PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adis Tankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daizu Mitsusada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mitsusada's choice of entrance music: A-Punk. 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.

Tankov
vs
Mitsusada

181 cm
23
170 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

167 cm
26
163 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs
Golden Lilium

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adis Tankov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daizu Mitsusada!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Mitsusada misses the target.
Mitsusada misses the jab.
Tankov wants to slow Mitsusada down by chopping away at his legs.
Tankov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitsusada circles away.
Mitsusada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tankov moves in looking to clinch but Mitsusada pushes him off.
Tankov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Tankov.
Tankov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitsusada.
Tankov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tankov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Mitsusada is predictable there
and Tankov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mitsusada's knee momentarily.
Tankov misses with a body kick.
Mitsusada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tankov.
Tankov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitsusada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tankov checks it well.
Mitsusada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitsusada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tankov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitsusada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankov shoots in and drives through. Mitsusada sprawls well.
Mitsusada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mitsusada looks gassed!

Tankov rushes Mitsusada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitsusada trying to stall but Tankov improves his position.
Mitsusada misses with some punches.
Tankov lands a knee to the body.
Tankov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tankov looking to slow down the pace here.
Tankov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tankov lands a damaging elbow.
Tankov avoiding damage.
Tankov tries to stall but Mitsusada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mitsusada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tankov lands an elbow inside that Mitsusada shrugs off.
Mitsusada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitsusada takes an elbow to the temple.
Tankov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitsusada's face.
Tankov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mitsusada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitsusada tries a body shot but Tankov blocks it.
Tankov lands a nice elbow.
Mitsusada takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitsusada's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mitsusada - that landed with a thud.
Tankov lands an elbow just above Mitsusada 's eye.
Mitsusada lands a body shot.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tankov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada misses with a punch to the body.
Mitsusada misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitsusada blocks the elbow strike.
Mitsusada blocks the elbow strike.
Tankov blocking some punches.
Tankov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mitsusada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mitsusada throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankov.
Tankov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mitsusada lands with a light punch inside.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but Mitsusada blocks with his arms.
Mitsusada can't find room to land a body shot as Tankov controls the action.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tankov is pushing Mitsusada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mitsusada lands with a right to the head.
Tankov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitsusada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tankov working Mitsusada over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov slowing the pace effectively.
Tankov blocks a body shot from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitsusada.
Tankov lands an elbow just above Mitsusada 's eye.
Tankov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adis Tankov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitsusada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tankov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitsusada's defenses.
Tankov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tankov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mitsusada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tankov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitsusada is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Mitsusada fails to land.
Mitsusada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tankov lands a knee to the head.
Mitsusada takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitsusada tries to work over Tankov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitsusada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tankov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tankov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tankov lands an elbow inside that Mitsusada shrugs off.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but Mitsusada blocks it.
Tankov wants to stall.
Tankov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada managing to block the knees to the body from Tankov.
Mitsusada managing to block the knees to the body from Tankov.
Mitsusada throws a head punch that misses.
Mitsusada looking to slow down the pace here.
Tankov blocks an uppercut.
Mitsusada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitsusada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tankov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mitsusada prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Mitsusada.
Mitsusada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tankov lands an elbow that stopped Mitsusada in his tracks for a moment.
Mitsusada avoids a wild elbow strike from Tankov.
Tankov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mitsusada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tankov trying to control the position but instead, Mitsusada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tankov into the cage.
Tankov crunches a lovely knee into Mitsusada's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitsusada blocks the elbow strike.
Mitsusada takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Tankov with a knee to the head.
Tankov throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adis Tankov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tankov wants to clinch up but Mitsusada keeps it at a distance.
Mitsusada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tankov.
Tankov throws a leg kick which misses Mitsusada's front leg but catches the back leg as Mitsusada tries to avoid it.
Adis Tankov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Mitsusada misses.
Tankov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tankov throws a front kick aimed at Mitsusada's knee but Mitsusada avoids it well.
Mitsusada thumps Tankov with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tankov, right into the meat.
Tankov misses with a low kick.
Tankov throws a head kick but Mitsusada moves out of range.
Mitsusada misses with a body shot
and Tankov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tankov is looking to slow Mitsusada down with leg kicks.

