Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Shakaromanov throws a sloppy head kick and Tenkula moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Shakaromanov's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Shakaromanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shakaromanov misses with a left hand
and Tenkula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Tenkula moves into the clinch successfully.
Tenkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tenkula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakaromanov trying to stall but Tenkula improves his position.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov is trying to break the clinch but Tenkula is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov is trying to break the clinch but Tenkula is controlling him.
Shakaromanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenkula lands a right hand. #BC#
Shakaromanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
and Tenkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Shakaromanov thows a body kick. Tenkula tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shakaromanov throws a sloppy head kick and Tenkula moves out of range easily.
Shakaromanov throws the kick towards the body but Tenkula avoids it.
Tenkula wants to clinch up but Shakaromanov keeps it at a distance.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Tenkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shakaromanov scores with a hook.
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Tenkula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakaromanov throws a quick counter head kick but Tenkula was just out of range.
Shakaromanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tenkula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakaromanov connects with a looping right hand.
Tenkula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenkula takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Shakaromanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tenkula checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenkula! But no joy.
Tenkula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tenkula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenkula counters with a straight right hand.
Tenkula keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tenkula gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shakaromanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shakaromanov throws a chopping leg kick but Tenkula manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shakaromanov throws a wild body kick that Tenkula sees coming a mile off.
Shakaromanov misses with a left hand
and Tenkula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Shakaromanov misses with a kick to the body
and Tenkula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tenkula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tenkula.
Shakaromanov misses with a wild combination.
Tenkula throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Tenkula clinches up with Shakaromanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Tenkula misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
Shakaromanov is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakaromanov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shakaromanov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Shakaromanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Tenkula.
Tenkula has a couple of punches blocked by Shakaromanov.
Tenkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenkula digs a right hand into Shakaromanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakaromanov's gas tank.
Tenkula digs a right hand underneath Shakaromanov's ribcage. Shakaromanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenkula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenkula prevents a body shot from Shakaromanov.
Tenkula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tenkula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Shakaromanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiamat Tenkula's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shakaromanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tenkula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Shakaromanov, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Tenkula rushes Shakaromanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tenkula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tenkula scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Shakaromanov manages to break the clinch.
Tenkula takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenkula slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Tenkula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Tenkula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakaromanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenkula. #T1#
Tenkula moves out of range of the body kick.
Shakaromanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shakaromanov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shakaromanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Shakaromanov is rocked!
Tenkula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tenkula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Tenkula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Shakaromanov has knocked Tenkula down with a huge combo! Shakaromanov steps away and waves a wobbly Tenkula back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shakaromanov throws a hook but Tenkula blocks it.
Shakaromanov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tenkula to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Shakaromanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakaromanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shakaromanov seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#That has opened up Tiamat Tenkula's cut even more.#T2#
Tenkula slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov tries a low kick but Tenkula avoids it.
Tenkula throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov is looking to slow Tenkula down with leg kicks.
A big left from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tenkula.#CL2#
Tenkula moves into the clinch successfully.
Tenkula misses with some punches.
Tenkula tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Tenkula back against the cage. #T3#
Tenkula blocks a body shot from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Tenkula.
A short right from Shakaromanov on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks a body shot from Tenkula.
Shakaromanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenkula can do to turn this around?
Tenkula has Shakaromanov pressed against the cage, preventing Shakaromanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tenkula keeps control of Shakaromanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tenkula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tenkula tries to work over Shakaromanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Shakaromanov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shakaromanov working aggressively here.
Shakaromanov misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov working aggressively here.
Tenkula misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Tenkula.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenkula. #T4#
Shakaromanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenkula struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakaromanov controls his hands.
Tenkula lands with a short shot to the head.
Tenkula scores with a shoulder strike.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Tenkula scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Tenkula.
Shakaromanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakaromanov is looking to control Tenkula's arms but Tenkula gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shakaromanov has his back to the cage.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
Tenkula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula misses with the head strike.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakaromanov stalling in the clinch but Tenkula improves position.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tenkula.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiamat Tenkula's cut.
That's time! Shakaromanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shakaromanov throws a head kick but Tenkula moves out of range.
Tiamat Tenkula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shakaromanov looks to land a body kick but Tenkula moved away.
Tenkula thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Tenkula pushes Shakaromanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Tenkula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenkula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakaromanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiamat Tenkula seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Tenkula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenkula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenkula lands with a short shot to the head.
Tenkula lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Tenkula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Tenkula on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks a body shot from Tenkula.
A shot in the inside from Shakaromanov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shakaromanov.
Tenkula misses with some punches.
Shakaromanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Tenkula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a head punch that misses.
Tenkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenkula lands a body shot.
Shakaromanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Tenkula fails to land.
Tenkula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenkula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards. #T2#
Tenkula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenkula working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Tenkula fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenkula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shakaromanov throws a head punch that misses.
Tenkula swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenkula lands a shot to the body.
Shakaromanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakaromanov tries to throw a body punch but Tenkula avoids it by throwing Shakaromanov back against the cage.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tenkula.
Tenkula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shakaromanov taking a breather.
Tenkula misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenkula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenkula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards. #T3#
A body shot lands from Tenkula.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenkula.
Tenkula lands a left hand.
Tenkula lands with a right to the head.
Tenkula digs a right hand underneath Shakaromanov's ribcage. Shakaromanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenkula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
Tenkula lands a shoulder strike.
Tenkula works on Shakaromanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Tenkula - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Tenkula.
Tenkula gets through Shakaromanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenkula lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenkula.
Tenkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenkula presses Shakaromanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Tenkula lands a right hand.
Tenkula misses with the head strike.
Tenkula throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenkula.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenkula.
Shakaromanov tries to break free but Tenkula pushes him back against the cage.
Tenkula misses with a body punch.
Tenkula can't find room to land a body shot as Shakaromanov controls the action.
Tenkula lands with a light punch inside.
Shakaromanov trying to stall but Tenkula improves his position.
Tenkula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov tries a body shot but Tenkula blocks it.
Tenkula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tenkula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakaromanovs head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiamat Tenkula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shakaromanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehmet Shakaromanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 632
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Shakaromanov misses.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shakaromanov!
A jab from Shakaromanov does it's job there.
Rock Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Lee toppling to the canvas! Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shakaromanov finish him?!#ROC2#Lee is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Shakaromanov and Lee falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Shakaromanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A relieved looking Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 112: Godwin vs Cango
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Holy clinches.
