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TKO Round 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamaal Albashir (ranked 5628 p4p, 24789 weight class) and Outta Days (ranked 593 p4p, 621 weight class). Jamaal Albashir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Outta Days's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamaal Albashir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Outta Days!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Albashir finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Albashir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albashir cracks Days with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Albashir has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Days to stand back up!
 It looks like Outta Days has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albashir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Days looks winded!
Albashir thuds his shin into the meat of Days's side.
Albashir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Days walks forward, straight into a front kick from Albashir.
Days tries to get into range but Albashir steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Days! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Albashir scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamaal Albashir!
A victorious Jamaal Albashir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between August Thibodeaux (ranked 4681 p4p, 3339 weight class) and Curtis Sheppard (ranked 537 p4p, 442 weight class). 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, August Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Sheppard misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Sheppard blocks it.
Sheppard misses with an uppercut.
Sheppard moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Sheppard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An inside leg kick lands from Sheppard.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheppard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Sheppard sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheppard was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheppard misses.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Sheppard counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard scores with a kick to the body.
Sheppard misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Sheppard moves away and avoids it.
Sheppard connects with a right hand. Thibodeaux shakes it off.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux stuns Sheppard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sheppard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Sheppard moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheppard wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Sheppard misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Sheppard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Sheppard is out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a chopping leg kick but Sheppard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheppard misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Sheppard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sheppard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Sheppard's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Sheppard finds it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Sheppard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Sheppard.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Sheppard's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Sheppard moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Sheppard counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheppard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Curtis Sheppard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Sheppard.
Sheppard connects with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sheppard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Sheppard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.
Sheppard moves out of range of the body kick.
Sheppard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheppard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sheppard flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheppard throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body kick.
Sheppard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sheppard connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Sheppard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheppard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thibodeaux.
An inside leg kick lands from Thibodeaux.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Sheppard.
Thibodeaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sheppard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses.
Sheppard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Sheppard moved out of range.
Sheppard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Thibodeaux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Sheppard moves out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sheppard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Sheppard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sheppard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Sheppard avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheppard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Sheppard moves out of range.
Sheppard scores with a jab. Thibodeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a kick to the temple. Sheppard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Sheppard didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheppard.
Sheppard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Sheppard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sheppard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Sheppard tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sheppard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Sheppard moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Sheppard moves out of range.
Sheppard feints and then cracks Thibodeaux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux down.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Sheppard counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Sheppard there.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sheppard throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
 Sheppard is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux and Sheppard are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Thibodeaux throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Sheppard into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Thibodeaux knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). August Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michail Argyros (ranked 2460 p4p, 24740 weight class) and Randy Ruff Ryder (ranked 340 p4p, 631 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michail Argyros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Ruff Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Argyros misses the target.
Argyros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruff Ryder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Argyros misses with an uppercut.
Argyros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Argyros throws a good cross that connects.
Ruff Ryder slips under a jab from Argyros.
Ruff Ryder thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruff Ryder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Argyros.
Argyros just misses with a punch to the body.
Argyros with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argyros misses with a wild combination.
Ruff Ryder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Argyros slips a jab from Ruff Ryder.
Argyros throwing a counter right hand but Ruff Ryder manages to avoid it.
Argyros scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Randy Ruff Ryder has been cut.
Ruff Ryder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Argyros counters with a nice right hand that sends Ruff Ryder toppling to the canvas! Ruff Ryder scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Argyros finish him?!
Ruff Ryder is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruff Ryder gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Argyros points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ruff Ryder wakes up just in time to hear Argyros thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michail Argyros!
After winning the bout, Michail Argyros thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kasparas Spirikavicius (ranked 4478 p4p, 2303 weight class) and Uwot Meight (ranked 522 p4p, 323 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kasparas Spirikavicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uwot Meight!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spirikavicius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meight was well out of range. Poor timing from Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meight.
Spirikavicius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Meight. That one must have hurt.
Spirikavicius walks into a straight right hand from Meight.
