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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kunt Andreas (ranked 4877 p4p, 5791 weight class) and Curtis Sheppard (ranked 562 p4p, 606 weight class). Andreas's entrance music is Gikk i Bakken. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kunt Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheppard lands a body shot.
A combination from Andreas does no damage.
Sheppard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sheppard cracks Andreas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sheppard swings for the body but Andreas moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Andreas misses its target.
Sheppard lands a jab to Andreas's midsection.
Andreas misses the shot to the body.
Sheppard connects with a right hand. Andreas shakes it off.
Andreas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andreas connects with a looping right hand.
Sheppard swings for the body but Andreas moves out of range.
Sheppard misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheppard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sheppard misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sheppard blocks the leg kick.
Andreas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheppard lands with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Andreas
and Sheppard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheppard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard misses with a straight left.
Sheppard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sheppard throws out a loose jab but Andreas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheppard scores with a jab. Andreas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sheppard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sheppard lands a glancing blow to the side of Andreas's head.
Decent striking displayed by Sheppard there.
That kick from Andreas tenderised Sheppard's leg. Sheppard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sheppard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheppard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andreas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andreas cracks Sheppard with a good jab.
 It looks like Curtis Sheppard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreas misses with a hook.
Andreas throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sheppard to counter with a crisp jab.
Andreas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheppard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andreas throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheppard misses the target.
Sheppard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andreas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sheppard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andreas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Andreas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheppard throws out the jab.
Andreas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andreas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheppard throws out the jab.
Sheppard misses with a body shot.
Sheppard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andreas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andreas misses with a looping right.
Sheppard misses the shot to the body.
Andreas slips a jab from Sheppard.
Sheppard misses with a straight right.
Andreas misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheppard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheppard throws a lazy right hand but Andreas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andreas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sheppard looks to throw the jab but Andreas is out of range.
Andreas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sheppard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Sheppard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curtis Sheppard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andreas walks into a jab.
Sheppard lands with a good body shot.
Curtis Sheppard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheppard throws a hook to the side of Andreas's head but Andreas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreas throws the kick towards the body but Sheppard avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheppard misses.
Sheppard misses with an uppercut. Andreas saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreas misses the target.
Sheppard cracks a nice hook into Andreas's ribs.
Andreas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sheppard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreas looks to throw the jab but Sheppard is out of range.
Sheppard misses with a straight left.
Andreas 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.
Sheppard misses with a straight left.
Sheppard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sheppard scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreas tried to score with a low kick but Sheppard checks it.
Andreas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheppard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andreas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreas.
Nice shot by Sheppard.
Sheppard moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andreas.
Sheppard misses with a wild body shot.
Sheppard cracks Andreas with a good jab.
A jab from Andreas misses.
Andreas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheppard moves away.
Sheppard misses with an uppercut
and Andreas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheppard lands a body shot.
Andreas misses the shot to the body.
Andreas misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheppard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sheppard in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheppard scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Andreas catches Sheppard right on the button with a cross.
 Sheppard is rocked!
Sheppard throws a shot from downtown. Andreas moves away and avoids it.
Sheppard is still on wobbly legs! Can Andreas finish him?
Sheppard looks to land a right hand but Andreas moved out of range.
Sheppard seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard looks to throw the jab but Andreas is out of range.
Sheppard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andreas's hands.
Sheppard throws out a powerful jab.
Andreas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andreas blocks a jab.
Sheppard scores with a nice right hand.
Andreas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheppard.
Andreas tried to score with a low kick but Sheppard checks it.
Sheppard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andreas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andreas blocks a jab.
Sheppard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andreas.
That kick from Andreas tenderised Sheppard's leg. Sheppard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andreas lands a big right hand that sends Sheppard crashing to the mat! Andreas stays standing though and waves Sheppard back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheppard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andreas doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andreas.
Andreas throws a nice looking combination but Sheppard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheppard misses with a hook
and Andreas counters with a big right hand! Oh Sheppard is in trouble here! Andreas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kunt Andreas!
