panikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLaughlin. McLaughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Panikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
Both fighters circling a little - McLaughlin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
McLaughlin walks into a jab.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panikov slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin works Panikov's body with a nice hook.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from McLaughlin does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Panikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLaughlin jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the head.
Panikov slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panikov's knee momentarily.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Panikov.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaughlin circles away.
Panikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand. #T3#
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLaughlin.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin cracks Panikov with a good jab.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
Panikov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Panikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLaughlin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLaughlin fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Panikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLaughlin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLaughlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Panikov's head. #T4#
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panikov cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panikov momentarily.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panikov misses with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Panikov.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Panikov's body.
Panikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Panikov lands a head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLaughlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!

Mike McLaughlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: PFC 78 Andreev vs Darkk     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
No joy there for Jackal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Jackal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Panikov has knocked Jackal down with a huge combo! Panikov steps away and waves a wobbly Jackal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Jackal is rocked!
Panikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Jackal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackal seems to have got his legs back now.
Panikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Jackal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackal.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov avoids the head kick by Jackal.
Jackal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Jackal avoids it with no problem.
Panikov checks a low kick from Jackal.
Panikov throws a hook but Jackal blocks it.#T1#
Panikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackal.
Jackal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panikov throws a head kick but Jackal moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Panikov. Jackal shrugs it off though.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panikov lands a big head kick that sends Jackal to the canvas! Panikov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Panikov!
Sergey Panikov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: PFC 71 Alzheimer vs Grande     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Jorma throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range.
Jorma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panikov in his tracks.
Panikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Panikov throws a nice looking combination but Jorma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jorma throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. Jorma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Jorma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Jorma's shoulder, as Jorma tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jorma circles away quickly and effectively.
Panikov lands a body shot.
A jab from Panikov does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by Panikov.
Jorma throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Jorma scores with a nice body kick.
Panikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jorma.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panikov.
Jorma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Jorma moved out of range.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Jorma.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorma tries a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Panikov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jorma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jorma punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorma.
Jorma lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Panikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jorma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jorma.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Panikov throws a hook but Jorma blocks it.#T2#
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Jorma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jorma lands a head kick!
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov misses with a hook
letting Jorma counter with a right hand.
Panikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Jorma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panikov lands a leg kick that knocks Jorma off balance momentarily.
Panikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jorma.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Jorma is out of range.
Jorma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov tries to score with a low kick but Jorma moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Jorma ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jorma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jorma swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jorma throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.#T3#
A left lands for Panikov.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Panikov blocks a head kick by Jorma.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jorma motions for Panikov to come forward. Jorma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panikov. That's going to slow Jorma down.
Jorma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorma.
Jorma misses with a body kick.
Panikov lands a jab-cross combination.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Jorma.
Jorma avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Jorma misses with a hook.
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!
Panikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jorma.
Panikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jorma walks into a stiff left hand from Panikov.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Panikov.
Panikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panikov thuds his right hand into Jorma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jorma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Jorma settles back down.
Jorma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jorma needs to keep his hands up - Panikov had a free shot at his head there.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Jorma moved out of range.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
Jorma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jorma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Jorma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Panikov's guard.
Jorma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jorma is looking to work some ground and pound but Panikov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A left lands for Jorma.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jorma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Jorma thinks about countering with a body kick.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jorma.#TD#
Jorma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Panikov!
Panikov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Panikov tries to buck Jorma off but Jorma is having none of it.
Jorma is trying to ground and pound but Panikov uses the momentary lack of control by Jorma to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jorma connects with a nice short shot to Panikov's temple.
Jorma has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Jorma lands a nice shot to the head.
Jorma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jorma landing strikes from the mount and Panikov is in trouble!
Panikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Jorma is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Panikov is surviving well by controlling Jorma's body position as best he can.
Jorma lands a big shot there that rocks Panikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jorma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jorma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jorma scoring with strikes but Panikov is staying in there. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Jorma there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Panikov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jorma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jorma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jorma thowing shots but they're missing.
Jorma landing punches.
Jorma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Panikov is bucking up trying to escape but Jorma cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jorma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jorma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jorma has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Panikov's face. #T3#
Jorma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Panikov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panikov is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Jorma has hold of Panikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Panikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jorma looking to ground and pound but Panikov is blocking nicely.
Panikov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jorma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Panikov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jorma tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jorma landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Jorma looking to ground and pound but Panikov is blocking nicely.
Panikov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jorma tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jorma lands a big shot there that rocks Panikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#
Panikov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorma cracks Panikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Panikov is still in real trouble! Can Jorma finish him?
Jorma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Jorma scoring with strikes but Panikov is staying in there.
Poor strikes thrown by Jorma there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jorma postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Panikov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jorma and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosken Jorma!
A very excited looking Kosken Jorma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: PFC 67 Alzheimer vs Brixton     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panikov. Panikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Dall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Panikov feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Panikov is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Panikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dall misses its target.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Dall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Panikov tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Panikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Panikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dall wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dall forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##SUB#
Dall is working for an americana but Panikov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dall was thinking about the submission.
Panikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Panikov controlling Dall's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall lands with a cross.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Panikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
A jab from Panikov finds it's way through Dall's defenses.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Dall with a poor takedown
and Panikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Dall throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
No joy there for Panikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Dall throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body kick from Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov works over Dall's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Dall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov lands with a good body shot.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov. #T1#
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Nice cross by Panikov.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Panikov counters with a leg kick.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dall slips a jab from Panikov.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panikov.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Panikov looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.#T2#
Dall slips a jab from Panikov.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Panikov is quick to defend against it.
Panikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Panikov misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
As Panikov backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Panikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Panikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
Panikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Panikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Dall.
Dall connects with a right hand. Panikov shakes it off.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panikov. Panikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Dall looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
Panikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Panikov looks to land a combination but Dall avoids it well.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Panikov had a free shot at his head there.
Dall slips under a jab from Panikov.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Panikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panikov. Panikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Dall.
Panikov misses the body punch
and Dall counters with a solid body kick.
Panikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Dall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall staying out of range there.
Panikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Panikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving. #T1#
Dall is really struggling to control Panikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ebyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panikov being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dall wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3##TD#
Dall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Panikov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Panikov counters with a body kick.
Panikov thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Panikov slips under a jab.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall has his takedown stuffed
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Dall takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panikov.
Panikov cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Panikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Panikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov connects with a single shot there.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panikov. Panikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Panikov pushes Dall off but Dall dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Panikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Panikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!

As Sergey Panikov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: OFC 373: Montezuma vs Black     
Date:   Aug 29, 2018
#R1#
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov blocks a jab.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Panikov cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov slips a jab from Shamrock.
Panikov is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Panikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Panikov misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Shamrock lands a jab to Panikov's midsection.
Panikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Panikov moves out of range easily.
Panikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov 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.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
Panikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Panikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Panikov moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Panikov slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Good leg kick by Panikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Panikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Panikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov is looking for the big counter here.
Panikov swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
An inside leg kick from Panikov misses.
Shamrock swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panikov misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Panikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panikov.
Panikov punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Panikov cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Panikov avoids nicely.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Panikov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Panikov throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Panikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Panikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Panikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock checks a low kick from Panikov.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Panikov pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
Shamrock tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.#T1#
Panikov connects with a jab.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
Good leg kick by Panikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov with a hook.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Panikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Panikov throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Panikov scores with a jab.#T2#
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Panikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Panikov's head.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov feints a counter leg kick.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Panikov slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panikov walks into a jab.
Panikov lands a two punch combo.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
Panikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Panikov.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Panikov throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panikov.
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!
Panikov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Panikov misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Panikov misses the body punch
and Shamrock counters with a good low kick that Panikov was not able to check.
Shamrock slips a jab from Panikov.
Nice body kick from Panikov.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panikov checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Shamrock wants to slow Panikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panikov at a distance.
Panikov slips a jab from Shamrock.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Panikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Panikov throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Panikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action. #BC2#
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Panikov dodges the punch combination from Shamrock. #T1#
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov walks into a left hand.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Panikov thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Panikov's front leg.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Panikov's body. Panikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shamrock back to the cage. Panikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Panikov slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Panikov lands a front kick.#T2#
Panikov slips a jab from Shamrock.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panikov, as that shot connected.
Panikov moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panikov tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a double jab.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some bone on bone action there as Panikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Panikov.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Panikov as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panikov jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Panikov digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Panikov throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panikov takes one to the side of the head.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Panikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Panikov tries to avoid it.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Panikov.
Panikov is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Panikov is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Panikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Panikov tries to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nick Shamrock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Panikov scores with a hook.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panikov checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock tries to work over Panikov's front leg with a kick but Panikov checks it.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Panikov.
Panikov tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Panikov punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Panikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Panikov throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Panikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Panikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock 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.
Panikov looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Panikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Panikov misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Panikov.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panikov's head backwards.
Panikov swinging wildly here.
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Panikov misses.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a straight left. #T3#
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Shamrock.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Panikov responds with a good body kick, but Shamrock manages to step out the way in time.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Panikov's head back.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock moves out of range as Panikov throws a body kick.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panikov throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Shamrock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Panikov seems unphased.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Panikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov scores with a nice head shot.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
#R5#
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Panikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by Panikov there.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shamrock.
Donk. Shamrock catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Panikov lands an overhand right.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Panikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Panikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shamrock momentarily. #T1#
Panikov lands the left hand.
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Panikov's ribs.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov slips a jab from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panikov lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Panikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Panikov, right into the meat.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock slips a jab from Panikov.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock lands a head shot.
Panikov throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with an open hand slap.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Panikov misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Panikov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Panikov defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Panikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Panikov scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panikov's knee momentarily.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamrock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Shamrock!

Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: OFC 369: Shamrock vs Ng     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
Panikov thumps Marshall with a low kick.
Panikov lands a nice shot that snaps Marshall's head back.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marshall's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marshall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marshall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panikov.
Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively.
Panikov is looking to chop away at Marshall's legs.
Marshall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov lands with a nice body punch.
Marshall with a nice cross.
Panikov throws a good cross that connects.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov connects with a crisp jab.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Panikov's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Panikov.
Panikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panikov throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Panikov.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Marshall jabs at Panikov's body.
Marshall walks into a stiff left hand from Panikov.#T1#
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Marshall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Marshall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panikov is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marshall lands with a hook. Panikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Panikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marshall ducks right into an uppercut from Panikov.
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marshall's sensitive parts.
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!
Marshall slips under a jab.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Panikov lands a head kick. Marshall smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Marshall misses.
Marshall scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marshall is looking to clinch.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Marshall lands with a cross.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Marshall's head.
Panikov throws a good cross that connects.
Marshall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Panikov throws a hook but Marshall blocks it.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall misses with the combination.
Panikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Panikov slips under a jab from Marshall.
It looked like Panikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marshall.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Panikov lands a really nice looking cross but Marshall seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Panikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panikov. That's going to slow Marshall down.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Marshall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall throws a combination that misses
and Panikov counters with a left to the body.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Marshall. #T3#
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marshall moves forwards but Panikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Marshall tries to clinch but Panikov is having none of it.
Panikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marshall throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marshall swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Panikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marshall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Marshall scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marshall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marshall tries to clinch but Panikov is having none of it.
Panikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Marshall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panikov.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panikov looks to land a body kick but Marshall moved away.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Panikov connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panikov. That's going to slow Marshall down.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Marshall's shoulder, as Marshall tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marshall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marshall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panikov works Marshall's body with a nice hook.
Marshall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Panikov works Marshall's body with a nice hook.
Panikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
Sergey Panikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov thumps Marshall with a low kick.
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Panikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Marshall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panikov slips a straight right by Marshall.
Marshall throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Marshall's leg. Marshall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Marshall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Panikov has got the better of the exchanges.
Panikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marshall on the side of the head.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panikov throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Panikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshall at a distance.
Panikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
A big right from Marshall misses.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov thuds his right hand into Marshall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marshall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panikov.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov throwing a counter right hand but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Marshall works Panikov's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Panikov scores with a nice right hand.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Marshall throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Marshall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panikov cracks Marshall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panikov digs a good body shot into Marshall's ribs.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Panikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marshall just manages to avoid it.
Marshall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
It looked like Panikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marshall thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.#T3#
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marshall clobbers Panikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. Marshall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Marshall walks into a straight right hand from Panikov.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Marshall.
Marshall scores with a nice strike.
Marshall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov sizes up Marshall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Panikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marshall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panikov.
Marshall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Panikov!
Panikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Good exchange - Marshall coming out on top.
Marshall thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov drops his hands momentarily and Marshall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Panikov misses the jab.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Panikov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Marshall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall.
Marshall scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
Panikov throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Marshall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Marshall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Marshall misses.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panikov jabs Marshall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Panikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marshall.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Marshall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Panikov throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Panikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marshall cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Panikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Marshall's leg. Marshall is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Panikov thumps Marshall with a low kick.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. Marshall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshall at a distance.
Marshall jabs Panikov right on the nose. Panikov blinks but takes it well.
Panikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Panikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Marshall finds it's target.
Marshall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall cracks Panikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Panikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshall.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Panikov.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Panikov takes one on the button.
Marshall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marshall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marshall connects with a nice looking jab.
Marshall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Panikov catches Marshall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marshall slips under a jab.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov ducks right into an uppercut from Marshall.
Panikov cracks the inside of Marshall's front leg.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Panikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marshall momentarily.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Panikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Panikov.
Panikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Marshall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panikov's head backwards.
Panikov scores with a jab.
Panikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Panikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!

In his post fight interview, Sergey Panikov gave a big smile as he said 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: OFC 366: Gray vs. Skovgaard     
Date:   Jul 25, 2018
#R1#
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Panikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
A nice side step and Panikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Panikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Panikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panikov.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov 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.
A combination from Panikov does no damage.
Panikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panikov tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Panikov both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
Panikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.#T2#
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
letting Panikov counter with a right hand.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panikov throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Panikov moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Panikov throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Panikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Panikov.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Panikov lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick from Panikov misses.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Panikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov lands with a good body shot.
Panikov 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.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.#T4##CL#
Shamrock instigates a clinch.
Panikov working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panikov is trying to stall.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Come on Panikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Panikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panikov is trying to break free.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Panikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock has Panikov pressed against the cage, preventing Panikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Panikov's efforts to push away.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shamrock tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Panikov's knee but Panikov avoids it well.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Panikov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panikov. Panikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target. #T1#
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Panikov throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Panikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panikov works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Panikov scores with a shot to the body.
Panikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Panikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Panikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
A good leg kick by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Panikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock tries to bum rush Panikov with a series of wild strikes but Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Panikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panikov takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Panikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panikov.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Panikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panikov throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov takes one on the button.
Panikov works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Panikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panikov's head.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Panikov counters with a low kick, right behind Shamrock 's knee.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Panikov lands a jab to the head.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
Panikov scores with a punch to the head.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Panikov.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Panikov's head back.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Panikov moves away
and Panikov counters with a nice body shot.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Panikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Panikov lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Shamrock 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.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Panikov.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
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!
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Panikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panikov tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Panikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Panikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Panikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov misses the jab.
Shamrock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Shamrock throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Panikov misses with a body kick. #T2#
Panikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Panikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Panikov connects with a jab.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Shamrock throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Panikov.
Panikov tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock lands the left hand.#T3#
Panikov slips under a jab.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Shamrock forces Panikov back against the cage and clinches.
Panikov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Panikov working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shamrock avoids the elbow strike from Panikov, against the cage.
Panikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.#T4##BC2#
Panikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov 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.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov 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.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nick Shamrock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Panikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panikov.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming.#T1#
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov slips a straight right by Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Panikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Shamrock walks into a left hand.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Panikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panikov throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Panikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Panikov feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Panikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock slips a jab from Panikov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Panikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock backing away here, and Panikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.#T3#
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Panikov's legs.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Panikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Panikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panikov throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.#T4#
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Panikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Panikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Panikov.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Panikov is predictable there
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Panikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panikov takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Donk. Shamrock catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Panikov.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panikov misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panikov.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov feints a counter leg kick.
Panikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Panikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
Panikov slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock. #T2#
Panikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panikov on the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov lands a two punch combo.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Panikov.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Panikov's body.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Panikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Panikov.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Panikov misses
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Panikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Panikov stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamrock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Shamrock!

Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Nick Shamrock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: OFC 364: Intruder vs Teemu     
Date:   Jul 11, 2018
#R1#
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Built takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Built slips under a jab.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.#CL2#
Built closes the distance and clinches.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
Panikov missing with knees to the body.
Panikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Built.#BC#
Panikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Built misses the jab.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panikov. Panikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Built's sensitive parts.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Built walks into a jab.
Built misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Panikov. #T1#
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panikov jabs Built right on the nose. Built blinks but takes it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Built 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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panikov connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Built gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Panikov is looking to control Built's arms but Built gets an underhook and turns him. Now Panikov has his back to the cage.
Built working aggressively here.
A short right from Panikov on the inside.
Built leaning his opponent against the cage.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Panikov on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panikov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Panikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow. #TD2#
Built drags the fight down to the ground.
Built not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Built is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Built working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Built managing to control the position.
Built is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Panikov being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Built avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built moves out of range of the body kick from Panikov.
Panikov connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
Built is looking to clinch but Panikov is avoiding it.
Built checks the leg kick nicely there.
Built slips under a jab.
Panikov blocks the body kick.
Panikov is looking to counter punch.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming.#T4#
Built moves out of range as Panikov throws a body kick.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panikov tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Built avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Panikov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Built cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
Panikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Built looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Built lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Panikov is trying to break the clinch but Built has him pressed against the cage.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built scores with a hook to the body.
Built blocks a body shot from Panikov.
Built working aggressively here.
Built misses with a body punch.
Panikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Built as Panikov tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Panikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Built takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Built looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Built looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov slips a jab from Built.
Built throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Panikov slips under a jab from Built.
Panikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Built with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Built takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Panikov.
Panikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Panikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Built does it's job there.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov avoids a kick to the body.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Panikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Built looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Donk. Built catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Built lands with a nice body kick.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Built slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Built throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Built tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Panikov is looking to chop away at Built's legs.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built throws a low kick but Panikov moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov digs a good hook to Built's body.
Built is looking to clinch. #T2#
Built lands a jab to the head.
Built fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Built dips to his left and cracks Panikov with an uppercut!
Panikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Built checks a leg kick nicely.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Built tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov walks into a left hand.
Panikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
Built drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Built throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov lands with a hook. Built tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Built looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A jab from Panikov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy.
Built shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Panikov misses.
And Built responds with a good body kick, but Panikov manages to step out the way in time.
Sergey Panikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Good standup being displayed there by Built as he connects with a hook.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Built darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Built slips a jab from Panikov.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panikov wants to slow Built down by chopping away at his legs.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panikov.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built sizes up Panikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Built. That's going to slow Panikov down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Built.#T4#
Panikov with a nice cross.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Built tries to work over Panikov's front leg with a kick but Panikov checks it.
Good exchange - Built coming out on top.
Built throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Panikov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Built eats them both and turns towards Panikov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Built throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panikov.
Built checks a low kick from Panikov.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Panikov.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Panikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Built.
Panikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Built.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Built misses with a low kick.
Panikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Built back to the cage. Panikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Built throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Built thuds his shin into the meat of Panikov's side.
Panikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Panikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Built.
A bone on bone clash there as Built blocks the leg kick.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Panikov throws out a leg kick but Built moves out of range and Panikov only half commits.
Built lands a nice shot that snaps Panikov's head back.
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built jabs at Panikov's body.#T1#
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A cross from Built lands.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Panikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
A jab from Built finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Panikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Built has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Maui Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Panikov.
Built avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Built wants to counter the offense by Panikov and move into the clinch position.
Panikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Built. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Built.
A nice inside leg kick there by Built. That's going to slow Panikov down.
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Panikov scores with the left hand. Built knows he should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Built checks a leg kick.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Built misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Panikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Built shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Built misses.
Panikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Built throws a leg kick that misses.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Built has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Built looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Panikov throwing a counter right hand but Built manages to avoid it.
Built throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Built.
Panikov lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.#T3#
Panikov takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Built pushes Panikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Built.
Built misses with some punches.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
Built jumps guard but Panikov stands there with Built around his waist. Built gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panikov dodges an elbow strike from Built.
Built misses with some punches. #T4#
Built throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Panikov dodges an elbow strike from Built.
A short left from Built.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Built.
Built creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Built lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maui Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Panikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!

Post fight, Sergey Panikov took to the microphone: 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: CEC 596     
Date:   Jun 20, 2018
#R1#
Puno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panikov tries to avoid it but Puno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panikov to the ground. Panikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been hearing reports that Puno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno tries for a takedown but Panikov circles away easily
and Panikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Puno with a hook.
Panikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Panikov digs a good hook to Puno's body.
Puno stuns Panikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov staying out of range there.
Panikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Panikov moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.#T1#
Puno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Puno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Panikov's half guard.
Panikov taking some punishment here, with Puno in his half guard.
Puno slips a nice elbow through Panikov's hands, connecting with Panikov's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Puno connects with a nice short shot to Panikov's temple.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panikov trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Panikov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno throws a strike there. Panikov manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Panikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno winds up and cracks Panikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Puno trying to control the action but Panikov is working from the bottom.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puno with the ground and pound but Panikov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Panikov pulls Puno in to control the position.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panikov trying to control the position. #T3#
Puno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panikov is keeping the position for now.
Puno chips away with some ground and pound.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panikov is controlling Puno's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno throwing strikes but missing.
Puno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Panikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyaf Daeland Puno will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Panikov lands with a shot to the body.
Puno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Puno is looking to wear down Panikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
As Puno backs off Panikov throws a huge counter combo but Puno manages to avoid it all.
Panikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panikov's head.
Puno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panikov slips a jab from Puno.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov lands a slapping body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Puno or perhaps it was just good defense by Panikov, which made it look bad.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Panikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Panikov lands a body shot.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puno's hands.
Panikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panikov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyaf Daeland Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Panikov swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Panikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Puno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Puno takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Puno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Panikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puno somewhat.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panikov as he jumps to the side.
Panikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puno with a body shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puno.
Panikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Panikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Puno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Panikov moves away from the strike by Puno.
Panikov takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Panikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Panikov wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Panikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov thumps Puno with a low kick.
Puno avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Puno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Panikov walks into a left hand.
Puno slips a jab from Panikov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the body from Puno misses
and Panikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov scores with a shot to the body.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Puno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panikov tries to avoid it but Puno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panikov to the ground. Panikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Panikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Puno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panikov pinned against the cage. Panikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panikov stuns Puno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Puno moves out of range easily.
Panikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.
Panikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puno closes the distance and clinches up with Panikov, looking for a takedown. Puno pushes Panikov against the cage but Panikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Puno. That snapped Panikov's head back.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Puno lands a jab to the head.
Puno avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Panikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Panikov lands with a shot to the body.
Panikov throws a right hand that Puno ducks under and follows up with a left that Puno also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Panikov ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Panikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Panikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Panikov gets back to full guard.
Panikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puno.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Panikov has wrist control.
Puno wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Puno looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Panikov managing to control the position.
Puno wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Puno works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Puno trying to pass the guard but Panikov defending well.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panikov trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Puno misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.#TD#
Puno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Panikov quickly recovers to half guard.
Puno tries to pass to full mount but Panikov defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Panikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Panikov is trying to control the position but Puno postures up. #T4#
Panikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno postures up in Panikov's guard and throws a big left but Panikov blocks it.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Panikov has wrist control.
Panikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyaf Daeland Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyaf Daeland Puno!

Sergey Panikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: CEC 591     
Date:   May 30, 2018
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Panikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Panikov lands the left hand.#TD2#
Aoki gets the takedown into side control.
Panikov is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Aoki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Panikov regains half guard, as Aoki was trying to land strikes.
Panikov's coaches at Crassus have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Panikov is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Panikov is defending the position.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Panikov is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki stalling away here and it's allowed Panikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panikov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Panikov controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Panikov does it's job there.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Panikov shows good takedown defense.
Panikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Aoki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Panikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panikov trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Panikov has wrist control.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panikov is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Panikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panikov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taiki Aoki will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panikov on the side of the head.
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panikov as he jumps to the side.
Sergey Panikov is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Panikov.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Panikov. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
Sergey Panikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiki Aoki.
Aoki blocks the body kick.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panikov as he avoids it easily.
Panikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panikov scrambles back to his feet.
Panikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov thuds a left hand into Aoki's body.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Aoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Panikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Panikov does it's job there.#T2#
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!
Panikov stuffs the takedown.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Aoki walks into a jab.
A combination from Panikov does no damage.
Panikov swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Panikov throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A left lands for Aoki.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panikov tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panikov to the ground. Panikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panikov circles away.
Panikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Panikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Panikov is looking to wear down Aoki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panikov pinned against the cage. Panikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Panikov leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panikov but Panikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
and Panikov counters with a good low kick that Aoki was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Panikov.
Panikov swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aoki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Panikov works the jab nicely.
Aoki avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Aoki's leg. Aoki is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Aoki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Panikov to the ground. Aoki is now in Panikov's guard.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Panikov enables Aoki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Panikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Panikov has Aoki pulled in close to control his posture.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Aoki postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov wants to stand up but Aoki is controlling him.
Panikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Aoki trying to advance position but Panikov counters by regaining guard.
Taiki Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panikov pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Panikov, right into the meat.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Aoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Panikov sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Panikov misses its target.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panikov as he avoids it easily.
Panikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panikov clobbers Aoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Panikov.
Aoki checks a leg kick.
Panikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergey Panikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiki Aoki.#T3#
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Aoki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aoki scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Aoki lands a jab to Panikov's midsection.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki shoots in but Panikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Panikov misses its target.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panikov pinned against the cage. Panikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Aoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panikov thuds his right hand into Aoki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aoki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov lands with a shot to the body.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Panikov sprawls well.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Panikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!

Sergey Panikov took some time post fight to say the following; 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: CEC 586     
Date:   May 04, 2018
#R1#
Jones lands a body shot.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Panikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Panikov takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Panikov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Panikov ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov avoids a kick to the body.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Panikov is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Panikov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones takes one on the button.
Panikov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Panikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panikov scrambles back to his feet.
Panikov misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Panikov won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Panikov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Panikov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Panikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Panikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones trying to control the action but Panikov is working from the bottom.
Jones working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Panikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Panikov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Panikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Jones manages to reverse the position and now he's in Panikov's guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panikov has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malik Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Panikov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Panikov is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones sizes up Panikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.#T1#
Jones throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panikov dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panikov scores with a hook.
Jones lands a jab to Panikov's midsection.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panikov in his tracks.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panikov momentarily.
Panikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Panikov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones pushes Panikov away with a front kick.
Jones lands a jab to Panikov's midsection.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Panikov lands with a shot to the body.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panikov defends it well.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Jones catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Jones misses with the combination.
Panikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses the jab.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.#T3#
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Panikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panikov defends it well.
Panikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Panikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Panikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malik Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Panikov lands the left hand.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panikov.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Jones.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Panikov sprawls well. Panikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Panikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Panikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov blocks the body kick.
Panikov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses the jab.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones motions for Panikov to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. #T1#
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Panikov had a free shot at his head there.
Jones punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panikov with a body shot.
Panikov jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Panikov. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Panikov defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Panikov.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panikov throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones avoids the body shot from Panikov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Jones throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
Panikov throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
Panikov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Panikov quickly recovers to half guard.
Panikov is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Panikov won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Malik Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Panikov to regain full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
Jones tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Panikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malik Jones.
Well Jones 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!

A very excited looking Malik Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Sergey Panikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: CEC 579     
Date:   Apr 04, 2018
#R1#
Panikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Panikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
Byrd motions for Panikov to come forward. Byrd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Panikov both land. Nice combination.
Byrd throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Panikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byrd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Panikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Byrd circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Byrd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Panikov throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrd pushes Panikov away with a front kick.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
Panikov lands a high kick!
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Panikov throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Panikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byrd.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!#T2#
Panikov lands with a nice body punch.
Byrd throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range. #TD#
Byrd drives through with a takedown into Panikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Byrd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Byrd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Byrd slips nicely into half guard.
Byrd sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panikov moves into full guard.
Byrd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.
Byrd misses with a hook.
Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd slips under a jab from Panikov.
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Byrd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panikov. Panikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Byrd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd scores with a nice body kick.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Byrd takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a hook.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Byrd scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Panikov's leg but Panikov calmly moves out of range.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Byrd misses with an uppercut
and Panikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byrd 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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panikov lands a nice hook to Byrd's body. Byrd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Good work by Panikov as he checks the leg kick.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Byrd slips a jab from Panikov.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Byrd.
Panikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Byrd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panikov misses with a double jab
and Byrd counters with a body kick.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Panikov.
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd is looking to chop away at Panikov's legs.
Panikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Panikov throws a one two combo.
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!
Byrd looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov counters with a three punch combo that has Byrd backing up. Byrd nods at Panikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Donk. Byrd catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Byrd lands with an overhand left.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Panikov wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.#T2#
Panikov throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd. #CL#
Byrd moves into the clinch successfully.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body.
Byrd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Panikov trying to stall but Byrd improves his position.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Panikov looking to stall.
Byrd digs a right hand into Panikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panikov's gas tank.
Panikov is trying to stall.
Byrd cracks Panikov with a nice body shot.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panikov stalling in the clinch but Byrd improves position.
Byrd effectively controlling the action here.
Byrd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panikov lands a right hand.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Byrd.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Byrd on the inside.
Sergey Panikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Byrd blocking some punches. #T4#
Byrd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panikovs head.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd tries to pull guard but Panikov won't allow it.
Panikov trying to stall but Byrd improves his position.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Byrd.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Byrd tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrd controls his hands.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Byrd blocks a head kick by Panikov.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Byrd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Panikov.
Byrd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Byrd tries to clinch but Panikov is having none of it.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Byrd lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Nice jab there from Byrd.
Byrd scores with the left hand. Panikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byrd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov connects with a crisp jab.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Byrd looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panikov misses with a few strikes there.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Byrd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Panikov.
Byrd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panikov has time to react.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrd misses the target.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byrd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Byrd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Panikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
A slow jab from Byrd misses its intended target.
Byrd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Byrd throws a lazy body kick
and Panikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panikov throws a series of punches but Byrd avoids them all with ease.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Byrd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byrd takes one to the chin there.
Panikov scores with a jab to the head.
Byrd wants to slow Panikov down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Panikov thumps Byrd with a low kick.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov stalks Byrd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Byrd's face. Byrd staggers backwards, shaken.
Byrd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick from Byrd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Byrd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Byrd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov lunges at Byrd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Byrd's hand.
Byrd works Panikov's body with a nice hook.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Byrd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Byrd tries to move into range but Panikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Byrd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
Byrd lands with a hook. Panikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byrd tries to counter by clinching up but Panikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
I've got Panikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergey Panikov!

As Sergey Panikov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: CEC 573     
Date:   Mar 07, 2018
#R1#
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Iron Tyson slips a straight right by Panikov.
Nice body punch from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws out a powerful jab.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Panikov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Iron Tyson cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iron Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panikov on the side of the head.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range.
Iron Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.#T1#
Panikov moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iron Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panikov scores with a punch to the head.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Iron Tyson avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
Panikov throws a right hand that Iron Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iron Tyson also avoids with ease.
Iron Tyson lands with a right hand.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Nice uppercut lands for Iron Tyson. That snapped Panikov's head back.
Iron Tyson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Panikov throws a body punch but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Panikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Iron Tyson on the side of the head.
Donk. Iron Tyson catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Iron Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron Tyson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPanikov.
Iron Tyson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Iron Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Iron Tyson avoids it.
Iron Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Panikov.
Jab, jab by Panikov - just one landing.
Iron Tyson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Panikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick nicely.
Iron Tyson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Iron Tyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Panikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Panikov connects with a body shot.
Panikov slips a jab from Iron Tyson.
Panikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Panikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target. #T3#
Panikov slips a jab and a cross from Iron Tyson.
Panikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iron Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Panikov takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Panikov cracks Iron Tyson with a good jab.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a low kick as Panikov jumps back.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson misses the jab.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Iron Tyson.
Panikov walks into a stiff left hand from Iron Tyson.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Iron Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Iron Tyson slips a jab from Panikov.
Panikov with a jab.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panikov is working Iron Tyson over against the cage.
Iron Tyson cracks Panikov with a nice body shot.
Iron Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Iron Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Iron Tyson back against the cage.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
Iron Tyson works on Panikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
Iron Tyson misses with the head strike.
Iron Tyson working aggressively here.
Panikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Panikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Panikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Iron Tyson tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iron Tyson prevents a body shot from Panikov.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Iron Tyson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Iron Tyson scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Panikov misses.
It seemed like Iron Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Panikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panikov misses with a right hand
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Panikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Iron Tyson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Panikov lands with a right hand.
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!
Iron Tyson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iron Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Panikov as he connects with a hook.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron Tyson. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iron Tyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Panikov misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Panikov misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Iron Tyson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panikov with a body shot.
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Panikov.
Iron Tyson moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Panikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov jabs at Iron Tyson's body.#T2#
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot.
Iron Tyson is looking to clinch but Panikov is avoiding it.
Iron Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Iron Tyson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Panikov misses the target.
Panikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iron Tyson throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iron Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron Tyson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov needs to keep his hands up - Iron Tyson had a free shot at his head there.
Panikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range and Panikov settles back down.
Panikov tries to clinch up.
Iron Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but Panikov is having none of it.
Iron Tyson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Iron Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Iron Tyson slips under a jab.
Iron Tyson is looking for the big counter here.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Panikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iron Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Panikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iron Tyson cracks Panikov with a good jab.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Iron Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Panikov.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Iron Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
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!
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iron Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.#T4#
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Iron Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
Panikov scores with the left hand. Iron Tyson knows he should have avoided that one.
Panikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov tries to clinch but Iron Tyson is having none of it.
Iron Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Panikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov is looking to counter punch.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iron Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shogun Iron Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Iron Tyson.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panikov takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Iron Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iron Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Iron Tyson clobbers Panikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov is looking to counter with head kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Panikov.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iron Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Iron Tyson moves away from the strike by Panikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Iron Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron Tyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Iron Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Iron Tyson finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
A jab from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov with a jab.
Panikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Panikov clinches up against the cage.
Panikov is looking to control Iron Tyson's arms but Iron Tyson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Panikov has his back to the cage.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Iron Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
Iron Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panikov avoiding damage.
Iron Tyson misses with a body punch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Iron Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson prevents a body shot from Panikov.
Iron Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov lands a right hand.
Iron Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron Tyson.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Iron Tyson lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Panikov wants to stall.
Panikov trying to stall but Iron Tyson improves his position.
Panikov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Iron Tyson tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Iron Tyson lands a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson trying to control the position but instead, Panikov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iron Tyson into the cage.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov pushes Iron Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Panikov's head.
Panikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov blocking some punches.
Panikov effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron Tyson. #T4#
Panikov lands a left hand.
Panikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iron Tyson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panikov lands an uppercut.
Panikov is trying to stall.
Iron Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Panikov controls his hands.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
Panikov avoiding damage.
Iron Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Iron Tyson tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Sergey Panikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panikov lands a shot to the body.
Panikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iron Tyson's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Iron Tyson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shogun Iron Tyson.
I think Iron Tyson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shogun Iron Tyson!

