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Event:
MMMA 51 Cortez vs Legstrong
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Shark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Pitakaka moved out of range nicely.
Shark 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.
Shark throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitakaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pitakaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shark.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Shark counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shark sizes up Pitakaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Shark misses.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Shark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shark avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Shark checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Pitakaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shark lands a really nice looking cross but Pitakaka seems unphased.
Shark blocks a leg kick.
Shark takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
Shark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Shark moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shark blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Shark avoids a kick to the body.
Shark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pitakaka's head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark lands a jab.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Pitakaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Pitakaka slips a jab from Shark.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.
Shark throws a solid leg kick but Pitakaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shark.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pitakaka wants to slow Shark down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitakaka is looking to slow Shark down with leg kicks.
Pitakaka walks into a left hand.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Shark sees coming a mile off.
Shark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitakaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily. #T3#
Shark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shark throws a low kick but Pitakaka avoids it.
Shark avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
A little jabbing left from Shark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark feints and then cracks Pitakaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitakaka down.
Shark takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shark checks a leg kick.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shark misses with a head kick.
It appears Pitakaka was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Pitakaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pitakaka eats them both and turns towards Shark to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark scores with a hook to the body. Pitakaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shark throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely. #T4#
Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
Shark blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Shark sizes up Pitakaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
A jab from Shark finds it's way through Pitakaka's defenses.
Pitakaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark blocks the body kick.
Shark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Shark.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick that knocks Shark off balance momentarily.
Shark avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark 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#
Shark throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Shark avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
A little jabbing left from Shark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Pitakaka misses
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pitakaka, right into the meat.
Shark scores with a nice right hand.
Shark blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Some bone on bone action there as Shark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses
and Pitakaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Shark.
Shark misses with a straight right.
As Shark looks to move away, Pitakaka throws a big counter combo but Shark just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shark connects with a right hand. Pitakaka shakes it off.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Shark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Shark connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick from Pitakaka misses.
Shark is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pitakaka with a body shot.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Shark dips to his left and cracks Pitakaka with an uppercut!
Shark with a hook.#ROC2#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Pitakaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pitakaka tries to land a body kick
and Shark counters with a right hand from hell and Pitakaka is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sharky Shark!
Sharky Shark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 24
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Shark lands with a cross.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Gun steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Shark misses with a looping left.
Shark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shark swings for the body but Gun moves out of range.
Gun swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gun was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.
A swing and a miss from Shark.
Shark throws a leg kick but Gun moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Shark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gun doesn't seem phased though.
Shark connects with a nice looking jab.
Shark scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Shark lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
Gun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gun ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Shark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gun's head.
Shark thows a leg kick but Gun checks it
and Gun counters with a straight right hand.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gun.
Gun throws out a counter right but Shark avoids it with no problem.
Shark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gun throws the left hand but Shark avoids the punch easily.
Shark throws a lazy head kick
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
Shark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sharky Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark defending well as Gun loads up on a big left hand.
Gun takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Shark tests Gun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shark misses with a shot to the body
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gun! But no joy.
Shark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark is looking to chop away at Gun's legs.
Gun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gun takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Shark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shark connects with a looping right hand.
Shark throws an overhand right that lands on Gun's shoulder, as Gun tries to avoid the shot.
Shark misses with an uppercut
and Gun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gun misses with an uppercut.
Shark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gun avoids the body shot from Shark.
Gun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shark misses with a right hand
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark throws a head kick that Gun semi-blocks.
Good exchange - Shark coming out on top.#T4#
Gun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gun slips a jab and a cross from Shark.
Gun wants to counter with a clinch but Shark pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gun is looking for the big counter here.
Shark throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Gun counters with a nice right hand that sends Shark toppling to the canvas! Shark scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gun finish him?!
Shark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick from Shark lands but Gun takes it in his stride.
Shark throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Gun counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shark! Gun lets Shark back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Shark is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Gun has managed to clinch.