A very excited looking Kunt Andreas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Ruff Ryder (ranked 4952 p4p, 4949 weight class) and Leonard Susskind (ranked 573 p4p, 574 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Ruff Ryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonard Susskind!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susskind throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susskind looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruff Ryder is just out of range.
Leonard Susskind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susskind scores with a head kick. Ruff Ryder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
 It looks like Randy Ruff Ryder has been cut.
Susskind's corner calls for a 1-2. Susskind obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Susskind throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruff Ryder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ruff Ryder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Susskind lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Ruff Ryder misses.
Susskind thinks about the counter body kick.
Susskind lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susskind lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruff Ryder misses with an uppercut
and as Ruff Ryder loses concentration momentarily, Susskind counters with a picture perfect head kick! Ruff Ryder goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonard Susskind!
After winning the bout, Leonard Susskind 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michail Argyros (ranked 4875 p4p, 4822 weight class) and August Thibodeaux (ranked 563 p4p, 556 weight class). August Thibodeaux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, August Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Argyros.
Thibodeaux feints a counter leg kick.
Argyros throws a big shot that misses.
Argyros takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thibodeaux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Argyros finds it's way round the side to connect with Thibodeaux's head.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Argyros swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a big head kick but Argyros shrugs it off.
Michail Argyros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argyros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Argyros avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Argyros.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Argyros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Argyros.
Sloppy strikes from Argyros. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Argyros throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Argyros.
Argyros avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Argyros is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux.
Argyros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Argyros stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Argyros connects with an inside leg kick.
Argyros scores with a jab. Thibodeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Argyros dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Argyros looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Argyros misses with a jab to the body
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Argyros.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Argyros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michail Argyros is winning the standup battle so far.
Argyros throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Argyros was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux catches Argyros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Argyros lands a big head kick that sends Thibodeaux tumbling to the mat! Argyros takes a step backwards and waves Thibodeaux back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thibodeaux is rocked!
It looks like August Thibodeaux has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argyros connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Argyros finish him?
The fighters circling - Argyros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Argyros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Argyros swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circling - Argyros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Argyros listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Argyros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Argyros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Argyros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Argyros's shoulder, as Argyros tries to avoid the shot.
Argyros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Argyros lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Argyros waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Argyros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Argyros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux with a jab.
Thibodeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argyros tried to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thibodeaux might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Argyros has got the better of the exchanges.
Argyros misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Argyros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on August Thibodeaux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Argyros. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Argyros with a nice cross.
Argyros feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thibodeaux sprawling to the canvas! Thibodeaux rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Argyros finish him?!
Argyros takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Argyros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux looks to land a body kick but Argyros moved away.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Argyros misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Argyros.
Thibodeaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Argyros. Those never looked like landing.
Argyros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Argyros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Argyros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Argyros misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body kick.
Argyros lands with a cross.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Argyros.
Argyros throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick. That will keep Argyros thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argyros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Argyros.
Argyros lands a big right hand that sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat! Argyros stays standing though and waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Argyros misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Argyros avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Argyros.
Argyros throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Argyros avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux walks forward, straight into a front kick from Argyros.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Argyros clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on August Thibodeaux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That kick from Argyros tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Argyros misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Argyros ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Argyros throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Argyros's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Argyros duly obliges.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Argyros throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Argyros misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argyros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Argyros. That one must have hurt.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Argyros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Argyros throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Argyros feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Thibodeaux crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michail Argyros!
Michail Argyros thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uwot Meight (ranked 4791 p4p, 4869 weight class) and Jamaal Albashir (ranked 550 p4p, 560 weight class). Uwot Meight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uwot Meight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamaal Albashir!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Meight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albashir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albashir lands a leg kick that knocks Meight off balance momentarily.
Meight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albashir. Albashir obviously looking to wear him down.
Albashir motions for Meight to come forward. Albashir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albashir misses with a looping left.
Albashir missing with a left hand there. Meight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albashir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Albashir there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albashir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albashir misses with a straight left.