Meight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spirikavicius throws an overhand right that lands on Meight's shoulder, as Meight tries to avoid the shot.
Meight throws a jab but it's blocked by Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius misses with a lunging right hand
and Meight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meight lands the left hand.
Spirikavicius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Meight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Good leg kick by Meight.
Meight lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spirikavicius will feel that in the morning.
Spirikavicius loads up on a big right hand but Meight slips the punch.
Uwot Meight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Spirikavicius misses.
Nice body punch from Meight.
Spirikavicius throws the left hand but Meight avoids the punch easily.
Meight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Spirikavicius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Meight lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spirikavicius takes a step back to recover.
Spirikavicius drops his hands momentarily and Meight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Meight misses its intended target.
Spirikavicius takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spirikavicius ducks under a wild hook from Meight.
Spirikavicius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meight looks to land a combination but Spirikavicius avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spirikavicius.
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!
Meight looks for the body kick but Spirikavicius saw that one coming.
Meight looks to land a combination. Spirikavicius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Spirikavicius misses the target.
Meight moves out of range as Spirikavicius strikes.
Spirikavicius blocks a head kick by Meight.
Spirikavicius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meight lands with a slapping head kick.
Meight walks into a straight right hand from Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spirikavicius throws a big counter combination but Meight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Meight - that will leave a mark!
Spirikavicius is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Meight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spirikavicius. Spirikavicius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uwot Meight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spirikavicius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spirikavicius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spirikavicius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meight. Spirikavicius does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Spirikavicius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spirikavicius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meight blocks a jab.
Spirikavicius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Meight.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spirikavicius might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Meight thuds a left hand into Spirikavicius's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meight scores with a leg kick.
Meight misses with a series of wild punches.
Spirikavicius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Meight misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirikavicius throws a lazy right hand but Meight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meight misses with a straight left.
Meight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meight keeps Spirikavicius at a distance using the push kick.
Meight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spirikavicius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Spirikavicius just misses with a punch to the body.
Meight looks to throw the jab but Spirikavicius is out of range.
Spirikavicius blocks a jab.
Meight misses the shot to the body.
Meight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spirikavicius cracks Meight with a good jab.
Spirikavicius misses the shot to the body.
Meight defending well as Spirikavicius loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meight throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spirikavicius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meight misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Spirikavicius misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spirikavicius throws a hook to the side of Meight's head but Meight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spirikavicius throws a right hand that misses
and Meight counters with a nice body kick.
Spirikavicius moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Meight finds it's way through Spirikavicius's defenses.
Nice shot lands for Spirikavicius.
Meight throws a body punch but Spirikavicius moves out of range.
Spirikavicius throwing a counter right hand but Meight manages to avoid it.
Meight ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
Meight stuns Spirikavicius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uwot Meight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Spirikavicius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spirikavicius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spirikavicius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meight lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spirikavicius takes a step back to recover.
Spirikavicius swings widly with a right hand
and Spirikavicius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spirikavicius misses with a wild body shot.
Meight lands a nice looking body shot.
Meight misses with a body shot
and Spirikavicius counters with a stiff right hand.
Meight lands a head kick. Spirikavicius smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Meight.
Meight slips a jab from Spirikavicius.
Meight scores with a nice right hand.
Spirikavicius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirikavicius misses with a right hand
and Meight counters with a nice uppercut.
Spirikavicius misses with a lunging right hand
and Meight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meight lands a body shot.
Meight cracks Spirikavicius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spirikavicius throws a body shot but no joy.
Meight scores with a kick to the body.
Meight lands a slapping body shot.
Spirikavicius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 Spirikavicius is rocked!
Spirikavicius walks into a jab.
Oh Spirikavicius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Spirikavicius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spirikavicius seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meight lands a left and a right that send Spirikavicius crashing to the mat, dazed. Meight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Spirikavicius misses with a wild combination.
Spirikavicius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meight.
The fighters circling - Spirikavicius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spirikavicius throws a looping overhand right but Meight ducks down to avoid it.
Meight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Meight moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Meight.