Holy tries to pull guard but Shakaromanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holy tries to pull guard but Shakaromanov won't allow it. #TD#
Holy successfully pulls guard.
Holy being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Holy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shakaromanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Holy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakaromanov defends well.#SUB#
Holy has his foot on Shakaromanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakaromanov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Holy is looking for a triangle but Shakaromanov pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Holy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shakaromanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Holy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakaromanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakaromanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holy is trying to keep Shakaromanov in close.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Shakaromanov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Holy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shakaromanov is aware though and is defending well.
Holy is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Holy has an active guard here but Shakaromanov has managed to pass into half guard.
Shakaromanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakaromanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shakaromanov is trying to control. Holy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Holy wants to control but Shakaromanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shakaromanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shakaromanov wants to control but Holy is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holy tries to clinch there but Shakaromanov circles away. #CL#
Holy moves into range and clinches up with Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holy's elbow.
Holy jumps guard but Shakaromanov stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakaromanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Holy tries to pull guard but Shakaromanov won't allow it. #T4#
Holy tries to pull guard but Shakaromanov won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Shakaromanov.
Holy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shakaromanov smiles and moves away. #KD2#
Shakaromanov lands a big head kick that sends Holy tumbling to the mat! Shakaromanov takes a step backwards and waves Holy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Holy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Olly Holy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holy is looking to clinch but Shakaromanov is avoiding it.
Holy tries to move into range but Shakaromanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Holy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shakaromanov throws a leg kick but Holy checks it.
Holy seems to have got his legs back now.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Shakaromanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holy tries to clinch there but Shakaromanov circles away.
Holy staying out of range there.
Holy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shakaromanov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Holy pushes Shakaromanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holy jumps guard but Shakaromanov stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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 Olly Holy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shakaromanov is looking to land body kicks.
Shakaromanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakaromanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holy 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.
Shakaromanov throws a right hand that Holy ducks under and follows up with a left that Holy also avoids with ease.
Shakaromanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakaromanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Holy closes the distance and clinches.
Holy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shakaromanov smiles and moves away. #CL#
Holy has Shakaromanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holy is trying to pull guard but Shakaromanov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Holy drags the fight down to the ground.
Shakaromanov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Holy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakaromanov defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Shakaromanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shakaromanov has managed to get both his arms back between Holy's legs - danger averted.
Shakaromanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holy trying to control the position. #SUB#
Holy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holy trying to control the position. #SUB#
Holy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Holy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shakaromanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shakaromanov wants to control from the top but Holy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Shakaromanov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shakaromanov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Holy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shakaromanov is looking to defend but Holy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shakaromanov! Holy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shakaromanov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olly Holy!
A victorious Olly Holy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Shakaromanov back into the cage.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Shakaromanov fails to land.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches. #BC#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Chai misses with a hook.#CL2#
Chai has managed to clinch.
A short left from Chai.
A short left from Chai.
Shakaromanov tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Shakaromanov stops a takedown attempt from Chai.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov is working Chai over against the cage.
Shakaromanov lands a shoulder strike.
Shakaromanov trying to stall but Chai improves his position.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakaromanov looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Shakaromanov working aggressively here.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shakaromanov wants to break free but Chai has control.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Shakaromanov is trying to push Chai away but Chai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Chai being controlled against the cage.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Shakaromanov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakaromanov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Shakaromanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Shakaromanov against the cage.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
Shakaromanov can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai gets through Shakaromanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai tries to work over Shakaromanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Shakaromanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chai has him pressed against the cage.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Chai is trying to drag Shakaromanov to the mat but Shakaromanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai pushes Shakaromanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shakaromanov is trying to break free.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai tries to work over Shakaromanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Shakaromanov tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mehmet Shakaromanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Presley Chai.
Shakaromanov lands a left hand.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Shakaromanov misses with a body punch.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shakaromanov cracks Chai with a good jab.#CL2#
Chai clinches up with Shakaromanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov looking to stall.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Shakaromanov.
Presley Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shakaromanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai keeps control of Shakaromanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Chai misses with the head strike.
Shakaromanov is trying to stall.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chai is keeping busy.#BC#
Shakaromanov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Shakaromanov tries to keep at a distance but Chai has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Shakaromanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Chai digs a right hand into Shakaromanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakaromanov's gas tank.
Shakaromanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
A hook to the body from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakaromanov digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
A short right from Chai on the inside. #T3#
Shakaromanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Shakaromanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shakaromanov swivels and escapes.
Shakaromanov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakaromanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Chai backs away, Shakaromanov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
Shakaromanov is looking to counter punch.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakaromanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai has his takedown stuffed
and Shakaromanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shakaromanov's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shakaromanov holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Shakaromanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shakaromanov is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shakaromanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai postures up in Shakaromanov's guard and throws a big left but Shakaromanov blocks it.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shakaromanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shakaromanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakaromanov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot by Chai.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Shakaromanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai slips under a jab from Shakaromanov.
Chai slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Chai is looking for the big counter here.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
A left and a right from Chai both land. Nice combination.
Shakaromanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shakaromanov's head backwards.
Shakaromanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Chai does it's job there.#ROC2#Shakaromanov is rocked!#T1#
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Shakaromanov's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Shakaromanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Shakaromanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Shakaromanov backpedaling.
Chai staying out of range there.#CL2#
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Shakaromanov tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Chai. #T2#
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
A short left from Chai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakaromanov controls his hands.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai jabs Shakaromanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai tries to clinch up.
Shakaromanov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shakaromanov ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Shakaromanov moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakaromanov has time to react.#T3#
Shakaromanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Presley Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Chai rushes Shakaromanov and presses him up against the cage.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Shakaromanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands a right hand.
Shakaromanov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Chai.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shakaromanov scores with a hook to the body.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Shakaromanov fails to land.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shakaromanov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shakaromanov drops to his knees and Chai pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
Presley Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 102: Ilmarinen vs Shako
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Shakaromanov's head.
Shakaromanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Ilmarinen blocks a jab.
Shakaromanov throws a solid leg kick but Ilmarinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilmarinen thuds a left hand into Shakaromanov's body.
Shakaromanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shakaromanov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Shakaromanov is looking to chop away at Ilmarinen's legs.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shakaromanov is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Ilmarinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Shakaromanov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Shakaromanov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ilmarinen easily slips into full mount!
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Shakaromanov is having none of it.
