PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Martynov (ranked 91 p4p, 13 weight class) and Dimitri Buriak (ranked 368 p4p, 53 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Martynov
vs
Buriak

195 cm
24
195 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
198 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Martynov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Buriak!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Buriak counter with a right hand.
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Martynov's shoulder, as Martynov tries to avoid the shot.
Martynov throws a right hand that Buriak ducks under and follows up with a left that Buriak also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Buriak misses the target.
Martynov is looking to counter punch.
Martynov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buriak.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Buriak pushes him off.
Buriak lands a jab to Martynov's midsection.
Martynov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov misses with a double jab.
Martynov loads up on a big right hand but Buriak slips the punch.
A punch combination from Martynov misses.
Buriak digs a good body shot into Martynov's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Martynov misses the target.
Buriak looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martynov thinking.
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Martynov looks to land a combination but Buriak avoids it well.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Buriak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Buriak.
Buriak keeps the fight on the outside.
Martynov fails to land with a series of punches.
Martynov tries to bum rush Buriak with a series of wild strikes but Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Buriak misses.

Martynov has closed the distance and engaged Buriak in a clinch.
Buriak can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Buriak can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Martynov blocks a body shot from Buriak.
Buriak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martynov tries to land a knee to the head but Buriak blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Buriak.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Buriak misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Buriak.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Buriak.
Buriak can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Buriak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Buriak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buriak tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buriak lands a left hand.
Martynov lands an uppercut.
Buriak misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Buriak.
A shot in the inside from Buriak.
Buriak scores with a shot to the side of Martynov's head.
Buriak scores a nice knee to the body.
Martynov is breathing heavily.
Buriak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martynov's elbow.

Buriak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buriak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buriak cracks a nice hook into Martynov's ribs.
Martynov misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buriak scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buriak to score with a decent uppercut.
Buriak connects with a leg kick. Martynov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martynov throws a hook but Buriak avoids it easily.
Buriak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Buriak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buriak jabs Martynov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martynov scores with a punch to the head.
Martynov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martynov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martynov catches Buriak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Buriak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov staying out of range there.
Buriak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Buriak.
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Martynov swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Buriak misses.
Buriak scores with a nice head shot.

Martynov gets a clinch.
Martynov tries a knee to the head but Buriak blocks it.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buriak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buriak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buriak has Martynov pressed against the ropes, preventing Martynov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martynov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak dominated that 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.

Buriak jabs at Martynov's body.
Martynov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Buriak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buriak missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Buriak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov throws the left hand but Buriak avoids the punch easily.
Buriak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buriak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martynov fails to land with a series of punches.
Buriak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Buriak.
Buriak swings for the body but Martynov moves out of range.
Buriak with a jab.
Martynov swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buriak walks into a straight right hand from Martynov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak scores with a hook to the body. Martynov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martynov moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov tries to counter by clinching up but Buriak breaks away and moves out of range.
Martynov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buriak tries to move into range but Martynov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buriak looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
Buriak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martynov.
Dimitri Buriak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buriak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buriak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martynov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buriak throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
A nice combination there by Martynov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Buriak counter with a right hand.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martynov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buriak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buriak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martynov rather than just go for the knockout.
Buriak digs a good body shot into Martynov's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Buriak does no damage.
Martynov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buriak momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Martynov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buriak thuds a left hand into Martynov's body.
Buriak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martynov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buriak.
Martynov is looking for a counter combo.
Buriak lands a jab to Martynov's midsection.
Buriak scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buriak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buriak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martynov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Martynov misses the target.
Buriak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Buriak scores with a body shot.
Sergei Martynov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Martynov misses
enabling Buriak to counter with a crisp jab.
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Martynov's shoulder, as Martynov tries to avoid the shot.
Buriak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buriak throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buriak scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut.
Martynov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buriak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Buriak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Buriak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buriak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martynov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martynov slips a jab and a cross from Buriak.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
Buriak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martynov slips a jab from Buriak.
Buriak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buriak misses with an uppercut.
Martynov slips under a jab from Buriak.
Buriak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov blocks a low kick nicely.
Martynov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buriak counters with a left to the body.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Buriak connects with a jab.
Martynov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov lands with a cross.
Buriak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Buriak avoids them all with ease.
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buriak.
Martynov misses with a hook. Buriak ducked under it nicely.
Buriak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak lands with a shot to the body.
Buriak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martynov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Martynov connects with a crisp jab.
Martynov throws a jab when Buriak was well out of range.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Buriak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martynov doesn't seem bothered though.
Martynov misses the jab.
Martynov throws a lazy uppercut
and Buriak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martynov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buriak slips a jab and a cross from Martynov.
Martynov throws an off balance right hand
and Buriak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buriak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buriak lands with a good body shot.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak scores with a shot to the body.
Buriak sizes up Martynov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Buriak.
Martynov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.

