Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019

[ironbeard]

Rd 1 =

10-9 Makabu

[ironbeard]

Rd 2 =

10-9 Papin close

19-19

[chuck9788]

I also have it even after 2 . Good fight.

[dagilechia]

So bad i cant watch that fight :( thanks for rbr

[ironbeard]

Rd 3 =

10-9 Makabu

29-28 Makabu

Getting good.

[ironbeard]

Rd 4 =

10-9 Makabu

39-37

Papin looking for help from ref.

[chuck9788]

Makabu landing some good body shots. Papin getting out worked on the inside. Makabu getting warned for low blows. Makabu is ahead on points as we enter round 5 .

In attendance : Ruslan Provodnikov and Roman Karmazin.

[ironbeard]

Rd 5 =

10-9 Papin but VERY close

48-47 Makabu

[ironbeard]

Rd 6 =

10-9 Papin

57-57

Excellent fight. Too close for Makabu to get decision.

[dagilechia]

Rd 6 =

10-9 Papin

57-57

Excellent fight. Too close for Makabu to get decision.

Why? Never heard of any robbery in Russia

[ironbeard]

Rd 7 =

10-9 Makabu

67-66 Makabu

[ironbeard]

Rd 6 =

10-9 Papin

57-57

Excellent fight. Too close for Makabu to get decision.

Why? Never heard of any robbery in Russia

If it is close it is not a robbery.

[chuck9788]

Round 6 ... Russian ring card girls are hot.

Makabu consistently connecting to the body. Papin again lands a nice shot at the bell.

Round 7 : Makabu lands a viscous 3 punch combo. Papin is showing signs of being broken down. Makabu only moves forward, very rarely backs up.

[dagilechia]

Why? Never heard of any robbery in Russia

If it is close it is not a robbery.

Right... I mean, i dont even remind myself any too wide decision in Russia. I think that if Makabu will deserve it more he will get the decision.

[ironbeard]

Rd 8 =

10-8 Makabu KD

77-74 Makabu

[chuck9788]

It was a KD, however the ref called it a slip. Both fighters are exhausted .... but still landing power shots. It's a battle of wills.

[ironbeard]

Rd 9 =

10-9 Papin very close

86-85 Makable not a KD In 8

[dagilechia]

Śhit cant stand that i couldnt watch that fight

[ironbeard]

Rd 10 =

Makabu very tired.

10-9 Makabu very close

96-94 Makabu

[ironbeard]

Rd 11 =

Should have been KD.

10-9 Makabu

106-103 Makabu

[chuck9788]

Round 11 : I agree, Papan was on SHAKY legs the at the end of the round after getting hit by a hard uppercut and straight right hand.

[ironbeard]

Rd 12 =

10-8 Makabu

116-111

Excellent fight. It will be a robbery if Makabu does not get this.

[chuck9788]

Papin down with 45 seconds left! Papin ends the fight with explosiveness hurting Makabu at the bell.

GREAT FIGHT! I had ,Makabu winning by 3 points .... it's going to the scorecards.

[ironbeard]

In the 11th Papin was down if he doesn’t hold himself up with the ropes.

[ironbeard]

Papin down with 45 seconds left! Papin ends the fight with explosiveness hurting Makabu at the bell.

GREAT FIGHT! I had ,Makabu winning by 3 points .... it's going to the scorecards.

Indeed. Great fight. FOTY candidate.