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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adis Tankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir John MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sir John MacDonald is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adis Tankov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir John MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankov tries to close the distance and clinch but MacDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tankov blocks the body kick.
Tankov instigates a clinch.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tankov avoids it.
Tankov stalling in the clinch.
Tankov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tankov missing with knees to the body.
MacDonald tries a knee to the head but Tankov blocks it.
MacDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tankov blocks it with crossed arms.
MacDonald misses with a knee strike.
Tankov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacDonald.
MacDonald stalling in the clinch.
MacDonald trying to control the position but instead, Tankov has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacDonald into the cage.
Tankov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacDonald dodges an elbow strike from Tankov.
MacDonald is working Tankov over against the cage.
MacDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
MacDonald scores with a shot to the side of Tankov's head.
Tankov tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
MacDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tankov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tankov avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
MacDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacDonald is trying to stall.
Tankov pulls MacDonald into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacDonald's guard.
Tankov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacDonald trying to control the position.
Tankov wants to stand and escape but instead MacDonald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tankov keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
MacDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Tankov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Tankov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald stands and throws Tankov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tankov is looking to reverse the position.
MacDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tankov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tankov can't do much from the bottom here.
Tankov wants to get back to his feet.
MacDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Tankov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov is trying to improve his position.
Tankov is not content to let MacDonald control the position.
MacDonald landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
MacDonald passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tankov!
MacDonald moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tankov has worked his arm free - good work by Tankov!
Tankov is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tankov keeps working.
Tankov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tankov is not content to let MacDonald control the position.
Tankov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tankov trying to control but MacDonald postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sir John MacDonald will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tankov fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDonald throws a jab when Tankov was well out of range.
MacDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tankov has time to react.
Tankov blocks a head kick by MacDonald.
Tankov tries to clinch but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Adis Tankov has been cut.
Tankov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses.
Tankov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tankov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
MacDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tankov missing with knees to the body.
Tankov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacDonald's defenses.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
Tankov tries to land knees in the clinch but MacDonald avoids the damage to the body.
MacDonald misses with a knee strike.
MacDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tankov's elbow.
Tankov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov lands an elbow inside that MacDonald shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankov trying to control the position but instead, MacDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tankov into the cage.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacDonald avoids it.
MacDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Tankov.
Tankov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tankov trying to stall but MacDonald improves his position.
MacDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Tankov.
Tankov manages to break the clinch.
Tankov lands a front kick.
MacDonald misses with a looping left.
MacDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Tankov. Tankov gets slowly back to his feet.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Tankov.
MacDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tankov.
MacDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tankov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tankov moves away.
MacDonald clinches up with Tankov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacDonald obliges.
MacDonald tries a knee to the head but Tankov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to throw a body punch but Tankov avoids it by throwing MacDonald back against the cage.
MacDonald avoiding damage as Tankov throws knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an uppercut.
Tankov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tankov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tankov scores a nice knee to the body.
MacDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tankov is keeping busy.
Tankov displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacDonald up against the cage.
Tankov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but MacDonald blocks it.
MacDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tankov blocks it with crossed arms.
Tankov lands a nice elbow.
Tankov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adis Tankov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tankov looking to throw knees to the head but MacDonald is blocking nicely.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but MacDonald blocks it.
Tankov misses with a knee strike.
Tankov throws an elbow that misses.
MacDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tankov is defending well for now.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but MacDonald blocks with his arms.
MacDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
Tankov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tankov obliges.
MacDonald landing knees to the head.
Tankov unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the head but Tankov blocks with his arms.
Tankov lands a nice elbow.
MacDonald tries a knee to the head but Tankov blocks it.
Tankov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tankov has MacDonald pressed against the cage.
Tankov lands an elbow just above MacDonald 's eye.
MacDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Tankov is blocking nicely.
Tankov lands an elbow just above MacDonald 's eye.
MacDonald avoiding damage as Tankov throws knees to the body.
Tankov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Tankov tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from MacDonald.
Tankov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tankov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacDonald sprawls well initially but Tankov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacDonald manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald looking for a guillotine here but Tankov defends easily.
MacDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tankov has passed into side control.
MacDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald is not content to let Tankov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Tankov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adis Tankov's cut.
That's time! Tankov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacDonald throws a lazy right hand but Tankov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from MacDonald as Tankov shoots in.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Tankov moves out of range.
MacDonald tries to land a front kick but Tankov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacDonald clobbers Tankov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tankov tries to close the distance and clinch but MacDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacDonald lands the left hand.
MacDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Tankov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. MacDonald is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tankov throws and low kick but MacDonald moves out of range easily.
MacDonald tried to score with a low kick but Tankov checks it.
Tankov lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacDonald will feel that in the morning.
MacDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacDonald catches Tankov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tankov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tankov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Tankov misses
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tankov.
MacDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tankov moves in looking to clinch but MacDonald pushes him off.
Tankov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sir John MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tankov. Tankov obviously looking to wear him down.
Tankov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tankov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tankov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tankov throws a head kick that half lands.
Tankov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
MacDonald is looking to control Tankov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacDonald avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tankov is looking for a kimura but MacDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tankov to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacDonald moves into full guard.
