PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Usko Luttinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Luttinen
vs
Yakovchenko

172 cm
21
161 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

177 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Perkele!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Luttinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luttinen sizes up Yakovchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Yakovchenko. Beautiful body shot.
Yakovchenko misses the shot to the body.
Yakovchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luttinen.
Luttinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a hook but Luttinen blocks it.
Yakovchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luttinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko checks the leg kick.
That kick from Luttinen tenderised Yakovchenko's leg. Yakovchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yakovchenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luttinen throws a series of punches but Yakovchenko avoids them all with ease.
Luttinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luttinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yakovchenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yakovchenko 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Yakovchenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luttinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Luttinen.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Luttinen throws a head kick that misses.
Yakovchenko slips a straight right by Luttinen.
A head kick by Yakovchenko misses
and Yakovchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yakovchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Luttinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luttinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakovchenko feints a jab promting Luttinen to slip. Yakovchenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Luttinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Yakovchenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luttinen lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Yakovchenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luttinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luttinen throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko looks for the body kick but Luttinen saw that one coming.
Luttinen drops his hands momentarily and Yakovchenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luttinen looks to throw the jab but Yakovchenko is out of range.
Luttinen feints and then cracks Yakovchenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yakovchenko down.
Yakovchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luttinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakovchenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yakovchenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luttinen momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Luttinen.
Yakovchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Luttinen misses with a leg kick.
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Luttinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yakovchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luttinen manages to avoid it.
Luttinen lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen swings widly with a right hand
and Yakovchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakovchenko swings for the body but Luttinen moves out of range.
Yakovchenko dips to his left and cracks Luttinen with an uppercut!
Luttinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yakovchenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luttinen misses with a straight left.
Yakovchenko moves out of range as Luttinen strikes.
Luttinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yakovchenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luttinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luttinen throws a sloppy head kick and Yakovchenko moves out of range easily.
Luttinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yakovchenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luttinen checks a low kick from Yakovchenko.
Luttinen throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luttinen scores with a leg kick.
Luttinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luttinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yakovchenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Luttinen scores with a hook.
Yakovchenko misses with a double jab.
Yakovchenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luttinen misses with a straight right.
Luttinen throws a hook but Yakovchenko blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yakovchenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yakovchenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab. Luttinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Luttinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Yakovchenko should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Luttinen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yakovchenko, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yakovchenko checks a leg kick.
Luttinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yakovchenko can pounce on him.
Luttinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yakovchenko in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yakovchenko misses the body punch
and Luttinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Luttinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovchenko is looking to land body kicks.
Yakovchenko scores with a leg kick.
Luttinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luttinen scores with a leg kick.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luttinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakovchenko.
The fighters circling - Luttinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko ducks under a wild hook from Luttinen.
Yakovchenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Luttinen throws a shot from downtown. Yakovchenko moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Luttinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
Luttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.

Yakovchenko instigates a clinch.
Luttinen pushes Yakovchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Luttinen is trying to break free.
Luttinen pushes Yakovchenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Luttinen on the inside.
Luttinen lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luttinen is trying to force a seperation but Yakovchenko has the dominant position.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.

Luttinen breaks from the clinch.
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!
Yakovchenko takes a swing at Luttinen's ribcage but misses.
Yakovchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luttinen tries to bum rush Yakovchenko with a series of wild strikes but Yakovchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Yakovchenko darts in and clinches Luttinen up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Luttinen.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luttinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luttinen.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Luttinen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yakovchenko gets control of Luttinen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yakovchenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yakovchenko wants to sweep here but Luttinen controlling him for the moment.
Yakovchenko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Luttinen has passed into side control.
Luttinen gets to mount! Yakovchenko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Yakovchenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Luttinen avoids the attempt from Yakovchenko to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position but Luttinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Yakovchenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yakovchenko holds on to Luttinen as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Luttinen avoids the attempt from Yakovchenko to control.
Luttinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yakovchenko is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yakovchenko tries to score with a low kick but Luttinen moves his leg out of the way.
Luttinen connects with a crisp jab.
Luttinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yakovchenko throws out the jab.
Luttinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yakovchenko.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yakovchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luttinen.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the side of Luttinen's head but Luttinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yakovchenko throws a front kick that sends Luttinen stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luttinen is out of range.
A good leg kick by Luttinen.
Luttinen digs a good hook to Yakovchenko's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luttinen wants to land a leg kick but Yakovchenko is out of range.
Yakovchenko throws the left hand but Luttinen avoids the punch easily.
Yakovchenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yakovchenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luttinen throws a body kick that misses.
Yakovchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yakovchenko. That's going to slow Luttinen down.
Yakovchenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luttinen throws a body punch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Luttinen lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yakovchenko, as that shot connected.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luttinen counters with an outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yakovchenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Luttinen misses.
Luttinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yakovchenko is out of range and Luttinen settles back down.
Yakovchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Luttinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakovchenko lands a head kick. Luttinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Luttinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yakovchenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Yakovchenko slips a straight right by Luttinen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luttinen. That's going to slow Yakovchenko down.
Good exchange - Yakovchenko coming out on top.
Yakovchenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luttinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Luttinen misses its intended target.
Luttinen wants to land a leg kick but Yakovchenko is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yakovchenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Yakovchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakovchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luttinen.
Luttinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakovchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight right.
Yakovchenko checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Luttinen tenderised Yakovchenko's leg. Yakovchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luttinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick that misses.
Luttinen throws a right and a left that Yakovchenko avoids nicely.
Luttinen lands a leg kick that knocks Yakovchenko off balance momentarily.
Yakovchenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luttinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yakovchenko tries a low kick but Luttinen avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko thows a leg kick but Luttinen checks it
letting Luttinen counter with a right hand.
Yakovchenko loads up on a big right hand but Luttinen slips the punch.
Yakovchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yakovchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luttinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yakovchenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luttinen moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovchenko.