Shakaromanov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ilmarinen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ilmarinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shakaromanov looks a forlorn figure. #T2#
Ilmarinen tries to control but Shakaromanov wriggling away.
Ilmarinen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ilmarinen landing strikes from the mount and Shakaromanov is in trouble!
Ilmarinen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shakaromanov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakaromanov is squirming around, avoiding Ilmarinen's attempts to control the action.
Ilmarinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shakaromanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakaromanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ilmarinen lands a nice shot to the head.
Ilmarinen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ilmarinen looking to control but Shakaromanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ilmarinen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Shakaromanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shakaromanov wants to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Shakaromanov working to try and regain half guard.
Shakaromanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shakaromanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shakaromanov tries to reverse the position but Ilmarinen maintains control.
Ilmarinen lands a big elbow.
Ilmarinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ilmarinen landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Ilmarinen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Shakaromanov is rocked!
Ilmarinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shakaromanov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shakaromanov is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ilmarinen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shakaromanov wants to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Ilmarinen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ilmarinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shakaromanov looks a forlorn figure.
Ilmarinen is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Shakaromanov goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ilmarinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Anton Ilmarinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 98: Davito vs Holly
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruger throws a jab when Shakaromanov was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Shakaromanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.#TD2#
Kruger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Kruger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kruger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shakaromanov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kruger presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Kruger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shakaromanov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shakaromanov and Kruger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Kruger swings around for an armbar but Shakaromanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kruger's guard.#T1#
Shakaromanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shakaromanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shakaromanov wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kruger makes his way to full guard, as Shakaromanov worked for a kimura. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shakaromanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruger wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shakaromanov is now in half guard.
Shakaromanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.#SUB#
Shakaromanov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Shakaromanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kruger is trying desperately to improve position.
Kruger tries to hold on but Shakaromanov pushes him away.
Shakaromanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shakaromanov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kruger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kruger trying to control but Shakaromanov is working from the bottom.
Kruger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Shakaromanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shakaromanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruger landing with the ground and pound.
Shakaromanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Shakaromanov blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruger passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut.
Shakaromanov jabs Kruger right on the nose. Kruger blinks but takes it well.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shakaromanov is fending him off so far but Kruger persists. Nope, Shakaromanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Shakaromanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shakaromanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shakaromanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Kruger is rocked!
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!
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
Kruger connects with a single shot there.
Shakaromanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Shakaromanov's head coaches at The Firm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Shakaromanov lunges at Kruger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruger's hand.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakaromanov finish him?
Kruger looks for a takedown but Shakaromanov sprawls well.#KD#
Shakaromanov cracks Kruger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shakaromanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kruger to stand back up!
Shakaromanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Shakaromanov sends Kruger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shakaromanov is motioning to the referee to let Kruger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakaromanov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kruger right on the button. Kruger goes down! Shakaromanov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Shakaromanov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A relieved looking Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHKI 68
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Shakaromanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cobb's hands.
Shakaromanov lands a head shot.
Cobb throws a low kick but Shakaromanov avoids it.
Shakaromanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shakaromanov throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Shakaromanov lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by Cobb's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cobb scores with the left hand. Shakaromanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobb throws a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cobb motions for Shakaromanov to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Shakaromanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Cobb swings for the body but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Shakaromanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Shakaromanov moves away and avoids it.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
Shakaromanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shakaromanov.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range.
Shakaromanov throws a body kick that misses.
Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb throws a low kick but Shakaromanov moves out of range easily.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Shakaromanov saw that one coming.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that Cobb semi-blocks. #T2#
Cobb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shakaromanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Shakaromanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakaromanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakaromanov defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Shakaromanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb has a takedown stuffed.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Shakaromanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Shakaromanov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
Shakaromanov connects with a right hand. Cobb shakes it off.#KD2#
Shakaromanov drops Cobb with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cobb looks back up at him and smiles so Shakaromanov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Cobb is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakaromanov! But no joy.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cobb misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
Cobb seems to have got his legs back now.
Shakaromanov with the inside leg kick. #KD2#
Shakaromanov drops Cobb with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cobb looks back up at him and smiles so Shakaromanov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shakaromanov ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakaromanov! But no joy.
Shakaromanov with a nice calf kick.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Shakaromanov moves away and avoids it.
Shakaromanov slips a straight right by Cobb.
Cobb throws the left hand but Shakaromanov avoids the punch easily.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Cobb out cold! What a finish! Shakaromanov is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Our winner, Mehmet Shakaromanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHKI 63
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Kina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakaromanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut. Kina saw that one coming.
Shakaromanov lands a jab to the head.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Kina takes one to the chin there.
We've been told by Shakaromanov's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shakaromanov loads up on a big right hand but Kina slips the punch.
Kina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Kina drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Shakaromanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shakaromanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kina somewhat.#T1#
A jab from Shakaromanov misses.
Kina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakaromanov throws out the jab.
Shakaromanov backing away here, and Kina unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shakaromanov throws a looping overhand right but Kina ducks down to avoid it.
Shakaromanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Kina is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Shakaromanov engages and cracks Kina with a massive lead left hook - Kina tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Shakaromanov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHKI 56
Date: Jun 07, 2023

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Shakaromanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brussard, as that shot connected.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Brussard moved out of range.
As Shakaromanov backs away, Brussard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brussard throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov ducks under a wild hook from Brussard.
Shakaromanov connects with a jab.
A jab from Brussard misses.
Brussard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shakaromanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brussard's head.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brussard.
Brussard misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Shakaromanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Brussard staying out of range there.
We've been told by Brussard's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands with a straight right. Brussard didn't see that one coming.
Brussard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brussard jabs Shakaromanov right on the nose. Shakaromanov blinks but takes it well.
Brussard misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Brussard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shakaromanov.
Brussard swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Shakaromanov counter with a right hand.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.#T2#
Shakaromanov lands a slapping body shot.
Brussard walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brussard misses with a looping left.
Brussard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakaromanov checks a low kick from Brussard.
Shakaromanov misses with a double jab
and Brussard counters with a nice body shot.
Brussard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brussard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shakaromanov. That's going to slow Brussard down. #T3#
Brussard jabs at Shakaromanov's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brussard.
Brussard looks to land a body kick but Shakaromanov moved away.
Shakaromanov scores with the left hand. Brussard knows he should have avoided that one.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.#KD2#
Shakaromanov drops Brussard with a beautiful combination! Brussard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shakaromanov is looking for the KO!
Shakaromanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov moves out of range as Brussard strikes.
Shakaromanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brussard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shakaromanov blocks the body kick.
Brussard darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Brussard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shakaromanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brussard.
Nice defenses there by Brussard.
Brussard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shakaromanov at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brussard.
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shakaromanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brussard.
Brussard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice jab there from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brussard can pounce on him.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shakaromanov's knee momentarily.
Shakaromanov throws a nice head kick!
Shakaromanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shakaromanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shakaromanov misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Shakaromanov.
Brussard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.#T1#
Shakaromanov checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Brussard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brussard 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.
A jab from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brussard punishes Shakaromanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Brussard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shakaromanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brussard slips a jab from Shakaromanov.
Brussard lands a right hook to the body.
Brussard lands a nice hook to Shakaromanov's body. Shakaromanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Good shot there by Brussard.
Shakaromanov misses with a two punch combination.
Shakaromanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakaromanov looks to throw the jab but Brussard is out of range.
Brussard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shakaromanov throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard counters with a low kick, right behind Shakaromanov 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Brussard misses.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the side of Brussard's head but Brussard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brussard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shakaromanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Brussard throws a shot from downtown. Shakaromanov moves away and avoids it.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
letting Brussard counter with a right hand.
Brussard throws a right hand that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakaromanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shakaromanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shakaromanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brussard ducks right into an uppercut from Shakaromanov.
Brussard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brussard misses with a low kick as Shakaromanov jumps back.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Brussard misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Shakaromanov blocks the leg kick.
Brussard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shakaromanov.
Brussard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Brussard connects with a body shot that sends Shakaromanov's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brussard misses with a low kick.
Brussard misses with a wild body shot.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Brussard avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy right hand but Brussard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shakaromanov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brussard takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Krypton Brussard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Brussard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Brussard throws a leg kick
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick but Brussard moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brussard.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brussard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shakaromanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brussard, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov with a jab.#T1#
Shakaromanov avoids the body shot from Brussard.
Brussard slips under a jab.
Brussard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakaromanov throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brussard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Brussard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brussard wants to land a leg kick but Shakaromanov is out of range.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Brussard avoids it with no problem.
Brussard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shakaromanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Brussard counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Brussard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brussard connects with an inside leg kick.
Brussard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brussard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakaromanov.
Brussard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brussard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakaromanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Shakaromanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brussard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov misses with a hook. Brussard ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Shakaromanov blocks the leg kick.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Brussard avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Brussard lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Shakaromanov does no damage.
Brussard is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Shakaromanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shakaromanov scores with a nice body kick.
Shakaromanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brussard.
Brussard misses with an uppercut. Shakaromanov saw that one coming.
Brussard throws out a loose jab but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brussard tests Shakaromanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Brussard misses with a wild body shot.
Brussard digs a good hook to Shakaromanov's body.
Brussard misses with a low kick.
Shakaromanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakaromanov throws out a loose jab but Brussard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
Brussard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov missing with a left hand there. Brussard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brussard throwing a counter right hand but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krypton Brussard clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Brussard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brussard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brussard scoring well with a low kick there.
Brussard throws a lazy right hand but Shakaromanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brussard misses with a right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice body kick.
Brussard misses with a leg kick
and Brussard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakaromanov throws a right and a left that Brussard avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brussard looks for the body kick but Shakaromanov saw that one coming.
Shakaromanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brussard. Brussard obviously looking to wear him down.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping right.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Shakaromanov.
Brussard lands with a cross.
Brussard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shakaromanov at a distance.
Jab from Brussard.
Brussard avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Brussard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brussard throws a low kick but Shakaromanov moves out of range easily.
Brussard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakaromanov throws a right hand that misses
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Shakaromanov drops his hands momentarily and Brussard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brussard slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Brussard moved out of range.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut
enabling Brussard to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brussard slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov looks to land a left hand but Brussard moved out of range nicely.
Brussard throwing a counter right hand but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Brussard throws a leg kick but Shakaromanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Brussard. Beautiful body shot.
Brussard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shakaromanov misses the target.
Brussard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Brussard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brussard scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakaromanov should have avoided that one.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shakaromanov misses with a left hand
and Brussard counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakaromanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Brussard. #T4#
Brussard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shakaromanov lands an overhand right.
Brussard moves out of range of the body kick.
Brussard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brussard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakaromanov throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily.
Brussard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Shakaromanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brussard counters with a good low kick that Shakaromanov was not able to check.
Shakaromanov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shakaromanov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shakaromanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krypton Brussard had his way with Mehmet Shakaromanov in that round.
That's time! Brussard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Brussard cracks Shakaromanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brussard just misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook. Brussard ducked under it nicely.
Brussard scores with the left hand. Shakaromanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Brussard throws the kick towards the body but Shakaromanov avoids it.
Brussard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brussard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shakaromanov in his tracks.
Shakaromanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brussard. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Brussard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brussard slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Brussard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping right.
Brussard throws a low kick but Shakaromanov avoids it.
Shakaromanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brussard is looking to chop away at Shakaromanov's legs.
It seemed like Shakaromanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick but Brussard moves out of range.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shakaromanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakaromanov misses with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Brussard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Brussard avoids it with no problem.
Brussard throws a jab when Shakaromanov was well out of range.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Brussard counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Shakaromanov - just one landing.
Brussard throws a jab but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shakaromanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Brussard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brussard.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut
and Brussard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shakaromanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brussard pushes Shakaromanov away with a front kick.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab from Brussard.
Brussard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakaromanov.
Brussard misses with an uppercut
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov lands a head shot.
Shakaromanov connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Brussard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shakaromanov is out of range and Brussard settles back down.
Brussard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brussard misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Shakaromanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brussard throws a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a left and a right that stings Brussard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Shakaromanov misses its intended target.
Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakaromanov.
Brussard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brussard walks into a straight right hand from Shakaromanov.
Mehmet Shakaromanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krypton Brussard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brussard blocks a jab.
Brussard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shakaromanov just manages to avoid it.

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 Krypton Brussard.
Well Brussard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Krypton Brussard!
Krypton Brussard retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Krypton Brussard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHKI 47
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurva counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurva misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Shakaromanov counter with a right hand.
Kurva misses with a body shot
and Shakaromanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurva ducks right into an uppercut from Shakaromanov.