Shogun Iron Tyson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: CEC 565     
Date:   Jan 24, 2018
#R1#
Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Panikov's front leg.
Panikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doubdtfire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Panikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panikov connects with a crisp jab.
Doubdtfire throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doubdtfire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panikov momentarily.
Doubdtfire misses with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doubdtfire thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
Panikov throws a head kick but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doubdtfire.
Panikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doubdtfire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panikov scrambles back to his feet.
Doubdtfire blocks a head kick by Panikov.
Doubdtfire lands a jab to the head.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick from Doubdtfire.
Panikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doubdtfire misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire is looking to clinch but Panikov is avoiding it.
Doubdtfire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice head shot.
Doubdtfire feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down.
Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doubdtfire tries to move into range but Panikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doubdtfire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doubdtfire. That one must have hurt.
Doubdtfire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doubdtfire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire digs a good hook to Panikov's body.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Doubdtfire moves away and avoids it.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Doubdtfire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Doubdtfire is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Panikov keeps Doubdtfire at a distance using the push kick.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Doubdtfire moves out of range easily.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Doubdtfire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doubdtfire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
Doubdtfire lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Doubdtfire clinches up against the cage.
Doubdtfire misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doubdtfire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Doubdtfire blocks a jab.
It looked like Doubdtfire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panikov.
Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A good leg kick by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Panikov finds it's way through Doubdtfire's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doubdtfire is looking to chop away at Panikov's legs.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Doubdtfire. #CL#
Doubdtfire moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Doubdtfire fails to land.
Doubdtfire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panikov is trying to break free.
Doubdtfire avoids the elbow strike from Panikov, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Panikov.
Panikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Panikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Panikov manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Panikov finds it's target.#CL#
Doubdtfire has managed to clinch.
Panikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards.
Panikov tries a body shot but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Good body shot from Doubdtfire. #BC2#
Panikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doubdtfire defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Doubdtfire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panikov's hands.
Doubdtfire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Doubdtfire tenderised Panikov's leg. Panikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice strike.
Doubdtfire avoids the head kick by Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Panikov tries to bum rush Doubdtfire with a series of wild strikes but Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doubdtfire throws a poor cross that misses
and Doubdtfire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doubdtfire was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doubdtfire. That's going to slow Panikov down.
A shot to the liver by Doubdtfire. Beautiful body shot.
Doubdtfire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doubdtfire. Panikov shrugs it off though.
Decent striking displayed by Doubdtfire there.
Panikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Doubdtfire's head.
Panikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doubdtfire throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doubdtfire wants to clinch.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Panikov.#T1#
Doubdtfire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
Panikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doubdtfire. That one must have hurt.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Doubdtfire sizes up Panikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doubdtfire.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doubdtfire 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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook
and Panikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Doubdtfire.#TD#
Doubdtfire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Doubdtfire is looking for a kimura but Panikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doubdtfire to get the leverage.
Doubdtfire controlling the action here.#T2#
Doubdtfire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Doubdtfire seems to be looking for submissions.
Doubdtfire works his way into side control. #T3#
Doubdtfire is looking to take a break and control but Panikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Doubdtfire swings around for an armbar but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Doubdtfire's guard.#SUB#
Doubdtfire has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Panikov doesn't defend quickly enough and Doubdtfire has managed to lock this one up! Can Panikov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Doubdtfire on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Euphegen Doubdtfire!
Euphegen Doubdtfire retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Euphegen Doubdtfire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: AD516     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fu Tu lands a jab to Panikov's midsection.
Panikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fu Tu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Fu Tu's leg. Fu Tu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panikov dips to his left and cracks Fu Tu with an uppercut!
Panikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fu Tu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fu Tu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panikov in his tracks.
Fu Tu lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu Tu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Fu Tu to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panikov.
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fu Tu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panikov. Panikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fu Tu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
A combination from Fu Tu does no damage.
Panikov cracks Fu Tu with an open hand slap.
Fu Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Panikov - that will leave a mark!
Fu Tu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fu Tu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
A shot to the liver by Fu Tu. Beautiful body shot.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Fu Tu checks the leg kick.
Fu Tu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fu Tu misses with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Fu Tu misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Panikov. Beautiful body shot.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov throws a jab when Fu Tu was well out of range.
Fu Tu only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Fu Tu misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Panikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov is looking to counter punch.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu scores with a leg kick.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fu Tu's sensitive parts.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Fu Tu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fu Tu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fu Tu misses the jab.
Panikov checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fu Tu.
Panikov throws a low kick, looking for Fu Tu's leg but Fu Tu calmly moves out of range.
Fu Tu blocks a jab.#T3#
Fu Tu lands a glancing blow to the side of Panikov's head.
Fu Tu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Panikov clobbers Fu Tu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body kick there by Panikov.
Panikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Fu Tu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Panikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fu Tu tries to move into range but Panikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Fu Tu.
A big left from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov 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.
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu Tu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panikov lands a really nice looking cross but Fu Tu seems unphased.
Panikov thumps Fu Tu with a low kick.
Panikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov misses with an uppercut
and Fu Tu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov sets himself, and Fu Tu steps forward looking for the clinch! Panikov avoids it this time.
Panikov connects with a body shot that sends Fu Tu's belly button to the back.
Fu Tu tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fu Tu thuds a left hand into Panikov's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fu Tu 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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panikov throws a low kick but Fu Tu moves out of range easily.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Fu Tu avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Panikov slips a jab from Fu Tu.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Panikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Panikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fu Tu is able to avoid easily.
Panikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands a nice shot that snaps Panikov's head back.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Fu Tu is out of range.
Fu Tu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Panikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Panikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Fu Tu ducks down to avoid it.
Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fu Tu avoids the head kick by Panikov. #T1#
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a head kick.
Fu Tu lands a jab.
Panikov lands with a shot to the body.
Panikov throws a body punch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu slips under a jab from Panikov.
Sergey Panikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fu Tu lands a glancing blow to the side of Panikov's head.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu Tu.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fu Tu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fu Tu throws a wild body kick that Panikov sees coming a mile off.
Panikov is looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Panikov works the jab nicely.
Panikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Fu Tu should have avoided that one.
Fu Tu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
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!
Panikov moves out of range as Fu Tu throws a body kick.
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu connects with a looping right hand.
Fu Tu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Fu Tu throws a series of punches but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov tries to work over Fu Tu's front leg with a kick but Fu Tu checks it.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
A quick step to the side and Panikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Fu Tu's leg. Fu Tu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panikov slips a straight right by Fu Tu.
Panikov thuds his right hand into Fu Tu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fu Tu lands a jab to Panikov's midsection.
Panikov misses with a jab to the body
and Fu Tu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panikov takes a swing at Fu Tu's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Fu Tu cracks Panikov with an open hand slap.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Fu Tu saw that one coming.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Fu Tu moves away and avoids it.
Fu Tu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fu Tu.
Panikov misses with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with an inside leg kick.
Panikov scores with a jab.
Fu Tu looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fu Tu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Panikov misses with a leg kick.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fu Tu misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Panikov blocks the leg kick.
Panikov checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Fu Tu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Fu Tu moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu Tu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fu Tu lands with an uppercut that bounces Panikov off the cage and back into range.
Fu Tu defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Fu Tu throws a right hand that Panikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panikov also avoids with ease.
Fu Tu wants to slow Panikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Fu Tu misses the shot to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Panikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Panikov. Beautiful body shot.
Fu Tu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panikov in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Panikov throws a hook but Fu Tu blocks it.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Fu Tu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fu Tu throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Fu Tu. #BC#
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Fu Tu saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Fu Tu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fu Tu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Fu Tu avoids it.
Fu Tu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Fu Tu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panikov at a distance. #T1#
Fu Tu ducks right into an uppercut from Panikov.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panikov's head backwards.
Panikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fu Tu throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov feints a jab promting Fu Tu to slip. Panikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fu Tu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Fu Tu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Panikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fu Tu tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Fu Tu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panikov doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Fu Tu slips the punch.
Panikov feints and then cracks Fu Tu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fu Tu down. #T2#
Panikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Fu Tu tenderised Panikov's leg. Panikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fu Tu cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Fu Tu cracks the inside of Panikov's front leg.
Fu Tu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panikov on the side of the head.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panikov.
Panikov feints and then cracks Fu Tu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fu Tu down.
Fu Tu throws a low kick, looking for Panikov's leg but Panikov calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panikov.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Panikov stalks Fu Tu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fu Tu's face. Fu Tu staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Fu Tu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fu Tu throws a wild body kick that Panikov sees coming a mile off.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu's corner calls for a 1-2. Fu Tu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fu Tu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fu Tu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov throws a jab when Fu Tu was well out of range.
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panikov. That's going to slow Fu Tu down.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Panikov cracks Fu Tu with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Panikov misses.
Fu Tu throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
Fu Tu throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Fu Tu lands with a good body shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Panikov catches Fu Tu right on the button with a cross.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Fu Tu checks it.
Panikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Fu Tu.
A telegraphed right hand from Fu Tu misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fu Tu lands with a shot to the body.
Panikov lands a right hook to the body.
Panikov misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Panikov backs off Fu Tu throws a huge counter combo but Panikov manages to avoid it all.
Panikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fu Tus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu Tu connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov staying out of range there.#T1#
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov throwing a counter right hand but Fu Tu manages to avoid it.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panikov connects with a right hand. Fu Tu shakes it off.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Fu Tu moves out of range easily.
Panikov with a nice cross.
Panikov throws the left hand but Fu Tu avoids the punch easily.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov sets himself, and Fu Tu steps forward looking for the clinch! Panikov avoids it this time.
Panikov misses with a left hand
and Fu Tu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fu Tu swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Fu Tu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fu Tu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fu Tu slips a straight right by Panikov.
Fu Tu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fu Tu. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fu Tu doesn't seem bothered though.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fu Tu counters with a thumping low kick.
Fu Tu scores with a body shot.
Panikov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Panikov duly obliges.
Panikov 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.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu checks a leg kick nicely.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fu Tu connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
Panikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fu Tu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Fu Tu scores with a nice body kick.
Panikov throws a combination that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a thumping low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Fu Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
A clash of legs there as Fu Tu blocks the low kick.
Panikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Panikov works over Fu Tu's head and body with a nice combination.
Panikov cracks Fu Tu with a good jab.
Panikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fu Tu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fu Tu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Panikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fu Tu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Panikov ducks right into an uppercut from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook but Fu Tu blocks it.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fu Tu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fu Tu throws a low kick, looking for Panikov's leg but Panikov calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Shi Fu Tu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fu Tu takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu Tu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Panikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov clobbers Fu Tu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Fu Tu moved out of range.
Panikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Panikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panikov with a hook.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fu Tu's head.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu Tu swinging wildly here.
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fu Tu lands a head shot.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Fu Tu moves away and avoids it.
Panikov scores with the left hand. Fu Tu knows he should have avoided that one.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Fu Tu scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fu Tu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panikov. Panikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fu Tu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panikov's knee momentarily.
Fu Tu misses with a looping right.
Panikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fu Tu throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fu Tu!
Fu Tu thuds his shin into the meat of Panikov's side.
Fu Tu digs a good hook to Panikov's body.
Fu Tu throws out a leg kick but Panikov moves out of range and Fu Tu only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.#T3#
Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Panikov thuds a left hand into Fu Tu's body.
Panikov misses the jab.
Fu Tu looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Fu Tu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panikov, as that shot connected.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Panikov scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Fu Tu scoring well with a low kick there.
Shi Fu Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Panikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Panikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Panikov.
Good work by Fu Tu as he checks the leg kick.
Fu Tu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
Fu Tu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fu Tu lands with a nice body punch.
Fu Tu staying out of range there.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fu Tu circles away quickly and effectively.
Panikov digs a good hook to Fu Tu's body.
Panikov moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergey Panikov.
I think Panikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!

Sergey Panikov retains his featherweight title!
Sergey Panikov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.
The defeated Shi Fu Tu had this to say: '/bows Congratulations on your Championship,.. wear it proud, for I have learned the lesson that you had to teach me and next time I will not fail this test.'.

 

Event: AD509     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Keenan blocks a jab.
Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keenan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Panikov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panikov slips a straight right by Keenan.
Panikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Panikov if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov misses with a double jab.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan should have avoided that one.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Panikov.
A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panikov throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Panikov misses the target.
Panikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panikov's head backwards.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan lands an overhand right.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Panikov off the cage and back into range.
Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.
Panikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keenan momentarily.
Panikov throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. #T3#
Keenan blocks a jab.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Panikov scores with a head kick. Keenan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panikov.
Panikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Panikov's leg. Panikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keenan defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Panikov.
Keenan tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Panikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Keenan throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Panikov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan lands the left hand.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan lands a jab to Panikov's midsection.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Panikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panikov throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off.
Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Keenan.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov misses with a shot to the body
and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Panikov lands a slapping body shot.
Sergey Panikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Panikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan misses with a few strikes there.
Panikov connects with a crisp jab.
Panikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panikov scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan jabs at Panikov's body.
Panikov blocks a leg kick.
Keenan misses with a leg kick
and Panikov counters with a two punch combo.
Panikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keenan's head backwards.#T2#
Panikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keenan. That one must have hurt.
Panikov pushes Keenan away with a front kick.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keenan jabs Panikov right on the nose. Panikov blinks but takes it well.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Panikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Keenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan's head.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Panikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Panikov misses with a right hand
and Keenan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Panikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Keenan cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keenan fakes the leg kick and cracks Panikov in the body.
Panikov misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a good low kick that Panikov was not able to check.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Panikov walks into a jab.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Panikov swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Keenan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and Panikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. Panikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Panikov checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
A lazy left from Keenan finds it's target.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming.
It appears Panikov was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Panikov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov misses with a jab to the body
and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Panikov checks it.
Panikov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keenan manages to circle out of the way.
Panikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
Panikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panikov's head backwards.
Keenan connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov misses with a left hand
and Keenan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Keenan scores with a hook.
Panikov swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Panikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Keenan punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Panikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot.
Panikov slips a straight right by Keenan.
Panikov slips under a jab from Keenan.
Keenan stuns Panikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely.
Keenan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Keenan lands with a good body shot.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Panikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Panikov throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Panikov.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Panikov throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Keenan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Keenan misses.
Keenan throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keenan lands a jab.
Panikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
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!
Panikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Panikov takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy.
Panikov takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan thumps Panikov with a low kick.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gareth Keenan just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Panikov throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Keenan.
Panikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
Keenan throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Panikov jabs at Keenan's body.
Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Panikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panikov throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.#T1#
Panikov scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Keenan slips under a jab from Panikov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Panikov misses with an uppercut
letting Keenan counter with a right hand.
Panikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Panikov misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov with a jab.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Panikov.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Panikov only half commits. #T2#
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Panikov is wise to it.
Keenan lunges at Panikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panikov's hand.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keenan works the jab nicely.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Panikov works Keenan's body with a nice hook.
Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panikov under the eye.
Keenan lands with a straight right. Panikov didn't see that one coming.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panikov checks a low kick from Keenan.
Panikov throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming.
Keenan 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. #T4#
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down.
Nice uppercut lands for Panikov. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but Panikov moves out of range and Keenan only half commits.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Keenan cracks Panikov with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well.
Panikov misses the jab.
Keenan feints a counter leg kick.
Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Panikov misses.
A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Keenan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Panikov misses the jab.#T1#
Keenan defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Keenan.
Jab from Panikov.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Keenan catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Panikov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Panikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Panikov misses with a left hand
and Keenan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panikov thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov lands with a slapping head kick.
Panikov catches Keenan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Panikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan thuds a left hand into Panikov's body.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Keenan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Panikov scores with a jab.
Panikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Jab by Keenan.
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan. #T4#
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
Keenan cracks Panikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Keenan slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenan cracks Panikov with an open hand slap.
Keenan cracks Panikov with a good jab.
Keenan staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan.
Well Keenan 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!

