PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Mirskovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahtava Nopea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirskovich comes to the ring accompanied by ???. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Mirskovich
vs
Nopea

183 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksander Mirskovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mahtava Nopea!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nopea lands an overhand right.

It looks like Aleksander Mirskovich has been cut.
Mirskovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Mirskovich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nopea is looking to reverse the position.
Mirskovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nopea keeps working.
Mirskovich misses with the ground and pound.

Mirskovich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nopea knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mirskovich working away.
Nopea throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes there by Mirskovich.

Mirskovich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mirskovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Nopea closes the distance and clinches up with Mirskovich, looking for a takedown. Nopea pushes Mirskovich against the ropes but Mirskovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nopea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mirskovich instigates a clinch.
Mirskovich prevents Nopea from breaking the clinch.
Nopea trying to stall but Mirskovich improves his position.
Nopea is pressed up against the ropes. Mirskovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nopea down to the mat. Nopea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mirskovich is breathing heavily.
Mirskovich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Mirskovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nopea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mirskovich counters with a takedown into side control.
Mirskovich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nopea wants to get back to his feet.
Mirskovich throws an elbow but Nopea slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nopea is looking to regain half guard here but Mirskovich keeps moving and retains side control.
Nopea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mirskovich's best efforts.
Nopea is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mirskovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mirskovich's back!
Nopea scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mirskovich looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nopea lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirskovich trying to control the action but Nopea just sinks the hooks in.
Mirskovich tries to break free.
Nopea lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mirskovich tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nopea prevents Mirskovich from getting the reversal.
Mirskovich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mirskovich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Nopea with good strikes from the mount here!
Mirskovich is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nopea looking to control but Mirskovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nopea prevents Mirskovich from getting the reversal.
Mirskovich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mirskovich working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirskovich tries to hold on but Nopea pushes him away.
Nopea lands a big shot there that rocks Mirskovich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mirskovich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nopea lands a big elbow.
Mirskovich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mirskovich swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nopea content just to control the position here.
Nopea is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mirskovich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nopea with good strikes from the mount here!
Mirskovich can't escape the position.
Nopea working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Nopea connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nopea with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirskovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nopea lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mirskovich is in a horrible position here. Nopea smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mirskovich wants to control but Nopea is having none of it.
Mirskovich is looking to get to half guard.
Nopea putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nopea breaks from Mirskovich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nopea looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirskovich is in a horrible position here. Nopea smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mirskovich tries to lock up and control but Nopea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mirskovich is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahtava Nopea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Mirskovich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nopea connects with a single shot there.
Nopea tries to clinch
and Mirskovich counters with a straight right hand.
Nopea tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nopea, as that shot connected.

Nopea gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Nopea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirskovich is looking to clinch.
Nopea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirskovich momentarily.
Nopea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nopea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mirskovich pinned against the cage. Mirskovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mirskovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Nopea. Nopea gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mirskovich.
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!
Nopea tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mirskovich is looking to take a break and control but Nopea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirskovich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nopea is trying to improve his position.
Mahtava Nopea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nopea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mirskovich.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mirskovich fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nopea.
Nopea scores with a sloppy right hand. Mirskovich should have avoided that one.
Mirskovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nopea lands with a cross.
Aleksander Mirskovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirskovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nopea.
A nice combination there by Nopea.
Nopea tries to clinch but Mirskovich is having none of it.
Nopea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirskovich's hands.
Nopea scores with a hook.
Nopea swinging wilding here.
Mirskovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to de liver by Nopea. Beautiful body shot.
Nopea throws a nice looking combination but Mirskovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nopea lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mirskovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mirskovich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Mirskovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Nopea.
Mahtava Nopea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nopea lands with a shot to the body.
Mirskovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nopea closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mirskovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mirskovich.
Mirskovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Nopea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nopea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mirskovich's head.
Mirskovich tries to clinch but Nopea moves out of range.
Nopea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mirskovich shoots in and drives through. Nopea sprawls well.
Mirskovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nopea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nopea.
Mirskovich misses with a body shot.
Nopea is looking to clinch but Mirskovich is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirskovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nopea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Nopea has managed to clinch.
Nopea is trying to break free.
Nopea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mirskovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mirskovich scores with a shoulder strike.

Nopea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirskovich is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nopea swinging wilding here.
Mirskovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nopea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nopea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mirskovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nopea scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahtava Nopea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Mirskovich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mirskovich closes the distance and clinches up with Nopea, looking for a takedown. Mirskovich pushes Nopea against the ropes but Nopea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirskovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Nopea sprawls well. He's pushed Mirskovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mirskovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nopea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nopea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mirskovich as he jumps to the side.
Nopea scores with a one two! Mirskovich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Nopea pushes Mirskovich up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nopea lands a hook that snaps the head of Mirskovich backwards.