MacDonald looking for a guillotine here but Tankov defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Tankov from controlling successfully.
Tankov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tankov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tankov scores with a leg kick.
MacDonald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tankov. Tankov obviously looking to wear him down.
Tankov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Tankov from controlling successfully.
MacDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tankov wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Tankov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Adis Tankov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tankov pushes MacDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Tankov misses with an elbow over the top.
MacDonald trying to stall but Tankov improves his position.
Tankov lands a knee to the head.
Tankov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tankov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacDonald is defending well for now.
Tankov just leaning against MacDonald, taking a breather.
Tankov misses with an elbow strike.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from MacDonald.
Tankov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tankov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from MacDonald fails to land.
Tankov unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacDonald lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tankov just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacDonald's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MacDonald misses with a knee strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
MacDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov taking a breather.
MacDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tankov just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacDonald's brow.
Tankov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tankov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Tankov gets an underhook and turns MacDonald into the cage.
Tankov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tankov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tankov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tankov throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacDonald as Tankov tries to tie him up.
MacDonald avoiding damage as Tankov throws knees to the body.
MacDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Tankov gets an underhook and turns MacDonald into the cage.
Tankov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tankov crunches a lovely knee into MacDonald's ribcage.
MacDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacDonald scores with a shot to the side of Tankov's head.
Tankov lands a knee to the body.
Tankov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tankov.
Tankov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tankov throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tankov just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacDonald's brow.
MacDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacDonald landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacDonald blocks an elbow strike.
Tankov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacDonald is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for MacDonald.
A right handed body shot lands from MacDonald.
A head punch on the inside from MacDonald fails to land.
MacDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
MacDonald misses with a knee to the head.
MacDonald dodges an elbow strike from Tankov.
Tankov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacDonald is defending well for now.
Tankov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tankov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacDonald stalls.
Tankov tries to break the clinch but MacDonald is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for MacDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tankov connects with a knee to the head.
Tankov tries to land knees in the clinch but MacDonald avoids the damage to the body.
MacDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Tankov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacDonald connects with a knee to the head.
MacDonald lands a knee to the body.
Tankov just leaning against MacDonald, taking a breather.
Tankov is trying to stall.
MacDonald putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tankov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tankov blocks it with crossed arms.
Tankov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adis Tankov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
Tankov misses with an elbow strike.
MacDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Tankov.
MacDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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.
MacDonald pushes Tankov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tankov throws an elbow that misses.
Tankov trying to stall but MacDonald improves his position.
MacDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDonald avoiding damage as Tankov throws knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacDonald avoids it.
MacDonald is working Tankov over against the cage.
MacDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Tankov avoids the damage to the body.
MacDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Tankov.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
Tankov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald dodges an elbow strike from Tankov.
A short right from MacDonald on the inside.
Tankov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tankov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tankov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov lands an elbow that stopped MacDonald in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Tankov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sir John MacDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adis Tankov's cut.
That's time! Tankov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tankov moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
MacDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MacDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tankov blocking some punches.
MacDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
Tankov stalling against the cage.
MacDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Tankov is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tankov lands an elbow that stopped MacDonald in his tracks for a moment.
Tankov lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tankov lands a damaging elbow.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but MacDonald blocks with his arms.
Tankov is trying to maintain a safe position but MacDonald gets an underhook and turns Tankov into the cage.
Tankov is struggling to control the position.
Tankov throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Tankov avoids the damage to the body.
Tankov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tankov jumps guard.
Tankov 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.
MacDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Tankov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tankov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
MacDonald walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tankov.
Tankov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses.
MacDonald has closed the distance and engaged Tankov in a clinch.
Tankov avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MacDonald misses with a knee strike.
Tankov blocks an uppercut.
MacDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MacDonald lands with a right to the head.
Tankov lands a good knee to the midsection. MacDonald won't want to take too many of those.
MacDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tankov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacDonald clinches but Tankov breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tankov scoring well with a low kick there.
MacDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Tankov. Tankov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov circles away from the clinch attempt
so Tankov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tankov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tankov is aware though and is defending well.
Tankov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tankov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tankov counters with a body kick that stops MacDonald in his tracks momentarily.
Tankov moves into the clinch.
Tankov is looking to control MacDonald's arms but MacDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tankov has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tankov throws an elbow but misses.
MacDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacDonald misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankov looking to stall.
MacDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tankov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Tankov tries to land a knee to the head but MacDonald blocks with his arms.
Tankov throws an elbow but it misses.
Tankov scores a nice knee to the body.
MacDonald misses with some punches.
MacDonald blocks an elbow strike.
MacDonald connects with a knee to the head.
Tankov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacDonald's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacDonald scores with a shot to the side of Tankov's head.
Tankov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Tankov.
Tankov looking to throw knees to the head but MacDonald is blocking nicely.
MacDonald connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tankov's face.
Tankov lands a good knee to the midsection. MacDonald won't want to take too many of those.
Tankov avoiding damage.
MacDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
MacDonald seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adis Tankov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tankov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adis Tankov!
Adis Tankov retains his welterweight title!
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