Meight misses with a wild combination.
Albashir is trying to counter with his kicks.
Albashir has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Meight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meight misses with a body punch
and Albashir counters with a stiff right hand.
Albashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meight is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albashir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Albashir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meight.
Meight missing with a left hand there. Albashir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albashir digs a good body shot into Meight's ribs.
Meight takes one to the chin there.
Albashir dips to his left and cracks Meight with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamaal Albashir dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Albashir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Meight throws a lazy right hand but Albashir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Meight might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Albashir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albashir misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Meight. Beautiful body shot.
Meight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Albashir tenderised Meight's leg. Meight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Meight. That snapped Albashir's head back.
Meight catches Albashir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Albashir is rocked!
Meight shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Albashir takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Meight sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Albashir bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwot Meight!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Outta Days (ranked 4807 p4p, 4874 weight class) and Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 553 p4p, 561 weight class). Shakaromanov has chosen Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Outta Days has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Outta Days!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Days throws a quick inside leg kick.
Days keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Days is looking to counter punch.
Days displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakaromanov throws out the jab.
Shakaromanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Days checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Days swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
A big right from Days misses.
Shakaromanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Outta Days has been cut.
Shakaromanov throws a low kick, looking for Days's leg but Days calmly moves out of range.
Shakaromanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Days sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shakaromanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Days ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shakaromanov throws a shot from downtown. Days moves away and avoids it.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Days.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Shakaromanov misses
and Days counters with a nice body shot.
Shakaromanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Days misses the target.
A jab from Days misses.
Shakaromanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Shakaromanov misses.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakaromanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Days tries a low kick but Shakaromanov avoids it.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Days avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov swings for the body but Days moves out of range.
Shakaromanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Days is out of range and Shakaromanov settles back down.
Days throws an overhand right that lands on Shakaromanov's shoulder, as Shakaromanov tries to avoid the shot.
Days scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shakaromanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Days tries to move into range but Shakaromanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shakaromanov looks to land a left hand but Days moved out of range nicely.
Days connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakaromanov. Days does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Days wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Shakaromanov - just one landing.
Days ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Days misses the shot to the body.
Shakaromanov missing with a left hand there. Days was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Days is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight left.
Days throws an overhand right that lands on Shakaromanov's shoulder, as Shakaromanov tries to avoid the shot.
Days with the inside leg kick.
Shakaromanov scores with a hook.
Days ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut.
Shakaromanov throws a hook but Days blocks it.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the side of Days's head but Days sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakaromanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shakaromanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Days misses.
Days looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy head kick
and Days counters with a stiff right hand.
Days connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Days waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shakaromanov.
Days scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Shakaromanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Outta Days's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Days throws a jab when Shakaromanov was well out of range.
Days lands a nice shot that snaps Shakaromanov's head back.
Shakaromanov lands with an overhand left.
Shakaromanov cracks a nice hook into Days's ribs.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakaromanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Days wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Days ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakaromanov! But no joy.
Days ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Days takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Days lands with a right hand.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Days.
Days blocks a jab.
Shakaromanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakaromanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shakaromanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Days.
Shakaromanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Days.
Days thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Days swings for the body but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Shakaromanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov slips a straight right by Days.
Shakaromanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Shakaromanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shakaromanov misses the shot to the body.
Shakaromanov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Days throws a shot from downtown. Shakaromanov moves away and avoids it.
Shakaromanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakaromanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakaromanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Days checks a leg kick.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Days.
It looked like Days was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Days tests Shakaromanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Days tests Shakaromanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shakaromanov connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Days moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov throws a leg kick which misses Days's front leg but catches the back leg as Days tries to avoid it.
Days thuds a left hand into Shakaromanov's body.
Shakaromanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Days moves away from the strike by Shakaromanov.
Days showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Days scores with a body shot.
Days on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shakaromanov. Shakaromanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Shakaromanov misses the jab.
Days throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shakaromanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Days has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov scores with a leg kick.
Days throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shakaromanov walks into a straight right hand from Days.