Martynov clinches up with Buriak and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buriak misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martynov's elbow.
Buriak works on Martynov's body with a couple of short punches.
Buriak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buriak tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Buriak back against the ropes.
Martynov fails to pull guard.
Buriak misses with some punches.
Buriak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buriak throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.

Martynov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Buriak uses from the top position.
Buriak trying to control the position from guard on top but Martynov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martynov being controlled here, momentarily.
Buriak forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buriak controlling the pace.
Buriak trying to control from half guard but Martynov is working away.
Buriak is pressing down on Martynov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martynov is holding on for now.
Buriak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martynov is trying to control but can't.

Martynov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Buriak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Martynov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Martynov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buriak wants to take a breather but Martynov is having none of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Martynov misses with a hook
and Martynov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martynov's corner calls for a 1-2. Martynov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martynov misses with a looping left.
Martynov takes one to the chin there.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martynov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak misses with a hook.
Buriak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak misses with a hook.
It looked like Martynov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buriak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Martynov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak lands a body shot.
Martynov takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak digs a good hook to Martynov's body.
Martynov throws a nice looking combination but Buriak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Buriak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Buriak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buriak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martynov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Buriak counter with a right hand.
Martynov throws a shot from downtown. Buriak moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buriak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martynov lands with an uppercut that bounces Buriak off the ropes and back into range.
Martynov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buriak lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buriak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martynov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Buriak misses with a hook. Martynov ducked under it nicely.
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak lands with a nice body punch.
Buriak jabs at Martynov's body.
Martynov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martynov misses with a looping left.
Martynov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buriak throws out the jab.
Buriak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Martynov pushes Buriak up against the ropes in a clinch.
Buriak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martynov avoids it.
Buriak scores with a shoulder strike.
Martynov lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Buriak throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buriak lands with a right to the head.
Buriak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martynov's elbow.
A short right from Buriak on the inside.

Martynov manages to break the clinch.

Martynov moves into range and clinches up with Buriak.
Buriak digs a right hand underneath Martynov's ribcage. Martynov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Martynov.
Buriak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buriak blocks an elbow strike.

Buriak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Buriak throws a lazy right hand but Martynov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martynov walks into a stiff left hand from Buriak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov throws a body punch but Buriak moves out of range.

Martynov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martynov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buriak.
Martynov lands an uppercut.
Martynov scores with a shot to the side of Buriak's head.
Martynov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buriak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buriak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Buriak.

Martynov pulls guard.
Buriak trying to control but Martynov is working from the bottom.

Martynov looking for a guillotine here but Buriak defends easily.
Buriak trying to control but Martynov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Buriak jabs Martynov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buriak lands a slapping body shot.
Buriak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martynov at a distance.
Buriak missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov misses with a wild combination.
Buriak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Buriak throws a lazy right hand but Martynov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martynov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martynov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buriak's hands.
Buriak slips under a jab.
Buriak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buriak. That's going to slow Martynov down.
Martynov clobbers Buriak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martynov throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martynov throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buriak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buriak misses with an uppercut. Martynov saw that one coming.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Buriak avoids them all with ease.
Buriak throws a looping overhand right but Martynov ducks down to avoid it.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buriak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buriak misses with a hook. Martynov ducked under it nicely.
Martynov tries to clinch but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Martynov's shoulder, as Martynov tries to avoid the shot.
Buriak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Martynov.
Buriak jabs at Martynov's body.
Nice straight punches there by Buriak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buriak.
Well,Martynov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Martynov darts in trying to clinch
and Buriak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martynov thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martynov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buriak backs up against the ropes.
Buriak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buriak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martynov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martynov eats them both and turns towards Buriak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Buriak throws a jab but it's blocked by Martynov.
Buriak lands a nice hook to Martynov's body. Martynov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martynov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buriak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Martynov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buriak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Buriak scores with the left hand. Martynov knows he should have avoided that one.
Buriak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martynov throws a combination that misses
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buriak takes one to the chin there.
Martynov swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
Martynov misses with an uppercut. Buriak saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Buriak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Martynov finds it's target.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a straight right hand.
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buriak connects with a nice looking jab.
Buriak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buriak throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Martynov connects with a right hand. Buriak shakes it off.
Sergei Martynov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimitri Buriak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Buriak is rocked!
Martynov lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Buriak head around and knocks him out cold! Martynov hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Sergei Martynov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.