Yakovchenko forces Luttinen back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luttinen working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko dodges an elbow strike from Luttinen.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luttinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luttinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakovchenko is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakovchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Luttinen lands a body shot.
Luttinen has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Igor Yakovchenko just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Luttinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yakovchenko ducks under a wild hook from Luttinen.
Luttinen avoids the body shot from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko connects with a leg kick. Luttinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yakovchenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luttinen.
Luttinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut. Luttinen saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luttinen. Yakovchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Yakovchenko there.
Luttinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Yakovchenko throws a body punch but Luttinen moves out of range.
Luttinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Luttinen moves out of range easily.
Luttinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yakovchenko if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Yakovchenko misses with a combination
and Luttinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Luttinen misses with a hook. Yakovchenko ducked under it nicely.
Luttinen throws a shot from downtown. Yakovchenko moves away and avoids it.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Luttinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luttinen throws a combination. Yakovchenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yakovchenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luttinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakovchenko lands a head kick!
Luttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen checks a leg kick.
Yakovchenko throws a body punch but Luttinen moves out of range.
A jab from Yakovchenko misses.
Luttinen slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luttinen, right into the meat.
Luttinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch up but Luttinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakovchenko misses with a leg kick
and Luttinen counters with a low kick, right behind Yakovchenko 's knee.
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!
Luttinen misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Luttinen. Those never looked like landing.
Yakovchenko throws a looping overhand right but Luttinen ducks down to avoid it.
Luttinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Luttinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Yakovchenko misses the target.
Yakovchenko throws a jab when Luttinen was well out of range.
Luttinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yakovchenko scores with a leg kick.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Luttinen's front leg with a kick but Luttinen checks it.
Luttinen throws a hook but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Yakovchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yakovchenko ducks under a wild hook from Luttinen.
Yakovchenko missing with a left hand there. Luttinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Yakovchenko misses
and Luttinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luttinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A low kick from Yakovchenko is predictable there
and Luttinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Luttinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Luttinen misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Luttinen. Yakovchenko shrugs it off though.
Yakovchenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yakovchenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luttinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yakovchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luttinen moves out of range as Yakovchenko strikes.
Luttinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Luttinen needs to keep his hands up - Yakovchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Luttinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luttinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luttinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Yakovchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Yakovchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luttinen throws out the jab.
Luttinen throws a hook to the side of Yakovchenko's head but Yakovchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luttinen is looking to slow Yakovchenko down with leg kicks.
Yakovchenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Luttinen will feel that in the morning.
Luttinen motions for Yakovchenko to come forward. Luttinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luttinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luttinen is looking to land body kicks.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luttinen.
Luttinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but Luttinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Luttinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luttinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a lazy right hand but Luttinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yakovchenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luttinen throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yakovchenko avoids the head kick by Luttinen.
Luttinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Luttinen lands a two punch combo.
Luttinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Yakovchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luttinen blocks the body kick.
Luttinen ducks under a wild hook from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko thows a body kick. Luttinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yakovchenko throws a body punch but Luttinen moves out of range.
Luttinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yakovchenko wants to land a leg kick but Luttinen is out of range.
Yakovchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luttinen. Luttinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Usko Luttinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yakovchenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Luttinen as he checks the leg kick.
Luttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Luttinen.
Luttinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luttinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yakovchenko catches Luttinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovchenko throws a lazy right hand but Luttinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko thuds his right hand into Luttinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luttinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Luttinen moves out of range easily.
Yakovchenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yakovchenko's sensitive parts.
Yakovchenko throws the kick towards the body but Luttinen avoids it.
Luttinen misses with a kick to the body.
Yakovchenko checks a leg kick.
Luttinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luttinen's head backwards.
Luttinen throws a combination that misses
and Luttinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yakovchenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Luttinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luttinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yakovchenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left and a right from Yakovchenko both land. Nice combination.
Luttinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luttinen throws a hook but Yakovchenko blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luttinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luttinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yakovchenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luttinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yakovchenko.
Luttinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yakovchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luttinen circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luttinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yakovchenko's sensitive parts.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab. Luttinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yakovchenko slips under a jab.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luttinen throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Igor Yakovchenko.
I've got Yakovchenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
Igor Yakovchenko is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Igor Yakovchenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.