PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 4249 p4p, 4177 weight class) and Uwot Meight (ranked 510 p4p, 503 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shakaromanov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wolf Totem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shakaromanov
vs
Meight

185 cm
18
186
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
188
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uwot Meight!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakaromanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shakaromanov thuds his right hand into Meight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meight ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Meight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meight misses with a combination
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakaromanov throws a jab when Meight was well out of range.
A nice side step and Meight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shakaromanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meight.
Meight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shakaromanov throws a leg kick
and Meight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shakaromanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakaromanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Meight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakaromanov. Meight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meight slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Meight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakaromanov. Meight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shakaromanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meight under the eye.
Meight thuds a left hand into Shakaromanov's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Meight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shakaromanov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Meight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meight throws a push kick but Shakaromanov slaps the foot to one side.
Shakaromanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Meight avoided it.
Shakaromanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meight ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Meight checks a leg kick.
Shakaromanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meight throws a hook to the side of Shakaromanov's head but Shakaromanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Meight scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Shakaromanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meight! But no joy.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meight missing with a left hand there. Shakaromanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Shakaromanov misses its target.
Shakaromanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meight can do to turn this around?
Meight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut
and Meight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov tries to land a leg kick but Meight saw it coming and moves away.
Meight is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Meight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meight tries to move into range but Shakaromanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov lands a nice shot that snaps Meight's head back.
Meight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shakaromanov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Meight to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Meight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Meight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meight dodges the punch combination from Shakaromanov.
Meight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shakaromanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meight misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
Shakaromanov throws a front kick aimed at Meight's knee but Meight avoids it well.
Meight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meight misses with a body shot
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakaromanov tried to score with a low kick but Meight checks it.
Shakaromanov misses with a left hand
and Meight counters with a straight right hand.
Shakaromanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Meight counters with a nice uppercut.
Meight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Meight looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Uwot Meight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Meight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shakaromanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakaromanov throws a body punch but Meight moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Meight misses.
Meight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Shakaromanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Shakaromanov misses
and Meight 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.

Meight cracks Shakaromanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shakaromanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Meight finish him?

Shakaromanov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meight staying out of range there.
Meight takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Meight's head.
Shakaromanov throws a sloppy head kick and Meight moves out of range easily.
Meight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakaromanov throws out the jab.
Meight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakaromanov slips a jab and a cross from Meight.
Meight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meight ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
A countering left hand to the body from Meight misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Meight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shakaromanov throws an off balance right hand

and Meight counters with a nice right hand that sends Shakaromanov toppling to the canvas! Shakaromanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Meight finish him?!
Oh Shakaromanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meight lands a jab to the nose.
Shakaromanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakaromanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Shakaromanov connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uwot Meight really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shakaromanov misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Meight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakaromanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Meight counter with a right hand.

Meight lands a big uppercut and Shakaromanov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shakaromanov looks OK. Meight waves Shakaromanov back to his feet!
Meight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meight blocks a jab.
Meight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov misses with a right hand
and Meight counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Meight moved out of range.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Meight moved out of range.
Shakaromanov digs a good hook to Meight's body.
Shakaromanov jabs at Meight's body.
Meight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Meight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meight staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shakaromanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shakaromanov is looking to chop away at Meight's legs.
A big right from Meight misses.
Shakaromanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Meight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Meight drops Shakaromanov with a beautiful combination! Shakaromanov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Meight is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meight manages to avoid it.
Shakaromanov lands a two punch combo.
Shakaromanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uwot Meight dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Shakaromanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Meight slips a jab from Shakaromanov.
Meight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mehmet Shakaromanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uwot Meight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shakaromanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meight moves away from the strike by Shakaromanov.
Meight throws a big counter head kick but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Meight avoids the head kick by Shakaromanov.
Nice cross by Shakaromanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meight manages to avoid it.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Shakaromanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Meight moved out of range.
As Shakaromanov backs off Meight throws a huge counter combo but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it all.
Meight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Meight drops his hands momentarily and Shakaromanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Meight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Shakaromanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a right hand that misses
and Meight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Shakaromanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meight throws out a loose jab but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meight checks it well.
Meight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Meight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov misses the shot to the body.
Meight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Meight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Shakaromanov is predictable there
and Meight counters with a straight right hand.
Meight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakaromanov with a nice cross.
Shakaromanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mehmet Shakaromanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meight 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uwot Meight!