Kurva throws a combination that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a big right hand! Oh Kurva is in trouble here! Shakaromanov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Babula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakaromanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babula cracks Shakaromanov with an open hand slap.
Babula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shakaromanov. Shakaromanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Babula stuns Shakaromanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shakaromanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Babula jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
We've been told by Babula's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Shakaromanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Babula takes one to the chin there.
Shakaromanov connects with a right hand. Babula shakes it off.#ROC2#Babula is rocked!
Babula misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Babula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shakaromanov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Babula throws a looping overhand right but Shakaromanov ducks down to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shakaromanov - that will leave a mark!
Babula seems to have got his legs back now.
Shakaromanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Babula slips under a jab from Shakaromanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Babula misses the target.
Babula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakaromanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakaromanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babula.
It seemed like Shakaromanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shakaromanov lands with a nice body punch.
Babula tests Shakaromanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babula misses with a straight left.
Shakaromanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shakaromanov cracks Babula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babula needs to keep his hands up - Shakaromanov had a free shot at his head there.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut.
Babula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Shakaromanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shakaromanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Shakaromanov misses.
Babula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Shakaromanov stuns Babula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Babula throws an overhand right that lands on Shakaromanov's shoulder, as Shakaromanov tries to avoid the shot.
Shakaromanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Babula had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Babula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov digs a good hook to Babula's body.
Babula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakaromanov moves out of range as Babula strikes.
Babula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shakaromanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Shakaromanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babula's hands.
Babula throws a right hand that misses
and Babula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Shakaromanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Babula counter with a right hand.
Babula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shakaromanov.
Babula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Babula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babula is breathing heavily.
Shakaromanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Babula - just one landing.
Babula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakaromanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shakaromanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Babula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babula misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a left to the body.
Babula throws an off balance right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a left to the body.
Shakaromanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babula is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babula loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
Babula swings widly with a right hand
and Shakaromanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gerwazy Babula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakaromanov throws a looping overhand right but Babula ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shakaromanov.
Babula swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Babula! Shakaromanov lets Babula back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shakaromanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shakaromanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Babula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakaromanov cracks Babula on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Babula falls backwards against the cage. Shakaromanov follows up with more strikes that drop Babula to his knees. Shakaromanov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Babula! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
In his post fight interview, Mehmet Shakaromanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Irwin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shakaromanov's guard.
Shakaromanov wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shakaromanov's guard.
Irwin is nestled in close to Shakaromanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakaromanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shakaromanov tries to get out of the position.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Irwin prevents Shakaromanov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1##SU2#
Irwin escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Irwin gets a double leg takedown into Shakaromanov's guard.
Shakaromanov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Irwin manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Shakaromanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Shakaromanov tries to roll over but Irwin keeps him under control.#T2#
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.
Shakaromanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irwin on the ground.
Irwin prevents Shakaromanov from improving his position.
Shakaromanov wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy.
Shakaromanov is trying to stand up here but Irwin is controlling him well.
Irwin prevents Shakaromanov from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Irwin stops Shakaromanov from getting back to his feet.
Irwin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Irwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shakaromanov trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Irwin misses.
Irwin with a poor takedown
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Shakaromanov cracks Irwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irwin wants to clinch.
Shakaromanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Irwin is rocked!
Irwin switches off momentarily and Shakaromanov cracks him with a monster right hand! Irwin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Shakaromanov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Shakaromanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Shaun Irwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would say that he is the better fighter, but I would be lying.'.

Event: HFC 67: Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Sly is looking to clinch.
Sly takes one on the button.
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Sly.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sly looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
Shakaromanov cracks Sly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Sly is rocked!
Sly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sly is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakaromanov finish him?
Sly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakaromanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shakaromanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sly.
Sly throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov throws out a loose jab but Sly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sly seems to have recovered his senses.
Sly defending well as Shakaromanov loads up on a big left hand.
Shakaromanov motions for Sly to come forward. Shakaromanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shakaromanov. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Shakaromanov cracks Sly with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shakaromanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sly to stand back up!
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sly moves in looking to clinch but Shakaromanov pushes him off.
Shakaromanov throws a looping overhand right but Sly ducks down to avoid it.
Shakaromanov moves forwards but Sly connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Shakaromanov misses with a straight right.
Shakaromanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sly scores with a jab. Shakaromanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shakaromanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook. Sly ducked under it nicely.
Sly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD#
Shakaromanov drops Sly with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sly looks back up at him and smiles so Shakaromanov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Sly tries to clinch up.
Are you kidding me?! Shakaromanov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sly clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A less than humble Mehmet Shakaromanov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 57: Ilmarinen vs Lake
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Shakaromanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcgee Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mcgee Jr blocks a jab.
Mcgee Jr ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a right hand
and Mcgee Jr counters with a left to the body.
Mcgee Jr throws a body punch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Donk. Shakaromanov catches Mcgee Jr right on the button with a cross.
Shakaromanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shakaromanov throws the left hand but Mcgee Jr avoids the punch easily.
Mcgee Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mcgee Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakaromanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr slips a jab from Shakaromanov.
Mcgee Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shakaromanov lands a jab to Mcgee Jr's midsection.
Shakaromanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Shakaromanov. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Mcgee Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shakaromanov.#T1#
A low kick lands for Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Mcgee Jr counters by clinching up.
Mcgee Jr has Shakaromanov pressed against the cage.
Shakaromanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Shakaromanov has had enough of the clinch but Mcgee Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
Shakaromanov looking to stall.
Mcgee Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shakaromanov tries to work over Mcgee Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakaromanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcgee Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakaromanov's elbow.
I was talking to Mcgee Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mcgee Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Shakaromanov is blocking nicely. #T2#
A short left from Shakaromanov.
Mcgee Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Shakaromanov lands with a right to the head.
Mcgee Jr has Shakaromanov pressed against the cage.
Mcgee Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shakaromanov avoiding damage as Mcgee Jr throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakaromanov is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee Jr is controlling him.
Shakaromanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcgee Jr is breathing heavily.
Mcgee Jr looking to stall.
Shakaromanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcgee Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Shakaromanov is blocking nicely.
Shakaromanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakaromanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Mcgee Jr wants to stall.
Mcgee Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakaromanov.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Shakaromanov manages to break the clinch.
Shakaromanov thumps Mcgee Jr with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov looks to land a combination but Mcgee Jr avoids it well.
