PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov has chosen Hangar 18 as his entrance music. Kenta Kobashi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kobashi
vs
Bashorov

186 cm
36
198 lbs
32 - 9 - 0

190 cm
33
194 lbs
24 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite 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 32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenta Kobashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov checks the leg kick.
Bashorov throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Bashorov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kobashi's head backwards.
Bashorov throws out a powerful jab.
Kobashi avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Bashorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kobashi counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Kobashi's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobashi misses with a jab to the body

and Bashorov counters with a single leg into guard. Kobashi didn't expect that.
Bashorov won't allow Kobashi to get back to his feet.
Kobashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kobashi trying to keep a closed guard but Bashorov is proving a slippery customer.
Bashorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Kobashi keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a strike but Kobashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bashorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kobashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kobashi preventing the sweep.

Bashorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kobashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bashorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kobashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kobashi slips nicely into half guard.
Bashorov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kobashi is looking to advance position but Bashorov won't allow it.
Bashorov wants to improve his position but Kobashi is controlling well.

Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kobashi stopping the sweep attempt from Bashorov.

Bashorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bashorov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kobashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bashorov is trying to control the position but Kobashi postures up.
Kobashi is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
Bashorov throws a good cross that connects.
Kobashi cracks Bashorov with an open hand slap.
Bashorov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bashorov punishes Kobashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Bashorov throws a big shot that misses.
Kobashi moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Kobashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bashorov.
Kobashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashorov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Bashorov.
Bashorov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashorov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bashorov staying out of range there.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Bashorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bashorov blocks a leg kick.
Kobashi throws a solid leg kick but Bashorov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kobashi.
Bashorov tries to bum rush Kobashi with a series of wild strikes but Kobashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Nice shot lands for Bashorov.
Kobashi throws a chopping leg kick but Bashorov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Kobashi is predictable there
and Bashorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kobashi defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Bashorov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashorov is just out of range.
Kobashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bashorov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut. Kobashi saw that one coming.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bashorov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Kobashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bashorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bashorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kobashi. Kobashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Bashorov gets a double leg takedown into Kobashi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobashi is pulling down on Bashorov's head. It's preventing any offense from Bashorov, at least for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Kobashi keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov won't allow Kobashi to get back to his feet.
Kobashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kobashi has Bashorov pulled in close to control his posture.
Bashorov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bashorov wants to pass the guard but Kobashi is keeping the position.
Bashorov trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kobashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kobashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kobashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bashorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Bashorov swinging wildly here.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Kobashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashorov's corner calls for a 1-2. Bashorov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kobashi defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Kobashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kobashi.
Bashorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobashi.
Bashorov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi misses with a left hand
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashorov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bashorov darts in looking for a takedown but Kobashi gets double underhooks and turns Bashorov into the cage.
Kobashi throws a leg kick

and Bashorov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kobashi's guard.
Bashorov wants to pass the guard but Kobashi is keeping the position.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kobashi wants to sweep here but Bashorov controlling him for the moment.
Kobashi is looking to stand up but Bashorov isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kobashi stuffs the takedown.
Kobashi tries a low kick but Bashorov avoids it.
Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kobashi.
Bashorov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bashorov connects with a body shot that sends Kobashi's belly button to the back.
Kobashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target.
Kobashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Bashorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Bashorov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bashorov scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kobashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bashorov lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kobashi 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.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Kobashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bashorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Kobashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bashorov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kobashi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashorov goes for a takedown attempt but Kobashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Bashorov moved away.
As Kobashi backs off Bashorov throws a huge counter combo but Kobashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bashorov walks into a jab.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Kobashi is predictable there
and Bashorov counters with a left to the body.
Bashorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenta Kobashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Kobashi throws a leg kick which misses Bashorov's front leg but catches the back leg as Bashorov tries to avoid it.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kobashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bashorov. Bashorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bashorov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kobashi in his tracks.
Kobashi misses with a hook
and Bashorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Bashorov misses.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target.
Kobashi cracks a nice hook into Bashorov's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Kobashi misses.
Kobashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bashorov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
letting Bashorov counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kobashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Bashorov connects with a body shot that sends Kobashi's belly button to the back.
Bashorov shoots in and drives through. Kobashi sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Karim Bashorov just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bashorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kobashi's guard.
Kobashi is looking to stand back up but Bashorov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kobashi.

Bashorov wants to take a breather but Kobashi is having none of it.

Bashorov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kobashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kobashi is controlling Bashorov's trapped leg to prevent Bashorov from advancing to side control.

Kobashi pushes Bashorov off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov tests Kobashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Bashorov swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi is looking to counter punch.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi connects with the punch.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Bashorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kobashi. That's going to slow Bashorov down.
Jab from Kobashi.
Bashorov misses with a straight left.
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
Bashorov jabs Kobashi right on the nose. Kobashi blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bashorov scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kobashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Bashorov.
Kobashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Bashorov cracks a nice hook into Kobashi's ribs.
Bashorov misses with a left hand
and Bashorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick.
Bashorov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kobashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobashi as he avoids it easily.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Bashorov moved away.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Bashorov avoids it.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses.
As Kobashi backs off Bashorov throws a huge counter combo but Kobashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Bashorov moves forwards but Kobashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bashorov connects with a body shot.
Bashorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobashi misses with a body punch
and Bashorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kobashi thinking.
Bashorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bashorov throws an off balance right hand
and Kobashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bashorov takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov with a hook.
Bashorov looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kobashi defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Kobashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kobashi tries to score with a low kick but Bashorov moves his leg out of the way.
Bashorov misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bashorov's knee momentarily.
Bashorov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kobashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobashi throws a looping overhand right but Bashorov ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kobashi slips under a jab.
Kobashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Bashorov counters with a left to the body.
Bashorov throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Bashorov slaps the foot to one side.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi needs to keep his hands up - Bashorov had a free shot at his head there.
Bashorov throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kobashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kobashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov cracks Kobashi with a good jab.
Bashorov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kobashi.
Bashorov works Kobashi's body with a nice hook.
Bashorov digs a good body shot into Kobashi's ribs.
Kobashi takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kobashi moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kobashi swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
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!
Bashorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bashorov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Bashorov checks it.
Kobashi looks to land a combination. Bashorov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bashorov avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobashi but Kobashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kobashi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kobashi tries to sprawl out of it but Bashorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kobashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bashorov lands a nice shot that snaps Kobashi's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bashorov.
Kobashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kobashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Bashorov with the counter takedown but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Bashorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kobashi takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Bashorov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick
and Bashorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bashorov throws an off balance right hand
and Bashorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobashi throws a hook but Bashorov blocks it.
Kobashi thows a leg kick but Bashorov checks it
and Bashorov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bashorov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kobashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Kobashi tests Bashorov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kobashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Kobashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Bashorov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kobashi!

Kobashi sneaks out the side door and pushes Bashorov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bashorov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karim Bashorov!
Our winner, Karim Bashorov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.