Spirikavicius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uwot Meight really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Meight connects with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meight, as that shot connected.
Meight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spirikavicius swings widly with a right hand
and Meight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meight lands a big head kick that sends Spirikavicius to the canvas! Meight follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uwot Meight!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mbape Smooth (ranked 3634 p4p, 2530 weight class) and Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 464 p4p, 351 weight class). Shakaromanov has chosen Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Mehmet Shakaromanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mbape Smooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smooth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shakaromanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smooth.
Smooth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shakaromanov avoids the body shot from Smooth.
Smooth misses with the body kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smooth throws a right hand that Shakaromanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakaromanov also avoids with ease.
Smooth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shakaromanov walks into a left hand.
Shakaromanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smooth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smooth misses with a jab to the body
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smooth misses with the body kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Smooth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shakaromanov. That's going to slow Smooth down.
Shakaromanov throws a front kick that sends Smooth stumbling back into the ropes.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smooth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab from Smooth.
Good exchange - Smooth coming out on top.
Shakaromanov lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smooth throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Shakaromanov counter with a right hand.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook. Smooth ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov lunges at Smooth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smooth's hand.
Shakaromanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smooth misses with a body kick.
Shakaromanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smooth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smooth throws a hook to the side of Shakaromanov's head but Shakaromanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smooth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight left.
Shakaromanov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smooth if he has to take too many more of those.
Smooth misses with a left hand
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smooth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Smooth misses the jab.
Shakaromanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smooth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smooth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Smooth.
Smooth slips under a jab.
Shakaromanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smooth manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab from Smooth.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Smooth moved out of range.
Shakaromanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that round.
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.
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Smooth throws a lazy right hand but Shakaromanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shakaromanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smooth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shakaromanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smooth misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a low kick, right behind Smooth 's knee.
A big left from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov scores with a nice head shot.
Smooth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Smooth.
Shakaromanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smooth.
Shakaromanov slips a straight right by Smooth.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shakaromanov.
Smooth misses with a straight left.
Shakaromanov swinging wildly here.
Shakaromanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smooth.
Shakaromanov throws the left hand but Smooth avoids the punch easily.
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Smooth coming out on top.
Shakaromanov checks a leg kick.
Smooth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Shakaromanov works over Smooth's head and body with a nice combination.
Smooth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick by Smooth misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shakaromanov catches Smooth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick lands for Shakaromanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakaromanov lands a nice hook to Smooth's body. Smooth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smooth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Smooth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Smooth thuds his shin into the meat of Shakaromanov's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smooth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smooth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smooth tries to land a front kick but Shakaromanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smooth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut.
Smooth looks to land a right hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakaromanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smooth misses with a hook
and Shakaromanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Smooth throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Shakaromanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smooth throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smooth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakaromanov has time to react.
Smooth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov takes one on the button.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smooth with a body shot.
Smooth throws a hook but Shakaromanov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Smooth tries to move into range but Shakaromanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smooth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smooth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Shakaromanov throws a jab when Smooth was well out of range.
Smooth misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Smooth finds it's target.
Smooth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shakaromanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shakaromanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shakaromanov is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Smooth. Those never looked like landing.
Shakaromanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
Smooth throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shakaromanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Smooth. That snapped Shakaromanov's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov scores with the left hand. Smooth knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shakaromanov throws a shot from downtown. Smooth moves away and avoids it.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick that knocks Smooth off balance momentarily.
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakaromanov 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.
Jab by Smooth.
Shakaromanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smooth misses with a right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Smooth looks to throw the jab but Shakaromanov is out of range.
Smooth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smooth works Shakaromanov's body with a nice hook.
Smooth throws a hook to the side of Shakaromanov's head but Shakaromanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakaromanov avoids the head kick by Smooth.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Smooth avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smooth throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakaromanov thuds his right hand into Smooth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shakaromanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smooth throws out the jab.
Smooth throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
Smooth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov connects with a right hand. Smooth shakes it off.