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shark stalling the fight.
Shark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sharky Shark will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A low kick from Shark is predictable there #KD2#
and Gun counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shark! Gun lets Shark back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Gun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shark seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Gun cracks Shark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gun has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shark to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark takes a swing at Gun's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shark.
Gun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shark lands with a right hand.
A cross from Shark lands.
Shark tries to land a body kick
and Gun counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gun! But no joy.#T1#
Gun blocks a jab.
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gun is out of range.
Gun moves out of range of the strikes.
Gun tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shark misses with a hook
and Gun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A big left from Shark misses.
Shark looks to land a combination but Gun avoids it well.
Gun tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shark throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Gun counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shark! Gun lets Shark back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gun has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gun avoids the body shot from Shark.
Gun steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shark.
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark misses with a left hand
and Gun counters with a big right hand! Oh Shark is in trouble here! Gun follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Machine Gun!
Machine Gun 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.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 51
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Ostrowski loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Shark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ostrowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at YOUNG GUNS in the buildup to the fight.
Shark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a combination
and Shark counters with a nice leg kick.
Ostrowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ostrowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ostrowski tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ostrowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shark lands a nice shot that snaps Ostrowski's head back.
Shark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Krzysztof Ostrowski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski moves out of range as Shark strikes.
Krzysztof Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ostrowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ostrowski takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Ostrowski throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Ostrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Shark blocks the low kick.
Ostrowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shark throws a good cross that connects.
Ostrowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab from Shark.
Shark connects with a body shot.
Shark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Ostrowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark lands a slapping body shot.
Ostrowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark slips a jab from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shark counters with a leg kick.
Ostrowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ostrowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark lands a high kick!
Ostrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Shark counters with a solid body kick.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Ostrowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ostrowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shark scores with the left hand. Ostrowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Shark throws a hook to the side of Ostrowski's head but Ostrowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ostrowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shark misses with a two punch combination.
Shark catches Ostrowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostrowski is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
Ostrowski lunges at Shark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shark's hand.
A jab from Ostrowski does it's job there.
Shark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ostrowski takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostrowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ostrowski misses with a straight right.
Ostrowski misses with a low kick.
Ostrowski misses with a combination
and Shark counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Ostrowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark misses with a series of wild punches.
Ostrowski feints a counter leg kick.
Ostrowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ostrowski throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Shark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ostrowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ostrowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Shark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shark walks into a jab.
Ostrowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ostrowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donk. Shark catches Ostrowski right on the button with a cross.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ostrowski with a hook.
Shark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ostrowski misses with a left hand
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Ostrowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shark scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Shark blocks a head kick by Ostrowski.
Shark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ostrowski in his tracks.
A low kick from Ostrowski is predictable there
and Shark counters with a stiff right hand.
Shark tries a low kick but Ostrowski avoids it.
Shark connects with a right hand. Ostrowski shakes it off.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?
Shark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shark jabs Ostrowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ostrowski. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ostrowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shark has got the better of the exchanges.
Ostrowski lunges at Shark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shark's hand.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski cracks Shark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ostrowski in his tracks.
Ostrowski throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Shark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ostrowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ostrowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark throws a hook but Ostrowski avoids it easily.
Ostrowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shark counters with a one-two to the body.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Ostrowski moved out of range nicely.
Shark wants to land a leg kick but Ostrowski is out of range.
Ostrowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Shark does no damage.
Shark misses with a double jab
and Ostrowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Shark throws out a loose jab but Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Ostrowski there.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick
and Shark counters with a stiff right hand.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot.
Ostrowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
Ostrowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
Shark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark misses with a double jab.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ostrowski throws out the jab.
Ostrowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Ostrowski throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
A jab from Shark finds it's way through Ostrowski's defenses.
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!
Shark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ostrowski.
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostrowski is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ostrowski.