Tankov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
Mitsusada misses with the head strike.
Mitsusada throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankov.
Tankov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mitsusada fails to land.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
Tankov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitsusada throws a head punch that misses.
Tankov is trying to stall.
Tankov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Mitsusada - that landed with a thud.
Tankov lands an elbow that stopped Mitsusada in his tracks for a moment.
Mitsusada struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tankov lands an elbow inside that Mitsusada shrugs off.
Mitsusada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tankov misses with a knee to the head.
Mitsusada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mitsusada lands a nice uppercut.
Tankov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tankov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitsusada's face.
Mitsusada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mitsusada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tankov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mitsusada tries a body shot but Tankov blocks it.
Tankov throws an elbow but it misses.
Tankov stalling in the clinch but Mitsusada improves position.
Tankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tankov lands a damaging elbow.
Mitsusada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankov working Mitsusada over with knees to the body.
Tankov misses with an elbow strike.
Mitsusada looking to slow down the pace here.
Tankov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Mitsusada.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tankov.
Tankov lands an elbow just above Mitsusada 's eye.
Mitsusada throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankov.
Tankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitsusada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitsusada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tankov connects with a knee to the head.
Mitsusada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tankov trying to stall but Mitsusada improves his position.
Mitsusada effectively controlling the action here.
Tankov crunches a lovely knee into Mitsusada's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Mitsusada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitsusada avoids a wild elbow strike from Tankov.
Mitsusada working aggressively here.
Mitsusada takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitsusada throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankov.
Mitsusada can't find room to land a body shot as Tankov controls the action.
Mitsusada taking a breather.
Mitsusada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tankov landing knees to the body.
Tankov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mitsusada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mitsusada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitsusada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitsusada.
Tankov lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Tankov.
Tankov stalling in the clinch but Mitsusada improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mitsusada struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Mitsusada misses with a body punch.
Mitsusada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tankov.
Tankov misses with a knee strike.
Tankov lands an elbow that stopped Mitsusada in his tracks for a moment.
Tankov scores with a knee to the head.
Tankov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitsusada blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitsusada is trying to break the clinch but Tankov has him pressed against the cage.

That's four 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.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitsusada working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Mitsusada as the two fighters clinch.
Mitsusada can't find room to land a body shot as Tankov controls the action.
Mitsusada misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tankov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adis Tankov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
Tankov lands an elbow inside that Mitsusada shrugs off.
Tankov trying to control the position but instead, Mitsusada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tankov into the cage.
Mitsusada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tankov's elbow.
Tankov throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tankov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitsusada's brow.
Mitsusada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitsusada.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tankov throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitsusada.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitsusada avoids it.
Tankov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mitsusada struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Mitsusada trying to stall but Tankov improves his position.
Tankov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mitsusada scores with a shot to the side of Tankov's head.
Tankov is looking to control Mitsusada's arms but Mitsusada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tankov has his back to the cage.
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 Adis Tankov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tankov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mitsusada just misses with a punch to the body.
Tankov throws a leg kick that misses.
Mitsusada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitsusada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tankov moves away.
Tankov thumps Mitsusada with a low kick.
Mitsusada swings for the body but Tankov moves out of range.
Mitsusada checks the leg kick nicely there.

Tankov closes the distance and clinches.
Tankov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mitsusada in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tankov.
Mitsusada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tankov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitsusada avoids the damage to the body.
Tankov lands an elbow that stopped Mitsusada in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Mitsusada on the inside.
Mitsusada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mitsusada as Tankov tries to tie him up.
Mitsusada scores with a shoulder strike.
Mitsusada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitsusada working aggressively here.
Tankov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mitsusada misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsusada avoids the elbow strike from Tankov, against the cage.
Mitsusada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitsusada dodges an elbow strike from Tankov.
A short right from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada misses with some punches.
Mitsusada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitsusada trying to control the position but instead, Tankov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mitsusada into the cage.
Mitsusada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tankov misses with a knee strike.
Tankov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tankov wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Mitsusada.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitsusada blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitsusada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitsusada lands a shot to the body.
Tankov blocks a body shot from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tankov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitsusada's defenses.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tankov prevents a body shot from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankov prevents Mitsusada from breaking the clinch.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov blocking some punches.
Tankov throws an elbow that misses.
Tankov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitsusada's face.
Tankov lands an elbow inside.
Tankov stalling the fight.
Tankov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mitsusada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tankov wants a takedown.
Tankov blocking some punches.
Tankov takes a shot to the head.
Tankov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mitsusada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mitsusada struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Mitsusada misses with the head strike.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitsusada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mitsusada.
Still in the clinch, Mitsusada scores with a nice short uppercut.

