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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Pavlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yushin Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yushin Okami is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Pavlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yushin Okami!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okami paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavlov moves to clinch but Okami breaks away
and Okami counters with a series of strikes. Pavlov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pavlov is looking to clinch.
Pavlov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Okami manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okami fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavlov on the side of the head.
Pavlov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pavlov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Okami is trying to stand back up but Pavlov is controlling him
Pavlov lands strikes from half guard.
Okami wants to get back to his feet.
Pavlov misses with a head shot. Okami uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pavlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pavlov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okami wants to get back to his feet but Pavlov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pavlov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pavlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pavlov postures up in Okami's guard and throws a big left but Okami blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pavlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami has momentary wrist control but Pavlov slips an elbow through the middle.
Okami avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pavlov postures up in Okami's guard and throws a big left but Okami blocks it.
Pavlov postures up in Okami's guard and throws a big left but Okami blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pavlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Okami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pavlov.
Okami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov throwing strikes from guard but Okami blocks nicely.
Pavlov distracts Okami with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pavlov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okami wants to stand but Pavlov is controlling the position.
Pavlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Pavlov dominated that round.
That's time! Pavlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Okami connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pavlov has Okami up against the ropes in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pavlov trying to stall but Okami improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Pavlov fails to land.
Pavlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okami's efforts to push away.
Okami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavlov has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Okami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pavlov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pavlov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okami's head.
Pavlov working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami is trying to stand.
Pavlov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pavlov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Okami wants to get back to his feet.
Pavlov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pavlov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okami wants to get back to his feet.
Pavlov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Okami is looking to escape.
Okami keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Okami keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pavlov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Okami blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov throwing shots but Okami is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov lands with a punch from half guard.
Pavlov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Okami regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pavlov.
Pavlov cracks Okami with a solid left hand.
Okami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pavlov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pavlov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boris Pavlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavlov throwing strikes but missing.
Pavlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Okami has wrist control.
Pavlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Okami has wrist control.
Pavlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavlov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlov distracts Okami with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Pavlov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Okami with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pavlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okami misses with a double jab.
Pavlov moves to clinch but Okami breaks away
and Okami counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pavlov clinches up with Okami and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pavlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Okami controls his hands.
Okami blocks an elbow strike from Pavlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavlov.
Okami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Okami can't break the clinch.
Okami wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Okami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okami is trying to force a seperation but Pavlov has the dominant position.
Pavlov tries to land a knee to the head but Okami blocks with his arms.
Pavlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okami working hard to break the clinch.
Pavlov pushes off an throws an elbow but Okami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Pavlov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Okami tries to circle away but Pavlov has him pinned against the ropes.
Okami has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Okami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okami thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami swings for the body but Pavlov moves out of range.
Pavlov is looking to clinch.
Pavlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Okami circles away.
Okami swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pavlov moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okami managing to block the knees to the body from Pavlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okami's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Okami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okami is trying to force a seperation but Pavlov has the dominant position.
Okami blocks an elbow strike from Pavlov.
Pavlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pavlov throws a head punch that misses.
Okami has had enough of the clinch but Pavlov keeps him there for the moment.
Okami is looking to break free of the clinch but Pavlov has double underhooks.
Pavlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okami's efforts to push away.
Okami avoids a wild elbow strike from Pavlov.
Pavlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okami wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Okami gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pavlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okami blocks an uppercut.
Okami wants to break the clinch but can't.
Okami is trying to break free.
Okami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pavlov has Okami pushed against the ropes.
Pavlov has Okami pressed against the ropes, preventing Okami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Okami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pavlov working aggressively here.
Pavlov throws an elbow but it misses.
Okami wants to break the clinch but can't.
Okami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavlov has him pressed against the ropes.
Pavlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okami gets underhooks to prevent Pavlov's takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okami wants to break free but Pavlov has control.
Pavlov is trying to drag Okami to the mat but Okami just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okami is trying to break the clinch but Pavlov has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yushin Okami just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Pavlov misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pavlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okami circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavlov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okami misses with a left hand
and Pavlov counters by clinching up.
Okami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavlov has him pressed against the ropes.
Pavlov controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov tries a body shot but Okami blocks it.
Okami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Okami tries to break free but Pavlov pushes him back against the ropes.
Okami tries to circle away but Pavlov has him pinned against the ropes.
Okami tries to circle away but Pavlov has him pinned against the ropes.
Okami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Okami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pavlov trying to stall but Okami improves his position.
Okami wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pavlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Okami avoids the damage to the body.
Pavlov prevents Okami from breaking the clinch.
Okami blocks an uppercut.
Pavlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okami pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yushin Okami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okami circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami throws out a loose jab but Pavlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okami paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pavlov lands with a cross.
Okami thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov throws a hook but Okami blocks it.
Pavlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pavlov throws a strike but Okami avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pavlov thows a big elbow that misses.
Okami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Okami preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pavlov.
Okami is looking to stand up but Pavlov isn't so interested in that idea.
Pavlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okami's head.
Pavlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlov with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Pavlov had his way with Yushin Okami in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pavlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Okami tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pavlov is in Okami's guard.
Pavlov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pavlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pavlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pavlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okami wants to stand up but Pavlov is controlling him.
Okami pushes Pavlov off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to clinch but Okami is avoiding it.
Pavlov looks to land a right hand but Okami moved out of range.
Pavlov has Okami up against the ropes in a clinch.
Okami has had enough of the clinch but Pavlov keeps him there for the moment.
Pavlov landing knees to the head.
Okami tries to break the clinch but Pavlov is controlling the position.
Okami's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov throws a head punch that misses.
Pavlov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Okami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavlov has him pressed against the ropes.
Okami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pavlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Okami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okami blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pavlov keeps control of Okami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okami wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pavlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlov keeps control of Okami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pavlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okami prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami tries to break the clinch but Pavlov is controlling the position.
Pavlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boris Pavlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okami is trying to break the clinch but Pavlov has him pressed against the ropes.
Pavlov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pavlov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Okami wants to get back to striking at distance but Pavlov won't allow it.
Okami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavlov has him pressed against the ropes.
Okami's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavlov wants to clinch up but Okami keeps it at a distance.
Pavlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yushin Okami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okami tries to break the clinch but Pavlov is controlling the position.
Pavlov pushes off an throws an elbow but Okami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Pavlov scores with a shot to the side of Okami's head.
Okami can't break the clinch.
Pavlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okami's efforts to push away.
Okami is trying to break the clinch but Pavlov has him pressed against the ropes.
Pavlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okami wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlov throws an elbow but it misses.
Okami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okami tries to break free but Pavlov pushes him back against the ropes.
Boris Pavlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okami tries to break the clinch but Pavlov is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Pavlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pavlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Pavlov!
Boris Pavlov retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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