Good shot there by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
Ostrowski misses with a left hand
and Ostrowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ostrowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ostrowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ostrowski throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Shark thumps Ostrowski with a low kick.
Shark throws a body punch but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Ostrowski missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ostrowski walks into a straight right hand from Shark.
Ostrowski connects with a looping right hand.
Shark lands a jab to Ostrowski's midsection.
Ostrowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Shark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Ostrowski.
Shark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ostrowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ostrowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shark tries to move into range but Ostrowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ostrowski throws a jab when Shark was well out of range.
Shark misses with a lunging right hand
and Ostrowski counters with a series of strikes. Shark will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Shark is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostrowski.
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shark lands with a nice body punch.
Shark seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostrowski moves away.
Shark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Ostrowski.
Shark is looking to slow Ostrowski down with leg kicks.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ostrowski throws out the jab.
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostrowski is just out of range.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Sharky Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Ostrowski lands a leg kick that knocks Shark off balance momentarily.
Shark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ostrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Ostrowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shark. That one must have hurt.
Krzysztof Ostrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ostrowski. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ostrowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shark takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut.
Shark connects with a single shot there.
Ostrowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ostrowski misses the shot to the body.
Ostrowski misses with a looping left.
Ostrowski misses the jab.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat.
#T3#
A head kick by Ostrowski misses
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ostrowski walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Ostrowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Shark misses.
Ostrowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ostrowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a leg kick.
Ostrowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Shark scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shark lands with a straight right. Ostrowski didn't see that one coming.
Shark digs a good body shot into Ostrowski's ribs.
Ostrowski throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
Shark looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ostrowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shark counters with an inside leg kick.
Ostrowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
Ostrowski connects with a jab.
Ostrowski misses with a double jab.
Shark looks to land a combination but Ostrowski avoids it well.
Shark connects with a single shot there.
Ostrowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shark.
Shark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sharky Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shark 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharky Shark!
Sharky Shark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW Champions Night
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Shark.
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
High jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
High misses with a looping left.
High lands a nice shot that snaps Shark's head back.
Shark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
High takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches High on the side of the head.
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
High fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High cracks a nice hook into Shark's ribs.#KD2#
High cracks Shark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. High has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shark to stand back up!#ROC2#
Shark is rocked!
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
A jab from Shark misses.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at YOUNG GUNS in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
High lands a big head kick that sends Shark tumbling to the mat! High takes a step backwards and waves Shark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Shark connects with a good right hand that stumbles High. High circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shark seems to have got his legs back now.
High swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shark finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
High looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shark, as that shot connected.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
High misses with a two punch combination.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
High takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
High throws a sloppy body shot
and Shark counters with a three punch combo that has High backing up. High nods at Shark to acknowledge the strikes.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shark - that will leave a mark!
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a two punch combo.
High takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from High.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark throws a head kick that High semi-blocks.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
High connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shark lunges at High with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by High's hand.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Shark there.
Shark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
High lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
High has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shark.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark connects with a crisp jab.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark is looking to counter punch.
Shark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
High misses with a leg kick
and Shark makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
High fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shark, pushing him back against the cage.
Shark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
High breaks the clinch.
High jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shark is looking to clinch.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Shark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but High was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.
High misses with a double jab
and Shark counters with a series of strikes. High will be more careful next time no doubt.
High takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
High misses with a double jab
and Shark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by High.
High moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
High misses the jab.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
A combination from High does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shark.#CL#
Shark clinches up against the cage.
High has a couple of punches blocked by Shark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sharky Shark will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
High misses with the body kick
and High takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark throws a body punch but High moves out of range.
High on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
High lands an overhand right.
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark moves out of range as High strikes.
Shark throws a half hearted mid kick.
High throws a head kick that misses.
Shark throws a one two combo.
High throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Shark lands an overhand right.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shark works the jab nicely.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
High throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch.
High blocks a body shot from Shark.
High wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shark holding his opponent close, against the cage.
High tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
High tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
High presses Shark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
High works on Shark's body with a couple of short punches.
High creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
High is trying to force a seperation but Shark has the dominant position.
Shark can't find room to land a body shot as High controls the action.
High fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of High backwards.
Shark working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
High lands a body shot.
High tries to circle away but Shark has him pinned against the cage.
Shark tries a body shot but High blocks it.
High tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
#T3#
High has had enough of the clinch but Shark keeps him there for the moment.
Shark lands a body shot in the clinch.
High throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharks head.
High can't break the clinch.
High lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Shark has High pushed against the cage.
Shark working aggressively here.
High lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shark slows down the pace here.
Phil High seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shark.
High has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
High cracks Shark with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
High lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
High's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
High lands a big head kick that sends Shark tumbling to the mat! High takes a step backwards and waves Shark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! High crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shark - the referee stops the clock and High gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shark. High manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil High showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
High misses with a hook
and High takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark slips a straight right by High.
High throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but High manages to circle out of the way.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Shark misses its target.
High slips under a jab from Shark.
Shark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shark 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps High thinking.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from High.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark half committed to a counter leg kick.
High misses with a kick to the body.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shark.
Shark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
High moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shark blocks a head kick by High.
A head kick misses from High.
High pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shark is out of range and High settles back down.
High throws a body kick that misses
and High takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark throws a wild body kick that High sees coming a mile off.
Shark throws a body punch but High moves out of range.
Shark jabs High to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from High.
Crunch! Shark slams his shin into High's torso.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
High throws a hook but Shark blocks it.#T2#
High misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
#CL#
Shark moves into range and clinches up with High.
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!
Shark misses with some punches.
#BC2#
High's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shark throws a leg kick which misses High's front leg but catches the back leg as High tries to avoid it.
High digs a good hook to Shark's body.
High misses with a hook.
High swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark connects with a looping right hand.
High connects with a nice looking jab.
Sharky Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Nice body kick from Shark.
High misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from High.
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
High swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
High takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
High keeps the fight on the outside.
High takes one to the side of the head.
High misses with a few strikes there.
High misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
High throws a head kick that misses
and Shark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
High throws a head kick that misses.
Shark scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark slips under a jab from High.
High has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Nice body punch from Shark.
Shark punishes High's body with a nice straight punch.
High swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
Shark cracks High with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
High throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
High takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
High steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
High throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shark counters with a two punch combo.
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shark looks to land a right hand but High moved out of range.
High moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Shark lands a jab to the nose.
Shark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Shark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
High takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
High throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Shark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
High struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Shark displaying some good clinch control by pressing High up against the cage.
High looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark. #BC2#
High pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Shark scores with a four punch combination!
High throws a head kick that Shark semi-blocks.
Shark thows a body kick. High tries to catch it but that hurt him.
High bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
High tries to clinch but Shark is having none of it.
Shark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
High misses with a head kick.
High misses with the combination.
Shark avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick from Shark.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent High stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
High rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
It looked like Shark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shark staying out of range there.
Shark slips a jab from High.
High throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark counters with an outside leg kick.
High throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark misses with a head kick.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark scores with a head kick.
#T3#
A slow jab from High misses its intended target.
Shark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
High throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Shark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
High throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark throws a series of punches but High avoids them all with ease.
High throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shark blocks a head kick by High.
Shark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from High.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from High.#T4#
Shark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Shark jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
High misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
High takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark cracks High with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark lands a slapping body shot.
High misses with a head kick.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shark scores with a sloppy right hand. High should have avoided that one.
High throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
High looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! High crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shark - the referee stops the clock and High gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shark. High manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark had his way with Phil High in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
High with a nice cross.
High pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a stiff right hand.
High takes a body punch but keeps moving.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
High takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shark connects with a nice looking jab.
High tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
High throws out a powerful jab.
Shark lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping High at a distance.
High misses with a hook.#T1#
High tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from High.
It looked like Shark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
High walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
High drops his hands momentarily and Shark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
High cracks a nice hook into Shark's ribs.
High misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
High misses with a kick to the body
and Shark counters with a right hand to the body.
High misses with a head kick.
Shark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
High is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shark misses with a body kick.
Shark delivers a nice body kick.
High throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from High.
Phil High has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark slips a straight right by High.
High throws a lazy head kick
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from High.#CL#
Shark moves into range and clinches up with High.
High tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by High.
#BC#
Shark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
High throws a head kick that misses.
Shark looks to throw the jab but High is out of range.
Shark blocks a head kick by High.
It appears Shark was looking to counter with a kick there.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark counters with a three punch combo that has High backing up. High nods at Shark to acknowledge the strikes.
Shark throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Shark misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Shark.
Shark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed High momentarily.
High lands a jab to the nose.
Shark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from High.
Shark throws a head kick but High moves out of range.
High swinging wildly here.
High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Shark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from High.
High takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shark - that will leave a mark!
High misses with an uppercut. Shark saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Shark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark delivers a nice body kick.
High closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
High lands a nice looking body shot.
High throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
High throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shark counters with a straight right hand.
Shark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. High doesn't seem bothered though.
Shark sizes up High with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
High throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
High throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sharky Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shark 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharky Shark!
Sharky Shark is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Sharky Shark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 145 & 205
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Shark.
Weatherspoon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Shark moves into the clinch successfully.
Weatherspoon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shark blocks an elbow strike from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon wants to stall.
Shark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shark lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weatherspoon looking to slow down the pace here.
Shark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weatherspoon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shark cracks Weatherspoon with a nice body shot.#T1#
Shark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weatherspoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Shark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shark effectively controlling the action here.
Shark lands an uppercut.
Weatherspoon wants a takedown but no success here.
Weatherspoon fails to pull guard.
Shark avoids a wild elbow strike from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon tries for a takedown but Shark manages to get underhooks.
Shark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Shark blocks a body shot from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon throws a head punch that misses.
Shark gets underhooks to prevent Weatherspoon's takedown attempt.
Weatherspoon tries to pull guard but Shark won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Shark.
Weatherspoon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Weatherspoon gets control of Shark's arms and successfully pulls guard. Weatherspoon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Weatherspoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Weatherspoon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shark wants to stand but Weatherspoon is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Weatherspoon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shark controls the pace.
Shark won't allow Weatherspoon to sweep him here.
Weatherspoon controls Shark momentarily but Shark frees himself.
Shark is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Weatherspoon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shark defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weatherspoon wants to clinch up but Shark keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Shark.#TD#
Weatherspoon shoots in and bounces Shark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Weatherspoon prevents Shark from getting back to his feet.
Shark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon is looking to work some ground and pound but Shark has wrist control.
Shark controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weatherspoon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weatherspoon.
Shark is controlling Weatherspoon's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Shark moves into range and clinches up with Weatherspoon.
Shark stalling in the clinch.
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weatherspoon connects with a knee to the head.
Weatherspoon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shark prevents it.
Shark lands a body shot.
Shark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Weatherspoon is trying to drag Shark to the mat but Shark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Weatherspoon can't find room to land a body shot as Shark controls the action.
#BC2#
Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark lands with a nice body kick.
Shark lands a nice looking body kick.
Weatherspoon tries for a takedown but Shark circles away easily
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Shark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weatherspoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Weatherspoon shoots in for a takedown but Shark shows good takedown defense.
Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marquan Weatherspoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Shark.
Shark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weatherspoon at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weatherspoon if he has to take too many more of those.
Weatherspoon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weatherspoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Shark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weatherspoon throws a leg kick
and Shark counters with a one-two to the body.
