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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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170 lbs
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186 lbs
20 - 7 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Ignatov is predictable there
and Kiddi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiddi.
Kiddi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatov is on top in guard.
Ignatov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi won't allow Ignatov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov keeping full guard, as Kiddi tries to pass.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiddi.
Kiddi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kiddi throwing strikes from guard but Ignatov blocks nicely.
Kiddi 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.
Ignatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatov seems keen to control Kiddi's posture.
Kiddi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Ignatov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kiddi trying to move into half guard but instead Ignatov has managed to sweep!
Ignatov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kiddi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
My spies in Fit for life inform me that Ignatov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kiddi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatov defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov stopping the sweep attempt from Kiddi.
Ignatov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatov won't allow Kiddi to sweep him here.
Ignatov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ignatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiddi counters with a shoot takedown. Ignatov fights it but they end up in guard.
Ignatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kiddi controls the pace.
Kiddi is looking to pass into half guard but Ignatov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ignatov is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi is trying to control the position but Ignatov postures up.
Ignatov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kiddi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiddi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiddi, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatov content to stall in guard here.
Ignatov wants to stand and escape but instead Kiddi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galdra Kiddi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kiddi throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatov throws a counter combo.
Kiddi misses with an uppercut. Ignatov saw that one coming.
Kiddi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiddi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiddi. That did some damage!
Kiddi throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kiddi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatov.
Ignatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiddi to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatov throws a front kick aimed at Kiddi's knee but Kiddi avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kiddi misses.
Kiddi backing away here, and Ignatov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatov throws a wild body kick that Kiddi sees coming a mile off.
Kiddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ignatov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiddi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov lands a nice shot that snaps Kiddi's head back.
Kiddi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiddi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vladimir Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiddi 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ignatov, right into the meat.
Kiddi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiddi throws a head kick but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov feints a counter leg kick.
Kiddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiddi. That did some damage!
Ignatov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Ignatov misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Ignatov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ignatov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ignatov darts in and clinches Kiddi up against the cage.
Kiddi can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Kiddi throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov taking a breather.
I was talking to Kiddi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov breaks 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!
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. Kiddi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ignatov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kiddi jabs Ignatov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ignatov blocks a head kick by Kiddi.
Kiddi misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiddi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kiddi lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a body shot
and Kiddi counters with a head kick. That will keep Ignatov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kiddi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kiddi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatov is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Kiddi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kiddi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ignatov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ignatov lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Ignatov as the two fighters clinch.
Ignatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Kiddi checks it.
Kiddi tries to clinch up.
Ignatov lands a nice hook to Kiddi's body. Kiddi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick
and Kiddi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Ignatov.
Kiddi throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.
Ignatov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignatov throws a body kick that misses.
Crunch! Ignatov slams his shin into Kiddi's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiddi misses with a body shot.
Ignatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiddi ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ignatov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kiddi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiddi feinted with a counter takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kiddi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.
Ignatov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kiddi's calf.
Kiddi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kiddi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kiddi throws a leg kick but Ignatov checks it.
Ignatov misses with a kick to the body.
Kiddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Ignatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kiddi has managed to clinch.
Kiddi tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Kiddi back against the cage.
Kiddi has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Ignatov pushes Kiddi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ignatov.
Kiddi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiddi lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Ignatov.
It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiddis head.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov lands a nice elbow.
Kiddi can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Kiddi misses with a body punch.
Ignatov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ignatov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kiddi's brow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov thuds his right hand into Kiddi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Kiddi throws a head kick but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ignatov, right into the meat.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick.
Kiddi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kiddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiddi.
Ignatov takes one on the button.
Kiddi swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Kiddi lands with a right hand.
Kiddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Kiddi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Kiddi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi connects with a crisp jab.
Kiddi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Kiddi.
Kiddi swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kiddi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ignatov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiddi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ignatov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatov.
Good leg kick by Ignatov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kiddi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kiddi throws a head kick that half lands.
Ignatov motions for Kiddi to come forward. Ignatov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov looks to land a left hand but Kiddi moved out of range nicely.
Ignatov lunges at Kiddi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kiddi's hand.