After winning the bout, Gareth Keenan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: AD503     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
A head kick by Panikov misses
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Turkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Turkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panikov with a body shot.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Panikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turkinen. That did some damage!
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Turkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Panikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panikov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Panikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Panikov.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panikov throws a right hand that Turkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Turkinen also avoids with ease.
Panikov scores with a nice strike.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen connects with a right hand. Panikov shakes it off.
Turkinen lands with a cross.
Turkinen moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Turkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Turkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Turkinen swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Panikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turkinen.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.#T3#
Panikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turkinen.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turkinen.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Panikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Panikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Panikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Panikov takes one on the button.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Panikov defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Turkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panikov on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov lands a leg kick that knocks Turkinen off balance momentarily.
Panikov throws a series of strikes that have Turkinen backpedaling.
Turkinen throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A combination from Panikov does no damage.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Panikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
Turkinen with a hook.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Nice shot by Turkinen.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Nice straight punches there by Panikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panikov.
Panikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panikov walks into a stiff left hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Panikov back to the cage. Turkinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov misses with a hook.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
A jab from Turkinen finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Turkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turkinen.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Turkinen misses with a straight left.
Panikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Turkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panikov with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen misses with a double jab.
Panikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turkinen doesn't seem phased though.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Panikov swings for the body but Turkinen moves out of range.
Panikov moves out of range as Turkinen strikes.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body. Turkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Turkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panikov misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Panikov misses
and Turkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov misses the jab.
Turkinen scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Turkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Turkinen moves out of range.
Panikov throws a head kick but Turkinen moves out of range.
Panikov throws a low kick but Turkinen moves out of range easily.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.#T2#
Turkinen cracks Panikov with a good jab.
Turkinen slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
Turkinen throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Turkinen moves out of range.
Panikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turkinen's hands.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen looks to land a combination but Panikov avoids it well.
Panikov lands with a right hand.
Turkinen slips a jab and a cross from Panikov.
Turkinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov throws a wild body kick that Turkinen sees coming a mile off.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Panikov.
Turkinen connects with a single shot there.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov throwing a counter right hand but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Panikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Turkinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turkinen walks into a left hand.
Turkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Panikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turkinen. Turkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Panikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turkinen.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turkinen.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov slips a jab from Turkinen.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
That's time! Panikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turkinen misses with a looping left.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
Panikov catches Turkinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Turkinen lands an overhand right.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.#T1#
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Panikov scores with a jab to the head.
Turkinen connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Turkinen avoids it.
Turkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Panikov seems unphased.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turkinen slips a jab from Panikov.
Turkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turkinen misses with a body shot.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a straight left. #T3#
A left lands for Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
As Panikov backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Panikov manages to avoid it all.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Panikov throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Turkinen defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Turkinen blocks the low kick.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range. #T4#
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Turkinen avoids them all with ease.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Panikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panikov slips a jab from Turkinen.
Panikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Turkinen as he connects with a hook.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jaako Turkinen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Turkinen with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Turkinen as he connects with a hook.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Turkinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panikov misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panikov thinking.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov misses with a head kick. #T1#
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panikov with a jab.
Panikov takes one on the button.
Turkinen lands with a cross.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Panikov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turkinen manages to circle out of the way.
A left lands for Turkinen.
Turkinen defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Turkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Panikov misses the target.
Turkinen throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.#T2#
Turkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Panikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turkinen lands a head shot.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Turkinen checks it.
Turkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.#T3##TD2#
Turkinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turkinen trying to control the action but Panikov is working from the bottom.
Panikov is looking to regain half guard here but Turkinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Turkinen trying to control the action but Panikov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Panikov regains half guard.
Turkinen is trying to control. Panikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panikov cracks Turkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panikov cracks Turkinen with a good jab.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Panikov is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Panikov cracks Turkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
Turkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
Panikov throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Turkinen.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
It seemed like Turkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turkinen takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Panikov connects with a body shot that sends Turkinen's belly button to the back.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
Turkinen lunges at Panikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panikov's hand.
Panikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turkinen in his tracks.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov misses with a jab to the body
and Turkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Panikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turkinen slips a straight right by Panikov.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Turkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turkinen! But no joy.#T2#
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Turkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turkinen clobbers Panikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turkinen dips to his left and cracks Panikov with an uppercut!
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Turkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Panikov.
Turkinen takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
It looked like Panikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turkinen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Panikov.
Panikov scores with a kick to the body.
Turkinen blocks a jab.#T3#
Panikov staying out of range there.
As Turkinen tries to get set, Panikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Turkinen manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov tries a low kick but Turkinen avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Panikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Turkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice cross by Turkinen.
A head kick by Panikov misses
and Turkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Turkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook but Turkinen blocks it.
Turkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Panikov.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen. #T4#
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Turkinen with a nice cross.
Panikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turkinen on the side of the head.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Panikov ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov slips under a jab from Turkinen.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Panikov 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.
Panikov scores with a jab. Turkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turkinen tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Panikov - that will leave a mark!
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaako Turkinen.
I think Turkinen 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!

Sergey Panikov retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Sergey Panikov said 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: AD497: The Last Emperor     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Dillashaw Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillashaw Junior.
Panikov moves forwards but Dillashaw Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillashaw Junior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillashaw Junior 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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice looking body kick.
Dillashaw Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dillashaw Junior throws a front kick that sends Panikov stumbling back into the cage.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillashaw Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut.
Panikov throws a combination that misses
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Dillashaw Junior as he checks the leg kick.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panikov swings for the body but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panikov with a hook.
Panikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Dillashaw Junior jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panikov jabs Dillashaw Junior right on the nose. Dillashaw Junior blinks but takes it well.
Panikov tests Dillashaw Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dillashaw Junior under the eye.#ROC2#
Dillashaw Junior is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has been cut.
Panikov seems to be stalking Dillashaw Junior here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Dillashaw Junior drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergey Panikov!
Sergey Panikov is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Sergey Panikov took to the microphone: 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: AD492: BPS     
Date:   Oct 15, 2017
#R1#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panikov as he avoids it easily.
Panikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yamamoto if he has to take too many more of those.
A left lands for Yamamoto.
A cross from Panikov lands.
Panikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panikov.
Yamamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panikov under the eye.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panikov is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Panikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yamamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Panikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov lands with an overhand left.
Yamamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panikov lands with an overhand left.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Panikov sprawls well.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Yamamoto seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Panikov cracks Yamamoto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yamamoto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Panikov finish him?
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Panikov cracks Yamamoto on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Yamamoto falls backwards against the cage. Panikov follows up with more strikes that drop Yamamoto to his knees. Panikov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Yamamoto! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Panikov!
Sergey Panikov took some time post fight to say the following; 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: AD485: Autumn is here     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Panikov misses with a few strikes there.
Longbow looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov scores with a jab. Longbow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panikov tests Longbow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longbow 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.
Longbow lands a nice shot to the body.
Longbow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Panikov misses.
Panikov moves out of range as Longbow throws a body kick.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Longbow. Longbow obviously looking to wear him down.
Longbow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov with a jab.
Panikov cracks the inside of Longbow's front leg.
Panikov takes one on the button.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Longbow moved out of range.#T1#
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longbow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Panikov lands.
Panikov scores with a hook.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Longbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Longbow counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Panikov does no damage.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Panikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Longbow blocks a jab.
Longbow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Longbow doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panikov misses with a right hand
and Longbow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Panikov misses. #T2#
Longbow punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Panikov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Panikov.
Longbow throws a leg kick that misses.
Panikov wants to clinch up but Longbow keeps it at a distance.
Longbow missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longbow lands a glancing blow to the side of Panikov's head.
Panikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Longbow's head.
Nice shot by Longbow.
Panikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Longbow connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
Longbow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Longbow just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Longbow misses with a body kick.#T3#
Longbow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
Longbow throws a body kick that misses
and Panikov counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov throws a jab when Longbow was well out of range.
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longbow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Longbow throws a right hand that Panikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panikov also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Panikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longbow moves away.
Panikov lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Longbow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panikov rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Panikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Longbow.
Panikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Longbow slips a jab from Panikov.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov misses with a right hand
and Longbow counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Longbow counters with a nice uppercut.
Longbow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov sizes up Longbow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov throws a push kick but Longbow slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Longbow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longbow thumps Panikov with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Longbow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Longbow lands a nice hook to Panikov's body. Panikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Panikov.
Panikov blocks the body kick.
Longbow throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Panikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Longbow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longbow scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panikov avoids a kick to the body.
Panikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longbow can do to turn this around?
Panikov scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov throws a combination that misses
and Longbow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panikov thinking.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longbow.
Longbow moves out of range of the strikes.
Longbow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longbow throws out the jab. #T1#
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Longbow misses its intended target.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Longbow's head but Longbow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longbow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov tries to land a body kick
and Longbow counters with a stiff right hand.
Longbow motions for Panikov to come forward. Longbow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Longbow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Longbow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
Longbow walks into a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Longbow in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longbow, as that shot connected.
A big left from Longbow misses.
Longbow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panikov.
Longbow lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Longbow.
Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Panikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Longbow saw that one coming.
Longbow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panikov lands with a straight right. Longbow didn't see that one coming.
Longbow moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Longbow moves away from the strike by Panikov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Longbow.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Longbow slips a straight right by Panikov.
A good leg kick by Longbow.
A big right from Panikov misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Longbow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Longbow swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Longbow.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Longbow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Panikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Longbow cracks Panikov with a nice body shot.
Longbow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longbow misses with the head strike.
Longbow throws a head punch that misses.
Longbow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longbow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longbow lands a body punch.
A short right from Longbow on the inside.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Longbow.
Panikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panikov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panikov gets through Longbow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Panikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longbow backwards. #T4#
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Longbow misses with a punch to the body.
Longbow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longbow throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longbow.
A short body shot lands from Longbow as the two fighters clinch.
Longbow lands with a right to the head.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longbow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Longbow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Longbow.
Henry Longbow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longbow tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Longbow back against the cage.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov lands with a light punch inside.
Longbow blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longbow thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Longbow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov throws the left hand but Longbow avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Longbow misses.
Longbow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Panikov has been cut.
Panikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Panikov lands with an overhand left.
Longbow throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Longbow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panikov scrambles back to his feet.
Longbow staying out of range there.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
Longbow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Longbow tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longbow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longbow! But no joy.
A combination from Panikov does no damage.
Longbow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Longbow throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Longbow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Longbow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Longbow avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Longbow moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Longbow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Longbow.
Longbow looks to land a body kick but Panikov moved away.
Panikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Longbow staying out of range there.
Panikov throws a solid leg kick but Longbow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Panikov.
Longbow feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Henry Longbow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Panikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panikov cracks Longbow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Longbow.
Longbow throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
Longbow throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longbow.
Longbow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Longbow swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Panikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Longbow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longbow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Longbow blocks a jab.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longbow moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Longbow misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Panikov, right into the meat.
Longbow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longbow needs to keep his hands up - Panikov had a free shot at his head there.
Panikov feints a jab promting Longbow to slip. Panikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Longbow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Panikov throws out a powerful jab.
Longbow just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov blocks a leg kick.#T4#
A slow jab from Longbow misses its intended target.
Longbow throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Panikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Longbow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longbow walks into a left hand.
Panikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Longbow throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longbow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panikov.
Longbow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Longbow staying out of range there.
Longbow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Panikov drives through and clinches with Longbow against the cage.
Longbow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longbow tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Panikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!

Sergey Panikov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: AD479: Aggressive Combat     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Panikov misses with a hook.
Pietrzak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Pietrzak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donk. Pietrzak catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Pietrzak misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov is looking to chop away at Pietrzak's legs.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Pietrzak.
Panikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pietrzak throws a lazy body kick
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietrzak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pietrzak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pietrzak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietrzak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Panikov.
Panikov slips a jab and a cross from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Panikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for Panikov.#T1#
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Pietrzak counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pietrzak lands with an uppercut that bounces Panikov off the cage and back into range.
Nice cross by Panikov.
Pietrzak jabs at Panikov's body.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pietrzak connects with a single shot there.
Panikov scores with a shot to the body.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Pietrzak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pietrzak misses with a looping right.
Panikov moves out of range as Pietrzak strikes.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panikov catches Pietrzak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Panikov staying out of range there.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.#T2#
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pietrzak dips to his left and cracks Panikov with an uppercut!
Pietrzak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pietrzak looks to land a combination but Panikov avoids it well.
Panikov slips a jab and a cross from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown but Panikov shows good takedown defense.
Pietrzak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pietrzak slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Pietrzak slips under a jab.
Pietrzak lands a nice hook to Panikov's body. Panikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Pietrzak uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Panikov forces Pietrzak back against the cage and clinches.
Pietrzak misses with some punches.
Pietrzak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Pietrzak.
Panikov lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Panikov as the two fighters clinch.
Panikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
Panikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pietrzak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panikov blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Pietrzak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov works on Pietrzak's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panikov.
Pietrzak looking for a takedown.
Panikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pietrzak fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pietrzak or not.
Pietrzak lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Pietrzak tries a knee to the head but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pietrzak blocks an uppercut.
Pietrzak tries to stall but Panikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pietrzak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Panikov lands a shot to the body.
Pietrzak is breathing heavily.
Panikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Pietrzak misses with some punches.
Panikov digs a right hand underneath Pietrzak's ribcage. Pietrzak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panikov has Pietrzak pushed against the cage.
Panikov lands a right hand.
Panikov keeps control of Pietrzak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panikov lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak is trying to force a seperation but Panikov has the dominant position.
Panikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Panikov lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pietrzak falls backwards - clearly groggy! Panikov dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Panikov!
An intense looking Sergey Panikov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: Syn 538 - Exsanguinate     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Tiili pushes Panikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Panikov lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Tiili.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Panikov misses with a punch to the body.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiili.
Panikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panikov avoiding damage.
We've been informed that Tiili has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiili lands with a right to the head.
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tiili cracks Panikov with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiili.
Tiili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiili digs a right hand into Panikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panikov's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tiili. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Panikov.
Tiili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panikov.
Tiili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Panikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tiili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov presses Tiili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiili looks winded!
Tiili takes a shot to the head.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Tiili misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiili is working Panikov over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Tiili takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Tiili misses with a knee to the head.
Tiili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panikov.
A right hook to the body lands for Panikov.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Tiili misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Panikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panikov digs a right hand into Tiili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiili's gas tank.
Panikov stalling the fight.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Panikov.
Tiili misses with a body punch.
Panikov scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Panikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiili backwards. #ROC#
Tiili is rocked!
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tiili.
Tiili is still on wobbly legs! Can Panikov finish him?
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Panikov.
Panikov dips a shoulder and cracks Tiili with a mighty uppercut! Tiili falls back against the cage and Panikov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tiili is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Panikov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Panikov!
Post fight, an emotional Sergey Panikov said 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: Syn 535 - Parhelion     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Falcao cracks the inside of Panikov's front leg.
Panikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Falcao has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falcao's sensitive parts.
Panikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Falcao slips a jab from Panikov.
Falcao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcao throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Falcao.
Panikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcao scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcao.
Diego Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falcao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Panikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Panikov avoids a kick to the body.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Panikov misses with a kick to the body.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Good work by Panikov as he checks the leg kick.
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab by Panikov.
A leg kick checked by Falcao.
Falcao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Panikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Falcao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao throws a lazy uppercut
and Panikov counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Panikov. #T2#
Falcao throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
Falcao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Falcao.
Falcao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Falcao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcao.
Falcao misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Falcao.
Panikov feints and then cracks Falcao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcao down.
Good exchange - Falcao coming out on top.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.#T3#
Falcao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Falcao's head but Falcao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Falcao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Panikov quickly recovers to half guard.
Falcao is trying to control the action in half guard but Panikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Falcao wants to work for an arm triangle but Panikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Falcao is trying to control the action in half guard but Panikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Falcao tries to pass to full mount but Panikov defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Falcao trying to control from half guard but Panikov is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Falcao lands a jab to the head.
Falcao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov tries to work over Falcao's front leg with a kick but Falcao checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falcao.
Falcao misses with a body kick.
Jab by Panikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Falcao will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Falcao lands a slapping body shot.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Sergey Panikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcao takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Falcao throws a front kick that sends Panikov stumbling back into the cage.
Panikov blocks the body kick.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falcao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Falcao settles back down.
Falcao moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Falcao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Falcao throws a head kick that Panikov semi-blocks.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Falcao cracks the inside of Panikov's front leg.
Falcao cracks Panikov with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Falcao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falcao's corner calls for a 1-2. Falcao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Falcao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Falcao slips a straight right by Panikov.
Falcao is looking for the big counter here.
Falcao moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Falcao saw that one coming.#TD2#
Falcao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Panikov keeping full guard, as Falcao tries to pass.
Falcao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panikov keeping full guard, as Falcao tries to pass. #T2#
Falcao wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Panikov trying to control the position.
Panikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcao. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Falcao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panikov momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcao. #T3#
Falcao slips a jab from Panikov.
An inside leg kick from Falcao misses.
Falcao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcao.
Panikov lands with a cross.
That kick from Falcao tenderised Panikov's leg. Panikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Falcao takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Falcao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Falcao.
Falcao cracks Panikov with a good jab.
Falcao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcao is looking to chop away at Panikov's legs.
Falcao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Falcao lands with a straight right. Panikov didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Falcao tenderised Panikov's leg. Panikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcao shoots for a takedown but Panikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Falcao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panikov slips a straight right by Falcao.
Falcao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panikov digs a good hook to Falcao's body.
Panikov scores with the left hand. Falcao knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Falcao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Falcao throws a head kick that misses.
Falcao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Falcao scores with a jab to the head.
Falcao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Panikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panikov blocks the body kick.
Panikov is looking to counter punch.
Falcao lands with a cross.
Falcao blocks a head kick by Panikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Panikov.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
An attempted straight right counter from Panikov misses the target.#T1#
Falcao's corner calls for a 1-2. Falcao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcao.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcao slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov motions for Falcao to come forward. Panikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao jabs at Panikov's body.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Falcao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Falcao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panikov doesn't seem phased though.
Falcao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Falcao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Panikov slips a straight right by Falcao.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falcao misses the jab.
As Falcao looks to move away, Panikov throws a big counter combo but Falcao just gets out of the way.
A good leg kick by Falcao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov takes one on the button.
Falcao tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panikov at a distance.
Panikov misses with a few strikes there.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falcao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Falcao connects with a solid leg kick.
Falcao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panikov at a distance.
Falcao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Panikov does no damage. #T3#
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcao connects with a high kick.
Panikov misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcao! But no joy.
Falcao slips a jab from Panikov.
Falcao cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Falcao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Falcao lands a jab.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao cracks Panikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Panikov throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Falcao.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Falcao cracks Panikov with a good jab.
Falcao slips under a jab from Panikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcao. That's going to slow Panikov down.
Jab by Falcao.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Falcao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Falcao settles back down.
Panikov moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
Panikov avoids the head kick by Falcao.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov 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.
Falcao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Falcao lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Falcao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falcao 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Falcao!

