PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Mytsyno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mytsyno has chosen Rev Theory - Voices as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dzagoev
vs
Mytsyno

183 cm
23
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

200 cm
20
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Dzagoev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Mytsyno!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev keeps the fight on the outside.
Mytsyno shoots for a takedown but Dzagoev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mytsyno is looking to clinch but Dzagoev is avoiding it.
Mytsyno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dzagoev. That did some damage!
Dzagoev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dzagoev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mytsyno shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well. He's pushed Mytsyno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mytsyno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dzagoev in his tracks.
Mytsyno shoots in looking for a takedown. Dzagoev tries to sprawl out of it but Mytsyno 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.
Alan Dzagoev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Mytsyno.
Mytsyno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dzagoev scores with a one two! Mytsyno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ed Mytsyno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mytsyno looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzagoev lands a glancing blow to the side of Mytsyno's head.
Dzagoev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Mytsyno sprawling to the canvas. Dzagoev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Mytsyno hang on?
Mytsyno wants to get back to full guard.
Dzagoev trying to control the pace.
Mytsyno wants to control the action here but instead Dzagoev manages to pass to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dzagoev stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dzagoev is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick from Dzagoev misses.
Mytsyno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dzagoev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mytsyno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mytsyno tries to clinch up.
Dzagoev lands a lovely overhand right.
Dzagoev cracks Mytsyno with a good jab.
A nice combination there by Dzagoev.
Alan Dzagoev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzagoev waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Mytsyno. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Mytsyno to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Mytsyno is rocked!
Dzagoev trying to control but Mytsyno is working from the bottom.
Mytsyno is still in real trouble! Can Dzagoev finish him?
Dzagoev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mytsyno seems to have recovered his senses.
Mytsyno wants to sweep here but Dzagoev controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mytsyno is on top in guard.
Mytsyno is looking to advance position but Dzagoev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mytsyno tries to reverse the position but Dzagoev maintains control.
Mytsyno sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mytsyno is looking to improve his position.
Mytsyno trying to control from the bottom.
Mytsyno is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno is refusing to be controlled, as Dzagoev sits in half guard.
Mytsyno missing with punches from the bottom.
Mytsyno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Dzagoev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mytsyno trying to control from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dzagoev cracks Mytsyno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mytsyno shoots in for a takedown but Dzagoev shows good takedown defense.
Dzagoev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mytsyno 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 Mytsyno off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev lands a with a good body shot.

Dzagoev moves into range and clinches up with Mytsyno.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dzagoev lands with a right to the head.
Dzagoev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dzagoev presses Mytsyno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Dzagoev on the inside.
Mytsyno looking to slow down the pace here.
Mytsyno being controlled against the cage.
Mytsyno is looking to control Dzagoev's arms but Dzagoev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mytsyno has his back to the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dzagoev as the two fighters clinch.
Mytsyno is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Dzagoev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mytsyno trying to control the position but instead, Dzagoev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mytsyno into the cage.
Mytsyno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dzagoev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dzagoev.
A body shot lands from Dzagoev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dzagoev misses with a leg kick.

Mytsyno scores with a takedown into Dzagoev's guard.
Dzagoev is looking to stand up but Mytsyno isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mytsyno throws a big right hand that misses.
Mytsyno trying to control but Dzagoev is working from the bottom.
Mytsyno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mytsyno wants to control from the top but Dzagoev keeps moving.
Dzagoev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mytsyno is breathing heavily.
Mytsyno looking to sit in guard and control but Dzagoev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mytsyno wants to control the position but Dzagoev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mytsyno is looking to improve his position.
Dzagoev trying to control the action but Mytsyno is working from the bottom.
Mytsyno is looking to improve his position.
Mytsyno is pressing down on Dzagoev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dzagoev advances position into side control!
Mytsyno tries to improve position but can't.
Dzagoev is staying tight to Mytsyno's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mytsyno trying his best to control but Dzagoev has mounted him.
Mytsyno can't escape the position.
Mytsyno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mytsyno can't escape the position.
Mytsyno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno wants to hold on but Dzagoev pushes him away.
Mytsyno is looking to improve his position but Dzagoev isn't that keen on the idea.
Mytsyno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mytsyno trying to control but Dzagoev is working from the bottom.
Mytsyno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzagoev trying to control the position.
Dzagoev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mytsyno throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mytsyno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dzagoev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dzagoev wants to stand up but Mytsyno is controlling him.
Mytsyno postures up in Dzagoev's guard and throws a big left but Dzagoev blocks it.
Mytsyno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dzagoev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mytsyno shoots in but no luck this time.