Mcgee Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgee Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Mcgee Jr moved out of range.#KD2#
Shakaromanov lands a big head kick that sends Mcgee Jr tumbling to the mat! Shakaromanov takes a step backwards and waves Mcgee Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mcgee Jr is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Takedown Mcgee Jr has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakaromanov cracks Mcgee Jr with a left hook right on the temple and Mcgee Jr goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Shakaromanov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mcgee Jr is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TKO Quarter Finals
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Shakaromanov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Argyros will feel that in the morning.
Argyros cracks Shakaromanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Argyros throws out a loose jab but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Shakaromanov finds it's way through Argyros's defenses.
Nice cross by Shakaromanov.
A swing and a miss from Shakaromanov.
Argyros sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Argyros misses.
Shakaromanov thuds his shin into the meat of Argyros's side.
Shakaromanov misses with a low kick.
Argyros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakaromanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Argyros.
Shakaromanov looks to land a left hand but Argyros moved out of range nicely.
Argyros throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov takes one on the button.
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!
Argyros misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shakaromanov. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Shakaromanov. Beautiful body shot.
Argyros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakaromanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shakaromanov punishes Argyros's body with a nice straight punch.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Argyros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shakaromanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping right.
Argyros thinks about the counter body kick.
Shakaromanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Argyross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Argyros misses with a right hand
and Argyros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakaromanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shakaromanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Argyros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakaromanov looks to land a body kick but Argyros moved away.
Shakaromanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Argyros was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakaromanov.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakaromanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shakaromanov!
Argyros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Shakaromanov. That snapped Argyros's head back.
Argyros throws a body kick that misses.
Shakaromanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Argyros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakaromanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shakaromanov misses with a double jab.
Argyros throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Argyros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov is looking to land body kicks.
Argyros throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argyros checks a leg kick.
Argyros steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Argyros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Argyros misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that round.
That's time! Shakaromanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Argyros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Argyros misses with a looping right.
Shakaromanov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shakaromanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shakaromanov scores with the left hand. Argyros knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov connects with the punch.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy body kick
and Argyros counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Shakaromanov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michail Argyros!
Michail Argyros seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TKO Round 5
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Smooth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shakaromanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smooth.
Smooth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shakaromanov avoids the body shot from Smooth.
Smooth misses with the body kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smooth throws a right hand that Shakaromanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakaromanov also avoids with ease.
Smooth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shakaromanov walks into a left hand.
Shakaromanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smooth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smooth misses with a jab to the body
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smooth misses with the body kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Smooth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Shakaromanov. That's going to slow Smooth down.
Shakaromanov throws a front kick that sends Smooth stumbling back into the ropes.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smooth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab from Smooth.
Good exchange - Smooth coming out on top.
Shakaromanov lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smooth throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Shakaromanov counter with a right hand.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook. Smooth ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov lunges at Smooth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smooth's hand.
Shakaromanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smooth misses with a body kick.
Shakaromanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smooth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smooth throws a hook to the side of Shakaromanov's head but Shakaromanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Smooth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight left.
Shakaromanov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smooth if he has to take too many more of those.
Smooth misses with a left hand
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smooth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Smooth misses the jab.
Shakaromanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smooth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smooth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Smooth.
Smooth slips under a jab.
Shakaromanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smooth manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab from Smooth.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Smooth moved out of range.
Shakaromanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Smooth throws a lazy right hand but Shakaromanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shakaromanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smooth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shakaromanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smooth misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a low kick, right behind Smooth 's knee.
A big left from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov scores with a nice head shot.
Smooth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Smooth.
Shakaromanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smooth.
Shakaromanov slips a straight right by Smooth.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shakaromanov.
Smooth misses with a straight left.
Shakaromanov swinging wildly here.
Shakaromanov lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smooth.
Shakaromanov throws the left hand but Smooth avoids the punch easily.
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Smooth coming out on top.
Shakaromanov checks a leg kick.
Smooth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Shakaromanov works over Smooth's head and body with a nice combination.
Smooth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick by Smooth misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shakaromanov catches Smooth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick lands for Shakaromanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakaromanov lands a nice hook to Smooth's body. Smooth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smooth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Smooth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Smooth thuds his shin into the meat of Shakaromanov's side.#T2#
Smooth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smooth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smooth tries to land a front kick but Shakaromanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smooth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut.
Smooth looks to land a right hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakaromanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smooth misses with a hook
and Shakaromanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Smooth throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Shakaromanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smooth throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smooth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakaromanov has time to react.
Smooth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov takes one on the button.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smooth with a body shot.
Smooth throws a hook but Shakaromanov blocks it.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Smooth tries to move into range but Shakaromanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smooth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smooth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Shakaromanov throws a jab when Smooth was well out of range.
Smooth misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Smooth finds it's target.
Smooth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shakaromanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shakaromanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Shakaromanov is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Smooth. Those never looked like landing.
Shakaromanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
Smooth throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shakaromanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Smooth. That snapped Shakaromanov's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov scores with the left hand. Smooth knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Smooth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shakaromanov throws a shot from downtown. Smooth moves away and avoids it.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick that knocks Smooth off balance momentarily.
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakaromanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Smooth.
Shakaromanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smooth misses with a right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Smooth looks to throw the jab but Shakaromanov is out of range.
Smooth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smooth works Shakaromanov's body with a nice hook.
Smooth throws a hook to the side of Shakaromanov's head but Shakaromanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakaromanov avoids the head kick by Smooth.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Smooth avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Smooth throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakaromanov thuds his right hand into Smooth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shakaromanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smooth throws out the jab.
Smooth throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
Smooth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov connects with a right hand. Smooth shakes it off.
Smooth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smooth throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
Shakaromanov unleashes a big counter combination but Smooth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smooth misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
Smooth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shakaromanov.
Smooth walks into a jab.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut. Smooth saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth connects with a looping right hand.
A nice combination there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov 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.

Mehmet Shakaromanov really dominated that round.
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.#R4#
A jab from Shakaromanov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smooth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakaromanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smooth.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smooth.
Shakaromanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smooth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shakaromanov digs a good body shot into Smooth's ribs.
Smooth misses with a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smooth moves forwards but Shakaromanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smooth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shakaromanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Smooth's head.
Smooth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smooth looks to land a right hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range.
Smooth takes a swing at Shakaromanov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth throws a push kick but Shakaromanov slaps the foot to one side.
Smooth keeps Shakaromanov at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smooth scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
A lazy left from Smooth finds it's target.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
It looked like Smooth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smooth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smooth misses with a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a good, hard body kick but Smooth shrugs it off.
Shakaromanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shakaromanov - that will leave a mark!
Smooth walks into a left hand.
Smooth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smooth ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Smooth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smooth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shakaromanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakaromanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smooth lands with a hook. Shakaromanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smooth works Shakaromanov's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Smooth cracks Shakaromanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smooth has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shakaromanov to stand back up!
Smooth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakaromanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smooth's hands.
Smooth throws the left hand but Shakaromanov avoids the punch easily.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov thuds his shin into the meat of Smooth's side.
Smooth misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov defending well as Smooth loads up on a big left hand.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smooth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smooth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shakaromanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shakaromanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smooth.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mbape Smooth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD#
Smooth lands a big uppercut and Shakaromanov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shakaromanov looks OK. Smooth waves Shakaromanov back to his feet!
That kick from Shakaromanov tenderised Smooth's leg. Smooth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smooth misses the body punch
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakaromanov blocks a jab.
Shakaromanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shakaromanov digs a good hook to Smooth's body.
Smooth tries to score with a low kick but Shakaromanov moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov lands with a straight right. Smooth didn't see that one coming.
Smooth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slow jab from Shakaromanov misses its intended target.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab.
Shakaromanov misses with the combination.
Shakaromanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smooth is looking to chop away at Shakaromanov's legs. #T1#
Shakaromanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth misses with a low kick.
Smooth connects with a looping right hand.
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smooth misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Smooth misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a left and a right that stings Smooth.
Shakaromanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smooth at a distance.
Smooth misses with a two punch combination.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smooth throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a body kick.
Smooth throws a push kick but Shakaromanov slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
Smooth lands the left hand.
Smooth misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Smooth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakaromanov cracks Smooth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Smooth is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smooth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mbape Smooth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Shakaromanov.
Good shot there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakaromanov! But no joy.
Smooth throws a big shot that misses.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Smooth avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakaromanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smooth.
Shakaromanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smooth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smooth thows a leg kick but Shakaromanov checks it
and Shakaromanov counters with a thumping low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mehmet Shakaromanov.
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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A victorious Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TKO Round 4
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Spirikavicius throws a right hand that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a good low kick that Spirikavicius was not able to check.
Spirikavicius misses the shot to the body.
Shakaromanov throwing a counter right hand but Spirikavicius manages to avoid it.
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov swinging wildly here.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakaromanov ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shakaromanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spirikavicius. Shakaromanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirikavicius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakaromanov.
Spirikavicius throws a looping overhand right but Shakaromanov ducks down to avoid it.
Shakaromanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Spirikavicius jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shakaromanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shakaromanov takes a swing at Spirikavicius's ribcage but misses.
Spirikavicius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Shakaromanov takes one to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the side of Spirikavicius's head but Spirikavicius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spirikavicius misses with a wild body shot.
Shakaromanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shakaromanov misses with a body shot.
Shakaromanov throws a right hand that misses
and Spirikavicius counters with a right hand to the body.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Shakaromanov thuds his right hand into Spirikavicius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spirikavicius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakaromanov throws a right hand that Spirikavicius ducks under and follows up with a left that Spirikavicius also avoids with ease.
Shakaromanov lands a nice shot that snaps Spirikavicius's head back.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut.
Shakaromanov lands with a right hand.
Shakaromanov keeps Spirikavicius at a distance using the push kick.
Spirikavicius throws a lazy right hand but Shakaromanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shakaromanov fakes the leg kick and cracks Spirikavicius in the body.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy right hand but Spirikavicius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shakaromanov with a jab.
Shakaromanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spirikavicius.
Shakaromanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shakaromanov tries to land a front kick but Spirikavicius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spirikavicius misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Shakaromanov misses the target.
Shakaromanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spirikavicius.
Shakaromanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spirikavicius can do to turn this around?
Spirikavicius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shakaromanov.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Spirikavicius cracks a nice hook into Shakaromanov's ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Spirikavicius might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shakaromanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Spirikavicius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakaromanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Spirikavicius misses the shot to the body.
It appears Shakaromanov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shakaromanov looks to land a combination but Spirikavicius avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spirikavicius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shakaromanov looks to land a left hand but Spirikavicius moved out of range nicely.
Spirikavicius takes a swing at Shakaromanov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Spirikavicius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping right.
Spirikavicius throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
Shakaromanov cracks Spirikavicius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Shakaromanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spirikavicius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shakaromanov lands a jab to the head.
Shakaromanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Spirikavicius to counter with a crisp jab.
Spirikavicius throws out a loose jab but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spirikavicius walks into a straight right hand from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov avoids the body shot from Spirikavicius.
A low kick lands for Shakaromanov.
Spirikavicius punishes Shakaromanov's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Shakaromanov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spirikavicius takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spirikavicius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spirikavicius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shakaromanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shakaromanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spirikaviciuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shakaromanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Spirikavicius's head.
Spirikavicius avoids the body shot from Shakaromanov.
Spirikavicius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakaromanov throws out the jab.
Shakaromanov slips a jab from Spirikavicius.
Shakaromanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 second round.
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.#R3#
Shakaromanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spirikavicius blocks a jab.
Spirikavicius throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
Spirikavicius jabs Shakaromanov right on the nose. Shakaromanov blinks but takes it well.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spirikavicius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Spirikavicius.
Shakaromanov throws out a loose jab but Spirikavicius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov scores with a nice strike.
Spirikavicius is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shakaromanov throws a combination that misses
and Shakaromanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakaromanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spirikavicius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spirikavicius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shakaromanov counter with a right hand.
Spirikavicius throws an overhand right that lands on Shakaromanov's shoulder, as Shakaromanov tries to avoid the shot.
Spirikavicius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spirikavicius throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakaromanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shakaromanov cracks Spirikavicius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shakaromanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spirikavicius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shakaromanov.
Spirikavicius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakaromanov throws a hook but Spirikavicius avoids it easily.
Spirikavicius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Spirikavicius looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
Shakaromanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spirikavicius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakaromanov thuds a left hand into Spirikavicius's body.
A shot to the body from Shakaromanov misses
letting Spirikavicius counter with a right hand.
Spirikavicius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight right.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Spirikavicius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spirikavicius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spirikavicius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spirikavicius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spirikavicius misses with a wild body shot.
Shakaromanov lands a head shot.
Spirikavicius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shakaromanov lands a jab to the nose.