Nopea breaks the clinch.
Mirskovich fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Mirskovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirskovich is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Nopea. That snapped Mirskovich's head back.
Nopea with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nopea with a nice cross.
No joy there for Nopea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Mirskovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nopea is trying to stand.
Mirskovich wants to pass the guard but Nopea is defending well.
Nopea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mirskovich prevents Nopea from standing back up.
Mirskovich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nopea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nopea tries to roll over but Mirskovich keeps him under control.
Mirskovich winds up and cracks Nopea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Mirskovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nopea lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirskovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two 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.
Mirskovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Nopea.
Nopea wants to clinch up but Mirskovich keeps it at a distance.
Mirskovich slips a straight right by Nopea.
Nopea with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mirskovich counter with a right hand.
Mirskovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mirskovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Nopea. No joy for Mirskovich on that attempt.
Nopea throws a combination. Mirskovich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nopea throws a combination. Mirskovich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mirskovich looks for a takedown but Nopea sprawls well.
Mirskovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nopea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mirskovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nopea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nopea tries to clinch up but Mirskovich circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nopea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mirskovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirskovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nopea counters with a straight right hand.
Nopea might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nopea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown by Mirskovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Nopea which made him look bad.
Nopea cracks Mirskovich with a good jab.
Nopea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mirskovich closes the distance and clinches up with Nopea, looking for a takedown. Mirskovich pushes Nopea against the ropes but Nopea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nopea throws a series of strikes that have Mirskovich backpedaling.

Mirskovich clinches up against the ropes.
Nopea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nopea tries to break the clinch but Mirskovich is controlling the position.
Mirskovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Nopea backwards.
Nopea is looking to break free of the clinch but Mirskovich has double underhooks.
Mirskovich is working for takedown but Nopea is calmly controlling the position for now.

Nopea breaks the clinch.
Mirskovich throws a body punch but Nopea moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirskovich walks into a jab.
Mirskovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirskovich tries to clinch but Nopea is having none of it.
Mirskovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nopea shoots for a takedown but Mirskovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Mirskovich has Nopea up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nopea is trying to break the clinch but Mirskovich has him pressed against the ropes.
Mirskovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nopea backwards.
Mirskovich keeps control of Nopea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nopea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mirskovich lands an uppercut.
Mirskovich looking for a takedown.

Nopea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nopea lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirskovich throws a combination that misses
and Nopea counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Nopea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nopea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirskovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nopea throws a right and a left that Mirskovich avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahtava Nopea really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Mirskovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mirskovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nopea circles away.
Mirskovich tries to clinch up but Nopea circles away and keeps his distance.
Nopea cracks Mirskovich with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Nopea.

Mirskovich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Nopea manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mirskovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nopea as he avoids it easily.
Mirskovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nopea.
Nopea lands with a nice combination. Mirskovich backs away looking to recover.
Mirskovich tries to bum rush Nopea with a series of wild strikes but Nopea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mirskovich tries to clinch but Nopea moves out of range.

Mirskovich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nopea!
Mirskovich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
Mirskovich looking to control but Nopea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nopea is working to get back to half guard.
Mirskovich unloading with bombs!
Nopea working to try and regain half guard.
Mirskovich has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nopea's face.

Mirskovich jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nopea manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nopea is not content to let Mirskovich control the position.
Nopea throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Nopea sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nopea is not content to let Mirskovich control the position.
Mirskovich wants to pass to mount but Nopea is defending the position.
Mirskovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nopea keeps working.
Nopea gets full guard.
Nopea wants to sweep here but Mirskovich controlling him for the moment.
Mirskovich landing some decent shots from guard.
Nopea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Nopea manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nopea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirskovich with a jab.
Nopea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mirskovich shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Mirskovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirskovich lands a really nice looking cross but Nopea seems unphased.
Nopea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mirskovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mirskovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Nopea.
Mirskovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nopea counters with a straight right hand.
Nopea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Mirskovich does no damage.
Nopea with a jab.
Mirskovich throws a lazy right hand but Nopea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nopea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Mirskovich scores with a takedown into Nopea's guard.
Mirskovich stopping the sweep attempt from Nopea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirskovich wants to control from the top but Nopea keeps moving.
Mirskovich is really struggling to control Nopea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nopea wants to sweep here but Mirskovich controlling him for the moment.

Mirskovich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nopea is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nopea has escaped and now he's on top!
Mirskovich looking to control.

Nopea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nopea landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mahtava Nopea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Mirskovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nopea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirskovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mirskovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirskovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from Nopea.
Nopea tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mirskovich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nopea won't be happy with that.
Mirskovich working away.

Nopea sneaks out the side door and pushes Mirskovich away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mirskovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nopea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirskovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nopea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirskovich in his tracks.
Mirskovich stuns Nopea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mirskovich darts in trying to clinch
and Nopea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirskovich waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Nopea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nopea looks to land a combination. Mirskovich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nopea scores with a jab to the head.
Mirskovich misses the jab.
Mirskovich dodges the punch combination from Nopea.

Mirskovich closes the distance and clinches.
Mirskovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nopea pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nopea lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Nopea.
Mirskovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Nopea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nopea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Mirskovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nopea's corner calls for a 1-2. Nopea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mirskovich misses with a hook to the body
letting Nopea counter with a right hand.
Nopea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nopea with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nopea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nopea works the jab nicely.

Mirskovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nopea gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mirskovich connects with a nice short shot to Nopea's temple.

Mirskovich 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.

Mirskovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nopea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mirskovich.
Mirskovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Nopea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirskovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nopea's head.
Nopea looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nopea tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Aleksander Mirskovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Mirskovich gets a takedown into half guard.
Nopea scores with a few weak punches.
Nopea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mirskovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nopea tries to roll over but Mirskovich keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nopea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mirskovich.
Nopea wants to control but Mirskovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mirskovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Mirskovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Nopea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nopea tests Mirskovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nopea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mirskovich fails with the takedown.
Mirskovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nopea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mirskovich drops his hands momentarily and Nopea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nopea scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mahtava Nopea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nopea misses with a jab, cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Mirskovich.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mahtava Nopea.
I've got Nopea 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahtava Nopea!
Mahtava Nopea is the new middleweight champion!