Smooth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smooth throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
Shakaromanov unleashes a big counter combination but Smooth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smooth misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
Smooth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shakaromanov.
Smooth walks into a jab.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut. Smooth saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth connects with a looping right hand.
A nice combination there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Shakaromanov really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Shakaromanov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smooth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakaromanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smooth.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smooth.
Shakaromanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smooth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shakaromanov digs a good body shot into Smooth's ribs.
Smooth misses with a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smooth moves forwards but Shakaromanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smooth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shakaromanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Smooth's head.
Smooth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smooth looks to land a right hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range.
Smooth takes a swing at Shakaromanov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth throws a push kick but Shakaromanov slaps the foot to one side.
Smooth keeps Shakaromanov at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smooth scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Smooth finds it's target.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
It looked like Smooth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smooth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smooth misses with a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a good, hard body kick but Smooth shrugs it off.
Shakaromanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shakaromanov - that will leave a mark!
Smooth walks into a left hand.
Smooth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Smooth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smooth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shakaromanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakaromanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smooth lands with a hook. Shakaromanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smooth works Shakaromanov's body with a nice hook.
Smooth cracks Shakaromanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smooth has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shakaromanov to stand back up!
Smooth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakaromanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smooth's hands.
Smooth throws the left hand but Shakaromanov avoids the punch easily.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov thuds his shin into the meat of Smooth's side.
Smooth misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov defending well as Smooth loads up on a big left hand.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smooth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smooth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shakaromanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shakaromanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mbape Smooth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smooth lands a big uppercut and Shakaromanov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shakaromanov looks OK. Smooth waves Shakaromanov back to his feet!
That kick from Shakaromanov tenderised Smooth's leg. Smooth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smooth misses the body punch
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakaromanov blocks a jab.
Shakaromanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shakaromanov digs a good hook to Smooth's body.
Smooth tries to score with a low kick but Shakaromanov moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov lands with a straight right. Smooth didn't see that one coming.
Smooth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slow jab from Shakaromanov misses its intended target.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab.
Shakaromanov misses with the combination.
Shakaromanov 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.
Smooth is looking to chop away at Shakaromanov's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth misses with a low kick.
Smooth connects with a looping right hand.
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smooth misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Smooth misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a left and a right that stings Smooth.
Shakaromanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smooth at a distance.
Smooth misses with a two punch combination.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smooth throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a body kick.
Smooth throws a push kick but Shakaromanov slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
Smooth lands the left hand.
Smooth misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Smooth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakaromanov cracks Smooth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smooth is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smooth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mbape Smooth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Shakaromanov.
Good shot there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakaromanov! But no joy.
Smooth throws a big shot that misses.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Smooth avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakaromanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smooth.
Shakaromanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smooth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smooth thows a leg kick but Shakaromanov checks it
and Shakaromanov counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mehmet Shakaromanov.
Well Shakaromanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A victorious Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Susskind (ranked 2742 p4p, 2386 weight class) and Kunt Andreas (ranked 380 p4p, 332 weight class). Andreas has chosen Gikk i Bakken as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Susskind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kunt Andreas!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susskind walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Susskind.
Andreas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Susskind looks for the body kick but Andreas saw that one coming.
Andreas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Andreas.
Susskind definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Susskind misses
and Andreas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Susskind fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andreas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andreas misses with a leg kick
enabling Susskind to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andreas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Susskind feints and then cracks Andreas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andreas down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Susskind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susskind throws a jab when Andreas was well out of range.
Andreas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas takes a swing at Susskind's ribcage but misses.
Susskind connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Susskind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreas moves away.
Andreas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Andreas is looking to chop away at Susskind's legs.
A big right from Susskind misses.
Andreas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andreas lands with an uppercut that bounces Susskind off the ropes and back into range.
Susskind punishes Andreas's body with a nice straight punch.
Susskind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreas.
Susskind swings for the body but Andreas moves out of range.
Andreas looks to land a right hand but Susskind moved out of range.
Susskind feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susskind is looking to slow Andreas down with leg kicks.
