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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finn The Human (ranked 21 p4p, 55 weight class) and Vadim Golovkin (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). The Human comes to the cage accompanied by Adventure Time. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovkin cracks The Human with an open hand slap.
Golovkin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Human throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golovkin lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Human slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Some wild striking there from The Human.
The Human swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Golovkin counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by The Human.
The Human misses with a low kick.
The Human throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human misses with a body kick.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human misses with a low kick.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Human.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human lands a jab to the nose.
Golovkin lands with a good body shot.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golovkin moves away.
The Human changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human misses with a low kick.
The Human lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Golovkin at a distance.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin 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.
Golovkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Human.
The Human appears to be looking for a big counter.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from The Human.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Human connects with a nice looking jab.
The Human throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from The Human.
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
The Human misses with a body shot.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donk. The Human catches Golovkin right on the button with a cross.
The Human misses with a double jab.
Golovkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Human in his tracks.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Golovkin cracks The Human with an open hand slap.
Golovkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin checks a low kick from The Human.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Human lunges at Golovkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Golovkin's hand.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. The Human saw that one coming.
Golovkin jabs at The Human's body.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golovkin.
The Human throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin throws a shot to the body.
Golovkin swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Golovkin lands.
The Human lands a jab.
The Human lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Human throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
Golovkin lunges at The Human with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Human's hand.
The Human moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
A jab from The Human finds it's way through Golovkin's defenses.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin is looking to score with low kicks.
The Human swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Golovkin moves out of range of the body kick.
The Human slips under a jab.
The Human is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Golovkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Human avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Golovkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Human on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golovkin slips under a jab from The Human.
The Human defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
The Human doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Human looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Human misses with a body shot.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human half committed to a counter leg kick.
Golovkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! The Human's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Golovkin. That's going to slow The Human down.
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
A head kick by The Human misses
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but The Human moved out of range.
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from The Human misses
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Human throws a leg kick that misses.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away.
The Human closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Human lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Golovkin.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
The Human wants to break the clinch but can't.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
The Human misses with an uppercut
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Human sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from The Human misses its target.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Human manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Human misses with a straight left.
Golovkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
Golovkin moves forwards but The Human connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin walks into a jab.
Golovkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
The Human throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
The Human throws a low kick but Golovkin moves out of range easily.
The Human lands an overhand right.
The Human takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Human steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
The Human misses with a head kick.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
The Human tries to bum rush Golovkin with a series of wild strikes but Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Golovkin feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Golovkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
The Human throws a leg kick
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Human fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golovkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
A body shot lands from Golovkin.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Golovkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from The Human.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
The Human blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands a shoulder strike.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin lands a right hand.
The Human lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
Golovkin scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Golovkin lands with a light punch inside.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human misses with a body punch.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
The Human working aggressively here.
The Human tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golovkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Human.
The Human tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Human gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Human working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Human lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin misses with a body punch.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golovkins head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin.
Golovkin prevents The Human from breaking the clinch.
A short right from The Human.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! The Human's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Human closes the distance and clinches.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from The Human.
A body shot lands from The Human.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Human is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
The Human scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
Golovkin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin.
Golovkin gets through The Human's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
Finn The Human has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
The Human working aggressively here.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
The Human has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human working aggressively here.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Human scores with a nice right hand.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin misses with a double jab.
The Human lands with an overhand left.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golovkin moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golovkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Human at a distance.
The Human takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Human connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Human throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Good work by Golovkin as he checks the leg kick.
The Human lands a body shot.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin lands a body shot.
The Human tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
Golovkin misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on The Human's shoulder, as The Human tries to avoid the shot.
The Human fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Golovkin.
The Human throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab by The Human.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human lands with an uppercut that bounces Golovkin off the cage and back into range.
Golovkin slips under a jab from The Human.
Golovkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
Golovkin checks a low kick from The Human.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
Jab by The Human.
The Human lands a head shot.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by The Human.
Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Golovkin blocks a head kick by The Human.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Human lands a head shot.
The Human connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Human fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Golovkin on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin lands a nice hook to The Human's body. The Human takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Golovkin moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
As The Human backs off Golovkin throws a huge counter combo but The Human manages to avoid it all.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golovkin checks a low kick from The Human.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but The Human avoids it with no problem.
The Human lands a slapping body shot.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golovkin was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
Golovkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Human checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Human misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Golovkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Human.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
The Human throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Finn The Human did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Golovkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Golovkin.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Golovkin does it's job there.
The Human throws a good cross that connects.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but The Human sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Human takes one to the chin there.
The Human with a nice calf kick.
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Golovkin defending well as The Human loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Human sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Human changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Human is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Golovkin cracks The Human with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin tries to throw a body punch but The Human avoids it by throwing Golovkin back against the cage.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the side of The Human's head.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
The Human blocking some punches.
The Human is trying to break free.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Human ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Golovkin lands with a nice body punch.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but The Human moved out of range.
The Human slips a jab from Golovkin.
The Human slips under a jab from Golovkin.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Human moves out of range of the leg kick from Golovkin.
The Human gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Human scores with a shoulder strike.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
The Human misses with the head strike.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin gets through The Human's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
The Human lands a body punch in the clinch.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin blocking some punches.
Golovkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
Golovkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
The Human breaks from the clinch.
Golovkin misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human moves to clinch but Golovkin breaks away
and Golovkin counters with a nice 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!
Golovkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
The Human smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
The Human lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golovkin's sensitive parts.
The Human blocks a jab.
Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Human!
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin scores with a nice right hand.
Golovkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Golovkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human connects with a body shot that sends Golovkin's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Golovkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Human is out of range.
The Human works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body kick from The Human.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
The Human on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Golovkin. Golovkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on The Human's shoulder, as The Human tries to avoid the shot.
The Human swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Golovkin blocks the leg kick.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golovkin, as that shot connected.
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Human. The Human circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Human connects with a solid leg kick.
Golovkin scoring well with a low kick there.
The Human misses with a jab to the body
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Human bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human misses with a straight right.
Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
The Human throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Golovkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Human tests Golovkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golovkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Human on the side of the head.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human takes one on the button.
Golovkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
The Human scores with a leg kick.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Human looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
The Human connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golovkin's hands.
Finn The Human has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Golovkin scores with a leg kick.
The Human with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golovkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Golovkin misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
The Human tries a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
The Human tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Golovkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Golovkin as he checks the leg kick.
The Human misses with a hook
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
The Human with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golovkin to score with a decent uppercut.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin.
The Human tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
The Human avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Human fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Golovkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golovkin was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
The Human moves forwards but Golovkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Human misses with a looping left.
The Human throws a predictable looking body shot
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
The Human misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Human.
Vadim Golovkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Golovkin scores with a sloppy right hand. The Human should have avoided that one.
The Human connects with a crisp jab.
The Human takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Human throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Human under the eye.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human scores with a shot to the body.
Golovkin scores with a leg kick.
Golovkin lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Golovkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golovkin lands with an uppercut that bounces The Human off the cage and back into range.
The Human is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
The Human loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
The Human on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
The Human takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Human throws an off balance right hand
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin tests The Human's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
The Human on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Human throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Golovkin as he connects with a hook.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Golovkin 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vadim Golovkin!
Vadim Golovkin is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Vadim Golovkin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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