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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daanish Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Ocho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 cm
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306 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm
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300 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daanish Hussain! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Ocho! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ocho tries to keep at a distance but Hussain has taken the fight into the clinch. Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. Hussain lands a body punch. Come on Hussain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hussain lands a shot to the body. Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Hussain.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut. Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daanish Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Ocho. Hussain presses Ocho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ocho looks gassed! This has been an exciting period of action! Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain lands with a good body shot. Hussain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hussain lands with a right to the head. Good body shot from Hussain.
Hussain lands an uppercut. Hussain is struggling to control the position. Hussain lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hussain lands a body punch in the clinch. Hussain lands a body punch in the clinch. Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hussain lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain darts in and clinches Ocho up against the cage. Hussain pressing his opponent against the cage. Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Ocho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Numero Ocho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hussain. Hussain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ocho moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hussain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hussain wants it to stay on the feet. Hussain feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ocho sprawling to the canvas! Ocho rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hussain finish him?!
It looks like Numero Ocho has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hussain throws a right hand that Ocho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ocho also avoids with ease. Hussain moves into range and clinches up with Ocho. Hussain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Hussain. Ocho takes a shot to the head. Hussain landing knees to the body.
Hussain lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Hussain - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Hussain. Hussain controlling the action here for a moment.
Hussain lands a nice shot to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Hussain. Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hussain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ocho backwards. Hussain lands a nice knee to the body. A shot in the inside from Hussain. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussain. Hussain lands a shoulder strike. Come on Hussain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hussain has Ocho pressed against the cage.
Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hussain scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Hussain. Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ocho backwards. Good body shot from Hussain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hussain lands a nice uppercut. Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Hussain.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hussain lands with a right to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Ocho jumps into guard, dragging Hussain to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ocho thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ocho trying to strike off his back.
Ocho has a closed guard, preventing Hussain from standing up. Hussain stands up from Ocho's guard - Hussain perhaps looking for a knockout. Hussain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hussain lands a shot to the body. Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hussain works on Ocho's body with a couple of short punches. Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hussain stalling.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daanish Hussain dominated that round. The cut man is working on Numero Ocho's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hussain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ocho fails with a takedown attempt. Ocho shoots for a takedown but Hussain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A punch combination from Hussain misses. Ocho avoids the body shot from Hussain.
Ocho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussain finds it's way round the side to connect with Ocho's head. Hussain stuffs the takedown. Daanish Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Ocho. Hussain thuds his right hand into Ocho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hussain has closed the distance and engaged Ocho in a clinch.
Hussain scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A hook to the body from Hussain.
Hussain scores with a nice hook to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hussain lands a left hand.
Ocho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hussain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ocho or not. Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain. Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Hussain scores with a nice short uppercut. Hussain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hussain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hussain is struggling to control the position. Hussain lands a left hand.
Hussain lands a shot to the body. Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho. A hook to the body from Hussain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain. A right hook to the body lands for Hussain.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ocho takes a shot to the head. Stalling in the clinch from Hussain.
Daanish Hussain has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hussain working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ocho takes a shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Good body shot from Hussain.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hussain lands a shot to the body. Hussain leaning against his opponent.
Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank. Hussain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ocho up against the cage. Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ocho backwards. A body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hussain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ocho takes a shot to the head. Ocho takes a shot to the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hussain lands a nice shot to the body. Hussain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hussain stalling against the cage.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Good body shot from Hussain.
Ocho takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hussain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain. Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank. Hussain lands a nice shot to the body. A nice left hand lands by Hussain.
A short right from Hussain on the inside. Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Hussain. Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Daanish Hussain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussain looks to land a combination but Ocho avoids it well. Nice takedown defense from Hussain. No joy for Ocho on that attempt. Hussain has closed the distance and engaged Ocho in a clinch.
Hussain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ocho fails to pull guard.
Hussain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ocho can do to turn this around? Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The referee calls for Hussain to work.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hussain clinches with his opponent.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hussain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A knee to the head by Hussain.
Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Hussain as the two fighters clinch.
Hussain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Hussain on the inside. A hook to the body from Hussain.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action! Stalling in the clinch from Hussain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussain scores with a nice hook to the head. Ocho being controlled against the cage. Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daanish Hussain dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Numero Ocho's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hussain gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hussain swings wildly with an uppercut but Ocho uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hussain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ocho fails to pull guard.
Hussain controlling the action here for a moment.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. Daanish Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Ocho. Ocho takes an elbow to the temple. Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain won't allow it.
Ocho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short left from Hussain.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hussain as the two fighters clinch.
Hussain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hussain digs a right hand underneath Ocho's ribcage. Ocho let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hussain cracks Ocho with a nice body shot. Hussain lands a body shot. Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hussain is working Ocho over against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hussain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hussain presses Ocho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho. Hussain scores with a hook to the body. Hussain scores with a hook to the body. Hussain lands a body punch. Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho. A body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain pressing his opponent against the cage. Hussain lands an elbow just above Ocho 's eye. Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hussain lands a right hand. Ocho takes a shot to the head. Good body shot from Hussain.
A short uppercut from Hussain. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussain. Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ocho backwards. Hussain taking a breather. Hussain lands a body shot. Hussain stalling the fight.
Hussain lands a shot to the body. Hussain cracks Ocho with a nice body shot. Knees in the clinch landing for Hussain.
Hussain lands a body punch in the clinch. Hussain pressing his opponent against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hussain for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Hussain scores with a hook to the body. Hussain scores with a hook to the body. Hussain controlling the action here for a moment.
