PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Made (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharghai has chosen Here comes the boom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Made
vs
Kharghai

182 cm
29
185 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

182 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Made!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Made keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Made lands a body shot.
Kharghai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Made counters with a good, hard body kick but Kharghai shrugs it off.
Kharghai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Made counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Kharghai misses.
Kharghai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Made.

Kharghai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Made lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Made lands a nice uppercut.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Made lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kharghai looks gassed!
Kharghai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Made lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharghai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai is working for takedown but Made is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taylor Made has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Kharghai.
Kharghai letting Made take a breather here.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Made.
Made lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Made.
Kharghai is looking to break free of the clinch but Made has double underhooks.
Made is pushing Kharghai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kharghai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Made is working Kharghai over against the cage.
Made gets through Kharghai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Made is working Kharghai over against the cage.
Made scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Made.
Made has Kharghai pushed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.
Made scores with a shot to the side of Kharghai's head.
Made taking a breather.
Kharghai goes for a takedown attempt but Made pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Made comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Made drives through and clinches with Kharghai against the cage.
Made taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Kharghai looking to stall.
Made digs a right hand underneath Kharghai's ribcage. Kharghai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Made lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Made lands a shoulder strike.
Made softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Made lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Made as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Made keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kharghai's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Made.
Made throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharghais head.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made gets through Kharghai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Made displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kharghai up against the cage.
Kharghai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Made scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Made.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Made makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Made.
Made lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Made scores with a nice short uppercut.
Made lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kharghai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Made gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Made lands a right hand.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Made scores with a shoulder strike.
Made lands a hook to the side of the head.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Made.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for Made to work.
Made lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Made dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kharghai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Made can pounce on him.

Kharghai scores a takedown into full mount!
Kharghai misses with a head shot.
Made bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Kharghai is working an open guard so Made takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Made moves into range and clinches up with Kharghai.
Taylor Made has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kharghai tries to land a knee to the head but Made blocks with his arms.
Kharghai is breathing heavily.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
Made works on Kharghai's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Made.
Nice body punch from Made.
Made lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Made lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharghai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Made.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
Made scores with a shoulder strike.
Made lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharghai.
A short right from Made on the inside.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Made.
Made lands a right hand.
Made lands a body shot.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.
Made lands a body punch in the clinch.
Made scores with a nice hook to the head.
Made throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Made.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kharghai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made digs a right hand underneath Kharghai's ribcage. Kharghai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Made lands a shoulder strike.
Made lands a body punch.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
A short right from Made on the inside.
Made is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kharghai can do to turn this around?
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made avoiding damage.
Kharghai is looking to control Made's arms but Made gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kharghai has his back to the cage.
Made holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Made lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Made.
Made scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Made lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
Kharghai looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai tries for a takedown but Made manages to get underhooks.
Taylor Made has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Kharghai.
Made lands a shoulder strike.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Made - that landed with a thud.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kharghai takes a shot to the head.
Made stalling against the cage.
Made lands a nice uppercut.
Made prevents the takedown attempt.
Kharghai takes a shot to the head.
Come on Made - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Made lands a right hand.
Made lands a left hand.
Made lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Made on the inside.
Made scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Made lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Made.
Kharghai is trying to drag Made to the mat but Made just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Made is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Made lands a body shot.
Made scores with a shot to the side of Kharghai's head.
Good body shot from Made.
A hook to the body from Made.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Made lands a hook that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands a body punch.
Made works on Kharghai's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Made is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Made.
A bit of stalling here from Made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Made dominated that second round.
That's time! Made's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Made lands with an uppercut that bounces Kharghai off the cage and back into rage.
Kharghai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kharghai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kharghai throws a lazy head kick
and Made counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Made throws a series of strikes that have Kharghai backpedaling.
Made scores with a hook to the body. Kharghai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kharghai connects with a crisp jab.

