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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Glover (ranked 13 p4p, 297 weight class) and Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 2 p4p, 35 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover gets a clinch.
Glover blocks a body shot from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Glover tries to work over Shakaromanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover digs a right hand into Shakaromanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakaromanov's gas tank.
Shakaromanov misses with the head strike.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover prevents a body shot from Shakaromanov.
Glover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shakaromanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Glover.
Glover keeps control of Shakaromanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakaromanov's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shakaromanov throws an overhand right that lands on Glover's shoulder, as Glover tries to avoid the shot.
Glover misses with a looping left.
Glover feints and then cracks Shakaromanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shakaromanov down.
We've been told by Glover's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Glover throws out a leg kick but Shakaromanov moves out of range and Glover only half commits.
Glover throws out a loose jab but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakaromanov! But no joy.
Shakaromanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shakaromanov walks into a straight right hand from Glover.
Glover lands a right hook to the body.
Glover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Glover tries a low kick but Shakaromanov avoids it.
Shakaromanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glover. That's going to slow Shakaromanov down.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Shakaromanov misses with a two punch combination.
Glover jabs Shakaromanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover closes the distance and clinches.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Shakaromanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Glover lands a shot to the body.
Shakaromanov is trying to break free.
Glover lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakaromanov controls his hands.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Glover working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov lands with a left to the head.
Glover working aggressively here.
Shakaromanov blocks a body shot from Glover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Glover is keeping busy.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shakaromanov's coach down at Ironbound MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakaromanov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Glover scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakaromanov should have avoided that one.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glover lands with a nice combination. Shakaromanov backs away looking to recover.
Glover avoids the head kick by Shakaromanov.
Glover scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shakaromanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
Glover feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shakaromanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Glover cracks Shakaromanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Glover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glover.
Glover connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
A cross from Shakaromanov lands.
Glover scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Shakaromanov blocks the low kick.
Glover lands a lovely overhand right.
Glover connects with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Glover lands a right hook to the body.
Glover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glover slips under a jab from Shakaromanov.
A jab from Shakaromanov misses.
Glover wants to clinch up but Shakaromanov keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Shakaromanov misses.
Glover tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shakaromanov manages to circle out of the way.
Shakaromanov tries to move into range but Glover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Shakaromanov throws a series of punches but Glover avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Glover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Glover does no damage.
Shakaromanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Glover turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glover throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shakaromanov counters with a two punch combo.
Glover scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shakaromanov blocks a jab.
Shakaromanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Glover is looking to chop away at Shakaromanov's legs.
Shakaromanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glover connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Glover throws a sloppy body shot
and Shakaromanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shakaromanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Shakaromanov has had enough of the clinch but Glover keeps him there for the moment.
Glover presses Shakaromanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shakaromanov is trying to stall.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakaromanov is trying to force a seperation but Glover has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
Buster Glover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shakaromanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Glover.
Shakaromanov looking to stall.
Glover lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shakaromanov or not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Glover presses Shakaromanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Glover tries a body shot but Shakaromanov blocks it.
Shakaromanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glover misses with some punches.
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakaromanov can do to turn this around?
Shakaromanov is breathing heavily.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Glover misses with some punches.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
Glover pushes Shakaromanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Shakaromanov controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakaromanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Glover misses with some punches.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Glover catches Shakaromanov right on the button with a cross.
Glover lands a leg kick that knocks Shakaromanov off balance momentarily.
That kick from Glover tenderised Shakaromanov's leg. Shakaromanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glover feints and then cracks Shakaromanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shakaromanov down.
Shakaromanov needs to keep his hands up - Glover had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Glover.
Glover throws a body punch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Shakaromanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glover.
Glover tried to score with a low kick but Shakaromanov checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a leg kick.
Shakaromanov misses with a few strikes there.
Shakaromanov takes one to the chin there.
Glover lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Glover - just one landing.
Shakaromanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Glover chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glover tries to clinch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Shakaromanov feints a counter leg kick.
Buster Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover misses with a body punch
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Glover lands with a right hand.
Glover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakaromanov is just out of range.
Shakaromanov scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Shakaromanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakaromanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover lands a jab to the nose.
Glover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight right.
Glover wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
Shakaromanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shakaromanov throws a sloppy head kick and Glover moves out of range easily.
Glover tries to counter by clinching up but Shakaromanov breaks away and moves out of range.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
Glover throws a leg kick but Shakaromanov moved away.
It seemed like Shakaromanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glover lands a body shot.
Shakaromanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Shakaromanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glover connects with a leg kick.
Glover does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Glover feints a jab promting Shakaromanov to slip. Glover then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shakaromanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Glover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glover buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glover tries to clinch up.
A big right from Glover misses.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Shakaromanov is out of range.
Shakaromanov ducks right into an uppercut from Glover.
Glover misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glover connects with a body shot.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
Glover scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover connects with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Shakaromanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Glover.
Glover takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Glover throws a hook but Shakaromanov blocks it.
Shakaromanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glover swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Glover catches Shakaromanov right on the button with a cross.
Shakaromanov takes one on the button.
Glover is looking to clinch.
Glover fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shakaromanov checks it well.
Shakaromanov swinging wildly here.
Glover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Glover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glover lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shakaromanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakaromanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glover scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover with a nice calf kick.
Shakaromanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Glover back to the cage. Shakaromanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Shakaromanov does no damage.
Shakaromanov misses with the combination.
Shakaromanov walks into a stiff left hand from Glover.
Glover throws a leg kick which misses Shakaromanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Shakaromanov tries to avoid it.
Shakaromanov misses with a two punch combination.
Glover thuds his right hand into Shakaromanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shakaromanov ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Shakaromanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Shakaromanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glover scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakaromanov should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Glover.
Shakaromanov is rocked!
Shakaromanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glover.
Shakaromanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Shakaromanov throws a counter combo.
Shakaromanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Glover swings for the body but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover looks to land a right hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range.
It seemed like Shakaromanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shakaromanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shakaromanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shakaromanov on the side of the head.
Glover throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shakaromanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover tries to clinch up.
Shakaromanov unleashes a big counter combination but Glover bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover throws a combination. Shakaromanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Glover works Shakaromanov's body with a nice hook.
Shakaromanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shakaromanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glover connects with a solid leg kick.
Glover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shakaromanov.
Glover lands a jab.
Glover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glover moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glover.
Shakaromanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shakaromanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Glover wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Glover throws a monster overhand right that drops Shakaromanov! Glover follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Glover!
Buster Glover retains his middleweight title!
Buster Glover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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