Ocho fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Hussain.
A short uppercut from Hussain. Hussain lands with a short shot to the head. Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussain. Hussain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Hussain.
Hussain has Ocho pressed against the cage.
Hussain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hussain.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Ocho takes a knee to the side of the body. Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike. Ocho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hussain walks away with a smile on his face. Ocho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ocho tries for a takedown but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hussain rushes Ocho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Hussain as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ocho backwards. Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain leaning his opponent against the cage. Ocho pulls guard effortlessly. Ocho is working an open guard so Hussain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Daanish Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hussain works Ocho's body with a nice hook. No luck for Ocho with that takedown attempt. Hussain lands a nice looking body kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hussain instigates a clinch. Hussain cracks Ocho with a nice body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussain. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Good body shot from Hussain.
A short right from Hussain. Hussain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daanish Hussain clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Numero Ocho's cut. That's time! Hussain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ocho tries to keep at a distance but Hussain has taken the fight into the clinch. Hussain tries to stall but Ocho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Ocho shoots in but Hussain avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ocho fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Daanish Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Ocho. Hussain lands with a nice combination. Ocho backs away looking to recover. Hussain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussain is working Ocho over against the cage. Hussain lands with a short shot to the head. Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hussain works on Ocho's body with a couple of short punches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hussain lands a left hand.
Ocho is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Hussain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hussain. Hussain lands a shot to the body. Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ocho backwards. Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. Hussain lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hussain digs a right hand underneath Ocho's ribcage. Ocho let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ocho's face.
Hussain has Ocho pushed against the cage. Hussain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hussain leaning against his opponent.
Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank. Hussain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hussain works on Ocho's body with a couple of short punches. Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Hussain. Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ocho backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hussain tries a knee to the head but Ocho blocks it.
Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hussain avoiding damage.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut. Hussain is looking to control Ocho's arms but Ocho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussain has his back to the cage. Hussain looking to throw knees to the head but Ocho is blocking nicely.
Hussain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ocho backwards. Ocho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hussain uses from the top position. Hussain stands up and waves to Ocho to follow him. Ocho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussain swivels and escapes. Hussain moves into the clinch. Hussain lands a shot to the body. A hook to the body from Hussain.
Hussain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ocho or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hussain lands a nice elbow. Hussain is leaning against Ocho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short left from Hussain. Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank. Hussain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hussain lands a hook that snaps the head of Ocho backwards. Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain lands a hook to the side of the head. Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank. Hussain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ochos head. Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hussain is leaning against Ocho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hussain is working Ocho over against the cage. Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ocho backwards. Hussain lands a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Hussain. Hussain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hussain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ocho fails to pull guard.
Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
Hussain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hussain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ocho jumps guard and drags Hussain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Hussain wants to stand but Ocho has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Ocho tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hussain slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ocho. Ocho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hussain escapes and gets back to his feet. Hussain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hussain stalling the fight.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ocho. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daanish Hussain had his way with Numero Ocho in that round. The cut man is working on Numero Ocho's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position. Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain won't allow it.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho. Hussain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ocho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. Daanish Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Ocho. Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain. Hussain is working Ocho over against the cage. Hussain lands a right hand. Hussain lands a body punch in the clinch. Hussain scores with a hook to the body. Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Hussain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hussain scores with a nice hook to the head. Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ocho is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho. Hussain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hussain lands a nice knee to the body. Hussain digs a right hand underneath Ocho's ribcage. Ocho let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hussain has Ocho pushed against the cage. Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hussain lands a damaging elbow. Hussain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hussain digs a right hand underneath Ocho's ribcage. Ocho let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank. Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ocho. Still in the clinch, Hussain scores with a nice short uppercut. Ocho fails to pull guard.
Hussain lands with a short head shot on the inside. A bit of stalling here from Hussain.
Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain lands a body shot. Hussain digs a right hand into Ocho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocho's gas tank. Hussain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hussain lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Hussain. Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hussain gets through Ocho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hussain pushes Ocho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hussain cracks Ocho with a nice body shot. Hussain lands a nice shot to the body. Hussain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two 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! Hussain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ocho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hussain stalls. Ocho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. Hussain digs a right hand underneath Ocho's ribcage. Ocho let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hussain landing knees to the body.
Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hussain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Hussain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Hussain clinches up against the cage. A short left from Hussain. Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocho drops back down to his feet.
Hussain lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hussain lands a hook to the side of the head. Daanish Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hussain lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hussain lands a nice uppercut. Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Ocho fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hussain digs a good body shot into Ocho's ribs. Hussain closes the distance and pushes Ocho back into the cage. Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. Hussain lands a body punch in the clinch. Ocho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Ocho shoots in but Hussain avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hussain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hussain has Ocho pressed against the cage.
Ocho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussain is stalling here.
Ocho fails to pull guard.
Ocho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hussain walks away with a smile on his face. Ocho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ocho shoots in for a takedown but Hussain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hussain closes the distance and pushes Ocho back into the cage. Ocho jumps guard but Hussain stands there with Ocho around his waist. Ocho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hussain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A nice left hand lands by Hussain.
Ocho tries to pull guard but Hussain won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Numero Ocho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ocho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussain just stands there and leans against the cage. Hussain misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Daanish Hussain showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hussain 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:40 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:40 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daanish Hussain! Daanish Hussain is the new super heavyweight champion!
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