Days lands a right hook to the body.
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.
The cut man is working on Outta Days's cut.
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.
Shakaromanov lands a head shot.
Shakaromanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Days's hands.
Donk. Days catches Shakaromanov right on the button with a cross.
Days with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shakaromanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab to the body.
Days tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakaromanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Days takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Days avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Days's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shakaromanov under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Shakaromanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Days avoids the body shot from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight left.
Shakaromanov moves out of range as Days strikes.
Shakaromanov throws a right hand that misses
and Days counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shakaromanov thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Days.
Shakaromanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight right.
Shakaromanov scores with a leg kick.
Shakaromanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Days swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Days as he checks the leg kick.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
Days moves out of range of the strikes.
Days is looking to counter punch.
Shakaromanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shakaromanov misses with a right hand
and Days connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Days tenderised Shakaromanov's leg. Shakaromanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Days fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Days.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Days fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Days misses with a hook.
Shakaromanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shakaromanov moves out of range as Days strikes.
Days moves out of range as Shakaromanov strikes.
Days on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shakaromanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Days stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Days throws a big shot that misses.
Shakaromanov feints a counter leg kick.
Days throws a body punch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Days uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakaromanov.
Days sizes up Shakaromanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Days misses.
Shakaromanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Days.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook. Days ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Shakaromanov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Outta Days did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Outta Days's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Days throws a lazy right hand but Shakaromanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Days jabs at Shakaromanov's body.
Days throws a shot from downtown. Shakaromanov moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Days throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakaromanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Days throws a right hand that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakaromanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Days ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Days sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Days fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Days misses.
Shakaromanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakaromanov catches Days with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Days throws a body shot but no joy.
Days ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Days throws a big shot that misses.
Shakaromanov throws out a loose jab but Days uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Days at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Shakaromanov.
Days feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Days.
Some bone on bone action there as Shakaromanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Days scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakaromanov should have avoided that one.
A big right from Days misses.
Shakaromanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Days takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Days misses the target.
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Days avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Days.
Days moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping right.
A jab from Shakaromanov finds it's way through Days's defenses.
Shakaromanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Days counters with a quick kick to the body but Shakaromanov blocks it.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Days throws a front kick aimed at Shakaromanov's knee but Shakaromanov avoids it well.
Days uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Days is looking to counter punch.
A clash of legs there as Days blocks the low kick.
Days throws the left hand but Shakaromanov avoids the punch easily.
Shakaromanov misses with a body shot.
Days is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Days scores with a jab. Shakaromanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shakaromanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shakaromanov throws a shot from downtown. Days moves away and avoids it.
Days uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab to the head.
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
and Days counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Days stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shakaromanov.
Days looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shakaromanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shakaromanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Shakaromanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shakaromanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Days manages to avoid it.
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.
The cut man is working on Outta Days's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shakaromanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Days dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shakaromanov. That did some damage!
Shakaromanov avoids the body shot from Days.
A swing and a miss from Shakaromanov.
A counter left hand to the body from Days misses its target.
Shakaromanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Days avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Days lands a front kick.
Shakaromanov missing with a left hand there. Days was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakaromanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Days connects with a body shot.
Shakaromanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Days to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Days throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A clash of legs there as Shakaromanov blocks the low kick.
Shakaromanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Shakaromanov lands.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Days.
A telegraphed right hand from Days misses the target.
Days blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Days throws a jab when Shakaromanov was well out of range.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
letting Days counter with a right hand.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight right.
Days throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shakaromanov throws an overhand right that lands on Days's shoulder, as Days tries to avoid the shot.
Days slips under a jab.
Shakaromanov throws the left hand but Days avoids the punch easily.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab from Days.
Days keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakaromanov.
Days connects with the punch.
Shakaromanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Days under the eye.
Days looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov throws a shot from downtown. Days moves away and avoids it.
Shakaromanov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov missing with a left hand there. Days was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Days misses the target.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut. Days saw that one coming.
