PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Living Proof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horse Mania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mania is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pink Floyd - Money. Living Proof has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Proof
vs
Mania

190 cm
22
212 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

191 cm
27
220 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Living Proof!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Horse Mania!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mania slips a jab from Proof.
Proof thows a body shot but no joy.
Proof misses with a wild body shot.
Proof blocks a head kick by Mania.
Mania scoring well with a low kick there.
Proof keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mania tries to clinch up.
Proof swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mania counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mania.
Mania pushes Proof back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mania lands an elbow that stopped Proof in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Living Proof has been cut.
Mania throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mania connects with a knee to the head.
Mania pushes Proof back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Proof manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Proof can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mania controls the pace.
Proof keeping moving, preventing Mania from controlling successfully.
Mania is looking to advance position but Proof has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proof wants to stand but Mania is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mania tries to lock up and control but Proof gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Proof stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mania.
Proof throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mania connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mania lands a lovely overhand right.
Proof throws the left hand but Mania avoids the punch easily.
Mania lands a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mania. Proof shrugs it off though.
Mania chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Living Proof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proof misses with a combination
and Mania counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mania looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Proof is fending him off so far but Mania persists. Nope, Proof circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mania.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Proof crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mania - the referee stops the clock and Proof gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mania. Proof manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Proof takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Mania.
Proof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mania cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Proof closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Proof chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mania can pounce on him.
Proof misses the body punch
and Mania cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mania throws a leg kick which misses Proof's front leg but catches the back leg as Proof tries to avoid it.
Mania lands with a cross.
Proof swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mania counters with a nice leg kick.
Proof is breathing heavily.
Mania thumps Proof with a low kick.
Mania's jab looks to have found its range, popping Proof under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mania avoids the body shot from Proof.
Mania lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Proof takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Living Proof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mania.
Mania lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mania is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Proof had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mania lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Proof at a distance.
Proof misses with a lunging right hand
and Mania counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Proof on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mania lands a really nice looking cross but Proof seems unphased.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Mania as the two fighters clinch.
Proof fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mania keeps control of Proof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Proof is trying to push Mania away but Mania has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Proof has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mania is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Proof has had enough of the clinch but Mania keeps him there for the moment.
Mania just leaning against Proof, taking a breather.
Proof tries to break free but Mania pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mania taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Mania.
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!
Mania lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mania is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Proof is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mania obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mania.
Mania lands an elbow inside that Proof shrugs off.

Living Proof's cut is getting worse.
Mania unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mania landing knees to the body.
Mania will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Proof up against the cage.
Mania misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Mania.
Proof tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Living Proof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mania lands an elbow inside that Proof shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Proof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Proof is trying to push Mania away but Mania has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mania.
Mania is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Proof is defending well for now.
Mania lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mania's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Mania dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Living Proof'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.

Mania fakes the leg kick and cracks Proof in the body.
Proof lands with a good body shot.
Mania lands a nice leg kick that just misses Proof's sensitive parts.
Proof throws a combination that misses
and Mania counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mania. Proof shrugs it off though.
Horse Mania seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mania throws a leg kick which misses Proof's front leg but catches the back leg as Proof tries to avoid it.
Proof tries to move into range but Mania moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mania thuds his right hand into Proof's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Proof misses with a few strikes there.
Proof throws a poor cross that misses

