PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouston Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alexander
vs
Dzagoev

184 cm
23
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jouston Alexander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Dzagoev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooh a lovely combination from Dzagoev sends Alexander down but not out. Dzagoev dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Jouston Alexander has been cut.
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!
Alexander sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzagoev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dzagoev trying to control the pace.
Alexander wants to control but Dzagoev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander is refusing to be controlled, as Dzagoev sits in half guard.

Alexander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dzagoev is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is pressing down on Dzagoev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Dzagoev from controlling successfully.

Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dzagoev passes into half guard.
Dzagoev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dzagoev prevents Alexander from improving his position.
Alexander wants to control but Dzagoev is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Alexander is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dzagoev pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dzagoev in particular looking to stall.

Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Alexander tries to roll over but Dzagoev keeps him under control.
Alexander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexander being controlled here, momentarily.
Dzagoev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Alexander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Dzagoev postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev wants to stand but Alexander has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Alexander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Alexander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dzagoev passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dzagoev seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dzagoev wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dzagoev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dzagoev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Dzagoev has control of the leg.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Dzagoev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouston Alexander's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The crowd cheers as Dzagoev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dzagoev is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Dzagoev circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Dzagoev catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dzagoev pinned against the cage. Dzagoev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Dzagoev closes the distance and pushes Alexander back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dzagoev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dzagoev has Alexander pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dzagoev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.
Dzagoev scores with a shoulder strike.
Dzagoev lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzagoev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Dzagoev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzagoev.
Nice body punch from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dzagoev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dzagoev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dzagoev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev is working Alexander over against the cage.
Dzagoev lands a shoulder strike.
Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but Dzagoev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouston Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzagoev taking a breather.
Dzagoev lands a left hand.
Dzagoev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dzagoev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dzagoev stalling.
Dzagoev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev pushes Alexander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dzagoev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dzagoev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev gets through Alexander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dzagoev presses Alexander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dzagoev lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzagoev.
Nice body punch from Dzagoev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzagoev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dzagoev trying to stall but Alexander improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Dzagoev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dzagoev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dzagoev tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.

Dzagoev takes the fight into the clinch.
Dzagoev lands a body shot.
Alexander drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dzagoev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Dzagoev effectively controlling the action here.
Dzagoev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dzagoev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dzagoev lands a left hand.
Dzagoev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev pushes Alexander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dzagoev taking a breather.
Dzagoev is looking to control Alexander's arms but Alexander gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dzagoev has his back to the cage.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Dzagoev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jouston Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Dzagoev instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dzagoev.
Alexander changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dzagoev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dzagoev clobbers Alexander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dzagoev cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Dzagoev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alan Dzagoev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dzagoev gets a clinch.
Dzagoev lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Dzagoev won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dzagoev into the cage.
A short left from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dzagoev lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dzagoev lands a left hand.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dzagoev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dzagoev.
Dzagoev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dzagoev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander being controlled against the cage.
Dzagoev gets through Alexander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzagoev lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dzagoev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dzagoev gets through Alexander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Dzagoev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jouston Alexander's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dzagoev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dzagoev lands with a nice body punch.
Alexander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dzagoev drops Alexander with a left and a right! Oh, Alexander is hurt - Dzagoev dives into side control looking to finish!

Alexander is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander is letting Dzagoev control him for a moment.
Oh Alexander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dzagoev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
Dzagoev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev gets to mount! Alexander was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alexander is trying desperately to improve position.
Dzagoev controlling the pace for now.
Dzagoev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dzagoev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dzagoev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alan Dzagoev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Dzagoev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzagoev scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Alexander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dzagoev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Dzagoev drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.
Alexander wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouston Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzagoev lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dzagoev.
A left hand lands to the body for Dzagoev.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dzagoev lands a right hand.
Dzagoev lands a left hand.
Dzagoev lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Dzagoev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dzagoev lands a right hand.
Dzagoev scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzagoev.
Nice body punch from Dzagoev - that landed with a thud.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.

