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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panikov has chosen Fighters as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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141 lbs
32 - 12 - 0 |
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160 cm
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145 lbs
21 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Panikov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon scores with a spinning back kick!
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panikov throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tallon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Tallon throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Panikov.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tallon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Tallon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
Panikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tallon is looking to wear down Panikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tallon lands a front kick.
Tallon slips under a jab from Panikov.
Tallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Nice cross by Tallon.
A slapping body kick lands there for Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Tallon is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Tallon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Panikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tallon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panikov has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Tallon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tallon moves out of range as Panikov throws a body kick.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
As Panikov tries to get set, Tallon tries to push him back and clinch up but Panikov manages to avoid the attempt.
Tallon tries to move into range but Panikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tallon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Tallon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tallon can pounce on him.
Tallon lands with a nice body punch.
Tallon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Panikov scores with the left hand. Tallon knows he should have avoided that one.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Tallon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panikov. That's going to slow Tallon down.
Panikov misses the jab.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Panikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tallon slips a jab from Panikov.
Decent striking displayed by Tallon there.
Tallon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tallon punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tallon moves into range and clinches up with Panikov.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tallon lands a body punch.
Panikov effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tallon gets an underhook and turns Panikov into the cage.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Panikov.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Panikov throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sean Tallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tallon catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tallon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Panikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Tallon lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
Panikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tallon in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tallon closes the distance and clinches.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
A short left from Panikov.
Panikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tallon lands a body punch.
Panikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tallon scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Panikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Panikov.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tallon lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Panikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Panikov is trying to force a seperation but Tallon has the dominant position.
Tallon works on Panikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov tries to stall but Tallon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Panikov stalling the fight.
Panikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Panikov checks it.
Tallon tries to clinch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tallon clobbers Panikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Panikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Tallon.
Panikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tallon.
Tallon throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Panikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tallon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tallon tries to counter by clinching up but Panikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tallon circles away quickly and effectively.
Tallon forces Panikov back against the cage and clinches.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Tallon stalling against the cage.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Panikov's efforts to push away.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov working hard to break the clinch.
Tallon works on Panikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tallon. Panikov shrugs it off though.
Tallon moves into the clinch.
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tallon as Panikov tries to tie him up.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
Tallon works on Panikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Panikov's ribcage. Panikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tallon misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Panikov.
Panikov blocking some punches.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
Panikov is trying to push Tallon away but Tallon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tallon moves into the clinch successfully.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov pushes Tallon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panikov lands an uppercut.
Panikov lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panikov.
Panikov stalling the fight.
Panikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panikov.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Tallon lands a nice uppercut.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Panikov.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon has Panikov pressed against the cage, preventing Panikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Panikov scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov lands a left hand.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tallon as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov stalling.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Panikov's ribcage. Panikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Panikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Panikov misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tallon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tallon 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.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tallon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tallon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Panikov swinging wildly here.
Tallon cracks Panikov with a good jab.
A lazy left from Tallon finds it's target.
Panikov lands a jab to Tallon's midsection.
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
Tallon staying out of range there.
Tallon misses with a low kick.
Panikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Panikov.
Tallon lands a jab.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Panikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Tallon takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon moves out of range of the leg kick from Panikov.
Tallon throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tallon.
Tallon tries to land a front kick but Panikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Panikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tallon swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tallon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panikov doesn't seem phased though.
Tallon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panikov on the side of the head.
Tallon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tallon throws a looping overhand right but Panikov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tallon.
Panikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tallon.
Panikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tallon slips under a jab from Panikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tallon steps away.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tallon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Panikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tallon. Tallon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Panikov, right into the meat.
Tallon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tallon is able to avoid easily.
Panikov jabs at Tallon's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tallon.
Panikov swings widly with a right hand
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Tallon counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Tallon tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panikov breaks the clinch.
Tallon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon had his way with Sergey Panikov in that round.
That's time! Tallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tallon throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
Panikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tallon at a distance.
Tallon misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Panikov down.
Tallon is looking to clinch but Panikov is avoiding it.
Tallon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tallon tries to clinch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Tallon misses with a head kick.
Panikov punishes Tallon's body with a nice straight punch.
Panikov cracks the inside of Tallon's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Tallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Tallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Tallon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Tallon checks it.
Tallon rushes Panikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon lands a right hand.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Panikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tallon presses Panikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panikov.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov has had enough of the clinch but Tallon keeps him there for the moment.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tallon - that landed with a thud.
Panikov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Panikov working hard to break the clinch.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Panikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Panikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Tallon has double underhooks.
Panikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Panikov digs a right hand underneath Tallon's ribcage. Tallon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tallon.
Panikov taking a breather.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
A hook to the body from Panikov.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Tallon.
Panikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov blocking some punches.
A short right from Panikov.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Tallon ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov lands a jab to Tallon's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
Well Tallon 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
Sean Tallon retains his bantamweight title!
Sean Tallon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.
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