Diego Falcao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Sergey Panikov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: Syn 524 - Mayhem     
Date:   May 12, 2017
#R1#
Longbow throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Longbow - just one landing.
Henry Longbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Longbow.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Longbow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Longbow tried to counter with a leg kick but Panikov avoided it.
Longbow lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
Longbow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longbow scores with a head kick.
Longbow misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Longbow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Panikov takes a step back to recover.
Longbow tries to work over Panikov's front leg with a kick but Panikov checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longbow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Panikov with a hook.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Longbow.
Longbow scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Panikov.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov throws a body punch but Longbow moves out of range.
Panikov takes a swing at Longbow's ribcage but misses.
Longbow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panikov connects with a single shot there.
Longbow loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
Longbow with a hook.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Panikov throws a low kick but Longbow moves out of range easily.
Longbow lands a nice hook to Panikov's body. Panikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longbow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at aLion's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Longbow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Longbow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Longbow throws a right and a left that Panikov avoids nicely. #T2#
A big right from Longbow misses.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Longbow avoids it with no problem.
Panikov throws a hook but Longbow blocks it.
Longbow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Panikov misses the jab.
Panikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Longbow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longbow lands a slapping body shot.
Longbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Longbow slips under a jab.
Longbow throws a looping overhand right but Panikov ducks down to avoid it.
Longbow jabs at Panikov's body.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Longbow's head but Longbow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longbow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Longbow.
Longbow lands a jab to the head.
Longbow throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Longbow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Longbow. Longbow obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov needs to keep his hands up - Longbow had a free shot at his head there.
Panikov defending well as Longbow loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longbow scores with a spinning back kick!
Panikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Longbow misses its intended target.
Longbow scores with a nice body kick.
Longbow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panikov throws a hook but Longbow blocks it.
Longbow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Longbow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Longbow.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Longbow moves away and avoids it.
Longbow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panikov walks into a jab.
Panikov fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Longbow lands with a cross.
Longbow throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
Panikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Longbow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov throws a one two combo.
Panikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Longbow lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
Longbow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panikov blocks a head kick by Longbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Longbow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Longbow misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longbow. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Longbow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Longbow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Longbow moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Longbow throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longbow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Panikov tries to score with a low kick but Longbow moves his leg out of the way.
Longbow connects with a body shot.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longbow.
Longbow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Longbow.
Longbow wants to slow Panikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Longbow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panikov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Longbow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Longbow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Longbow.
Panikov drops his hands momentarily and Longbow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Panikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Longbow.
Longbow scores with a nice body kick.
Longbow delivers a nice body kick.
Longbow throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panikov.
Panikov throws a jab when Longbow was well out of range.
Panikov clobbers Longbow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Panikov.
Longbow gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Panikov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Longbow is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Panikov!
Sergey Panikov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: SYN 514 - Wein vs Perala     
Date:   Mar 22, 2017
#R1#
Longbow moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Panikov thumps Longbow with a low kick.
Panikov avoids the head kick by Longbow.
Panikov lands a really nice looking cross but Longbow seems unphased.
Longbow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Longbow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Longbow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Longbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Longbow scores with a leg kick.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longbow.
Panikov swings for the body but Longbow moves out of range.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Longbow slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longbow misses with a low kick.
Longbow misses with an uppercut.
Panikov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longbow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Longbow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Longbow misses with a looping right.
Longbow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Longbow throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Longbow does it's job there.
Longbow looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Panikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A clash of legs there as Longbow blocks the low kick.
Longbow is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Panikov is looking to chop away at Longbow's legs.
A good leg kick by Longbow.
Longbow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longbow lands a head kick!
Longbow scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbow dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Longbow.
Panikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Longbow just manages to avoid it.
Panikov misses with a looping left.#T2#
Longbow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panikov under the eye.
Longbow needs to keep his hands up - Panikov had a free shot at his head there.
Panikov wants to land a leg kick but Longbow is out of range.
Longbow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Panikov scores with a jab.
Panikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Longbow tries to move into range but Panikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Panikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Longbow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Longbow throws a leg kick which misses Panikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Panikov tries to avoid it.
Longbow cracks Panikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Panikov 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.
Longbow misses with a body kick.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Longbow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longbow throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Longbow tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Longbow misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Panikov counter with a right hand.
Panikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Longbow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov throws a wild body kick that Longbow sees coming a mile off.
Longbow throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
Longbow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Longbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov slips under a jab from Longbow.
Panikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Longbow lands with a right hand.
Panikov lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Longbow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Panikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Longbow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panikov throws a leg kick which misses Longbow's front leg but catches the back leg as Longbow tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
Panikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Longbow connects with a jab.
Longbow cracks Panikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Panikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Good work by Panikov as he checks the leg kick.
Panikov moves out of range as Longbow throws a body kick.
Longbow misses the body punch
and Panikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Longbow swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Longbow connects with a body shot.
Panikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longbow's head backwards.
Longbow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henry Longbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longbow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longbow, as that shot connected.
Longbow throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Panikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Longbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov misses with the combination.
Panikov slips a straight right by Longbow.
Longbow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Longbow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Longbow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Longbow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longbow connects with a looping right hand.
Panikov slips under a jab from Longbow.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Longbow swats away the attempt to clinch by Panikov.
It seemed like Longbow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longbow checks the leg kick.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Panikov wants to land a leg kick but Longbow is out of range.
Longbow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Panikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Longbow's shoulder, as Longbow tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov lands a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Longbow!
Longbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbow scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Longbow throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov wants to land a leg kick but Longbow is out of range.
Longbow lands a body shot.
Panikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Longbow counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice shot by Panikov.
A big left from Longbow misses.
Panikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Longbow is out of range and Panikov settles back down.
Longbow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Longbow misses
and Panikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panikov connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Longbow.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Longbow moved out of range nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Panikov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Longbow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Longbow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Panikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longbow connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Panikov misses.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Longbow.#T2#
Longbow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov throws a jab when Longbow was well out of range.
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Longbow.
Longbow throws a head kick that Panikov semi-blocks.
Longbow misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Longbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Longbow is trying to counter with his kicks.
Longbow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Longbow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longbow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longbow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longbow was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Longbow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Panikov. That one must have hurt.
Longbow lands with a hook. Panikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Longbow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.#T3#
Panikov swings for the body but Longbow moves out of range.
Panikov catches Longbow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henry Longbow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longbow moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Longbow moves out of range of the leg kick from Panikov.
Longbow throws a shot to the body.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longbow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Longbow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Longbow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Panikov blocks it well.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Longbow is out of range.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Panikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Longbow throws a leg kick
and Panikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longbow throws a leg kick but Panikov checks it. #CL#
Panikov drives through and clinches with Longbow against the cage.
Longbow misses with the head strike.
Longbow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panikov leaning against his opponent.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Longbow tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Longbow swings wildly with an uppercut but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longbow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Longbow misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Longbow on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Longbow.
Longbow can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Longbow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longbow misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Longbow gets an underhook and turns Panikov into the cage.
Longbow swings wildly with an uppercut but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Longbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Longbow.
Longbow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Longbow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
#R3#
Panikov throws a low kick but Longbow moves out of range easily.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Longbow misses with a head kick.
Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Longbow avoids it.
Longbow throws a head kick that Panikov semi-blocks.
Decent striking displayed by Longbow there.
Longbow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Longbow's head but Longbow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longbow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Longbow lands a body shot.
Panikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Longbow loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Longbow tries to keep at a distance but Panikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Longbow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
Longbow has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
Longbow misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longbow misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Panikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Longbow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longbow misses with a body punch.
Panikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longbow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
Longbow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panikov.
A short uppercut from Panikov.
Longbow lands with a right to the head.
Longbow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panikov or not.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Longbow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panikov lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longbow.
Longbow misses with a body punch.
Longbow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longbow gets through Panikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov blocks a body shot from Longbow.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Panikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longbow has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Longbow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Longbow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Good body shot from Longbow.
Longbow misses with the head strike.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Longbow controls his hands.
Longbow blocks a body shot from Panikov.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body.
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Longbow uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Panikov scores with a shot to the side of Longbow's head.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov stalling in the clinch but Longbow improves position.
Longbow misses with a punch on the inside.
Longbow tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Longbow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov taking a breather.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov misses with a punch to the body.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longbow misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov scores with a shot to the side of Longbow's head.
Henry Longbow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Longbow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry Longbow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Longbow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panikov.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longbow lands with a left to the head.
Come on Panikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Longbow can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Longbow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longbow lands an uppercut.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longbow blocks a body shot from Panikov.
Longbow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longbow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Longbow.
Well Longbow 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Longbow!

A victorious Henry Longbow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: Syn 511 - Pedro vs Bashorov     
Date:   Mar 10, 2017
#R1#
Melo misses with a looping right.
Melo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Melo. Beautiful body shot.
Panikov misses with a hook.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Panikov enables Melo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Panikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panikov has Melo pulled in close to control his posture.
Melo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Melo from controlling successfully.
Melo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Melo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Melo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Melo avoids a kick to the body.
Melo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov slips a jab from Melo.
Panikov thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Panikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Panikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melo's elbow.
Panikov pushes Melo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Melo tries to pull guard but Panikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Melo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
I was talking to Melo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melo.
Melo lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Panikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Melo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Melo manages to break the clinch.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Melo has managed to clinch.
Melo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Panikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Melo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Melo.
Melo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melo's elbow.
Panikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Melo misses with the head strike.
Melo struggles to land a body shot inside as Panikov controls his hands.
Panikov avoiding damage. #T3#
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov lands an uppercut.
Melo has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
Panikov has Melo pushed against the cage.
Melo prevents a body shot from Panikov. #BC#
Melo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Panikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panikov throws a hook but Melo blocks it.
Panikov wants to clinch#TD#
and Melo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melo.
Melo wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Panikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melo controls the pace.
Melo trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melo controls the pace.
Melo stands and throws Panikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Melo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!#SUB#
Melo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Panikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Melo but great work by Panikov.
Melo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panikov's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renan Melo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Melo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Melo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Melo throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Melo misses with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a series of strikes. Melo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Melo dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
Melo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
It looked like Melo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panikov throws a leg kick which misses Melo's front leg but catches the back leg as Melo tries to avoid it.
Melo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Melo moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melo.
Panikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Melo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Panikov uses from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Melo looking for a guillotine here but Panikov defends easily.
Panikov stopping the sweep attempt from Melo.
Panikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Melo looking for a sweep. Not yet Melo, not yet. #SUB#
Melo working for submissions but it's allowed Panikov to get to half guard.
Melo is looking for a sweep. Panikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melo gets back to full guard.
Melo controls Panikov momentarily but Panikov frees himself.
Melo wants to sweep here but Panikov controlling him for the moment.
Melo is trying to control the position but Panikov postures up. #SUB#
Melo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melo is looking to sweep but instead, Panikov has passed into half guard.
Melo is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Melo is working hard here to advance position.
Panikov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Panikov prevents Melo from getting the reversal.
Melo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Melo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Panikov passes into side control!#T4#
Melo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Panikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Melo is trying desperately to improve position.
Melo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Melo is looking for a sweep. Panikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Melo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panikov pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Melo!
Melo is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Melo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panikov's coach down at The Studio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Panikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Melo looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Melo moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Melo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo misses with a double jab.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Melo moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Melo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melo just misses with a punch to the body.
Melo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.#T1#
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Melo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panikov. Panikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. Melo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov tries to clinch up.
Panikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Melo's leg. Melo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Melo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Melo scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Melo has Panikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Melo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Melo breaks from the clinch.
Melo looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Panikov tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Panikov thuds a left hand into Melo's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov wants to clinch up but Melo keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Melo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melo lands with a straight right. Panikov didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Melo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Panikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Panikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Renan Melo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Melo on the inside.
A short right from Panikov on the inside.
Melo misses with a punch to the body.
Melo is trying to pull guard but Panikov has him pressed against the cage.
Panikov trying to control the position but instead, Melo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panikov into the cage.
Panikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov can't find room to land a body shot as Melo controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melo.
Melo tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Melo back against the cage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Melo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Panikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Panikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panikov presses Melo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panikov walks away with a smile on his face. Melo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Melo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panikov is looking to slow Melo down with leg kicks.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Melo slips under a jab from Panikov.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Melo avoids the body shot from Panikov. #T4##CL#
Melo closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov wants to stall.
Melo swings wildly with an uppercut but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melo working aggressively here.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Melo controls his hands.
Melo tries to pull guard but Panikov won't allow it.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Melo lands a hook that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
I think Panikov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renan Melo!

A very excited looking Renan Melo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: CFC 416 - Relaunch     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
Coker swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well.
Panikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Coker is wise to it.
Panikov motions for Coker to come forward. Panikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Panikov is looking to land body kicks.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Coker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Coker slips a jab from Panikov.
Coker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Coker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Panikov has closed the distance and engaged Coker in a clinch.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Coker misses with a body punch.
Coker letting Panikov take a breather here.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker jumps guard but Panikov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Panikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker working hard to break the clinch.
Coker throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Coker on the inside.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panikov.
Coker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coker lands with a light punch inside.
Coker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Panikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panikov scores with a nice head shot.
Panikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Panikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panikov blocks the body kick. #T3#
Coker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Coker throws out a powerful jab.
Coker cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coker misses with a leg kick.
Coker scores with a nice head shot.
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Coker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coker 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. #T4#
Panikov throws a hook but Coker blocks it.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coker checks a leg kick nicely.
Coker checks a low kick from Panikov.
Coker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
Coker throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Panikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coker tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Panikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Coker avoids a kick to the body.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker throws a low kick but Panikov moves out of range easily.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker fakes the leg kick and cracks Panikov in the body.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Coker missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Panikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov lands with a hook. Coker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Panikov.#T1#
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Panikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker wants to slow Panikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker looks to land a body kick but Panikov moved away.
Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panikov on the side of the head.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Coker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coker is looking to work some ground and pound but Panikov has wrist control.
Coker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coker wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Coker is fighting to break Panikov's control of his arms but Panikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Panikov working a defensive guard here.
Coker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Panikov is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Coker or perhaps it was just good defense by Panikov, which made it look bad.
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Coker saw that one coming.
Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coker feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down.
Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Coker throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Coker looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Coker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coker showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Coker controlling the pace.
Coker throwing shots but Panikov is blocking nicely.
Panikov is trying to maintain the position but Coker is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Coker.
Coker is thwarting Panikov's attempts to control the position.
Coker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov thuds his right hand into Coker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panikov.
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Panikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Good exchange - Coker coming out on top.
Good shot there by Coker.
Good leg kick by Panikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker throws a leg kick but Panikov moved away.
Coker backing away here, and Panikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker scores with a nice head shot.
Coker cracks Panikov with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Panikov darts in and clinches Coker up against the cage.#BC#
Coker breaks the clinch. #T1#
Panikov blocks a low kick nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Panikov.
Coker motions for Panikov to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Coker moved away.
Panikov throws a low kick, looking for Coker's leg but Coker calmly moves out of range.
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coker misses the jab.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Coker misses
letting Panikov counter with a right hand. #TD#
Coker shoots in and bounces Panikov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Panikov trying to control the position.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coker throwing strikes but missing.
Coker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Panikov misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panikov scores with a shot to the body.
Coker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Panikov. Beautiful body shot.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well. #CL2#
Panikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coker holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panikov pushes Coker away with a front kick.
Panikov connects with a body shot.#T4#
Panikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker fails with a takedown attempt.
Coker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Panikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panikov misses with a left hand
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coker 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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Panikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coker walks into a left hand.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov tries to land a front kick but Coker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panikov lands with a right hand.
Panikov misses with a shot to the body
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coker scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
I think Panikov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergey Panikov!

