PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Meshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Pustoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Meshkov
vs
Pustoy

190 cm
18
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Meshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Pustoy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pustoy tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Meshkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Pustoy gets back to half guard.
Pustoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meshkov is working away from the top position though.
Meshkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pustoy is looking for a sweep. Meshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meshkov is looking to take a break and control but Pustoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pustoy won't allow Meshkov to pass to mount.
Meshkov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pustoy to regain full guard.
Meshkov thows a big elbow that misses.
Meshkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Meshkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meshkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Meshkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pustoy's guard.
Meshkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Meshkov distracts Pustoy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Meshkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Meshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pustoy keeping full guard, as Meshkov tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pustoy is on top in guard.
Pustoy trying to control but Meshkov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov controlling Pustoy's posture.
Meshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pustoy is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov is adopting a defensive guard.
Meshkov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

We're going to have a standup here because Yuri Meshkov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Meshkov slips a jab from Pustoy.
Meshkov misses with a takedown

and Pustoy moves into the clinch.
Pustoy misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pustoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pustoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pustoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meshkov.
Pustoy prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Meshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meshkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meshkov is trying to drag Pustoy to the mat but Pustoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Meshkov is breathing heavily.
Pustoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meshkov.
Meshkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Meshkov blocks a body shot from Pustoy.
Pustoy tries a body shot but Meshkov blocks it.
Pustoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Meshkov avoids the damage to the body.
Meshkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pustoy.
Meshkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pustoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meshkov is trying to push Pustoy away but Pustoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Pustoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meshkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Meshkov shoots and misses

and Pustoy counters by clinching up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Pustoy breaks from the clinch.

Pustoy moves into the clinch.
Pustoy prevents Meshkov from breaking the clinch.
Meshkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pustoy trying to land knees to the body.
Meshkov fails to pull guard.
Pustoy is trying to break free.
Meshkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pustoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pustoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meshkov avoids it.
Pustoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meshkov avoids it.
Meshkov tries to circle away but Pustoy has him pinned against the cage.
Pustoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Meshkov controls his hands.
Meshkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pustoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meshkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pustoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pustoy misses with a punch to the body.
Pustoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meshkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meshkov taking a breather.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meshkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pustoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pustoy obliges.
Meshkov tries for a takedown but Pustoy manages to get underhooks.
Pustoy lands an elbow that stopped Meshkov in his tracks for a moment.

Pustoy breaks the clinch.
Meshkov swinging wildly here.
Pustoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pustoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meshkov has his takedown stuffed

and Pustoy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pustoy.
Pustoy missing with knees to the body.
Meshkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pustoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Pustoy.
Pustoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meshkov avoids it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov blocks an elbow strike from Pustoy.
Pustoy is trying to stall.
Meshkov is trying to drag Pustoy to the mat but Pustoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pustoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Meshkov avoids the damage to the body.
Pustoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meshkov's efforts to push away.
Meshkov is trying to drag Pustoy to the mat but Pustoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Meshkov tries for a takedown but Pustoy manages to get underhooks.
Pustoy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meshkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pustoy.
Meshkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pustoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Pustoy.
Pustoy crunches a lovely knee into Meshkov's ribcage.
Pustoy misses with a punch to the body.
Pustoy is pressed up against the cage. Meshkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pustoy down to the mat. Pustoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meshkov shoots and misses
and Pustoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Meshkov gets tackled into the cage by Pustoy. Pustoy maintains the clinch.
Pustoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meshkov.
Meshkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pustoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Pustoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meshkov, pushing him back against the cage.

Pustoy decides to pull guard.
Pustoy keeping moving, preventing Meshkov from controlling successfully.
Meshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pustoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meshkov is one step ahead there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Meshkov preventing the sweep.
Meshkov landing with the ground and pound.
Meshkov with a nice head shot there.

Pustoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meshkov defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meshkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Meshkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Meshkov works over Pustoy with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yuri Meshkov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Meshkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pustoy is trying to defend but Meshkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pustoy is looking to improve his position.
Meshkov trying to control the action but Pustoy is working from the bottom.

Meshkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pustoy defends it well.

Pustoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meshkov is nestled in close to Pustoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Meshkov.
Pustoy is breathing heavily.

Meshkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pustoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pustoy has hold of Meshkov's hands but Meshkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Meshkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pustoy tries to roll over but Meshkov keeps him under control.
Meshkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Pustoy actively working from the bottom here.
Meshkov is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meshkov working Pustoy over with strikes.
Pustoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meshkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Meshkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pustoy on the ground.
Meshkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pustoy taking some punishment here, with Meshkov in his half guard.
Meshkov working over Pustoy with some ground and pound. Pustoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yuri Meshkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meshkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pustoy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Meshkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustoy tries to roll over but Meshkov keeps him under control.
Meshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Meshkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Pustoy actively working from the bottom here.
Meshkov drops an elbow to the side of Pustoy's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pustoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meshkov controlling the action here.
Meshkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Meshkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Meshkov is nestled in close to Pustoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meshkov prevents Pustoy from improving his position.
Meshkov working Pustoy over with strikes.
Meshkov wants to free his trapped foot but Pustoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Meshkov is working hard here to advance position.
Pustoy is trying to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Meshkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pustoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pustoy taking some punishment here, with Meshkov in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Meshkov there.
Meshkov working over Pustoy with some ground and pound. Pustoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Meshkov wants to pass to mount but Pustoy is defending the position.
Meshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Meshkov working Pustoy over with strikes.
Meshkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov is nestled in close to Pustoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meshkov lands strikes from half guard.
Meshkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Pustoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meshkov controlling the action here.
Meshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pustoy won't allow Meshkov to pass to mount.
Pustoy tries to get to full guard but Meshkov has control of the leg.
Pustoy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Meshkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pustoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Meshkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Meshkov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pustoy's face.
Meshkov landing punches.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pustoy looks a forlorn figure.
Pustoy working to try and regain half guard.
Meshkov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Meshkov controlling from the full mount.
Pustoy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pustoy is in a horrible position here. Meshkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Meshkov with a couple of short strikes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov with a couple of short strikes.
Meshkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Meshkov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pustoy is bucking up trying to escape but Meshkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Meshkov is landing with some decent strikes but Pustoy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pustoy is bucking up trying to escape but Meshkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pustoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Meshkov lands a big elbow.
Meshkov lands a heavy elbow.
Pustoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meshkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Meshkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pustoy hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Meshkov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meshkov is defended easily by Pustoy.
Meshkov misses with a takedown

and Pustoy counters by clinching up.
Meshkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pustoy won't allow it.
Meshkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pustoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Meshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meshkov misses with a takedown attempt

and Pustoy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pustoy effectively controlling the action here.
Pustoy tries a body shot but Meshkov blocks it.
Pustoy missing with knees to the body.
Meshkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Pustoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meshkov backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pustoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meshkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pustoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meshkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meshkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Pustoy jumps guard and drags Meshkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Pustoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meshkov is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshkov preventing the sweep.

Pustoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meshkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pustoy is keeping the position for now.
Meshkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Meshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Pustoy has his foot on Meshkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meshkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Meshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pustoy's head.
Meshkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pustoy is trying to control the position but Meshkov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meshkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meshkov wants to control from the top but Pustoy keeps moving.

Pustoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meshkov content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yuri Meshkov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Meshkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Pustoy which made him look bad.
Yuri Meshkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pustoy misses with a series of wild punches.

Meshkov dives in and scores a takedown into Pustoy's guard.
Meshkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pustoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pustoy wants to sweep here but Meshkov controlling him for the moment.
Meshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Pustoy's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Meshkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pustoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Pustoy, not yet.
Meshkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Pustoy working for a triangle but Meshkov defends it easily.

Pustoy is looking for a triangle but Meshkov pushes his legs off easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pustoy has a closed guard, preventing Meshkov from standing up.
Pustoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Pustoy, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meshkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Pustoy working for a triangle but Meshkov defends it easily.

Pustoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meshkov with a nice head shot there.
Meshkov stopping the sweep attempt from Pustoy.

Pustoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pustoy has a closed guard, preventing Meshkov from standing up.
Meshkov wants to control from the top but Pustoy keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pustoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meshkov 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pustoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Meshkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Yuri Meshkov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Meshkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meshkov shoots and misses
and Pustoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pustoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meshkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pustoy tries to bum rush Meshkov with a series of wild strikes but Meshkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Meshkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meshkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Pustoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pustoy has momentary wrist control but Meshkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Pustoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Meshkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Pustoy looking for a guillotine here but Meshkov defends easily.

Meshkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov controls from within his opponent's guard.

Pustoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meshkov is aware though and is defending well.
Meshkov landing with the ground and pound.
Meshkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Meshkov clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Meshkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pustoy's guard.
Pustoy being controlled here, momentarily.
Meshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pustoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meshkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Meshkov tries to stand but Pustoy is controlling from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Yuri Meshkov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed right hand from Pustoy misses the target.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Meshkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pustoy moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshkov goes for a takedown attempt but Pustoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Pustoy.
Pustoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Meshkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pustoy tries to kick Meshkov off but Meshkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Meshkov is looking to advance position but Pustoy won't allow it.
Meshkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pustoy tries to get to full guard but Meshkov has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pustoy is trying to maintain the position but Meshkov is very close to passing his half guard.

Pustoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meshkov pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Meshkov is going to stand back up.
Pustoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Meshkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Meshkov's back!
You can see the frustration on Meshkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov trying to control the hands but Pustoy breaks the grip.
Pustoy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pustoy avoiding Meshkov 's attempts to control his hands.
Pustoy wants to control but Meshkov is keeping busy.

Meshkov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meshkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Meshkov fending off the submission attempt from Pustoy.
Meshkov is keeping busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Meshkov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pustoy.
Meshkov tries to escape but Pustoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meshkov wants to control his opponent's hands but Pustoy gets his hands free.
Pustoy has the hooks in. Meshkov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Pustoy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Meshkov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Meshkov for a finish.
Meshkov holding both Pustoy 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pustoy has the hooks in. Meshkov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Will Pustoy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Meshkov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Meshkov trying to control the hands but Pustoy won't let him.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pustoy tries to get the hooks in deep but Meshkov pushed the leg off.

Meshkov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pustoy.
Meshkov is really stuck here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Meshkov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pustoy.
Pustoy trying to control.
Meshkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yuri Meshkov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Meshkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Pustoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meshkov tries to pass to full mount but Pustoy defends it.

Pustoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meshkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Meshkov trying to mount his opponent but Pustoy defends it.
Pustoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pustoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meshkov slips a nice elbow through Pustoy's hands, connecting with Pustoy's forehead.
Meshkov wants to stand but Pustoy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Meshkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pustoy won't allow Meshkov to pass to mount.

Meshkov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pustoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meshkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pustoy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Meshkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meshkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Meshkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meshkov landing some decent shots from guard.

Pustoy is working an open guard so Meshkov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Meshkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pustoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pustoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Pustoy's legs - danger averted.
Pustoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meshkov is one step ahead there.
Meshkov is in close to Pustoy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pustoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Meshkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meshkov with a nice head shot there.
Pustoy being controlled here, momentarily.
Pustoy is trying to control the position but Meshkov postures up.

Pustoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meshkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meshkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Meshkov distracts Pustoy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meshkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pustoy can do to turn this around?
Meshkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meshkov looking to pass the guard.
Meshkov wants to stand but Pustoy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Meshkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Pustoy is looking for a triangle but Meshkov pushes his legs off easily.

Pustoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meshkov cracks Pustoy with a solid left hand.
Meshkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pustoy's guard.
Meshkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pustoy is keeping the position for now.
Meshkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Meshkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Pustoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meshkov.
Pustoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meshkov is one step ahead there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Pustoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meshkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meshkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Meshkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Meshkov wants to control from the top but Pustoy keeps moving.
Meshkov tries to stand but Pustoy is controlling from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pustoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meshkov is one step ahead there.
Meshkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Yuri Meshkov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Meshkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pustoy sprawls well. He's pushed Meshkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meshkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pustoy counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Meshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pustoy crunches a lovely knee into Meshkov's ribcage.

Pustoy breaks from the clinch.
Meshkov shoots and misses
and Pustoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Meshkov misses with a takedown attempt

and Pustoy counters by moving into the clinch.
Pustoy is leaning against Meshkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pustoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meshkov avoids it.
Meshkov blocks an uppercut.
Meshkov keeps control of Pustoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pustoy is pressed up against the cage. Meshkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pustoy down to the mat. Pustoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pustoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meshkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pustoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pustoy misses with a hook. Meshkov ducked under it nicely.
Dmitry Pustoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Meshkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meshkov shoots and misses
and Pustoy counters with a series of strikes. Meshkov will be more careful next time no doubt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:46
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Meshkov!

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