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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Rumlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov has chosen "Fade to Black" by Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Rumlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumlow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nazarov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rumlow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rumlow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumlow pulls Nazarov in close to prevent any damage.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Rumlow blocks nicely.
Rumlow trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Rumlow is looking to counter punch.
Nazarov 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.
Nazarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rumlow avoids it really well and circles away.
Rumlow throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nazarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Nazarov does no damage.
Rumlow throws the kick towards the body but Nazarov avoids it.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rumlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Rumlow looks to throw a body kick
letting Nazarov counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Rumlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rumlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
Nazarov moves out of range as Rumlow strikes.
Rumlow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Rumlow ducks down to avoid it.
Brock Rumlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumlow tries to land a front kick but Nazarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazarov misses.
Rumlow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Nazarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rumlow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rumlow throws a combination. Nazarov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Nazarov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rumlow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarov's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rumlow.
Rumlow tries to land a front kick but Nazarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nazarov working the head and body with strikes.
Nazarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nazarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rumlow wants to control the action here but instead Nazarov manages to pass to full mount!
Nazarov looking to finish with strikes here!
Nazarov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rumlow is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nazarov landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nazarov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rumlow taking shots to the head.
Nazarov throwing strikes here but Rumlow is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rumlow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nazarov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nazarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Rumlow working to try and regain half guard.
Nazarov tries to control but Rumlow wriggling away.
Rumlow regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Rumlow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rumlow misses the target.
Rumlow connects with a right hand. Nazarov shakes it off.
Rumlow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nazarov to score with a decent uppercut.
Rumlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock Rumlow is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarov jabs Rumlow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazarov throws a jab when Rumlow was well out of range.
Rumlow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rumlow scores with a nice head shot.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Nazarov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rumlow slips a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov cracks Rumlow with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rumlow lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rumlow.
Rumlow keeps Nazarov at a distance using the push kick.
Rumlow throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumlow.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Rumlow.
A jab from Rumlow misses.
Nazarov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rumlow lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nazarov will feel that in the morning.
Rumlow throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazarov darts in looking for a takedown but Rumlow gets double underhooks and turns Nazarov into the cage.
Rumlow throws a hook but Nazarov blocks it.
Rumlow scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Rumlow.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Rumlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumlow is looking to land body kicks.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Nazarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rumlow wants to slow Nazarov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Rumlow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rumlow blocks a jab.
Rumlow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rumlow throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Rumlow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nazarov connects with a right hand. Rumlow shakes it off.
Nazarov misses with a double jab.
Rumlow throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Rumlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumlow.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumlow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Rumlow. Beautiful body shot.
Rumlow with a nice cross.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumlow is just out of range.
Rumlow moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Rumlow misses with a wild body shot.
Rumlow is looking to chop away at Nazarov's legs.
Rumlow throws a leg kick
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rumlow digs a good hook to Nazarov's body.
Rumlow throws a lazy body kick
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Rumlow throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Rumlow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarov.
Nice uppercut lands for Rumlow. That snapped Nazarov's head back.
Nazarov slips a straight right by Rumlow.
Nazarov throws a counter combo.
Rumlow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazarov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumlow moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Nazarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rumlow tries to land a front kick but Nazarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the head.
Rumlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Nazarov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Rumlow moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rumlow has time to react.
Rumlow throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Rumlow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumlow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rumlow. That's going to slow Nazarov down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brock Rumlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rumlow is looking to chop away at Nazarov's legs.
Rumlow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazarov counters with a nice body shot.
Nazarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumlow.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rumlow slips under a jab.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rumlow walks into a jab.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Rumlow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rumlow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Rumlow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazarov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rumlow ducks right into an uppercut from Nazarov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Rumlow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov throws out a powerful jab.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt - Rumlow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nazarov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rumlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rumlow misses with a series of wild punches.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Rumlow.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rumlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Rumlow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rumlow!
Rumlow misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazarov.
Rumlow is looking to clinch.
Nazarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rumlow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumlow.
Rumlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazarov.
Rumlow throws a head kick that misses.
Nazarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rumlow tries to clinch
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rumlow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rumlow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nazarov.
Rumlow misses with a series of wild punches.
Rumlow scoring well with a low kick there.
Rumlow throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov throws out a counter right but Rumlow avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Nazarov finds it's target.
