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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 1947 p4p, 877 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 237 p4p, 116 weight class). Tong Panong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tetris Song. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marc Tong Panong enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakaromanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shakaromanov throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Tong Panong shoots in but Shakaromanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut. Tong Panong saw that one coming.
Tong Panong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shakaromanov.
Tong Panong slips under a jab from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov catches Tong Panong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tong Panong staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tong Panong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov with the inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakaromanov throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tong Panongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shakaromanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla Fight Club 🇺🇸 in the buildup to the fight.
Shakaromanov swings for the body but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut. Tong Panong saw that one coming.
Shakaromanov misses with a low kick.
Tong Panong wants to counter the offense by Shakaromanov and move into the clinch position.
Shakaromanov feints and then cracks Tong Panong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tong Panong down.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shakaromanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tong Panong feints the counter takedown.
Tong Panong slips a jab and a cross from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov tries a low kick but Tong Panong avoids it.
Tong Panong clinches up against the cage.
Tong Panong throws an elbow but it misses.
Shakaromanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but Shakaromanov blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Tong Panong as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tong Panong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakaromanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Shakaromanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Shakaromanov gets through Tong Panong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tong Panong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shakaromanov misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov blocks an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside that Shakaromanov shrugs off.
Shakaromanov is leaning against Tong Panong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tong Panong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shakaromanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakaromanov can't find room to land a body shot as Tong Panong controls the action.
Shakaromanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakaromanov lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tong Panong throws an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Shakaromanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tong Panong scores with a shot to the side of Shakaromanov's head.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside that Shakaromanov shrugs off.
Shakaromanov breaks from the clinch.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakaromanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shakaromanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tong Panong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shakaromanov's brow.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Shakaromanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tong Panong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shakaromanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four 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!
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Shakaromanov tries to tie him up.
Tong Panong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakaromanov's efforts to push away.
Shakaromanov trying to stall but Tong Panong improves his position.
Shakaromanov blocks the elbow strike.
Tong Panong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Tong Panong fails to land.
Shakaromanov leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Tong Panong - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shakaromanov throws a nice looking combination but Tong Panong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tong Panong slips under a jab.
Tong Panong doesn't manage to clinch there - Shakaromanov circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tong Panong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tong Panong pushes Shakaromanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong scores with a knee to the head.
Shakaromanov blocks the elbow strike.
Shakaromanov gets through Tong Panong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch.
Shakaromanov lands a slapping body shot.
Shakaromanov throws a leg kick
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Tong Panong lands an elbow just above Shakaromanov 's eye.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Shakaromanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shakaromanov tries to circle away but Tong Panong has him pinned against the cage.
Tong Panong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tong Panong crunches a lovely knee into Shakaromanov's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tong Panong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Tong Panong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Tong Panong feints the counter takedown.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shakaromanov throws out a loose jab but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Tong Panong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shakaromanov lands a jab to the head.
Shakaromanov scores with a punch to the head.
Shakaromanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakaromanov misses the jab.
Tong Panong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shakaromanov sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Shakaromanov avoids it this time.
Tong Panong takes one on the button.
Shakaromanov throws a looping overhand right but Tong Panong ducks down to avoid it.
Shakaromanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tong Panong with the counter takedown but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong fails with the takedown
and Shakaromanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shakaromanov lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shakaromanov. That's going to slow Tong Panong down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakaromanov lands with a nice body punch.
Tong Panong has closed the distance and engaged Shakaromanov in a clinch.
Shakaromanov can't break the clinch.
Shakaromanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tong Panong up against the cage.
Shakaromanov can't find room to land a body shot as Tong Panong controls the action.
Tong Panong tries to work over Shakaromanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tong Panong throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shakaromanov is defending well for now.
Tong Panong scores with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov is trying to break the clinch but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
Tong Panong pushes Shakaromanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tong Panong working aggressively here.
Tong Panong lands a shot to the body.
Shakaromanov tries to break the clinch but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Shakaromanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tong Panong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shakaromanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shakaromanov misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a head punch that misses.
Tong Panong tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Tong Panong back against the cage.
Tong Panong misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tong Panong throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shakaromanov.
A hook to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong keeps control of Shakaromanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tong Panong prevents Shakaromanov from breaking the clinch.
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Shakaromanov avoids the damage to the body.
Shakaromanov can't find room to land a body shot as Tong Panong controls the action.
Shakaromanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a wild body shot.
Shakaromanov throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shakaromanov, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Shakaromanov is predictable there
and Tong Panong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tong Panong stands up and waves to Shakaromanov to follow him.
Tong Panong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shakaromanov. Shakaromanov obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Tong Panong moves away from the strike by Shakaromanov.
Tong Panong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shakaromanov misses with a kick to the body.
Shakaromanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tong Panong wants to counter the offense by Shakaromanov and move into the clinch position.
Marc Tong Panong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tong Panong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tong Panong tries to counter with a clinch but Shakaromanov shakes him off and moves away.
Tong Panong checks a leg kick nicely.
Tong Panong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shakaromanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tong Panong wants to counter the offense by Shakaromanov and move into the clinch position.
Good shot there by Shakaromanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong moves into the clinch successfully.
Shakaromanov blocks an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Shakaromanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tong Panong keeps control of Shakaromanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Shakaromanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tong Panong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tong Panong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shakaromanov is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Tong Panong as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shakaromanov wants to break free but Tong Panong has control.
Tong Panong letting Shakaromanov take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Shakaromanov lands with a left to the head.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Tong Panong tries to work over Shakaromanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tong Panong lands a damaging elbow.
Tong Panong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shakaromanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakaromanov misses with the head strike.
Shakaromanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shakaromanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Tong Panong back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Shakaromanov blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Shakaromanov fails to land.
Shakaromanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shakaromanov 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.
Shakaromanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shakaromanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tong Panong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Tong Panong counters with a nice uppercut.
Shakaromanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tong Panong is out of range.
Tong Panong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Tong Panong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakaromanov.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marc Tong Panong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tong Panong.
Shakaromanov cracks Tong Panong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov tried to score with a low kick but Tong Panong checks it.
Tong Panong wants to counter the offense by Shakaromanov and move into the clinch position.
Shakaromanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tong Panong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut
and Tong Panong counters with a nice uppercut.
Shakaromanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Tong Panong blocks the leg kick.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
Shakaromanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tong Panong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov misses with a right hand
and Tong Panong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tong Panong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tong Panong struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakaromanov controls his hands.
Shakaromanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Tong Panong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov is trying to force a seperation but Tong Panong has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands an elbow just above Shakaromanov 's eye.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Shakaromanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shakaromanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tong Panong won't allow it.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside that Shakaromanov shrugs off.
Tong Panong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shakaromanov's defenses.
Shakaromanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Shakaromanov blocks an elbow strike.
Tong Panong with a knee to the head.
Shakaromanov is rocked!
Shakaromanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tong Panong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shakaromanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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