Sergey Panikov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: Death Squad 366:Mike v Sean     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Panikov lands a nice shot that snaps Guzman's head back.
Panikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Panikov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guzman, right into the meat.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guzman.
Guzman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guzman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Panikov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guzman.
Panikov throws a solid leg kick but Guzman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Panikov.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Guzman.
Panikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good leg kick by Panikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guzman connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov thows a body kick. Guzman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guzman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Panikov closes the distance and clinches.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guzman blocking some punches. #T1#
Guzman blocking some punches. #BC#
Guzman breaks from the clinch.
Guzman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panikov moves out of range as Guzman throws a body kick.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov moves out of range as Guzman strikes.
And Panikov responds with a good body kick, but Guzman manages to step out the way in time.
Panikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guzman.
Guzman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Guzman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
Guzman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Panikov keeps Guzman at a distance using the push kick.
Panikov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Guzman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook but Guzman avoids it easily.
Panikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guzman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guzman throws a leg kick
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
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!
Guzman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panikov. That's going to slow Guzman down.
Guzman throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Panikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guzman lands a two punch combo.
Panikov throws a low kick but Guzman moves out of range easily.
Guzman loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
Panikov connects with a jab.
Guzman misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guzman lands with an uppercut that bounces Panikov off the ropes and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guzman.
Panikov misses with a left hand
letting Guzman counter with a right hand.
Panikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guzman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Guzman throws a front kick aimed at Panikov's knee but Panikov avoids it well.
Guzman throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Guzman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guzman.
Guzman lands with a nice combination. Panikov backs away looking to recover.
Panikov blocks a head kick by Guzman.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov lands with a hook. Guzman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Panikov has managed to clinch.
Panikov lands with a left to the head.
Panikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panikov tries to throw a body punch but Guzman avoids it by throwing Panikov back against the ropes.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov pushes Guzman back against the ropes and 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.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
Guzman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land. #BC#
Guzman breaks from the clinch.
Guzman swinging wildly here.
Guzman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Panikov throws a right hand that Guzman ducks under and follows up with a left that Guzman also avoids with ease.
Guzman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Guzman's shoulder, as Guzman tries to avoid the shot.
Guzman connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guzman. Guzman obviously looking to wear him down.
Guzman scores with a nice head shot.
Panikov tries to clinch but Guzman moves out of range.
Panikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Guzman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panikov.
Panikov feints a counter leg kick.
Guzman lands a lovely overhand right.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guzman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guzman lands a body shot.
Guzman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Guzman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Guzman misses with a body shot.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Guzman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Guzman's head.
Panikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Guzman if he has to take too many more of those.
Panikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guzman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guzman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Guzman moved out of range.
Guzman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guzman.
Guzman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Guzman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guzman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guzman checks a low kick from Panikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman connects with a single shot there.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. Guzman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guzman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov checks the leg kick.#T1#
Guzman swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Guzman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guzman.
Guzman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panikov lands a jab to the head.
Panikov misses with a hook. Guzman ducked under it nicely.
Guzman moves out of range of the leg kick from Panikov.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guzman looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Guzman looks to land a body kick but Panikov moved away.
Panikov wants to counter the offense by Guzman and move into the clinch position.
Guzman needs to keep his hands up - Panikov had a free shot at his head there.
Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Guzman staying out of range there.
Guzman lands a nice hook to Panikov's body. Panikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guzman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Panikov as he connects with a hook.
Panikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Panikov.
A swing and a miss from Guzman.
Guzman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Guzman misses with a low kick.
Guzman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guzman misses with a low kick.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Guzman is just out of range.
Guzman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Panikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Guzman throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
Guzman throws a leg kick which misses Panikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Panikov tries to avoid it.
Panikov is looking to clinch.
Guzman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Guzman misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Panikov. That's going to slow Guzman down.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Guzman throws a body kick that misses.
Panikov keeps Guzman at a distance using the push kick.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Guzman moves out of range.
Guzman scores with a leg kick.
Guzman misses with a two punch combination.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guzman throws out the jab.
Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov cracks the inside of Guzman's front leg.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov dips to his left and cracks Guzman with an uppercut!
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Guzman saw that one coming.#T4#
Panikov lands with a nice body kick.
Guzman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panikov under the eye.
Guzman throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guzman throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guzman. That did some damage!
Panikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guzman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Panikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guzman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Panikov if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Panikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guzman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guzman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panikov is out of range.
Guzman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Panikov misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Panikov throws a head kick but Guzman moves out of range.
Guzman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Guzman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Guzman.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Guzman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guzman.
Guzman misses with a low kick.
Guzman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guzman avoids a kick to the body.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov misses with a double jab
and Guzman counters with a nice body shot.
Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Panikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Guzman tries to land a leg kick but Panikov saw it coming and moves away.
Panikov lands with a straight right. Guzman didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Guzman keeps the fight on the outside.
Guzman lands a head shot.
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guzman.
Guzman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Panikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
A jab lands there for Guzman.
Guzman walks into a left hand.
Guzman scores with a nice strike.
Guzman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guzman's sensitive parts.
Guzman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dzuzaska Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Guzman takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guzman lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guzman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.
Guzman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guzman throws a front kick aimed at Panikov's knee but Panikov avoids it well.
Guzman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panikov thumps Guzman with a low kick.
Panikov throws a nice looking combination but Guzman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guzman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Guzman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guzman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panikov can pounce on him.
Guzman throws a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guzman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Guzman throws a sloppy body shot
and Panikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.
Panikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Panikov throws a shot to the body.
Panikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guzman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guzman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Guzman throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
Guzman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Panikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Guzman misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guzman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Guzman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panikov connects with the punch.
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Panikov ducks right into an uppercut from Guzman. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guzman at a distance.
Panikov stuns Guzman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guzman.
Panikov tries to counter with a clinch but Guzman shakes him off and moves away.
Guzman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guzman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Panikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guzman throws a low kick, looking for Panikov's leg but Panikov calmly moves out of range.
Guzman scores with a nice head shot.
Guzman throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guzman. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guzman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov throws a head kick that half lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
Well Panikov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!

Sergey Panikov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: Death Squad 359:Anton v B'den     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Ehrmantraut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov throws a body punch but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut scores with a leg kick.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.
A jab from Ehrmantraut finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Panikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ehrmantraut throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Panikov.
Ehrmantraut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ehrmantraut.
Panikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ehrmantraut slips a straight right by Panikov.
Ehrmantraut is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ehrmantraut was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Panikov cracks a nice hook into Ehrmantraut's ribs.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Ehrmantraut moves away and avoids it.
Ehrmantraut slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut avoids the head kick by Panikov.
It looked like Ehrmantraut was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panikov.
Ehrmantraut jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Ehrmantraut misses its intended target.
Ehrmantraut misses with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ehrmantraut's sensitive parts.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ehrmantraut lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Panikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ehrmantraut lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panikov or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ehrmantraut throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov can't find room to land a body shot as Ehrmantraut controls the action.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ehrmantraut misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Ehrmantraut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ehrmantraut.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hand.
Ehrmantraut misses with the head strike.
Ehrmantraut pushes Panikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ehrmantraut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ehrmantraut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Ehrmantraut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ehrmantraut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ehrmantraut tries a head kick but it misses.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Ehrmantraut tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panikov misses with a left hand
and Ehrmantraut counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ehrmantraut misses the target.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ehrmantraut.
Panikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ehrmantraut counters with a left to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ehrmantraut just misses with a punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut misses the jab.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ehrmantraut blocks a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ehrmantraut's head.
Panikov takes a swing at Ehrmantraut's ribcage but misses.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook.
Ehrmantraut sets himself, and Panikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Ehrmantraut avoids it this time.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Ehrmantraut's shoulder, as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid the shot.
Ehrmantraut was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ehrmantraut can pounce on him.
Panikov wants to clinch up but Ehrmantraut keeps it at a distance.
Ehrmantraut was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Ehrmantraut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ehrmantraut.#T4#
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a body punch
and Ehrmantraut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ehrmantraut cracks Panikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Ehrmantraut is looking to counter punch.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Ehrmantraut misses with a leg kick
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov defending well as Ehrmantraut loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Panikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ehrmantraut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Panikov!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Panikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ehrmantraut scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov throws a front kick aimed at Ehrmantraut's knee but Ehrmantraut avoids it well.
Panikov tries to clinch up but Ehrmantraut circles away and keeps his distance.
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov slips a jab from Ehrmantraut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Ehrmantraut connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panikov's hands.
Ehrmantraut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov swings for the body but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Panikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ehrmantraut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ehrmantraut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range of the leg kick from Panikov.
Ehrmantraut is looking to land body kicks.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Panikov - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ehrmantraut throws a quick counter kick to the body but Panikov avoids it.
Ehrmantraut thuds his shin into the meat of Panikov's side.
Ehrmantraut just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov scores with a kick to the body.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panikov slips a jab from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Ehrmantraut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ehrmantraut under the eye.
Ehrmantraut has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Ehrmantraut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Ehrmantraut is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ehrmantraut lunges at Panikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panikov's hand.
Panikov throws out a powerful jab.
Ehrmantraut walks into a stiff left hand from Panikov.
Mike Ehrmantraut is winning the standup battle so far.
Ehrmantraut fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Ehrmantraut lands with a nice body punch.
Panikov throws a leg kick which misses Ehrmantraut's front leg but catches the back leg as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Crunch! Ehrmantraut slams his shin into Panikov's torso.
Ehrmantraut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ehrmantraut, right into the meat.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
Ehrmantraut scores with a hook.
Panikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ehrmantraut. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ehrmantraut. That did some damage!
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov tries to counter with a clinch but Ehrmantraut shakes him off and moves away.
Ehrmantraut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ehrmantraut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Panikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Panikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov digs a good hook to Ehrmantraut's body.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ehrmantraut stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Panikov strikes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panikov slips a straight right by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov swings for the body but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Ehrmantraut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice looking body kick.
Ehrmantraut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Panikov misses.
Ehrmantraut blocks a head kick by Panikov.
Panikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ehrmantraut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ehrmantraut finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ehrmantraut lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Ehrmantraut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov is looking to chop away at Ehrmantraut's legs.
Ehrmantraut thinks about countering with a body kick.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panikov takes a swing at Ehrmantraut's ribcage but misses.
Ehrmantraut takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
Ehrmantraut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Ehrmantraut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Panikov throws a body kick.
Panikov tries to move into range but Ehrmantraut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut swings widly with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panikov's knee momentarily.
Panikov lands the left hand.
Ehrmantraut lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Panikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ehrmantraut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ehrmantraut. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ehrmantraut misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Ehrmantraut throws a looping overhand right but Panikov ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov is looking for the big counter here.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Ehrmantraut counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Panikov cracks Ehrmantraut with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut checks the leg kick.
Ehrmantraut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ehrmantraut.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ehrmantraut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ehrmantraut throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ehrmantraut keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov throws a front kick aimed at Ehrmantraut's knee but Ehrmantraut avoids it well.
Ehrmantraut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut stalks Panikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Panikov's face. Panikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Ehrmantraut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
A big left from Ehrmantraut misses.
Ehrmantraut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ehrmantraut blocks the body kick.
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ehrmantraut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panikov's head.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Ehrmantraut finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ehrmantraut's sensitive parts.
Ehrmantraut blocks a low kick nicely.
Ehrmantraut takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Panikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ehrmantraut counters with a left and a right that stings Panikov.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panikov misses the body punch
and Ehrmantraut counters with an outside leg kick.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov cracks Ehrmantraut with an open hand slap.
A big left from Ehrmantraut misses.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panikov thinking.
Ehrmantraut scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ehrmantraut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ehrmantraut - the referee stops the clock and Panikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ehrmantraut. Panikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Ehrmantraut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ehrmantraut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Panikov misses the jab.
Ehrmantraut lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
Ehrmantraut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ehrmantraut scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Ehrmantraut fires out a quick counter leg kick but Panikov just manages to avoid it.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Ehrmantraut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ehrmantraut misses the jab.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ehrmantraut lands a lovely overhand right.
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ehrmantraut throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Ehrmantraut ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Ehrmantraut blocks the low kick.
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ehrmantraut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ehrmantraut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ehrmantraut!

After winning the bout, Mike Ehrmantraut thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sergey Panikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: Death Squad 353:Donnie v Bush     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto 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.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Panikov moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Panikov. #CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Panikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Panikov's head.
Nice shot lands for Panikov.
Panikov 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.
Panikov connects with a single shot there.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Panikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakamoto thinking.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakamoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Panikov in the body.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Panikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakamoto tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov is looking to wear down Sakamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Panikov as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Sakamoto.
Panikov is looking to counter punch.
Sakamoto tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
Panikov is looking to clinch.
Panikov backing away here, and Sakamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sakamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov. #T3#
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto motions for Panikov to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Panikov moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits.
Panikov scores with a nice right hand.
Panikov moves forwards but Sakamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Panikov lands with a hook. Sakamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Panikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Panikov 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick. #T4#
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Panikov's knee but Panikov avoids it well.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Sakamoto feints the counter takedown.
Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Panikov scores with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Panikov throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panikov digs a good hook to Sakamoto's body.
Panikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Panikov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Panikov connects with a looping right hand.
Panikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov misses with a leg kick.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panikov lands a jab to Sakamoto's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Panikov checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Panikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakamoto with a nice cross.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range. #T1#
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Panikov has closed the distance and engaged Sakamoto in a clinch.
Panikov trying to stall but Sakamoto improves his position.
Panikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakamotos head.
Sakamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the body from Panikov misses
and Sakamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Panikov saw it coming and moves away.
Panikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panikov.
Panikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Sakamoto blocks a leg kick.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Panikov cracks the inside of Sakamoto's front leg.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a jab.
Panikov thuds a left hand into Sakamoto's body.
Panikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov digs a good hook to Sakamoto's body.
Panikov scores with a jab. Sakamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Sakamoto tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Sakamoto clinches with his opponent.
Sakamoto tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panikov tries to stall but Sakamoto uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto.
Panikov misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakamoto is defended easily by Panikov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto 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.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov 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.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
And Sakamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Panikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Panikov tried to score with a low kick but Sakamoto checks it.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sakamoto works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto takes one to the chin there.
Panikov lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Panikov coming out on top.
Sakamoto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Panikov lands a slapping body shot.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto'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.
#R3#
Sakamoto tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Sakamoto coming out on top.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Panikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Panikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Panikov tries to clinch up.
Sakamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Sakamoto feints the counter takedown.
Sakamoto thumps Panikov with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Sakamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Sakamoto settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Sakamoto there.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Panikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sakamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Sakamoto's leg. Sakamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range. #CL2#
Sakamoto closes the distance and pushes Panikov back into the cage.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto is pushing Panikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Panikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sergey Panikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panikov stalling in the clinch but Sakamoto improves position.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Panikov.
And Sakamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Panikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov dips to his left and cracks Sakamoto with an uppercut!
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Panikov connects with a high kick.
Sakamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakamoto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Panikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
Panikov misses with a leg kick
and Sakamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Sakamoto lands with a cross.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Panikov misses with a low kick. #T4#
Panikov throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panikov's head.
A jab from Sakamoto does it's job there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panikov checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto connects with a right hand. Panikov shakes it off.
Panikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Panikov saw it coming and moves away.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Panikov is looking to counter the offense by Sakamoto and move into the clinch.
Panikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sergey Panikov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov is looking to chop away at Sakamoto's legs.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakamoto's calf.
Sakamoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Panikov.
An inside leg kick lands from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Panikov.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sakamoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panikov controlling the position for now.#T1#
Sakamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sakamoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sakamoto wants to control but Panikov is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panikov slips under a jab from Sakamoto.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Sakamoto avoids them all with ease.
Sakamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Panikov.
Sakamoto lands with a hook. Panikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Nice shot lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Sakamoto's leg. Sakamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Panikov.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto 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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakamoto - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Sakamoto blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sakamoto.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panikov tries to land a front kick but Sakamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panikov looks to land a body kick but Sakamoto moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Panikov.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Panikov misses with a leg kick.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a nice strike.
Sakamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov wants to slow Sakamoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Panikov defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov throws a front kick aimed at Sakamoto's knee but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto. #T1#
Panikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Panikov's head.
Panikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Panikov throws a solid leg kick but Sakamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Panikov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto 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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Sakamoto lands a head kick!
Sakamoto throws a right hand that misses
letting Panikov counter with a right hand.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakamoto connects with a single shot there.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakamoto lands a jab to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto misses with a hook to the body
and Panikov counters with a one-two to the body.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Sakamoto misses with a wild combination.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov misses with a low kick. #T3#
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Panikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Panikov lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panikov thuds a left hand into Sakamoto's body.
Sakamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Panikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Panikov gets a clinch. #T4#
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov misses with some punches. #TD2#
Sakamoto manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sakamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakamoto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
Sakamoto has an active guard here but Panikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Panikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
I think Sakamoto 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 George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!