Made moves into the clinch.
Kharghai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Made gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Made keeps control of Kharghai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Made presses Kharghai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Made.
Kharghai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Made just leaning against Kharghai, taking a breather.
Kharghai wants a takedown but no success here.
Kharghai working hard to break the clinch.
Kharghai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor Made has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Kharghai.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Made is struggling to control the position.
Made presses Kharghai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Made.
Made lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Made.
Nice body punch from Made.
Made lands a nice uppercut.
Made content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kharghai takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made lands a shot to the body.
Made lands a body shot.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
Made manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Made.
Made leaning against his opponent.
Kharghai has had enough of the clinch but Made keeps him there for the moment.
Kharghai goes for a takedown attempt but Made pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Made jabs Kharghai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Made.
Made throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Made lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Kharghai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Made.
Made scores with a decent looking hook.

Kharghai clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharghais head.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Made lands with a light punch inside.
Kharghai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Made.
Made lands with a right to the head.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
Made lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Made throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Made softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.
Made is pushing Kharghai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
Kharghai is trying to drag Made to the mat but Made just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made scores with a shot to the side of Kharghai's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 hook to the body from Made.
Made lands an uppercut.
Made lands a body shot.
Made lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Nice body punch from Made.
Made scores with a hook to the body.
Kharghai takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Made.
Made lands with a light punch inside.
Made is working Kharghai over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Made working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Made throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Made lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Made clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Made sizes up Kharghai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kharghai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Made counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Made has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Made scores with a nice short uppercut.
Made lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Made scores with a nice short uppercut.
Made lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made scores with a hook to the body.
Kharghai wants a takedown but no success here.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Made lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Made displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kharghai up against the cage.
Kharghai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai is trying to break free.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Made creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Made - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Made leaning against his opponent.
Made lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Made lands with a left to the head.
Made lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Made.
Kharghai is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Made.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Made.
Good body shot from Made.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made lands a right hand.
Made lands with a left to the head.
Made stalls.
Made lands a shot to the body.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Made lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Made lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharghai.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Made leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Made keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kharghai's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made scores with a shot to the side of Kharghai's head.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Made - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Made as the two fighters clinch.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Made - that landed with a thud.
Made throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Made - that landed with a thud.
Made works on Kharghai's body with a couple of short punches.
Made lands a left hand.
Made digs a right hand underneath Kharghai's ribcage. Kharghai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Made.
Made scores with a hook to the body.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Made.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Made lands a body punch.
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!
Made softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Made.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.
Made lands with a light punch inside.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Made lands with a left to the head.
Made lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Made.
Made is pushing Kharghai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Made lands a shot to the body.
Kharghai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Made lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Made creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Made works on Kharghai's body with a couple of short punches.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Made creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Made softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Made had his way with Vadim Kharghai 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!

Made lands a jab to the head.
Made moves away from the strike by Kharghai.
Made ducks under a wild hook from Kharghai.
Made swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kharghai dodges the punch combination from Made.
Kharghai misses with an uppercut
and Made counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kharghai with a poor takedown
and Made counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Made ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharghai moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Made throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kharghai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Made scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A good leg kick by Made.
Made moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Made looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kharghai throws a jab but it's blocked by Made.
Kharghai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Made counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Made's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kharghai under the eye.
Vadim Kharghai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kharghai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kharghai.
That kick from Made tenderised Kharghai's leg. Kharghai is trying to keep his angry face on.

Made clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Made.
Kharghai wants a takedown but no success here.
Made lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
Made lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharghai.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
Kharghai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Made blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made lands a body shot.
Made lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Made lands with a short shot to the head.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Made lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Made on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Made working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made lands with a light punch inside.
Made scores with a shoulder strike.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Made lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Made lands a left hand.
Made lands with a short shot to the head.
Made lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Made as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Made - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made slowing the pace effectively.
Made lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kharghai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Made presses Kharghai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Made leaning against his opponent.
Kharghai is working for takedown but Made is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taylor Made has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Kharghai.
A hook to the body from Made.
Made lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Made digs a right hand underneath Kharghai's ribcage. Kharghai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Made.
Kharghai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Made fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Made lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Made listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor Made is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kharghai misses with a lunging right hand
and Made counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Made tries to clinch up.
Made throws a leg kick which misses Kharghai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kharghai tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharghai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Made can pounce on him.
Vadim Kharghai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Made.
Kharghai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Made throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Made gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Made showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Made, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 50:41
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:41
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Made!
Taylor Made retains his middleweight title!