Evgeny Tishchenko vs. Thabiso Mchunu & Zaur Abdullaev vs. Zhora Hamazaryan RBR.

Round 1: 10-9 Khasiev
Round 2: 10-9 Khasiev

Khasiev looks too big and too strong. He's mauling Krasnoshein on the inside and landing much better shots this round. This is the exact same approach he had success with against Kalitsky but this time he's facing a smaller fighter with less power. Krasnoshein going down late but ruled a slip. Very good round for Khasiev.

 

Round 1: 10-9 Khasiev
Round 2: 10-9 Khasiev
Round 3: 10-9 Khasiev close

Tough fight and matchup for Krasnoshein. He has some success here and there but getting outworked and pummeled by the bigger fighter. Definitely a better round for him compared to the 2nd but Khasiev still touching him constantly and outworking him by a mile. Krasnoshein landed the better shots this round so you can make a case for him...

 

Round 1: 10-9 Khasiev
Round 2: 10-9 Khasiev
Round 3: 10-9 Khasiev close
Round 4: 10-9 Khasiev

Khasiev focusing more on defense this round and he's doing much better. He touches Krasnoshein but avoiding the big shots from the 3rd. Another solid round for the favorite.

 

Round 1: 10-9 Khasiev
Round 2: 10-9 Khasiev
Round 3: 10-9 Khasiev close
Round 4: 10-9 Khasiev
Round 5: Khasiev wins by TKO

Khasiev landing a four or five punch combination and Krasnoshein going down like a sack of potatoes. He's out. The ref immediately stops the fight.

 

The semifinals for the tournament are COMPLETED

Kamilov vs. Kalitsky
Gadzhialiev vs. Khasiev

Two good fights. Should be fun in a few months.

 

Krasnoshein crashes to the canvas.

 

Women bout next. I give that a pass.

 

edit: oh 5th

 

What a combo that was.

 

Fifth.

 

Womens' fight is over.

Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov vs Lunga Sitemela coming up

Two undefeated fighters!

Someone's "0" has got to go.

 

Yaqubov is on now. Not familiar with his opponent Sitemela who sports a 13-0 7KOs record.

 

Well Sitemela looks a technically proficient fighter. Has good foot and head movement, shot selection, clean punching form and keeps his guard up nicely.

 

Yakubov came on well at the end of round 2

 

These rounds are really close. Sitemela is no joke, he's piqued my interest. Could be a diamond in the rough.