Dzagoev manages to break the clinch.
Jouston Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzagoev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Dzagoev as he connects with a hook.
Dzagoev throws a left that rocks Alexander and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dzagoev dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Alexander regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dzagoev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dzagoev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alexander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dzagoev wants to improve his position but Alexander is controlling well.
Dzagoev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexander.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Dzagoev is defending well.
Dzagoev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alexander's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alexander's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
What can Alexander do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Dzagoev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Dzagoev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouston Alexander's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dzagoev as he jumps to the side.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dzagoev but Dzagoev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dzagoev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab-cross combination lands for Dzagoev and sends Alexander crashing to the mat! Dzagoev follows him down to the mat - Alexander regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Dzagoev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alexander wants to improve his position but Dzagoev is controlling well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dzagoev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Dzagoev wants to take a breather but Alexander is having none of it.
Dzagoev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Alexander is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dzagoev pulls his head out easily.

Alexander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dzagoev throws a good cross that connects.
Dzagoev throws a wild body kick that Alexander sees coming a mile off.
Dzagoev jabs at Alexander's body.
Dzagoev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dzagoev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dzagoev's waist but Dzagoev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouston Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dzagoev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alan Dzagoev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dzagoev tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander looks for a takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well.
A left and a right from Dzagoev both land. Nice combination.
Dzagoev lands a nice shot that snaps Alexander's head back.
Dzagoev stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzagoev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Dzagoev, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Dzagoev against the cage but Dzagoev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzagoev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexander shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexander showed some decent athleticism there.

Alexander is working for a kimura but Dzagoev is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexander trying to advance position but Dzagoev counters by regaining guard.
Dzagoev pulls Alexander in close to prevent any damage.
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.

Alexander postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dzagoev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alexander, into his guard.
Dzagoev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dzagoev trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alexander working for submissions but it's allowed Dzagoev to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Dzagoev dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jouston Alexander's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Alexander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alexander throws a combination. Dzagoev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexander has a takedown stuffed.
Dzagoev misses with a jab, cross combination.

Dzagoev has Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzagoev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander has Dzagoev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dzagoev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dzagoev is working Alexander over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dzagoev as the two fighters clinch.
Come on Dzagoev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dzagoev lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzagoev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dzagoev lands with a light punch inside.
Dzagoev lands a body shot.
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.
Dzagoev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev lands an uppercut.
Dzagoev lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dzagoev lands a left hand.
Dzagoev cracks Alexander with a nice body shot.
Dzagoev lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dzagoev.
Still in the clinch, Dzagoev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dzagoev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dzagoev lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Dzagoev manages to break the clinch.

Dzagoev drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.
Dzagoev cracks Alexander with a nice body shot.
Dzagoev gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouston Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Dzagoev on the inside.
Dzagoev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev scores with a shoulder strike.
Dzagoev scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dzagoev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dzagoev stalling against the cage.
Alexander fails to pull guard.
Alexander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dzagoev lands with a left to the head.
Dzagoev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dzagoev prevents the takedown attempt.
Dzagoev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dzagoev lands a shot to the body.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dzagoev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dzagoev scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dzagoev is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dzagoev lands a shoulder strike.
Dzagoev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzagoev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dzagoev slowing the pace effectively.
Dzagoev lands with a left to the head.
Alan Dzagoev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but Dzagoev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dzagoev walks away with a smile on his face. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dzagoev throws a one two combo.
Alexander takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dzagoev stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzagoev lands a really nice looking cross but Alexander seems unphased.
Dzagoev tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzagoev.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Dzagoev tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dzagoev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dzagoev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dzagoev.
Alexander looks for a takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alan Dzagoev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander drops his hands momentarily and Dzagoev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dzagoev throws a one two combo.
Dzagoev connects with the punch.
Dzagoev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. Dzagoev sprawls well.

Alexander decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alexander tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dzagoev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Alexander is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dzagoev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexander.
Jouston Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Alexander is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dzagoev has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Dzagoev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dzagoev 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Dzagoev!
Alan Dzagoev is the new light heavyweight champion!