Dzagoev has closed the distance and engaged Mytsyno in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mytsyno as Dzagoev tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dzagoev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mytsyno.
Dzagoev lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alan Dzagoev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mytsyno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mytsyno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dzagoev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mytsyno.
Dzagoev can't do much from the bottom here.
Mytsyno working the head and body with strikes.
Mytsyno trying to control the position but Dzagoev is working away.

Mytsyno working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mytsyno tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytsyno advances to full mount.
Mytsyno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dzagoev because Mytsyno loaded up on that one.
Dzagoev working to try and regain half guard.
Dzagoev holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mytsyno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mytsyno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dzagoev because Mytsyno loaded up on that one.
Dzagoev avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mytsyno.
Mytsyno postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dzagoev looks a forlorn figure.
Dzagoev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dzagoev tries to lock up and control but Mytsyno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mytsyno misses with a head shot.
Mytsyno thowing shots but they're missing.
Dzagoev avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mytsyno.
A nice elbow there by Mytsyno.
Mytsyno throwing strikes but Dzagoev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dzagoev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mytsyno.
Mytsyno wants to control but Dzagoev is keeping him busy.
Mytsyno is thwarting Dzagoev's attempts to control the position.
Mytsyno throwing shots but Dzagoev is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dzagoev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mytsyno.
Mytsyno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mytsyno 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 Mytsyno off to one side.
Dzagoev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dzagoev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dzagoev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mytsyno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mytsyno fails to land the takedown.
Alan Dzagoev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Mytsyno.
Dzagoev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dzagoev stuffs the takedown attempt from Mytsyno. Mytsyno gets slowly back to his feet.
Alan Dzagoev is winning the standup battle so far.
Dzagoev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mytsyno's hands.
Mytsyno fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mytsyno.

Dzagoev darts in and clinches Mytsyno up against the cage.
Dzagoev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mytsyno has him pressed against the cage.
Dzagoev gets underhooks to prevent Mytsyno's takedown attempt.
Dzagoev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mytsyno backwards.
Dzagoev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dzagoev lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Dzagoev.
Mytsyno fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dzagoev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dzagoev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alan Dzagoev did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mytsyno slips a jab and a cross from Dzagoev.
Mytsyno shoots in looking for a takedown. Dzagoev tries to sprawl out of it but Mytsyno 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 scores with a three punch combo!

Dzagoev drives through and clinches with Mytsyno against the cage.
Mytsyno goes for a takedown attempt but Dzagoev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dzagoev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Dzagoev finds it's way through Mytsyno's defenses.
Dzagoev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dzagoev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzagoev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mytsyno can do to turn this around?
Dzagoev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mytsyno tries to clinch
and Dzagoev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alan Dzagoev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dzagoev connects with a right hand. Mytsyno shakes it off.
Mytsyno looks for a takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well.
Alan Dzagoev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Mytsyno.
Donk. Dzagoev catches Mytsyno right on the button with a cross.
Dzagoev throws a leg kick but Mytsyno sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytsyno looks to clinch
and Dzagoev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Mytsyno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mytsyno is keen to just control but Dzagoev is a slippery customer.
Dzagoev is controlling Mytsyno's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mytsyno throwing shots but Dzagoev is blocking nicely.
Mytsyno wants to take a breather but Dzagoev is having none of it.
Mytsyno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dzagoev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mytsyno trying to control the action but Dzagoev is working from the bottom.
Mytsyno is stalling here. Dzagoev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mytsyno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dzagoev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev is looking to take a break and control but Mytsyno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mytsyno is trying to control Dzagoev's posture but Dzagoev avoids it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mytsyno tries to clinch up but Dzagoev circles away and keeps his distance.
Mytsyno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mytsyno throws a combination that misses
and Dzagoev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mytsyno dodges the punch combination from Dzagoev.