Kiddi gets tackled into the cage by Ignatov. Ignatov maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi misses with a body punch.
Ignatov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiddis head.
Galdra Kiddi's cut is getting worse.
Ignatov digs a right hand underneath Kiddi's ribcage. Kiddi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kiddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ignatov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kiddi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiddi.
Kiddi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiddi blocks an elbow strike.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Kiddi avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov lands a shot to the body.
Kiddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov stalls.
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiddi's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ignatov.
Ignatov is looking to control Kiddi's arms but Kiddi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatov has his back to the cage.
Ignatov trying to control the position but instead, Kiddi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ignatov into the cage.
Ignatov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiddi.
Ignatov lands with a left to the head.
Ignatov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiddi lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiddi.
Kiddi blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ignatov.
Kiddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
The referee calls for Ignatov to work.
Kiddi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Ignatov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a head kick but Ignatov moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Ignatov - just one landing.
Kiddi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Kiddi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ignatov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiddi. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiddi looks for a takedown but Ignatov sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Kiddi.
The fighters circling - Kiddi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kiddi misses with a body kick.
Ignatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiddi with a body shot.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiddi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiddi misses with a hook
and Ignatov counters with a good low kick that Kiddi was not able to check.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiddi with a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kiddi is looking to slow Ignatov down with leg kicks.
Ignatov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kiddi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ignatov moves into the clinch.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
Ignatov lands a damaging elbow.
Ignatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiddi looking to stall.
Kiddi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ignatov is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Kiddi has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiddi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiddi.
Ignatov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kiddi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ignatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Galdra Kiddi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiddi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ignatov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ignatov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatov trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ignatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiddi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ignatov pushes Kiddi off looking to stand but Kiddi dives back in and keeps control.
Ignatov tries to roll over but Kiddi keeps him under control.
Ignatov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kiddi.
Kiddi is nestled in close to Ignatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kiddi trying to control from half guard but Ignatov is working away.
Ignatov wants to improve his position but Kiddi is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vladimir Ignatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kiddi misses with a head kick.
Kiddi takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Kiddi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov slips under a jab.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Kiddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiddi tries to counter with a takedown but Ignatov is quick to defend against it.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiddi's sensitive parts.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiddi.
Ignatov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kiddi is out of range.
Kiddi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kiddi checks a leg kick.
Kiddi lands with a good body shot.
Ignatov thuds his shin into the meat of Kiddi's side.
Kiddi rushes Ignatov and presses him up against the cage.
Ignatov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi lands with a light punch inside.
Kiddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Kiddi on the inside.
Kiddi misses with a body punch.
Ignatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiddi's defenses.
Ignatov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiddi tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
Kiddi blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ignatov is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Ignatov takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiddi's elbow.
Galdra Kiddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi prevents Ignatov from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiddi.
Ignatov lands an elbow just above Kiddi 's eye.
Galdra Kiddi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good body shot from Kiddi.
Ignatov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ignatov misses with an elbow strike.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Kiddi pushes Ignatov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiddi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiddi misses with the head strike.
Kiddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiddi misses with some punches.
Kiddi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ignatov's efforts to push away.
Ignatov is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiddi gets an underhook and turns Ignatov into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kiddi fails to land.
Ignatov is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiddi gets an underhook and turns Ignatov into the cage.
Kiddi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiddi can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Kiddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiddi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiddi blocks an elbow strike from Ignatov.
Kiddi misses with the head strike.
Kiddi blocks an elbow strike.
Kiddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiddi lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kiddi fails to land.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiddi.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi misses with the head strike.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Kiddi.
Kiddi dodges an elbow strike from Ignatov.
Ignatov cracks Kiddi with a nice body shot.
Kiddi pushes Ignatov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiddi takes an elbow to the temple.
Ignatov leaning against his opponent.
Kiddi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ignatov digs a right hand underneath Kiddi's ribcage. Kiddi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ignatov tries to break the clinch but Kiddi is controlling the position.
Ignatov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ignatov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vladimir Ignatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Galdra Kiddi.
I think Ignatov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Ignatov!
Vladimir Ignatov is the new welterweight champion!
Vladimir Ignatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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