Susskind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreas moves away.
Andreas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susskind's sensitive parts.
Susskind jabs at Andreas's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susskind scores with a three punch combo!
Susskind uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Susskind takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andreas moves out of range of the leg kick from Susskind.
Susskind stuns Andreas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Susskind dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Susskind lands a two punch combo.
Susskind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andreas can do to turn this around?
Andreas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Susskind can pounce on him.
Andreas 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.
Andreas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Susskind seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Susskind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Susskind misses with a series of wild punches.
Andreas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Susskind.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Andreas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Susskind has got the better of the exchanges.
Susskind lands with a nice combination. Andreas backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Andreas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Susskind avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Susskind lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andreas misses with a straight right.
Andreas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andreas misses with a looping left.
Susskind fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andreas is out of range.
Andreas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susskind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Susskind with a body shot.
Susskind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreas.
Andreas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andreas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andreas lands a leg kick that knocks Susskind off balance momentarily.
Susskind blocks a leg kick.
Andreas misses with a double jab
letting Susskind counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susskind connects with a leg kick.
Susskind just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Susskind dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andreas moves out of range as Susskind strikes.
Susskind swings for the body but Andreas moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Susskind.
Andreas throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Susskind misses its target.
Susskind works the jab nicely.
Leonard Susskind is winning the standup battle so far.
Susskind lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andreas avoids the body shot from Susskind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreas.
Andreas moves out of range of the body kick.
Andreas misses with an uppercut. Susskind saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas 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.
It looked like Susskind was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andreas.
Andreas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreas throws a chopping leg kick but Susskind manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Andreas misses.
Susskind throws a quick counter kick to the body but Andreas avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andreas, as that shot connected.
Andreas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andreas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Susskind is looking to wear down Andreas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Susskind.
Susskind lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Susskind lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susskind throws a body punch but Andreas moves out of range.
Andreas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andreas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susskind manages to avoid it.
Andreas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Susskind has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andreas avoids the body shot from Susskind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susskind cracks Andreas with an open hand slap.
Andreas throws a big shot that misses.
Andreas with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Susskind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Susskind clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andreas misses with a body shot.
Andreas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susskind swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Susskind lands with an overhand left.
Andreas misses with a few strikes there.
Susskind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreas manages to avoid it.
Susskind connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andreas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Susskind checks the leg kick.
Susskind takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Andreas does no damage.
Andreas misses with a left hand
enabling Susskind to counter with a crisp jab.
Susskind fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Susskind.
Andreas misses with a looping right.
Susskind scores with a push kick.
Andreas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Andreas misses
and Susskind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andreas is rocked!
Susskind works Andreas's body with a nice hook.
Andreas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andreas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A big right from Andreas misses.
Susskind connects with a body shot that sends Andreas's belly button to the back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Susskind.
Susskind scores with a jab to the body.
Susskind misses with a two punch combination.
Susskind throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Andreas misses its intended target.
Susskind throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susskind throws a series of punches but Andreas avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Susskind had his way with Kunt Andreas in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Susskind misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreas.
Andreas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kunt Andreas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Andreas.
Susskind throws an off balance right hand
and Andreas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Susskind swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Andreas counter with a right hand.
Andreas misses with a wild body shot.
Susskind misses the shot to the body.
Andreas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Susskind scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andreas doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreas misses with a body shot.
Susskind swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andreas counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Andreas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Susskind - the referee stops the clock and Andreas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Susskind. Andreas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Susskind lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Susskind.
Susskind lands a jab to the nose.
Susskind scores with a hook.
Andreas misses with a leg kick.
Andreas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Susskind lands with a nice body kick.
Andreas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Susskind.
Susskind lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susskind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susskind moves away.
Susskind swings for the body but Andreas moves out of range.
Leonard Susskind is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susskind thuds a left hand into Andreas's body.
Andreas misses with a body punch
and Susskind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Susskind with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Susskind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Susskind showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Susskind 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Susskind!
Leonard Susskind decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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