Mytsyno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mytsyno lands in his opponent's guard.
Dzagoev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mytsyno is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno wants to control from the top but Dzagoev keeps moving.
Mytsyno throwing strikes but missing.
Mytsyno looking to pass the guard.
Mytsyno trying to control but Dzagoev is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dzagoev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ed Mytsyno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mytsyno looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dzagoev cracks Mytsyno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dzagoev throws the kick towards the body but Mytsyno avoids it.
Mytsyno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mytsyno tries to clinch up
and Dzagoev counters with a series of strikes. Mytsyno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mytsyno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dzagoev tries to work over Mytsyno's front leg with a kick but Mytsyno checks it.
Mytsyno tries to clinch up
and Dzagoev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mytsyno misses with a takedown
and Dzagoev counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Dzagoev had his way with Ed Mytsyno in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mytsyno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev works over Mytsyno's head and body with a nice combination.
Mytsyno shoots in and drives through. Dzagoev sprawls well.
Dzagoev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dzagoev lands with a nice combination. Mytsyno backs away looking to recover.

Mytsyno is rocked!

Dzagoev closes the distance and pushes Mytsyno back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzagoev.
Mytsyno missing with knees to the body.
Dzagoev is trying to break free.
Dzagoev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mytsyno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dzagoev smiles and moves away.
Alan Dzagoev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Mytsyno.
Mytsyno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dzagoev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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 powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dzagoev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mytsyno wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev digs a good body shot into Mytsyno's ribs.
Mytsyno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mytsyno fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dzagoev, as that shot connected.
Mytsyno tries to clinch but Dzagoev moves away
and Dzagoev counters with a left to the body.
Dzagoev lands with a straight right. Mytsyno didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Mytsyno blocks the low kick.
Dzagoev stuffs the takedown attempt from Mytsyno. Mytsyno gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzagoev scores with a decent looking hook.
Dzagoev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mytsyno is out of range.
Dzagoev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dzagoev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mytsyno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dzagoev tries to avoid it but Mytsyno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dzagoev to the ground. Dzagoev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dzagoev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dzagoev scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dzagoev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Dzagoev.
Mytsyno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dzagoev counters with a straight right hand.
Mytsyno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mytsyno walks into a straight right hand from Dzagoev.
A shot to de liver by Dzagoev. Beautiful body shot.
Mytsyno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Dzagoev does no damage.
Mytsyno tries to clinch but Dzagoev moves away
and Dzagoev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Mytsyno shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dzagoev's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mytsyno wants to control from the top but Dzagoev keeps moving.
Dzagoev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mytsyno wants to control from the top but Dzagoev keeps moving.
Ed Mytsyno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev keeping full guard, as Mytsyno tries to pass.
Mytsyno wants to control from the top but Dzagoev keeps moving.
Dzagoev is trying to control the position but Mytsyno postures up.
Mytsyno with a nice head shot there.
Mytsyno trying to control but Dzagoev is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mytsyno fails to land with a series of punches.

Dzagoev clinches with his opponent.
Mytsyno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dzagoev's face.
Alan Dzagoev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dzagoev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mytsyno backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzagoev.
Mytsyno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dzagoev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mytsyno backwards.
Dzagoev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mytsyno tries for a takedown but Dzagoev manages to get underhooks.
Mytsyno misses with a knee strike.
Dzagoev presses Mytsyno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dzagoev lands a shoulder strike.
Mytsyno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dzagoev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mytsyno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dzagoev tries to avoid it but Mytsyno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dzagoev to the ground. Dzagoev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dzagoev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dzagoev lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dzagoev lands with a straight right. Mytsyno didn't see that one coming.
Mytsyno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dzagoev finds it's way round the side to connect with Mytsyno's head.
Dzagoev lands a jab-cross combination.
Dzagoev with a hook.
Mytsyno walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Dzagoev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dzagoev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Dzagoev!
Alan Dzagoev retains his light heavyweight title!