Days's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shakaromanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Days scrambles back to his feet.
Shakaromanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Shakaromanov misses its intended target.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
Days checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Shakaromanov. That snapped Days's head back.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Days uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov avoids the body shot from Days.
Days uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakaromanov.
Days lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Days lands a really nice looking cross but Shakaromanov seems unphased.
Outta Days has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Days tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Outta Days.
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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:48
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kasparas Spirikavicius (ranked 4754 p4p, 5037 weight class) and Mbape Smooth (ranked 546 p4p, 580 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 0 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mbape Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smooth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spirikavicius throws out a loose jab but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spirikavicius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smooth to score with a decent uppercut.
Smooth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spirikavicius.
The fighters circling - Spirikavicius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smooth connects with the punch.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smooth! But no joy.
Smooth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spirikavicius.
Nice body kick there by Smooth.
Smooth lands a right hook to the body.
Smooth digs a good hook to Spirikavicius's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smooth blocks a jab.
Smooth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smooth slips a straight right by Spirikavicius.
A countering left hand to the body from Smooth misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spirikavicius misses with a straight left.
Smooth lunges at Spirikavicius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spirikavicius's hand.
Smooth scores with a jab.
Smooth thuds his right hand into Spirikavicius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smooth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spirikavicius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spirikavicius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spirikavicius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smooth pushes Spirikavicius away with a front kick.
Mbape Smooth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smooth.
Spirikavicius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smooth.
Spirikavicius is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smooth's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smooth throws a sloppy body shot
and Spirikavicius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smooth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Smooth - just one landing.
Smooth looks to score with a jab to the body but Spirikavicius is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Spirikavicius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smooth scores with a nice right hand.
Smooth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spirikavicius counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Smooth.
Smooth cracks Spirikavicius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smooth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spirikavicius in his tracks.
Smooth lands with a cross.
Smooth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spirikavicius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smooth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smooth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Smooth.
Smooth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smooth 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.
Mbape Smooth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spirikavicius cracks Smooth with an open hand slap.
It looks like Mbape Smooth has been cut.
Good exchange - Smooth coming out on top.
Spirikavicius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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.
Smooth lands with a cross.
Smooth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Smooth.
Smooth misses with a body kick.
Spirikavicius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spirikavicius there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Spirikavicius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smooth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smooth lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Smooth. That snapped Spirikavicius's head back.
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.
Spirikavicius blocks a jab.
Spirikavicius throwing a counter right hand but Smooth manages to avoid it.
Spirikavicius ducks right into an uppercut from Smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Spirikavicius misses.
Spirikavicius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Smooth.
Smooth throws a body shot but no joy.
Smooth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Spirikavicius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Smooth.
Smooth tests Spirikavicius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Smooth. Beautiful body shot.
Smooth misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Spirikavicius misses the target.
Smooth scores with the left hand. Spirikavicius knows he should have avoided that one.
Smooth connects with a crisp jab.
Spirikavicius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smooth.
Smooth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spirikavicius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smooth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smooth cracks Spirikavicius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smooth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Spirikavicius catches Smooth right on the button with a cross.
Spirikavicius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smooth cracks Spirikavicius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spirikavicius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smooth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth throws a hook to the side of Spirikavicius's head but Spirikavicius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Spirikavicius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spirikavicius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smooth.
Smooth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mbape Smooth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smooth misses the body punch
letting Spirikavicius counter with a right hand.
Spirikavicius misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Spirikavicius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spirikavicius connects with a single shot there.
Spirikavicius loads up on a big right hand but Smooth slips the punch.
Spirikavicius throws out a loose jab but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spirikavicius connects with a body shot that sends Smooth's belly button to the back.
Smooth scores with a nice head shot.
Smooth lands a jab to the head.
Smooth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smooth thuds a left hand into Spirikavicius's body.
Spirikavicius moves forwards but Smooth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth throws a leg kick
and Spirikavicius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Mbape Smooth's cut even more.
Spirikavicius takes a swing at Smooth's ribcage but misses.
Smooth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirikavicius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smooth.
