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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshimo Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panikov comes to the cage accompanied by Fighters. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hiroshimo Sakamoto enters the cage!
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145 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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150 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Panikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Panikov moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Panikov.
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Panikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Panikov's head.
Nice shot lands for Panikov.
Panikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Panikov connects with a single shot there.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Panikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakamoto thinking.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakamoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Panikov in the body.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick
and Panikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakamoto tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov is looking to wear down Sakamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Panikov as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Sakamoto.
Panikov is looking to counter punch.
Sakamoto tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
Panikov is looking to clinch.
Panikov backing away here, and Sakamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sakamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto motions for Panikov to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Panikov moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits.
Panikov scores with a nice right hand.
Panikov moves forwards but Sakamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Panikov lands with a hook. Sakamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Panikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Panikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Panikov's knee but Panikov avoids it well.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Sakamoto feints the counter takedown.
Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Panikov scores with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Panikov throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panikov digs a good hook to Sakamoto's body.
Panikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Panikov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Panikov connects with a looping right hand.
Panikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov misses with a leg kick.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panikov lands a jab to Sakamoto's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Panikov checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Panikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakamoto with a nice cross.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panikov has closed the distance and engaged Sakamoto in a clinch.
Panikov trying to stall but Sakamoto improves his position.
Panikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakamotos head.
Sakamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the body from Panikov misses
and Sakamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Panikov saw it coming and moves away.
Panikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panikov.
Panikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Sakamoto blocks a leg kick.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Panikov cracks the inside of Sakamoto's front leg.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a jab.
Panikov thuds a left hand into Sakamoto's body.
Panikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov digs a good hook to Sakamoto's body.
Panikov scores with a jab. Sakamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Sakamoto tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto clinches with his opponent.
Sakamoto tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panikov tries to stall but Sakamoto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakamoto is defended easily by Panikov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto 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 looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov 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 misses with a low kick.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
And Sakamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Panikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov tried to score with a low kick but Sakamoto checks it.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sakamoto works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto takes one to the chin there.
Panikov lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Panikov coming out on top.
Sakamoto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Panikov lands a slapping body shot.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Panikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
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.
Sakamoto tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Sakamoto coming out on top.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Panikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Panikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Panikov tries to clinch up.
Sakamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Sakamoto feints the counter takedown.
Sakamoto thumps Panikov with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Sakamoto settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Sakamoto there.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Panikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sakamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Sakamoto's leg. Sakamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range.
Sakamoto closes the distance and pushes Panikov back into the cage.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto is pushing Panikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sergey Panikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panikov stalling in the clinch but Sakamoto improves position.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Panikov.
And Sakamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Panikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov dips to his left and cracks Sakamoto with an uppercut!
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov connects with a high kick.
Sakamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakamoto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Panikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
Panikov misses with a leg kick
and Sakamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Sakamoto lands with a cross.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panikov's head.
A jab from Sakamoto does it's job there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panikov checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto connects with a right hand. Panikov shakes it off.
Panikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Panikov saw it coming and moves away.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Panikov is looking to counter the offense by Sakamoto and move into the clinch.
Panikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sergey Panikov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov is looking to chop away at Sakamoto's legs.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakamoto's calf.
Sakamoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Panikov.
An inside leg kick lands from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Panikov.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Sakamoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panikov controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sakamoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sakamoto wants to control but Panikov is keeping him busy.
That's two 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.
Sakamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panikov slips under a jab from Sakamoto.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Sakamoto avoids them all with ease.
Sakamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Panikov.
Sakamoto lands with a hook. Panikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Nice shot lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Sakamoto's leg. Sakamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Panikov.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakamoto - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Sakamoto blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sakamoto.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panikov tries to land a front kick but Sakamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panikov looks to land a body kick but Sakamoto moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Panikov.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Panikov misses with a leg kick.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a nice strike.
Sakamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov wants to slow Sakamoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Panikov defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov throws a front kick aimed at Sakamoto's knee but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Panikov's head.
Panikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Panikov throws a solid leg kick but Sakamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Panikov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Sakamoto lands a head kick!
Sakamoto throws a right hand that misses
letting Panikov counter with a right hand.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakamoto connects with a single shot there.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakamoto lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto misses with a hook to the body
and Panikov counters with a one-two to the body.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Sakamoto misses with a wild combination.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Panikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Panikov lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panikov thuds a left hand into Sakamoto's body.
Sakamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Panikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Panikov gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Sakamoto manages to pull guard.
Sakamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakamoto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sakamoto has an active guard here but Panikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Panikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
I think Sakamoto 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 George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Hiroshimo Sakamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sergey Panikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.
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G |
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B |
G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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