Rumlow tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rumlow throws a leg kick that misses.
Nazarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Rumlow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Rumlow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rumlow scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Nazarov coming out on top.
Rumlow with a hook.
Rumlow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
Nazarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rumlow pinned against the cage. Rumlow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brock Rumlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazarovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Nazarov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
Nazarov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rumlow.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumlow can pounce on him.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov throws a body punch but Rumlow moves out of range.
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!
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumlow.
Rumlow dodges the punch combination from Nazarov.
Nazarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rumlow clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Rumlow's head but Rumlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rumlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rumlow scores with a hook to the body. Nazarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Nazarov.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
Nazarov moves out of range as Rumlow throws a body kick.
Nazarov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rumlow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rumlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Rumlow misses its target.
Rumlow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rumlow throws out a leg kick but Nazarov moves out of range and Rumlow only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazarov! But no joy.
Rumlow swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Rumlow jabs at Nazarov's body.
Rumlow clobbers Nazarov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumlow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarov checks it well.
Donk. Nazarov catches Rumlow right on the button with a cross.
Rumlow throws a leg kick which misses Nazarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazarov tries to avoid it.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt
and Rumlow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rumlow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nazarov moves out of range as Rumlow throws a body kick.
A big left from Rumlow misses.
Nazarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rumlow lands a leg kick that knocks Nazarov off balance momentarily.
Rumlow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazarov tries to bum rush Rumlow with a series of wild strikes but Rumlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Rumlow wants to clinch up but Nazarov keeps it at a distance.
Nazarov connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Rumlow lands with an overhand left.
Nazarov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rumlow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rumlow connects with a looping right hand.
Rumlow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rumlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rumlow jabs Nazarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rumlow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazarov misses with a straight left.
Rumlow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Rumlow tries to bum rush Nazarov with a series of wild strikes but Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rumlow throws a body kick that misses.
Rumlow cracks Nazarov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses the shot to the body.
Rumlow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rumlow throws a wild body kick that Nazarov sees coming a mile off.
Rumlow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nazarov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rumlow throws a lazy body kick
letting Nazarov counter with a right hand.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumlow.
That kick from Rumlow tenderised Nazarov's leg. Nazarov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumlow.
Nazarov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rumlow lands a high kick!
Nazarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rumlow moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Rumlow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rumlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
An attempted straight right counter from Rumlow misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rumlow doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazarov scores with the left hand. Rumlow knows he should have avoided that one.
Nazarov misses with a body shot.
Nazarov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rumlow throws out the jab.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Nazarov checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rumlow had his way with Vadim Nazarov in that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rumlow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rumlow punishes Nazarov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumlow.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. Nazarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rumlow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nazarov connects with a single shot there.
Nazarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rumlow.
Nazarov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rumlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rumlow tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nazarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rumlow defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumlow swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazarov.
Rumlow cracks the inside of Nazarov's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rumlow with a body shot.
Rumlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rumlow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarov blocks a jab.
Nazarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rumlow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazarov looks to throw the jab but Rumlow is out of range.
Rumlow throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nazarov avoids it.
A jab from Rumlow does it's job there.
Rumlow stuffs the takedown.
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Rumlow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nazarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nazarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rumlow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rumlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rumlow throws a hook to the side of Nazarov's head but Nazarov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rumlow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarov.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumlow can pounce on him.
Rumlow lands a jab to the nose.
Rumlow looks for the body kick but Nazarov saw that one coming.
Rumlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rumlow looks to throw the jab but Nazarov is out of range.
Rumlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumlow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rumlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rumlow moves into the clinch.
Nazarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nazarov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Rumlow moves out of range.
A low kick from Rumlow misses
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a front kick that sends Nazarov stumbling back into the cage.
Nazarov lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Nazarov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumlow as he connects with a hook.
Nazarov looks to throw the jab but Rumlow is out of range.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the head.
Nazarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rumlow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. Nazarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Rumlow.
And Nazarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Rumlow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Nazarov checks it.
Rumlow avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
A big right from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow throws a head kick that half lands.
Rumlow darts in and clinches Nazarov up against the cage.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarov tries for a takedown but Rumlow manages to get underhooks.
Rumlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nazarov backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Rumlow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumlow 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rumlow!
Brock Rumlow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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A | B |
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pop
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