Smooth scores with a hook to the body. Spirikavicius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spirikavicius avoids the body shot from Smooth.
Smooth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spirikavicius throws a lazy right hand but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth tries to score with a low kick but Spirikavicius moves his leg out of the way.
Spirikavicius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smooth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spirikavicius checks it well.
It looked like Spirikavicius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smooth.
Spirikavicius throws a hook but Smooth avoids it easily.
Spirikavicius slips a straight right by Smooth.
Smooth scores with a body shot.
Spirikavicius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smooth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smooth throws a leg kick but Spirikavicius checks it.
Smooth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Smooth.
Smooth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spirikavicius is out of range and Smooth settles back down.
Smooth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spirikavicius at a distance.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smooth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spirikavicius.
Smooth jabs Spirikavicius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smooth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smooth connects with a body shot.
Spirikavicius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smooth moves away.
Spirikavicius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spirikavicius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smooth.
Spirikavicius blocks a low kick nicely.
Smooth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mbape Smooth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
That's time! Spirikavicius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spirikavicius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smooth throws a body shot but no joy.
Smooth misses with a head kick.
Smooth moves away from the strike by Spirikavicius.
Smooth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spirikavicius swings for the body but Smooth moves out of range.
Smooth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spirikavicius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spirikavicius misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Smooth.
Spirikavicius looks to throw the jab but Smooth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
Smooth throws a hook but Spirikavicius avoids it easily.
Spirikavicius missing with a left hand there. Smooth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spirikavicius misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Smooth to counter with a crisp jab.
Mbape Smooth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smooth throws the kick towards the body but Spirikavicius avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth connects with a nice looking jab.
Spirikavicius looks to land a right hand but Smooth moved out of range.
Smooth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smooth catches Spirikavicius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spirikavicius loads up on a big right hand but Smooth slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Smooth.
Smooth moves out of range of the strikes.
Spirikavicius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spirikavicius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smooth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spirikavicius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Smooth. Beautiful body shot.
Smooth connects with a solid leg kick.
Spirikavicius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Smooth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spirikavicius doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirikavicius avoids the body shot from Smooth.
Smooth throws a leg kick
and Spirikavicius counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spirikavicius. Smooth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Spirikavicius.
Smooth stuns Spirikavicius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smooth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spirikavicius counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smooth! Spirikavicius lets Smooth back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smooth is rocked!
Spirikavicius takes a swing at Smooth's ribcage but misses.
Spirikavicius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smooth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spirikavicius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smooth throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Spirikavicius to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Mbape Smooth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smooth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spirikavicius throws a body punch but Smooth moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kasparas Spirikavicius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smooth lands a body shot.
Kasparas Spirikavicius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smooth misses with a double jab
and Spirikavicius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smooth is still on wobbly legs! Can Spirikavicius finish him?
Smooth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smooth seems to have recovered his senses.
Spirikavicius avoids a kick to the body.
Mbape Smooth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spirikavicius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smooth lands a lovely overhand right.
Smooth misses with a head kick.
Spirikavicius throws a lazy right hand but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirikavicius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spirikavicius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smooth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spirikavicius.
Jab, jab by Smooth - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth misses with a body shot.
Smooth slips under a jab.
Smooth slips under a jab.
Smooth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spirikavicius momentarily.
Smooth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smooth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spirikavicius. Spirikavicius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smooth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spirikavicius doesn't seem bothered though.
Spirikavicius swings for the body but Smooth moves out of range.
Spirikavicius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spirikavicius throws a hook but Smooth avoids it easily.
Spirikavicius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Smooth misses.
A jab lands there for Smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirikavicius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spirikavicius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spirikavicius.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Smooth.
Smooth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Smooth. Beautiful body shot.
Spirikavicius looks to land a left hand but Smooth moved out of range nicely.
Spirikavicius throws out a powerful jab.
Spirikavicius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smooth cracks Spirikavicius with a good jab.
Smooth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spirikavicius's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Spirikavicius.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mbape Smooth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smooth 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mbape Smooth!
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