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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bashorov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hangar 18. Ignatov has chosen Fler-Ghetto Beat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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186 lbs
25 - 11 - 3 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bashorov blocks a jab.
Ignatov cracks Bashorov with an open hand slap.
Ignatov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bashorov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Bashorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Ignatov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ignatov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ignatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Ignatov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ignatov slips under a jab from Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a shot to the body.
Bashorov tries for a takedown but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ignatov misses with a low kick as Bashorov jumps back.
Ignatov throws a jab when Bashorov was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Ignatov misses
enabling Bashorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Bashorov swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov slips under a jab from Bashorov.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Ignatov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bashorov throws a right hand that Ignatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ignatov also avoids with ease.
Bashorov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ignatovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bashorov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatov.
Bashorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
A swing and a miss from Ignatov.
Bashorov lunges at Ignatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatov's hand.
Ignatov throws the left hand but Bashorov avoids the punch easily.
Vladimir Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatov leaves Bashorov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ignatov takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov misses with a leg kick.
Bashorov swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick and Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Bashorov digs a good body shot into Ignatov's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatov. That's going to slow Bashorov down.
Ignatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bashorov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashorov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bashorov throws a sloppy body shot
and Ignatov counters with a thumping low kick.
Ignatov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
It looked like Bashorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bashorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ignatov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Ignatov scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ignatov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Bashorov - just one landing.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Ignatov misses the shot to the body.
Bashorov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bashorov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bashorov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Bashorov. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Bashorov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bashorov lands with a nice combination. Ignatov backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bashorov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bashorov blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatov dips to his left and cracks Bashorov with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Bashorov blocks the low kick.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ignatov misses with a head kick.
Ignatov takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov scores with a nice right hand.
Bashorov takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bashorov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ignatov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bashorov misses with a takedown
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Ignatov.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
Bashorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bashorov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bashorov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a shot to the body.
Ignatov lands a leg kick that knocks Bashorov off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ignatov.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Ignatov moves out of range.
Bashorov misses with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bashorov throws a shot to the body.
Ignatov digs a good hook to Bashorov's body.
Ignatov defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Bashorov does no damage.
Bashorov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bashorov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatov takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bashorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ignatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Bashorov. Those never looked like landing.
Ignatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Ignatov thows a body kick. Bashorov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashorov checks the leg kick.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bashorov's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bashorov scores with a jab. Ignatov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bashorov can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatov.
Bashorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bashorov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Bashorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bashorov blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Bashorov - that landed with a thud.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Bashorov controls the action.
Ignatov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ignatov misses with an elbow over the top.
Ignatov works on Bashorov's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bashorov pulls Ignatov into guard.
Ignatov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Ignatov thinks about the counter body kick.
Ignatov has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ignatov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatov.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Ignatov's head but Ignatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Bashorov misses the body punch
and Ignatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Ignatov.
Bashorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatov is fending him off so far but Bashorov persists. Nope, Ignatov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ignatov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bashorov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatov throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bashorov on the side of the head.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashorov backing away here, and Ignatov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ignatov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bashorov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bashorov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatov lands with a good body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bashorov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bashorov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bashorov working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Ignatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bashorov checks a leg kick nicely.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov lands a leg kick that knocks Bashorov off balance momentarily.
Ignatov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bashorov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Bashorov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ignatov.
Bashorov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Bashorov blocks the leg kick.
Ignatov throws a low kick but Bashorov avoids it.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashorov moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov connects with a single shot there.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Bashorov.
Bashorov lands with a nice body punch.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Bashorov misses with a jab to the body
and Ignatov counters with a leg kick.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ignatov connects with a single shot there.
Bashorov lands a nice shot that snaps Ignatov's head back.
Bashorov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bashorov scores with a punch to the head.
Ignatov defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Bashorov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashorov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ignatov pulls Bashorov in close to his closed guard and prevents Bashorov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bashorov controls the pace.
Bashorov is fighting to break Ignatov's control of his arms but Ignatov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatov keeping full guard, as Bashorov tries to pass.
Ignatov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ignatov trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashorov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bashorov 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ignatov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bashorov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bashorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bashorov manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ignatov tests Bashorov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatov throws a chopping leg kick but Bashorov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut.
Bashorov scores with a shot to the body.
Ignatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with a looping right.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Ignatov's head but Ignatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ignatov on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Ignatov.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Ignatov cracks the inside of Bashorov's front leg.
Ignatov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov misses with a body punch
and Bashorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bashorov lands a jab-cross combination.
Ignatov moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Ignatov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Bashorov.
Ignatov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bashorov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ignatov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ignatov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bashorov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignatov under the eye.
Ignatov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bashorov scores with a jab. Ignatov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Bashorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov throws a body kick that misses
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bashorov. Bashorov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. Bashorov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bashorov should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Bashorov - just one landing.
A punch combination from Bashorov misses.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Bashorov's shoulder, as Bashorov tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatov lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bashorov checks the leg kick.
Bashorov throws out a powerful jab.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Ignatov is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big right from Ignatov misses.
Bashorov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignatov punishes Bashorov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ignatov feints and then cracks Bashorov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashorov down.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bashorov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ignatov wants to land a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatov scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashorov connects with a body shot.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashorov moves away.
Bashorov throws a series of punches but Ignatov moves out of range.
Bashorov throws a hook but Ignatov blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Ignatov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bashorov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ignatov throws a body kick that misses.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Ignatov is out of range.
Ignatov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Bashorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vladimir Ignatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bashorov misses with a right hand
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bashorov drops an elbow to the side of Ignatov's head.
Bashorov prevents Ignatov from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Bashorov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov is trying to control. Ignatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bashorov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ignatov defending well though.
Bashorov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ignatov defending well though.
Ignatov is trying to stand.
Bashorov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bashorov is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatov is defending well.
Well, if Bashorov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karim Bashorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashorov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws out a powerful jab.
Ignatov throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Ignatov.
Bashorov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bashorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Ignatov.
Bashorov has a takedown stuffed.
A nice side step and Ignatov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ignatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bashorov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ignatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ignatov wants to land a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range.
Ignatov thuds his shin into the meat of Bashorov's side.
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bashorov misses with a few strikes there.
Some bone on bone action there as Bashorov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatov.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatov.
Ignatov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range and Ignatov settles back down.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatov.
Jab, jab by Bashorov - just one landing.
Ignatov defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bashorov's sensitive parts.
Bashorov shoots in and drives through. Ignatov sprawls well.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Bashorov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bashorov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Bashorov's front leg but catches the back leg as Bashorov tries to avoid it.
Ignatov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bashorov will feel that in the morning.
Ignatov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bashorov on the side of the head.
Ignatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vladimir Ignatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
Bashorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatov. Ignatov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bashorov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Bashorov avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karim Bashorov.
I think Ignatov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Ignatov!
Vladimir Ignatov is the new middleweight champion!
Vladimir Ignatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
71% |
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