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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestlefuck Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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33 - 20 - 1 |
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182 lbs
21 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dzhumagaliev.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A big right from Wrestling misses.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch.
Wrestling takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrestling defends well and Dzhumagaliev ends up having to push Wrestling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrestling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wrestling lands in his opponent's guard.
Dzhumagaliev wants to sweep but no luck.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wrestling is controlling him.
Wrestling is working Dzhumagaliev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wrestling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wrestling throws a strike but Dzhumagaliev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wrestling will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dzhumagaliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrestling throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wrestling thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wrestling punching from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev wants to control from the top but Wrestling keeps moving.
Wrestling wants to stand and escape but Dzhumagaliev is having none of it.
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Wrestling to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestling throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dzhumagaliev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dzhumagaliev pushing down on Wrestling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dzhumagaliev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wrestling throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wrestling misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wrestling misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev trying to mount his opponent but Wrestling defends it.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to control. Wrestling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wrestling wants to get back to his feet.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to work for a kimura but Wrestling is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling is refusing to be controlled, as Dzhumagaliev sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzhumagaliev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wrestling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dzhumagaliev uses his free foot to push down on Wrestling's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dzhumagaliev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wrestling tries to hold on but Dzhumagaliev pushes him away.
Dzhumagaliev working for a guillotine from mount but Wrestling is in no mood to give up.
Wrestling swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dzhumagaliev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wrestling is looking to escape.
Wrestling throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dzhumagaliev stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dzhumagaliev lands a two punch combo.
Wrestling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrestling misses the shot to the body.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wrestling breaks the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wrestling swings for the body but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Wrestling misses with a looping right.
Wrestling shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev sprawls well. He's pushed Wrestling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Wrestling is having none of it.
Wrestling tries to counter with a clinch but Dzhumagaliev shakes him off and moves away.
Dzhumagaliev rushes Wrestling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrestling shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev sprawls well. He's pushed Wrestling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzhumagaliev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhumagaliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dzhumagaliev clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch.
Wrestling goes for a double leg but Dzhumagaliev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dzhumagaliev continues to drive forward.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestlefuck Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is winning the standup battle so far.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrestling misses the jab.
Dzhumagaliev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wrestling's calf.
Wrestling darts in looking for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev gets double underhooks and turns Wrestling into the cage.
Wrestling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dzhumagaliev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestling can do to turn this around?
Dzhumagaliev clinches up against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice knee to the body.
Wrestling is breathing heavily.
Wrestling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wrestling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dzhumagaliev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dzhumagaliev lands a shoulder strike.
Dzhumagaliev decides to pull guard.
Wrestling is looking to work some ground and pound but Dzhumagaliev has wrist control.
Wrestling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dzhumagaliev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrestling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestling landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling throws a big elbow that misses.
Wrestling stopping the sweep attempt from Dzhumagaliev.
Wrestling throws a big elbow that misses.
Wrestling stands up over Dzhumagaliev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wrestling landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wrestling's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dzhumagaliev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev looking to control.
Wrestling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dzhumagaliev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wrestling is looking to work some ground and pound but Dzhumagaliev has wrist control.
Wrestling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wrestling throws a big right hand that misses.
Wrestling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrestling throwing strikes but missing.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wrestling postures up in Dzhumagaliev's guard and throws a big left but Dzhumagaliev blocks it.
Wrestling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wrestling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dzhumagaliev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev has his feet on Wrestling's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wrestling drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dzhumagaliev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dzhumagaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrestling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrestling circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhumagaliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrestling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrestling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dzhumagaliev's waist but Dzhumagaliev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wrestling off to one side.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice looking body kick.
Dzhumagaliev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dzhumagaliev thows a huge punch but Wrestling dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch.
Wrestling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Wrestling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dzhumagaliev drives through and clinches with Wrestling against the cage.
I was talking to Dzhumagaliev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wrestling breaks the clinch.
Wrestling works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wrestling slips a jab and a cross from Dzhumagaliev.
Wrestling dives in for a single leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wrestling shoots for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestlefuck Wrestling.
Wrestling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling tests Dzhumagaliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dzhumagaliev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wrestling tries to keep at a distance but Dzhumagaliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wrestling goes for a takedown attempt but Dzhumagaliev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dzhumagaliev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wrestling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzhumagaliev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dzhumagaliev has managed to clinch.
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Wrestling with that takedown attempt.
Dzhumagaliev lands a high kick!
Wrestling circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Wrestling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dzhumagaliev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wrestling tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dzhumagaliev is in Wrestling's guard.
Wrestling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dzhumagaliev stands up and waves to Wrestling to follow him.
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Wrestling misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Wrestling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch there but Wrestling circles away.
Wrestling leaves Dzhumagaliev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wrestling.
Wrestling gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dzhumagaliev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wrestling is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dzhumagaliev dives into side control.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dzhumagaliev lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wrestling's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dzhumagaliev stands up and beckons Wrestling to his feet.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrestling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrestling takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrestling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wrestling tries to keep at a distance but Dzhumagaliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dzhumagaliev drags the fight down to the ground.
Wrestling lands a couple of digs.
Wrestling preventing the sweep.
Wrestling tries to stand but Dzhumagaliev is controlling from the bottom.
Wrestling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dzhumagaliev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrestling is looking to work some ground and pound but Dzhumagaliev has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dzhumagaliev holds on and takes a little breather.