and Mania counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mania stalling.
Mania landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mania lands an elbow just above Proof 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mania looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mania lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Proof.
Mania has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Proof is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mania gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mania manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mania creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mania obliges.
Proof wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mania is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Proof pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mania stops a takedown attempt from Proof.
Horse Mania seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mania throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Proof blocks it with crossed arms.
Proof is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Proof working hard to break the clinch.
Mania lands an elbow just above Proof 's eye.
Mania throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Proof blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mania throws an elbow but misses.
Mania landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mania tries to land knees in the clinch but Proof avoids the damage to the body.
Mania tries to land a knee to the head but Proof blocks with his arms.
Mania looking to throw knees to the head but Proof is blocking nicely.
Mania keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Proof's efforts to push away.
Proof jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mania walks away with a smile on his face. Proof gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Living Proof. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mania.
Mania connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Proof fails to land with a series of punches.
Proof on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Proof lands with a hook. Mania tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Proof drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mania fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Proof has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Proof swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Proof throws an off balance right hand
and Mania counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mania. That's going to slow Proof down.
That kick from Mania tenderised Proof's leg. Proof is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mania thumps Proof with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mania, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mania lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proof misses with a hook
and Mania counters with a low kick, right behind Proof 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mania.
Mania works Proof's body with a nice hook.
Mania throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Proof throws a one two combo.
Proof throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Mania counters with a single leg into guard. Proof didn't expect that.
Proof keeping moving, preventing Mania from controlling successfully.
Proof wants to stand and escape but Mania is having none of it.
Mania passes Proof's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Mania is looking for a kimura but Proof is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mania to get the leverage.
Proof looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mania slows the pace down in half guard.
Proof is trying to stand up here but Mania is controlling him well.
Proof trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Proof pushes Mania off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mania pushes Proof up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proof looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Proof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Mania.
Mania crunches a lovely knee into Proof's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Mania showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Living Proof's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Proof misses with a hook
and Mania makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mania.
Mania scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mania lands a jab-cross combination.
A good leg kick by Mania.
Proof misses with a hook to the body
and Mania counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Living Proof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Proof throws an off balance right hand
and Mania counters with a straight right hand.
Proof misses with a body punch
and Mania counters with a nice leg kick.
Mania scoring well with a low kick there.
Mania scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mania lands a leg kick that knocks Proof off balance momentarily.
Proof avoids the head kick by Mania.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Proof tries to move into range but Mania moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Mania clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Mania on the inside.
Mania lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mania looking to throw knees to the head but Proof is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proof can't break the clinch.
Mania throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Proofs head.
Mania misses with a knee to the head.
Mania throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Proof blocks it with crossed arms.
Proof on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mania just leaning against Proof, taking a breather.
Mania lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Proof backwards.
Mania misses with an elbow over the top.
Mania tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mania throws an elbow but misses.
Proof is trying to break free.
Mania misses with a knee strike.
Proof tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mania smiles and moves away.
A jab lands there for Mania.
Proof punishes Mania's body with a nice straight punch.
Proof loads up on a big right hand but Mania slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mania moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Proof lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mania slips a straight right by Proof.
A shot to the body from Proof misses
and Mania makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Proof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proof swings widly with a right hand
and Mania counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mania buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Mania.
Proof misses the body punch

and Mania counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Proof breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mania.
Mania avoids a punch combination nicely.
Proof stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mania.
Mania connects with a leg kick. Proof looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mania gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mania misses with a knee to the head.
Mania stalls.
Proof blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Proof has Mania pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mania manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mania holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Proof working hard to break the clinch.

Mania gets control of Proof's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mania will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Proof trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mania's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mania trying to control the position.
Proof won't allow Mania to sweep him here.

Proof gets to his feet - Mania follows without any prompting.
Proof lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mania throws a nice looking combination but Proof bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mania uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Proof.
Proof looks to land a body kick but Mania moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mania throws a poor cross that misses
and Proof counters with a nice uppercut.
Proof throws a poor cross that misses
and Mania counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mania looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Proof throws a series of punches but Mania moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Mania really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Living Proof's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Proof throws an off balance right hand
and Mania counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Proof throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mania counters with a nice leg kick.
Mania changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mania tries a head kick but it misses.
Proof throws a leg kick
and Mania counters with a good low kick that Proof was not able to check.
Proof drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mania moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Proof throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mania counters with an inside leg kick.
Proof looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mania.
Mania dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mania lands with a cross.
Mania lands a two punch combo.
Proof throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mania makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Proof gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Proof tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mania looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania connects with a leg kick. Proof looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mania lands a jab.
Mania scores with a sloppy right hand. Proof should have avoided that one.
Mania cracks the inside of Proof's front leg.
Mania looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mania's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mania duly obliges.
A shot to the body from Proof misses