Tankov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mitsusada, right into the meat.
Mitsusada tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mitsusada tries to clinch but Tankov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov moves out of range as Mitsusada strikes.
Tankov avoids the body shot from Mitsusada.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tankov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitsusada checks a leg kick.
Mitsusada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mitsusada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tankov checks a leg kick nicely.
Tankov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mitsusada counters with a right hand to the body.
Tankov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitsusada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tankov rather than just go for the knockout.
Tankov moves in looking to clinch but Mitsusada pushes him off.
Tankov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tankov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitsusada throws out the jab.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitsusada is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tankov throws a leg kick which misses Mitsusada's front leg but catches the back leg as Mitsusada tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankov throws a head kick but Mitsusada moves out of range.

Mitsusada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tankov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tankov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mitsusada trying to control the position but Tankov is working away.
Tankov being controlled for a moment.
Tankov is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daizu Mitsusada really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mitsusada misses the shot to the body.
Tankov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitsusada.
Mitsusada thuds his right hand into Tankov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick from Tankov lands but Mitsusada takes it in his stride.

Mitsusada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tankov's half guard.
Tankov tries to roll over but Mitsusada keeps him under control.
Mitsusada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mitsusada with shots to the head and body - Tankov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mitsusada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankov is looking to improve his position but Mitsusada isn't that keen on the idea.
Mitsusada throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tankov because Mitsusada loaded up on that one.
Mitsusada working Tankov over with strikes here.

Mitsusada working for a submission but Tankov is keeping him at bay.
Mitsusada is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tankov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tankov tries to hold on but Mitsusada pushes him away.

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.
Mitsusada wants to control but instead Tankov manages to regain half guard.
Tankov gets back to full guard.
Tankov controlling the position.
Tankov wants to stand and escape but Mitsusada is having none of it.
Tankov keeping moving, preventing Mitsusada from controlling successfully.
Tankov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov keeping moving, preventing Mitsusada from controlling successfully.

Tankov has his foot on Mitsusada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitsusada works his way back into a safe position though.
Tankov keeping moving, preventing Mitsusada from controlling successfully.
Mitsusada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tankov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mitsusada misses with a wild combination.
Tankov tries to clinch but Mitsusada moves out of range.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses.
Tankov scores with a kick to the body.

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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tankov, right into the meat.
Tankov wants to clinch up but Mitsusada keeps it at a distance.
Tankov throws a head kick that half lands.
Tankov throws a shot from downtown. Mitsusada moves away and avoids it.
Mitsusada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tankov counters with a nice body kick.
Tankov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tankov throws a head kick that half lands.
Mitsusada fails with a takedown attempt.
Tankov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mitsusada.
Tankov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Tankov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Daizu Mitsusada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tankov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mitsusada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitsusada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mitsusada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tankov throws a wild body kick that Mitsusada sees coming a mile off.
Tankov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tankov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitsusada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tankov scoring well with a low kick there.
Mitsusada throws a lazy right hand but Tankov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tankov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tankov throws a leg kick

and Mitsusada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tankov's guard.
Tankov wants to sweep but no luck.

Mitsusada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Mitsusada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsusada trying to move into half guard but instead Tankov has managed to sweep!
Mitsusada 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.
Tankov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mitsusada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tankov's guard.
Mitsusada throwing strikes but missing.

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.
Tankov keeping moving, preventing Mitsusada from controlling successfully.
Tankov wants to get back to his feet but Mitsusada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitsusada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitsusada being controlled here momentarily.
Mitsusada wants to control from the top but Tankov keeps moving.

Tankov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mitsusada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsusada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tankov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Tankov forces Mitsusada back against the cage and clinches.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitsusada swings wildly with an uppercut but Tankov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mitsusada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mitsusada lands an uppercut.
Tankov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tankov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tankov stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tankov lands a nice knee to the body.
Tankov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitsusada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tankov trying to land knees to the body.
Mitsusada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitsusada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
Mitsusada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tankov scores with a knee to the head.
Mitsusada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tankov trying to control the position but instead, Mitsusada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tankov into the cage.
Mitsusada avoids the elbow strike from Tankov, against the cage.
Tankov throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitsusada.
Mitsusada misses with a body punch.
Mitsusada pushes Tankov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitsusada misses with a punch to the body.
Mitsusada tries to throw a body punch but Tankov avoids it by throwing Mitsusada back against the cage.
Tankov looking to throw knees to the head but Mitsusada is blocking nicely.
Tankov leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daizu Mitsusada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitsusada 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daizu Mitsusada!