Karakalpal state university theory and practise of translation

Sheep fighting 
Since ancient times the sheep fighting has been an important part of the Uzbek traditions. There has been no holiday that went without this spectacle. The sheep fighting is an attractive and excitable performance. The spectators boom, whistle and stamp their feet encouraging the contestants. 
The animal’s preparation for a fight is similar to that of a professional sportsman, with running and special food and training included. It is also very important to keep the animal clean and maintain a high level of hygiene. 
The sheep are brought to a special ground and placed at a distance of 5 m from each other. Their masters make a signal and the sheep run to test the strength of each other’s skull. After a collision, the animals move backwards for a next one. With them it seems to work on some reflexive level, as their masters give them no more signals, only encouraging them with shouts. The sound that results from the collision is low and loud, so that it s eems the strikes must inevitably cause brain concussion. 

Cock fighting 
Cock fighting is no less popular than sheep fighting, sometimes being even more excitable. Cocks of a special breed, specially trained for the dangerous contest, are used in the fighting. Perhaps, this is why the cock is considered by people as the boldest and proudest bird. 
The cock fighting resembles in many respects a box match, consisting of a number of rounds 10 minutes long each. A match may continue until the masters agree upon a draw. Between the rounds the cocks are attended by special persons, who cool them with water and by fanning with towels, preparing the birds for the next round. If the contestants are more or less equal in strength, the match may continue for an hour or more. Other fights may end in a couple of minutes. Nowadays, the masters of the birds do not allow them to fight to death. Usually, the most active fighter is considered to have won the match.