and Mania holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mania connects with a knee to the head.
Mania gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mania taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mania has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Proof is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mania obliges.
Mania lands an elbow just above Proof 's eye.
Proof has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mania is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mania lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mania missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania has Proof pressed against the cage, preventing Proof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Proof tries to break the clinch but Mania is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Mania.
Proof avoiding damage as Mania throws knees to the body.
Mania lands an elbow inside.
Proof blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Mania.
Proof tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mania just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mania dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mania looking to throw knees to the head but Proof is blocking nicely.
Proof goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mania prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Living Proof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mania is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mania landing knees to the body.
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!
Mania has Proof pressed against the cage, preventing Proof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mania misses with the head strike.
Proof prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mania misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Proof.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proof tries to break the clinch but Mania is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mania stops a takedown attempt from Proof.
Mania looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Proof goes for a takedown attempt but Mania pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Proof lands a head shot.
Proof takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mania avoids the body shot from Proof.
Proof swings for the body but Mania moves out of range.
Mania tries to clinch there but Proof circles away.
Mania scores with a leg kick.
Mania cracks Proof with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Proof swings widly with a right hand
and Mania counters with a low kick, right behind Proof 's knee.

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.
Proof takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mania scores with a leg kick.
Mania lands a two punch combo.
Proof misses with a double jab
and Mania counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Proof misses.
Proof misses with a double jab
and Mania counters with a straight right hand.
Proof throws a lazy uppercut
and Mania counters with a right hand to the body.
Mania keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mania swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mania.
Proof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mania counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mania lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Mania dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Living Proof'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. This is the final round!

Mania scores with a nice right hand.
Proof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mania.
Mania chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mania digs a good hook to Proof's body.
Proof throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mania sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mania ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Mania.
Proof lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Mania finds it's target.
Mania listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Proof will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Proof is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mania.
Mania staying out of range there.
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.
Proof throws a nice looking combination but Mania bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Proof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mania counters with an outside leg kick.

Mania drives through and clinches with Proof against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mania looking to throw knees to the head but Proof is blocking nicely.
Mania trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mania.
Mania lands an elbow inside.
Mania is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Proof is defending well for now.
Mania has Proof pressed against the cage, preventing Proof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mania pressing his opponent against the cage.
Proof has Mania pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mania manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mania misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mania.

Living Proof's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mania utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mania trying to land knees to the body.
Proof changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mania fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Proof misses with a combination
and Mania counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania lands with a hook. Proof tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Proof throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Mania counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Proof wants to break free but Mania has control.
Mania taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mania connects with a knee to the head.
Proof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mania.

Proof breaks from the clinch.
Proof misses with an uppercut
and Mania counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mania.
Mania cracks Proof with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Mania gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Proof avoiding damage as Mania throws knees to the body.
Mania tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Proof jumps guard and drags Mania to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proof is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Proof kicks Mania off and gets to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mania.
Mania scores with a spinning back kick!
Mania lands with a right hand.
Proof walks into a stiff left hand from Mania.
Good leg kick by Mania there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mania takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horse Mania is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Proof falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mania counters with a stiff right hand.
Mania lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mania scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proof misses the shot to the body.
Proof ducks right into an uppercut from Mania.
Mania punishes Proof's body with a nice straight punch.
Proof needs to keep his hands up - Mania had a free shot at his head there.

Mania clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mania.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Proof as Mania tries to tie him up.
Proof tries to pull guard but Mania won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Living Proof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mania prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mania looking to throw knees to the head but Proof is blocking nicely.
Proof is trying to drag Mania to the mat but Mania just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Proof is trying to push Mania away but Mania has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Living Proof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mania lands a right hand that snaps the head of Proof backwards.
Mania scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horse Mania comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mania 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 44:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 44:50

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