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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Tverdovskiy (ranked 192 p4p, 668 weight class) and Peter Zonta (ranked 25 p4p, 84 weight class). Tverdovskiy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oxxxymiron - Tentacles. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Tverdovskiy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tverdovskiy throws a push kick but Zonta slaps the foot to one side.
Tverdovskiy thumps Zonta with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a front kick that sends Zonta stumbling back into the cage.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
An attempted straight right counter from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy moves into the clinch.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy stalling.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow that misses.
Tverdovskiy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zonta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tverdovskiy to the mat. Tverdovskiy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but Tverdovskiy has wrist control.
Zonta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tverdovskiy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zonta's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tverdovskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Zonta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zonta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tverdovskiy won't allow Zonta to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zonta being controlled here, momentarily.
Zonta is trying to keep Tverdovskiy in close.
Zonta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tverdovskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Zonta moves away from the strike by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Tverdovskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a front kick but Zonta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Zonta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zonta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Zonta with a nice cross.
Zonta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tverdovskiy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zonta scrambles back to his feet.
Zonta misses with a hook
enabling Tverdovskiy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Zonta strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
Tverdovskiy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Tverdovskiy's head back.
Tverdovskiy cracks Zonta with a good jab.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up but Zonta circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zonta wants to slow Tverdovskiy down by chopping away at his legs.
Tverdovskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Zonta shrugs it off though.
Zonta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zonta just manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Tverdovskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Zonta's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Zonta misses the target.
Tverdovskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tverdovskiy thumps Zonta with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Tverdovskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Zonta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Zonta is having none of it.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta catches Tverdovskiy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zonta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tverdovskiy - the referee stops the clock and Zonta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tverdovskiy. Zonta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tverdovskiy dodges the punch combination from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zonta avoids it.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zonta's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Tverdovskiy lands.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy 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 Zonta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zonta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tverdovskiy darts in and clinches Zonta up against the cage.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tverdovskiy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tverdovskiy pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
A bit of stalling here from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand.
Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tverdovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy is trying to maintain a safe position but Zonta gets an underhook and turns Tverdovskiy into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy trying to stall but Zonta improves his position.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tverdovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta avoids the elbow strike from Tverdovskiy, against the cage.
Zonta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zonta wants a takedown.
Zonta is trying to drag Tverdovskiy to the mat but Tverdovskiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tverdovskiy stalls.
Tverdovskiy taking a breather.
Tverdovskiy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Tverdovskiy.
Zonta takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Tverdovskiy both land. Nice combination.
Zonta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tverdovskiy wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Zonta trying to control from half guard but Tverdovskiy is working away.
Tverdovskiy tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tverdovskiy is looking to improve his position.
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zonta is looking to take a break and control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Zonta is thwarting Tverdovskiy's attempts to control the position.
Zonta looks to land a strike but Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tverdovskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zonta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tverdovskiy 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.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second 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.
Tverdovskiy throws the kick towards the body but Zonta avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Zonta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zonta misses with a hook.
Zonta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook.
Zonta blocks a jab.
Zonta lands with a right hand.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tverdovskiy's hands.
Zonta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch but Zonta is avoiding it.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zonta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tverdovskiy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Zonta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tverdovskiy under the eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but Zonta moved away.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zonta momentarily.
Zonta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tverdovskiy's guard.
Tverdovskiy has his feet on Zonta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tverdovskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta lands a jab to the nose.
Tverdovskiy moves into the clinch successfully.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zonta avoids a wild elbow strike from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tverdovskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy - that landed with a thud.
Zonta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zonta lands with a straight right. Tverdovskiy didn't see that one coming.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta blocks a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zonta.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy walks into a stiff left hand from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Zonta wants to take the fight to the mat but Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tverdovskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tverdovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zonta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta ducks right into an uppercut from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Zonta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tverdovskiy scores with a head kick.
Tverdovskiy is looking to land body kicks.
Tverdovskiy misses the jab.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zonta! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zonta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
Zonta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Zonta.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tverdovskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zonta under the eye.
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy stalling the fight.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Zonta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tverdovskiy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
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!
Zonta blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Tverdovskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zonta tightens his grip and picks Tverdovskiy up, before dumping him to the ground. Tverdovskiy manages to land in guard.
Tverdovskiy looking to control.
Zonta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tverdovskiy is keeping the position for now.
Tverdovskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Zonta is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta scoring with some ground and pound.
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tverdovskiy is keeping the position for now.
Zonta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Tverdovskiy is retaining full guard.
Zonta controlling from the top position.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Tverdovskiy is retaining full guard.
Zonta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tverdovskiy's head.
Zonta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zonta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Zonta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Tverdovskiy is trying to get back to half guard.
Zonta controlling the position.
Tverdovskiy is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Tverdovskiy wants to control but Zonta postures up.
Zonta staying calm.
Tverdovskiy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy gets back to half guard.
Zonta controlling the action here.
Zonta is trying to control. Tverdovskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zonta not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tverdovskiy is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tverdovskiy'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!
Tverdovskiy lands a high kick!
Zonta moves into range and clinches up with Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy - that landed with a thud.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zonta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zonta throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Zonta moved out of range.
Zonta checks a low kick from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zonta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta scores with a jab to the head.
Tverdovskiy works the jab nicely.
A low kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Zonta misses with a straight right.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Tverdovskiy misses.
Zonta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy avoids them all with ease.
Tverdovskiy ducks right into an uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta lands a body shot.
Zonta throws a solid leg kick but Tverdovskiy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zonta.
A low kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zonta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zonta duly obliges.
Tverdovskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zonta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta connects with a body shot that sends Tverdovskiy's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Zonta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta walks into a straight right hand from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a solid leg kick but Zonta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tverdovskiy.
Zonta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick which misses Zonta's front leg but catches the back leg as Zonta tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Zonta misses the target.
Tverdovskiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zonta's head.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
Zonta misses with a shot to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy avoids them all with ease.
Zonta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tverdovskiy wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body kick from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Tverdovskiy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zonta takes a step back to recover.
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zonta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zonta sizes up Tverdovskiy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Zonta moves out of range easily.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tverdovskiy 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy retains his lightweight title!
Alexander Tverdovskiy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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