Hiroshimo Sakamoto is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Hiroshimo Sakamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sergey Panikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: Death Squad 348:Alex v Lester     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
Jab from Panikov.#CL#
Clendennon clinches up with Panikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Panikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Clendennon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Clendennon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clendennon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Clendennon.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Clendennon controls his hands.
A short left from Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Clendennon scores with a hook to the body.
Clendennon tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A hook to the body from Panikov.
Panikov works on Clendennon's body with a couple of short punches.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Panikov takes a shot to the head.
Clendennon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clendennon takes a shot to the head.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Clendennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Panikov controls his hands.
Clendennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Panikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Clendennon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clendennon misses with the head strike.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Clendennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon letting Panikov take a breather here.
Clendennon misses with the head strike.
Panikov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clendennon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
Panikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Panikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Clendennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Panikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Clendennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Panikov controls his hands.
Panikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panikov pushes Clendennon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Panikov on the inside.
Panikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clendennon lands with a right to the head.
Panikov stalling.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Panikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clendennon has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panikov.
Panikov can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Clendennon.
Panikov looking to stall.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Clendennon blocks a jab.
Panikov thows a body kick. Clendennon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Clendennon is just out of range.#CL#
Clendennon closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
Clendennon throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a head punch that misses.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Panikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Panikov - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Panikov controls his hands.
Panikov taking a breather.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Panikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panikov.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panikov.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panikov leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Panikov.
Clendennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Panikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
Panikov tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
Panikov trying to control the position but instead, Clendennon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panikov into the cage.
Panikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Panikov stalling in the clinch but Clendennon improves position.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sergey Panikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panikov is leaning against Clendennon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panikov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clendennon.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clendennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Clendennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panikov. #CUT2#
It looks like Craig Clendennon has been cut.
Clendennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov pushes Clendennon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Panikov lands a left hand.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov stalling.
Panikov is leaning against Clendennon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Clendennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Clendennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Clendennon.
Clendennon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clendennon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clendennon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov leaning against his opponent.
Clendennon lands a nice uppercut.
Clendennon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clendennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panikov.
Panikov has Clendennon pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Clendennon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Panikov.#CL#
Clendennon moves into the clinch.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Clendennon misses with the head strike.
Panikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clendennon up against the cage.
Clendennon lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clendennon scores with a shoulder strike.
Clendennon working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov works on Clendennon's body with a couple of short punches.
Clendennon working aggressively here.
Panikov lands a left hand.
Panikov slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Clendennon fails to land.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Clendennon on the inside.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clendennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon takes a shot to the head.
Panikov lands with a light punch inside.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clendennon blocks a body shot from Panikov.
Panikov stalling in the clinch.
Craig Clendennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Clendennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clendennon throws a head punch that misses.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Clendennon as the two fighters clinch.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Clendennon working aggressively here.
Clendennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panikov.
Clendennon lands a left hand.
Clendennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Clendennon.
Clendennon has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
Clendennon throws a head punch that misses.
Clendennon has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov. #T4#
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clendennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clendennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Panikov lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Clendennon tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clendennon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Panikov is keeping busy.
Clendennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Clendennon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panikov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!

An intense looking Sergey Panikov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.
The defeated Craig Clendennon had this to say: 'Losing's like Country music- they both suck.'.

 

Event: Death Squad 342:Cell v Jia     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Nazarethyan blocks a head kick by Panikov.
Nazarethyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Panikov sprawls and moves away.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Nazarethyan blocks a jab.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazarethyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Panikov sprawls and moves away.
Panikov scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Panikov misses with a body punch #TD#
and Nazarethyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Panikov's guard.
Nazarethyan wants to stand but Panikov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nazarethyan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Panikov has his hands on Nazarethyan's head, controlling the position.
Panikov has a closed guard, preventing Nazarethyan from standing up.
Nazarethyan postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
Panikov throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panikov takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Nazarethyan attempts a counter takedown but Panikov avoids it well and moves away.
Panikov swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Panikov misses with a hook #TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nazarethyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Panikov's guard.#T4#
Panikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panikov has a closed guard, preventing Nazarethyan from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Nazarethyan saw that one coming.
Nazarethyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Nazarethyan tries to counter with a takedown but Panikov is quick to defend against it.
Panikov throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan feinted with a counter takedown.
Nazarethyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Nazarethyan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Nazarethyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Nazarethyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov throws a hook but Nazarethyan avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Nazarethyan staying out of range there.
Nazarethyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov catches Nazarethyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Panikov throws a jab when Nazarethyan was well out of range.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarethyan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarethyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan tries to counter with a takedown but Panikov is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Panikov misses. #T3#
Panikov connects with a body shot.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Nazarethyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarethyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Panikov sprawls and moves away.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarethyan tries to counter with a takedown but Panikov is quick to defend against it.
Panikov takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
Panikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nazarethyan has time to react.
A head kick misses from Panikov. #T4#
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarethyan moves out of range easily.
Nazarethyan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazarethyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan attempts a counter takedown but Panikov avoids it well and moves away.
Nazarethyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Nazarethyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Panikov keeping control of the position.
Panikov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Nazarethyan is going to stand back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Panikov is looking for a sweep. Nazarethyan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Panikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away.
Nazarethyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Panikov sprawls and moves away.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarethyan attempts a counter takedown but Panikov avoids it well and moves away.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov looks to land a combination but Nazarethyan avoids it well.
Nazarethyan attempts a counter takedown but Panikov avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target. #T3#
A shot to the body from Panikov misses #TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Panikov fights it but they end up in guard.
Nazarethyan wanted to stand there but Panikov had control of the position.
Panikov is pulling down on Nazarethyan's head. It's preventing any offense from Nazarethyan, at least for the moment.#T4#
Nazarethyan wanted to stand there but Panikov had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panikov has control of Nazarethyan's left arm, preventing Nazarethyan from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Suren Nazarethyan.
I think Panikov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!

Sergey Panikov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: Death Squad 338:Heart v Pablo     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Cell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Panikov swings for the body but Cell moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Panikov.
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cell.
Cell tried to counter with a leg kick but Panikov avoided it.
Nice shot lands for Panikov.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Panikov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cell counters with a single leg into guard. Panikov didn't expect that.
Panikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panikov managing to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Cell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Panikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Cell from controlling successfully.
Cell cracks Panikov with a solid left hand.
Panikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cell.
Panikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cell trying to control but Panikov is working from the bottom.
Cell throwing strikes from guard but Panikov blocks nicely.
Panikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cell.
Cell trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Panikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cell counters with a straight right hand.
Cell throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Panikov counters with a body kick.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Cell.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Cell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Panikov misses with a jab to the body
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Cell.
Panikov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Cell shoots in and gets a takedown into Panikov's guard.
Cell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cell being controlled here momentarily.
Cell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Cell from controlling successfully.
Cell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cell postures up in Panikov's guard and throws a big left but Panikov blocks it.
Cell is looking to work some ground and pound but Panikov has wrist control.
Cell distracts Panikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Cell.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Cell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panikov. Panikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Cell.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov throws a lazy body kick
letting Cell counter with a right hand.
Panikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panikov feints and then cracks Cell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cell down.
Cell shoots in but no luck this time.
Panikov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Cell counter with a right hand.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cell just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Cell saw that one coming.
Cell blocks a low kick nicely.
Panikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Panikov misses. #T1#
Cell misses with a body kick.
Panikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panikov scrambles back to his feet.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Cell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panikov swings for the body but Cell moves out of range.
Panikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Panikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cell, as that shot connected.
Cell misses with a few strikes there.
Cell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Panikov looks to land a combination but Cell avoids it well.
Cell stalks Panikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Panikov's face. Panikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Panikov lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Panikov finds it's target.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
It looked like Cell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cell moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Cell avoids it.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Cell drives through with a takedown into Panikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stem Cell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cell is looking to work some ground and pound but Panikov has wrist control.
Cell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cell stands up over Panikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Panikov trying to keep a closed guard but Cell is proving a slippery customer.
Cell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Cell trying to control but Panikov is working from the bottom.
Cell throwing strikes but missing.
Panikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cell wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Cell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panikov's head.
Cell postures up in Panikov's guard and throws a big left but Panikov blocks it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Cell from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cell.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Cell slips the punch.#CL#
Cell closes the distance and pushes Panikov back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cell tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it. #BC2#
Panikov manages to break the clinch.
Cell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panikov swings for the body but Cell moves out of range.
Cell looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.
Panikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stem Cell will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3##TD#
Cell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Panikov to the mat! Panikov manages to get full guard.
Cell throws a big right hand that misses.
Panikov has control of Cell's left arm, preventing Cell from doing any damage.
Cell works over Panikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Panikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cell.
Cell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cell throwing strikes from guard but Panikov blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cell throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Cell postures up.
Panikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Panikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cell stays in close to Panikov's body and controls the position.
Cell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panikov under the eye.
Panikov takes one on the button.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
It looked like Cell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cell slips a jab from Panikov.
As Panikov looks to move away, Cell throws a big counter combo but Panikov just gets out of the way.#T2#
Panikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cell slips under a jab from Panikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panikov. That's going to slow Cell down.
Cell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panikov under the eye.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Cell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Panikov connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Panikov fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Cell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Panikov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cell throws a strike aimed at the side of Panikov's head but Panikov avoids it well.
Cell throws an elbow but Panikov slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Cell is looking to take a break and control but Panikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Cell.
Panikov defending against the ground and pound.
Panikov tries to buck Cell off but Cell is having none of it.
Cell wants to control but Panikov is keeping him busy.
Cell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cell tries to score with some ground and pound. Panikov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Cell grinds an elbow into Panikov's temple.
Cell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Panikov is avoiding damage well.
The referee asks Cell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cell prefers to stall for the moment though.
Panikov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cell.
Panikov dodges the ground and pound from Cell.
Panikov parries the strikes from Cell easily there. Cell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Panikov to escape.
Panikov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Panikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Cell dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Panikov cracks Cell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panikov throws a low kick but Cell moves out of range easily.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cell.
Cell lands a right hook to the body.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cell throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Cell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Cell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Cell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Panikov as he connects with a hook.
Panikov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cell counter with a right hand.
A jab from Cell does it's job there.
Cell checks a low kick from Panikov.
And Cell counters with a quick kick to the body but Panikov blocks it.#T1#
Cell misses with a looping left.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Cell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cell moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Cell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Cell's shoulder, as Cell tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov throws a hook but Cell avoids it easily.
Cell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
Panikov misses the body punch
and Cell counters with a thumping low kick.
Cell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Cell settles back down.
Cell avoids a kick to the body.
Panikov misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Cell misses with a body shot.
Panikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Cell avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Cell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cell works the jab nicely.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Cell.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Cell's head but Cell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov takes one on the button.
Cell catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Panikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cell counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cell counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cell 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.
Jab from Cell.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cell.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Cell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cell moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Cell blocks a jab.
Cell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Panikov sprawls well. Panikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cell gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Panikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cell moves in looking to clinch but Panikov pushes him off.
Cell throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Cell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
It looked like Cell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell had his way with Sergey Panikov in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Panikov lands with a straight right. Cell didn't see that one coming.
Panikov lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Cell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Panikov on his heels. He'll look to pass Panikov's guard now, I'm sure.
Cell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cell postures up in Panikov's guard and throws a big left but Panikov blocks it.
Cell postures up in Panikov's guard and throws a big left but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov is trying to control the position but Cell postures up.
Cell trying to control but Panikov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panikov is keeping the position for now.
Cell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Cell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cell's calf.
Cell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panikov tries to work over Cell's front leg with a kick but Cell checks it.
Panikov stuns Cell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Cell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panikov misses with a hook
and Cell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Cell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cell lands with an overhand left.
Panikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cell.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Cell counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Cell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Panikov did well to prevent Cell getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cell working Panikov over with strikes.
Panikov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cell.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Cell from controlling successfully.
Cell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Cell working some strikes from top position.
Cell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cell wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Cell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stem Cell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick by Panikov misses
enabling Cell to counter with a crisp jab.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov takes one on the button.
Panikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov throws a body punch but Cell moves out of range.
Cell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cell slips a jab and a cross from Panikov.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Cell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Panikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cell is in Panikov's guard.
Cell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cell chips away with some ground and pound.
Cell trying to control but Panikov is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Stem Cell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stem Cell!

Stem Cell is the new featherweight champion!
Stem Cell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Sergey Panikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: Death Squad 335:Mamba v Hiro     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Xi Jia cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Xi Jia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Panikov's guard.
Xi Jia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panikov keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panikov is pulling down on Xi Jia's head. It's preventing any offense from Xi Jia, at least for the moment.
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Xi Jia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panikov is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xi Jia lands a nice hook to Panikov's body. Panikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xi Jia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Xi Jia moved out of range nicely.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xi Jia tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xi Jia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2##CL#
Xi Jia gets a clinch.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Panikov.
Xi Jia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Xi Jia pulls guard successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Xi Jia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xi Jia has his hands on Panikov's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Panikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xi Jia wants to hit a switch here but Panikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Xi Jia there! #T3#
Xi Jia is looking to get to half guard.
Panikov tries to control but Xi Jia wriggling away.
Xi Jia wants to control but Panikov is having none of it.
Xi Jia gets back to half guard.
Xi Jia wants to control but Panikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Panikov seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xi Jia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Xi Jia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia wants to control but Panikov is having none of it.
Xi Jia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xi Jia tries to hold on but Panikov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Xi Jia tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Xi Jia lands with a slapping head kick.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Panikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Panikov checks the leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xi Jia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Xi Jia tries a head kick but it misses.
Panikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Xi Jia's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Kang Xi Jia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Panikov as he checks the leg kick.
Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xi Jia circles away quickly and effectively.
Panikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Xi Jia takes one to the chin there.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Panikov does it's job there.#ROC2#
Xi Jia is rocked!
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xi Jia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Xi Jia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xi Jia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Xi Jia gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Panikov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Xi Jia is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Panikov!
Post fight, Sergey Panikov took to the microphone: 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.
Kang Xi Jia spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost because I wasn't drunk enough. Simple as that.'.

 

Event: CEC 463     
Date:   Aug 10, 2016
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Panikov.
Mazcsakhs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazcsakhs lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
Panikov 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.
A jab from Mazcsakhs misses.
Panikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mazcsakhs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mazcsakhs connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mazcsakhs blocks a jab.
Panikov swings for the body but Mazcsakhs moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Panikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mazcsakhs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Panikov.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick
and Panikov counters with a body kick.
Mazcsakhs throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
Mazcsakhs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
A jab from Mazcsakhs misses.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazcsakhs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov tries to score with a low kick but Mazcsakhs moves his leg out of the way.
Mazcsakhs with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Mazcsakhs.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazcsakhs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazcsakhs throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazcsakhs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazcsakhs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mazcsakhs misses with a body shot.
Mazcsakhs swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Panikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazcsakhs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazcsakhs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mazcsakhs's head.
Mazcsakhs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mazcsakhs works Panikov's body with a nice hook.
Panikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Mazcsakhs moves out of range easily.
Panikov misses with a kick to the body.
Mazcsakhs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov backing away here, and Mazcsakhs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mazcsakhs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazcsakhs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mazcsakhs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mazcsakhs misses with a looping right.
Panikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mazcsakhs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Panikov misses with a left hand
and Mazcsakhs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazcsakhs to score with a decent uppercut.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Mazcsakhs avoids them all with ease.
Mazcsakhs thows a body kick. Panikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mazcsakhs motions for Panikov to come forward. Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov is looking to counter punch.
Mazcsakhs cracks Panikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Panikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mazcsakhs on the side of the head.
Mazcsakhs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mazcsakhs connects with a looping right hand.
Mazcsakhs blocks a jab.
Panikov scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazcsakhs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mazcsakhs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Panikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Panikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazcsakhs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Mazcsakhs's shoulder, as Mazcsakhs tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Mazcsakhs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Mazcsakhs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov misses with the combination.
Panikov throws the left hand but Mazcsakhs avoids the punch easily.
Mazcsakhs throws a right hand that misses
and Panikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mazcsakhs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazcsakhs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mazcsakhs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazcsakhs ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov connects with the punch.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazcsakhs was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazcsakhs feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mazcsakhs, right into the meat.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazcsakhs misses the target.
Mazcsakhs sizes up Panikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Mazcsakhs moved out of range nicely.
Mazcsakhs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Mazcsakhs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Panikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Mazcsakhs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov takes a swing at Mazcsakhs's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazcsakhs wants to land a leg kick but Panikov is out of range.
Mazcsakhs scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Mazcsakhs misses.
Mazcsakhs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mazcsakhs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Mazcsakhs staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Mazcsakhs. Beautiful body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mazcsakhs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mazcsakhs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mazcsakhs staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Mazcsakhs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazcsakhs misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazcsakhs connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
Mazcsakhs thows a leg kick but Panikov checks it
and Panikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Panikov throws a body punch but Mazcsakhs moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs throws a counter combo.
Mazcsakhs throws a series of punches but Panikov avoids them all with ease.
Mazcsakhs connects with a looping right hand.
Mazcsakhs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Panikov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov throws a push kick but Mazcsakhs slaps the foot to one side.
Panikov throws a right and a left that Mazcsakhs avoids nicely.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Crunch! Panikov slams his shin into Mazcsakhs's torso.
Mazcsakhs misses with a body kick.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Mazcsakhs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov scores with a one two! Mazcsakhs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Mazcsakhs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Mazcsakhs moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Panikov blocks the leg kick.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Mazcsakhs catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Mazcsakhs throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazcsakhs.
The crowd cheers as Mazcsakhs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panikov doesn't seem phased though.
Mazcsakhs tried to score with a low kick but Panikov checks it.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Panikov blocks the leg kick.
Panikov takes one on the button.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Mazcsakhs.
Panikov looks to land a body kick but Mazcsakhs moved away.
Mazcsakhs connects with a looping right hand.
Mazcsakhs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov checks the leg kick.
Mazcsakhs cracks Panikov with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panikov.
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panikov.
Mazcsakhs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Panikov.
Panikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazcsakhs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov digs a good hook to Mazcsakhs's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Panikov. Mazcsakhs shrugs it off though.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov with a jab.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazcsakhs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazcsakhs.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Mazcsakhs is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Panikov.
Mazcsakhs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs misses with a hook to the body
and Panikov counters with a good low kick that Mazcsakhs was not able to check.
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Mazcsakhs lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov takes a swing at Mazcsakhs's ribcage but misses.
Panikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mazcsakhs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazcsakhs. That did some damage!
Mazcsakhs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mazcsakhs cracks Panikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mazcsakhs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Panikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Mazcsakhs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses.
Panikov throws a good cross that connects.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mazcsakhs.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazcsakhs was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panikov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mazcsakhs takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target. #T1#
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick which misses Panikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Panikov tries to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov lands an overhand right.
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mazcsakhs throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazcsakhs throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazcsakhs.
Panikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Mazcsakhs misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazcsakhs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mazcsakhs motions for Panikov to come forward. Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazcsakhs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Panikov.
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Mazcsakhs.
Panikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazcsakhs momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mazcsakhs with a hook.
Mazcsakhs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazcsakhs.
Panikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panikov scores with a nice right hand.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazcsakhs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mazcsakhs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mazcsakhs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazcsakhs lands with an uppercut that bounces Panikov off the cage and back into range.
Panikov swings for the body but Mazcsakhs moves out of range.
Panikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazcsakhs's head.#T3#
Mazcsakhs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mazcsakhs connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazcsakhs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick.
Panikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mazcsakhs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Panikov throws a hook but Mazcsakhs blocks it.
Mazcsakhs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazcsakhs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazcsakhs lands a head shot.
Mazcsakhs misses with a wild body shot.
Mazcsakhs motions for Panikov to come forward. Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazcsakhs's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazcsakhs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mazcsakhs works Panikov's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Panikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazcsakhs misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Panikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazcsakhs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
Panikov lands a really nice looking cross but Mazcsakhs seems unphased.
Mazcsakhs looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazcsakhs.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazcsakhs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazcsakhs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov dodges the punch combination from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazcsakhs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mazcsakhs duly obliges.
Panikov lands an overhand right.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mazcsakhs cracks the inside of Panikov's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazcsakhs 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs!