Spirikavicius throws a combination that misses
and Shakaromanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Shakaromanov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Shakaromanov throws a one two combo.
Spirikavicius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spirikavicius's head.
Shakaromanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spirikavicius loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
It looked like Shakaromanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spirikavicius looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakaromanov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov scores with a nice body kick.
Spirikavicius connects with a right hand. Shakaromanov shakes it off.
A slow jab from Shakaromanov misses its intended target.
Spirikavicius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spirikavicius misses with a hook.#T1#
Spirikavicius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spirikavicius misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy right hand but Spirikavicius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spirikavicius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shakaromanov digs a good body shot into Spirikavicius's ribs.
Spirikavicius misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov throws a shot to the body.
Shakaromanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius throws a body punch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Spirikavicius takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut lands for Shakaromanov. That snapped Spirikavicius's head back.
Shakaromanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Shakaromanov throws a body punch but Spirikavicius moves out of range.
Shakaromanov takes a swing at Spirikavicius's ribcage but misses.
Spirikavicius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spirikavicius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
Shakaromanov looks to throw the jab but Spirikavicius is out of range.
Shakaromanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakaromanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spirikavicius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shakaromanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Spirikavicius.
Spirikavicius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shakaromanov with a body shot.
Jab from Shakaromanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Shakaromanov had his way with Kasparas Spirikavicius in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Spirikavicius throws out a loose jab but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasparas Spirikavicius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spirikavicius's sensitive parts.
Shakaromanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by Shakaromanov.
Spirikavicius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shakaromanov.
Spirikavicius moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spirikavicius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shakaromanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Spirikavicius misses with a body shot.
Spirikavicius throws a hook to the side of Shakaromanov's head but Shakaromanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
Spirikavicius misses with a jab to the body
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakaromanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Spirikavicius.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shakaromanov misses the body punch
and Spirikavicius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spirikavicius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Spirikavicius slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands a nice shot that snaps Spirikavicius's head back.
A swing and a miss from Spirikavicius.
Shakaromanov lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Shakaromanov missing with a left hand there. Spirikavicius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spirikavicius.
It looked like Shakaromanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shakaromanov misses with a jab to the body
and Spirikavicius counters with a nice body shot.
Shakaromanov works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spirikavicius throws an overhand right that lands on Shakaromanov's shoulder, as Shakaromanov tries to avoid the shot.
Shakaromanov misses with a few strikes there.
Shakaromanov misses with a body shot
and Spirikavicius counters with a straight right hand.
Shakaromanov with a nice calf kick.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spirikavicius.
Shakaromanov digs a good body shot into Spirikavicius's ribs.
Spirikavicius scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mehmet Shakaromanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shakaromanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A very excited looking Mehmet Shakaromanov 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.

Event: TKO Round 3
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Shakaromanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shakaromanov throws a right hand that misses
and Albashir counters with a series of strikes. Shakaromanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shakaromanov throws a right and a left that Albashir avoids nicely.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albashir.
Albashir fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shakaromanov checks it well.
Shakaromanov throws an overhand right that lands on Albashir's shoulder, as Albashir tries to avoid the shot.
Shakaromanov throws out a leg kick but Albashir moves out of range and Shakaromanov only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albashir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Albashir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shakaromanov jabs Albashir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Albashir seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albashir counters with a stiff right hand.
Albashir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shakaromanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Albashir connects with a leg kick.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut
and Albashir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shakaromanov's knee momentarily.
Donk. Shakaromanov catches Albashir right on the button with a cross.
Albashir moves out of range as Shakaromanov strikes.
Albashir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Shakaromanov backs away, Albashir returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Shakaromanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A left lands for Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakaromanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Albashir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov swinging wildly here.
Albashir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shakaromanov scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Albashir slips under a jab from Shakaromanov.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Albashir has knocked Shakaromanov down with a huge combo! Albashir steps away and waves a wobbly Shakaromanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakaromanov lands with a nice body kick.
Shakaromanov misses with a body shot
and Albashir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albashir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut
and Albashir counters with an outside leg kick.
Shakaromanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Albashir misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Albashir counters with a left to the body.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Albashir.
Albashir quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shakaromanov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Albashir to counter with a crisp jab.
Albashir is looking to slow Shakaromanov down with leg kicks.
Albashir goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Albashir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Albashir drops Shakaromanov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shakaromanov looks back up at him and smiles so Albashir waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Shakaromanov is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakaromanov misses with a right hand
and Albashir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shakaromanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Albashir finish him?
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shakaromanov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Albashir has got the better of the exchanges.
An inside leg kick lands from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Albashir lands a right hook to the body.
Shakaromanov throws an overhand right that lands on Albashir's shoulder, as Albashir tries to avoid the shot.
Albashir throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Shakaromanov lands a left and a right that send Albashir crashing to the mat, dazed. Shakaromanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Albashir is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov throws an overhand right that drops Albashir like a sack of potatoes! Shakaromanov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A relieved looking Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TKO Round 2
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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!#R3#
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.#KD2#
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? #ROC2#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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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 #KD2#
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.#R4#
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. #KD2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#KD2#
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!#R5#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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!

Event: TKO Round 1
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
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.#CUT2#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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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!#R2#
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! #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#R4#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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!#R5#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.

Event: 385K Testie I
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
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.
Four throws a jab but it's blocked by Five.
A nice side step and Five releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Four throws the left hand but Five avoids the punch easily.
Five doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Four walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Five lands a jab to the nose.
Five takes a swing at Four's ribcage but misses.
Four wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five takes one to the chin there.
Four missing with a left hand there. Five was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Four throws an off balance right hand
and Five counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Five misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Four.
Four swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Five counters with a nice uppercut.
Four works the jab nicely.
Four's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Five connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Four scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Five with a jab.
Five dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Four misses with a wild body shot.
Five throws a jab when Four was well out of range.
Four half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Four misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Five misses.
Four scores with the left hand. Five knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Five misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Four counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Four. #BC#
Four escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Four takes a swing at Five's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Five was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Five lands a glancing blow to the side of Four's head.
Five moves away from the strike by Four.
Four scores with a decent looking hook.
Four displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Five throws out the jab. #T4#
Five connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Four misses with a right hand
and Five counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Four avoids the body shot from Five.
Four fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Five manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Five misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Five comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Five has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 9:10
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Five!
A victorious Test Five thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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