Dzhumagaliev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wrestling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dzhumagaliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wrestling defends it easily.
Wrestling scoring with some ground and pound.
Dzhumagaliev has his feet on Wrestling's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Wrestling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wrestling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dzhumagaliev's waist but Dzhumagaliev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wrestling off to one side.
Dzhumagaliev feints a jab promting Wrestling to slip. Dzhumagaliev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wrestling slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wrestling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wrestling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wrestling gets tackled into the cage by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev maintains the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev tries to land knees in the clinch but Wrestling avoids the damage to the body.
Wrestling misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrestling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrestling blocks a head kick by Dzhumagaliev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrestling! But no joy.
Dzhumagaliev forces Wrestling back against the cage and clinches.
Wrestling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestlefuck Wrestling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dzhumagaliev.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wrestling has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Wrestling wants to take the fight to the mat but Dzhumagaliev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wrestling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wrestling is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wrestling is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzhumagaliev staying out of range there.
A big left from Wrestling misses.
Wrestling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wrestling backs up against the cage.
Wrestling has a takedown stuffed.
Dzhumagaliev tries to counter by clinching up but Wrestling breaks away and moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch up but Wrestling keeps it at a distance.
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev lands a shot to the body.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wrestling is defending well for now.
Wrestling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Dzhumagaliev with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a double leg but Wrestling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wrestling missing with a left hand there. Dzhumagaliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestling keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrestling throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrestling circles away.
Wrestling closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wrestling manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch but Wrestling slips to the side
and Wrestling counters with a stiff right hand.
Dzhumagaliev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wrestling.
Wrestling keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrestling throws out a counter right but Dzhumagaliev avoids it with no problem.
Dzhumagaliev rushes Wrestling and presses him up against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wrestling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dzhumagaliev walks away with a smile on his face. Wrestling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev throws a right hand that Wrestling ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrestling also avoids with ease.
Wrestling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dzhumagaliev as he avoids it easily.
Wrestling blocks a head kick by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev lands a leg kick that knocks Wrestling off balance momentarily.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrestling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Wrestling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dzhumagaliev as he jumps to the side.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrestling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch but Wrestling is avoiding it.
Dzhumagaliev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Dzhumagaliev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch up but Wrestling keeps it at a distance.
Dzhumagaliev slips under a jab.
Dzhumagaliev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wrestling on his heels. He'll look to pass Wrestling's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev controlling from the top position.
Wrestling controls Dzhumagaliev momentarily but Dzhumagaliev frees himself.
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Wrestling to get back to his feet.
Dzhumagaliev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dzhumagaliev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wrestling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dzhumagaliev to the ground. Wrestling is now in Dzhumagaliev's guard.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Wrestling off and gets back to his feet.
Wrestling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev had his way with Wrestlefuck Wrestling in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhumagaliev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrestling avoids it really well and circles away.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up but Wrestling circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrestling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wrestling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dzhumagaliev stuffs the takedown attempt from Wrestling. Wrestling gets slowly back to his feet.
Wrestling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrestling.
Wrestling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrestling looking to score a takedown here. Dzhumagaliev is defending well but Wrestling drives through and ends up in Dzhumagaliev's guard.
Dzhumagaliev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wrestling has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a combination but Wrestling avoids it well.
Dzhumagaliev clinches up against the cage.
Wrestling is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrestling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wrestling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dzhumagaliev.
Wrestling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dzhumagaliev's waist but Dzhumagaliev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wrestling off to one side.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestlefuck Wrestling.
Wrestling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dzhumagaliev swivels and escapes.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch there but Wrestling circles away.
Wrestling closes the distance and clinches up with Dzhumagaliev, looking for a takedown. Wrestling pushes Dzhumagaliev against the cage but Dzhumagaliev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands a two punch combo.
Dzhumagaliev takes the fight into the clinch.
Wrestling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrestling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dzhumagaliev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dzhumagaliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrestling circles away.
Dzhumagaliev moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrestling is trying to drag Dzhumagaliev to the mat but Dzhumagaliev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Wrestling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrestling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch but Wrestling is avoiding it.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dzhumagaliev swivels and escapes.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Wrestling.
A left and a right from Dzhumagaliev both land. Nice combination.
Wrestling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wrestling somewhat.
Dzhumagaliev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch but Wrestling is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Wrestling up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrestling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrestling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev circles away.
Dzhumagaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrestling has had enough of the clinch but Dzhumagaliev keeps him there for the moment.
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrestling lunges at Dzhumagaliev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dzhumagaliev's hand.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dzhumagaliev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wrestling manages to circle out of the way.
Dzhumagaliev moves into the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev can't get the takedown.
Wrestling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dzhumagaliev walks away with a smile on his face. Wrestling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dzhumagaliev forces Wrestling back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wrestling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrestling is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dzhumagaliev with a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev shoots for a takedown but Wrestling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wrestling throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhumagaliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrestling looks for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev sprawls well.
Dzhumagaliev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrestling.
Wrestling throws out a counter right but Dzhumagaliev avoids it with no problem.
Dzhumagaliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wrestling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dzhumagaliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dzhumagaliev has Wrestling up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrestling looking to throw knees to the head but Dzhumagaliev is blocking nicely.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wrestling prevents a body shot from Dzhumagaliev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dzhumagaliev 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'ADRIAN!!! ADRIAN!!!'.
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