Our winner, Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Sergey Panikov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: CEC 460     
Date:   Jul 27, 2016
#R1#
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Rain misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rain.
Panikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Rain.
Rain scores with the left hand. Panikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Panikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panikov blocks a head kick by Rain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rain blocks a jab.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain throws a series of punches but Panikov avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Panikov. That snapped Rain's head back.
Panikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Rain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rain cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panikov lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Rain lands a jab to the head.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rain lands a head shot.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Rain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rain.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain ducks right into an uppercut from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Rain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rain thumps Panikov with a low kick.
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!
Rain walks into a jab.#T2#
Panikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rain with a body shot.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain throws a low kick, looking for Panikov's leg but Panikov calmly moves out of range.
Panikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panikov.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rain swinging wildly here.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rain. Panikov shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut lands for Rain. That snapped Panikov's head back.
Rain is looking to chop away at Panikov's legs.
Panikov throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Rain throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Panikov.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Panikov misses.
Panikov swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Panikov scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Rain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Panikov. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Panikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Rain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Panikov is in trouble now - Rain has advanced to mount!
Rain working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Titan Rain will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Rain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Panikov to the ground. Rain is now in Panikov's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rain throws a big right hand that misses.
Panikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panikov is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Rain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Rain scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Panikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panikov's guard.
Rain thows a huge punch but Panikov dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Panikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Rain.
Rain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panikov defending well though.
Rain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Rain lands with a punch from half guard.
Rain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panikov defending well though.
Panikov wants to improve his position but Rain is controlling well.
Rain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Rain is looking for a kimura but Panikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rain to get the leverage.
Panikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Panikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Titan Rain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Panikov keeping full guard, as Rain tries to pass.
Rain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panikov is keeping the position for now.
Rain passes into half guard.
Rain is pressing down on Panikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panikov is holding on for now.
Rain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Rain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Panikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panikov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rain.
Rain tries to free his leg and advance position but Panikov is retaining full guard.
Rain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Panikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Rain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Rain dominated that second round.
That's time! Rain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Rain.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Rain.
Panikov feints and then cracks Rain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rain down.
Rain throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
Rain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Rain should have avoided that one.
Rain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panikov.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Panikov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body. Rain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.#T1#
Panikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rain back to the cage. Panikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Panikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain cracks Panikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rain - the referee stops the clock and Panikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rain. Panikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Panikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rain rather than just go for the knockout.
Rain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panikov swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Panikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panikov misses with a body shot.
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!
Rain throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Panikov slips a straight right by Rain.
A leg kick checked by Panikov.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panikov swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Rain punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov jabs at Rain's body.
A left lands for Rain.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Rain.
Rain lands a right hook to the body.
Panikov takes one to the side of the head.
Panikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A lazy left from Panikov finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rain. That's going to slow Panikov down.
Jab from Rain.
Panikov connects with a body shot that sends Rain's belly button to the back.
Rain avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Rain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Panikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Panikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rain is out of range and Panikov settles back down.
Rain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rain slips a jab and a cross from Panikov.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
Panikov checks a low kick from Rain.
Panikov takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Rain saw that one coming.
Rain slips under a jab from Panikov.
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!
Panikov misses with a body shot
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Panikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Rain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rain, as that shot connected.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Panikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Rain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Panikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
I think Rain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Rain!

Titan Rain tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Sergey Panikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: CEC 455     
Date:   Jul 01, 2016
#R1#
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iron Tyson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panikov can pounce on him. #CL#
Iron Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Panikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panikov. #BC2#
Panikov manages to break the clinch.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron Tyson. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Iron Tyson throws a series of punches but Panikov moves out of range.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Panikov.
Iron Tyson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Panikov misses.
No joy there for Panikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Iron Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Iron Tyson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iron Tyson. #T1#
Iron Tyson lands with a left to the head.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iron Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Iron Tyson's shoulder, as Iron Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Iron Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Iron Tyson slips the punch.
Iron Tyson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Panikov throws a jab when Iron Tyson was well out of range.
Iron Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron Tyson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Iron Tyson pushes Panikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Panikov has Iron Tyson pressed against the cage.
Iron Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Panikov controls his hands.
Panikov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Iron Tyson fails to land.
Iron Tyson lands with a short shot to the head.
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron Tyson lands an uppercut.#T3#
Iron Tyson lands a right hand.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Iron Tyson tries to stall but Panikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Iron Tyson lands a body punch.
Iron Tyson presses Panikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov lands with a light punch inside.
Iron Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Iron Tyson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iron Tyson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Panikov is working Iron Tyson over against the cage.#BC#
Iron Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov misses with a body shot. #T4#
Iron Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iron Tyson scores with the left hand. Panikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson moves forwards but Panikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Iron Tyson finds it's target.
Panikov throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panikov catches Iron Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Iron Tyson throws out a powerful jab.
Iron Tyson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Iron Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Iron Tyson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panikov counters with a two punch combo.
Panikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Iron Tyson staying out of range there.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov throws a low kick but Iron Tyson avoids it.
Iron Tyson jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panikov with a hook.
Panikov scores with the left hand. Iron Tyson knows he should have avoided that one.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Panikov lunges at Iron Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iron Tyson's hand.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Iron Tyson staying out of range there.
Panikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Panikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick nicely.
Iron Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson lunges at Panikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panikov's hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a right hand that Panikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panikov also avoids with ease.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Iron Tyson slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iron Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Panikov misses with a hook. Iron Tyson ducked under it nicely.
Iron Tyson digs a good body shot into Panikov's ribs.
Panikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iron Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Iron Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Panikov in a clinch.
Iron Tyson prevents a body shot from Panikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Iron Tyson.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Iron Tyson misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panikov.
A short uppercut from Panikov.
Iron Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panikov slowing the pace effectively.
Iron Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shogun Iron Tyson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Iron Tyson on the inside.
Iron Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Iron Tyson tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov trying to control the position but instead, Iron Tyson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panikov into the cage.
Iron Tyson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Panikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Panikov stalling against the cage.
Iron Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panikov takes a shot to the head.
Iron Tyson misses with a body punch.
Panikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Panikov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Iron Tyson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panikov can turn it around.#BC2#
Panikov manages to break the clinch.
Panikov slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws an off balance right hand
and Panikov counters with a straight right hand.
Iron Tyson walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panikov. #CL#
Iron Tyson darts in and clinches Panikov up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Iron Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Panikov takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Iron Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Panikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panikov.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panikov.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov cracks Iron Tyson with a good jab.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson moved away.
Iron Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Iron Tyson is looking to clinch but Panikov is avoiding it.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Iron Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iron Tyson is looking to clinch.
Panikov connects with a looping right hand.
Panikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iron Tyson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
A quick step to the side and Iron Tyson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iron Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab. #CL#
Iron Tyson moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Iron Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up but Panikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson moved away.
Iron Tyson throws a right and a left that Panikov avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Iron Tyson.
Panikov scores with a shot to the body.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson. #CL#
Iron Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Panikov in a clinch.
Panikov trying to stall but Iron Tyson improves his position.
Iron Tyson lands with a short shot to the head.
Iron Tyson gets through Panikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shogun Iron Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Iron Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Iron Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Iron Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov misses the jab.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but Panikov is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Iron Tyson connects with a right hand. Panikov shakes it off.
Iron Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Iron Tyson.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson wants to clinch but Panikov slips to the side
and Panikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iron Tyson digs a good body shot into Panikov's ribs.
Iron Tyson blocks a jab.
Iron Tyson feinted with a counter takedown.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but Panikov is having none of it.
Panikov circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Iron Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iron Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Panikov misses with a leg kick.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Iron Tyson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panikov tries to land a front kick but Iron Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panikov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Iron Tyson looks to clinch
and Panikov counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Iron Tyson pushes Panikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Iron Tyson slowing the pace effectively.
Iron Tyson tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Iron Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Iron Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Iron Tyson back against the cage.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iron Tyson lands an uppercut.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron Tyson misses with some punches.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iron Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Panikov controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron Tyson tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Iron Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shogun Iron Tyson.
I think Panikov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergey Panikov!

Sergey Panikov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: CEC 448     
Date:   May 27, 2016
#R1#
Panikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Panikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Panikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Panikov does it's job there.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panikov defends it well.#T1#
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Panikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kersikov showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panikov's head.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kersikov throwing shots but Panikov is blocking nicely. #T2#
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kersikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Panikov is working from the bottom.
Panikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Panikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panikov defending well though.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panikov defending well though.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Panikov checks it.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov moves out of range as Panikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Panikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Panikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Panikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Panikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panikov misses with a low kick.#T4#
Panikov throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Panikov.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panikov lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
A left and a right from Kersikov both land. Nice combination.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Panikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Panikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Panikov misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panikov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sergey Panikov 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.
Panikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Panikov moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Panikov steps away.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panikov throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panikov as he avoids it easily.
Panikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov 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.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panikov is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Kersikov feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Kersikov misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Panikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov 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.
Panikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
enabling Panikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a two punch combo.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Panikov #TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Panikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is trying to control. Panikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Panikov is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov is stalling here. Panikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kersikov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Panikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Panikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Panikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov wants to control but Panikov postures up.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control Panikov's posture but Panikov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Panikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Panikov misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Panikov.
Panikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panikov avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov slips under a jab.#T1#
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Nice shot by Panikov.
Panikov thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Panikov misses.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Panikov's head back.
Panikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
A cross from Panikov lands.
Panikov takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Panikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Panikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov motions for Panikov to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Kersikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Panikov's half guard.
Panikov tries to kick Kersikov off but Kersikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kersikov prevents Panikov from improving his position.
Panikov is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard. #T4#
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panikov is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Panikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
Panikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!

A very excited looking Boyko Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: CEC 441     
Date:   Apr 22, 2016
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon scores with a spinning back kick!
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panikov throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tallon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Tallon throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Panikov.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tallon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Tallon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
Panikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tallon is looking to wear down Panikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Tallon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tallon lands a front kick.
Tallon slips under a jab from Panikov.
Tallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Nice cross by Tallon.
A slapping body kick lands there for Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Tallon is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Tallon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Panikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tallon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panikov has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Tallon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tallon moves out of range as Panikov throws a body kick.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
As Panikov tries to get set, Tallon tries to push him back and clinch up but Panikov manages to avoid the attempt.
Tallon tries to move into range but Panikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tallon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Tallon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tallon can pounce on him.
Tallon lands with a nice body punch.
Tallon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Panikov scores with the left hand. Tallon knows he should have avoided that one.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Tallon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panikov. That's going to slow Tallon down.
Panikov misses the jab.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range. #T3#
Tallon scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Panikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tallon slips a jab from Panikov.
Decent striking displayed by Tallon there.
Tallon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tallon punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Tallon moves into range and clinches up with Panikov.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tallon lands a body punch.
Panikov effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Panikov lands a body shot.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tallon gets an underhook and turns Panikov into the cage.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Panikov.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Panikov throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sean Tallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tallon catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tallon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Panikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Tallon lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
Panikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tallon in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Tallon closes the distance and clinches.
Panikov blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Tallon misses with a body punch.
A short left from Panikov.
Panikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tallon lands a body punch.
Panikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tallon scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Panikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Panikov.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tallon lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Panikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Panikov is trying to force a seperation but Tallon has the dominant position.
Tallon works on Panikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov tries to stall but Tallon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tallon misses with the head strike. #T3#
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Panikov stalling the fight.
Panikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Panikov checks it.
Tallon tries to clinch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tallon clobbers Panikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Panikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Tallon.
Panikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tallon.
Tallon throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Panikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tallon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tallon tries to counter by clinching up but Panikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tallon circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Tallon forces Panikov back against the cage and clinches.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Tallon stalling against the cage.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Panikov's efforts to push away.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov working hard to break the clinch.
Tallon works on Panikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tallon. Panikov shrugs it off though. #CL#
Tallon moves into the clinch.
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tallon as Panikov tries to tie him up.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
Tallon works on Panikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Panikov's ribcage. Panikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Tallon misses with a body punch. #T1#
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Panikov.
Panikov blocking some punches.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
Panikov is trying to push Tallon away but Tallon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action. #BC2#
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Tallon moves into the clinch successfully.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Panikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov pushes Tallon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panikov lands an uppercut.
Panikov lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panikov.
Panikov stalling the fight.
Panikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panikov.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Tallon lands a nice uppercut.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Panikov backwards. #T3#
A short uppercut from Panikov.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon has Panikov pressed against the cage, preventing Panikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Panikov scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov lands a left hand.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tallon as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov stalling.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Panikov's ribcage. Panikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Panikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Panikov misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tallon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tallon 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.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tallon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tallon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Tallon throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Panikov swinging wildly here.
Tallon cracks Panikov with a good jab.
A lazy left from Tallon finds it's target.
Panikov lands a jab to Tallon's midsection.
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
Tallon staying out of range there.
Tallon misses with a low kick.
Panikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Panikov.
Tallon lands a jab.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Panikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Tallon takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Panikov lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon moves out of range of the leg kick from Panikov.
Tallon throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tallon.
Tallon tries to land a front kick but Panikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Panikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tallon swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tallon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panikov doesn't seem phased though.
Tallon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panikov on the side of the head.
Tallon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tallon throws a looping overhand right but Panikov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tallon.
Panikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tallon.
Panikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tallon slips under a jab from Panikov.#T3#
Tallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tallon steps away.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tallon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Panikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tallon. Tallon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Panikov, right into the meat.
Tallon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tallon is able to avoid easily.
Panikov jabs at Tallon's body.#T4#
A head kick misses from Tallon.
Panikov swings widly with a right hand
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov throws a leg kick #CL#
and Tallon counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Tallon tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Panikov breaks the clinch.
Tallon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon had his way with Sergey Panikov in that round.
That's time! Tallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tallon throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
Panikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tallon at a distance.
Tallon misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Panikov down.
Tallon is looking to clinch but Panikov is avoiding it.
Tallon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tallon tries to clinch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Tallon misses with a head kick.
Panikov punishes Tallon's body with a nice straight punch.
Panikov cracks the inside of Tallon's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Tallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Tallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Tallon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Tallon checks it. #CL#
Tallon rushes Panikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon lands a right hand.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Panikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tallon presses Panikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panikov.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov has had enough of the clinch but Tallon keeps him there for the moment.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tallon - that landed with a thud.
Panikov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Panikov working hard to break the clinch.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Panikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Panikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Panikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Tallon has double underhooks.
Panikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Panikov digs a right hand underneath Tallon's ribcage. Tallon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tallon.
Panikov taking a breather.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon misses with a body punch. #T4#
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
A hook to the body from Panikov.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Tallon.
Panikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov blocking some punches.
A short right from Panikov.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon. #BC2#
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Tallon ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov lands a jab to Tallon's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
Well Tallon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!

Sean Tallon retains his bantamweight title!
Sean Tallon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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