Weatherspoon throws a leg kick but Shark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weatherspoon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharky Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weatherspoon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shark. Shark obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Shark.
Shark throws a leg kick which misses Weatherspoon's front leg but catches the back leg as Weatherspoon tries to avoid it. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weatherspoon.
Shark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark 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.
Shark throws a series of punches but Weatherspoon moves out of range.
Weatherspoon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weatherspoon with a poor takedown
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark jabs Weatherspoon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weatherspoon misses with a takedown
and Shark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weatherspoon thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Weatherspoon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shark.
Shark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Weatherspoon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Weatherspoon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shark counters with a left and a right that stings Weatherspoon. #CL2#
Shark closes the distance and clinches.
Weatherspoon tries to pull guard but Shark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shark.
Nice sprawl there from Shark as Weatherspoon shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weatherspoon thows a leg kick but Shark checks it
letting Shark counter with a right hand. #T1#
Shark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weatherspoon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark lands a glancing blow to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Weatherspoon shoots for a takedown but Shark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weatherspoon dives in for a single leg takedown but Shark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sharky Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weatherspoon fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Shark counters by clinching up. #T2#
Weatherspoon misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Shark breaks from the clinch.
Weatherspoon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weatherspoon tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Shark has Weatherspoon up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weatherspoon throws an elbow but misses.
Shark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shark stops a takedown attempt from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Weatherspoon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark throws a nice looking combination but Weatherspoon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weatherspoon fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch.
Weatherspoon is trying to pull guard but Shark has him pressed against the cage.
Weatherspoon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weatherspoon's efforts to push away.
Shark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weatherspoon tries to stall but Shark uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shark stops a takedown attempt from Weatherspoon.
#T4#
Weatherspoon can't break the clinch.
Weatherspoon tries to circle away but Shark has him pinned against the cage.
Shark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shark scores with a shoulder strike.
Weatherspoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weatherspoon is trying to pull guard but Shark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weatherspoon can't break the clinch.
Weatherspoon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shark smiles and moves away.
Weatherspoon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sharky Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharky Shark!
A relieved looking Sharky Shark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Marquan Weatherspoon stepped up to the mic, saying 'A little setback is the setup for a major comeback!!'.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Sharky Shark. Shark has chosen Stand My Ground as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sharky Shark has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Sharky Shark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Kuklinski with that takedown attempt.
Kuklinski gets a double leg takedown into Shark's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Shark
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Kuklinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark pulls Kuklinski in to control the position.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Kuklinski trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Shark trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working.
Kuklinski uses his free foot to push down on Shark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shark. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Shark
Shark is controlling an arm, preventing Kuklinski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shark is looking to escape.
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shark is now in Kuklinski's guard. A big mistake from Kuklinski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (2) Shark
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Shark is posturing up here but Kuklinski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shark tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shark has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Richard Kuklinski 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin and Sharky Shark. Shark has chosen Stand My Ground as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sharky Shark!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fokin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shark tries to keep at a distance but Fokin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fokin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fokin is trying to drag Shark to the mat but Shark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shark wants a takedown.
Fokin goes for a takedown attempt but Shark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fokin wants to take the fight to the mat but Shark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgy Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fokin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fokin is looking for a takedown.
Fokin goes for a takedown attempt but Shark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fokin takes the fight into the clinch.
Shark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fokin is defending well.
Fokin can't get the takedown.
Fokin goes for a takedown attempt but Shark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fokin.
Shark gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fokin is defending well.
Fokin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fokin is working for takedown but Shark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shark prevents the takedown attempt.
Shark is pressed up against the cage. Fokin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shark down to the mat. Shark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fokin drives through and clinches with Shark against the cage.
Fokin is trying to trip Shark. He has hold of a leg but Shark is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fokin persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (0) Shark
Shark has control of Fokin's left arm, preventing Fokin from doing any damage.
Fokin passes Shark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fokin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shark reverses the position - he's now on top in Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (2) Shark
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark pushing down on Fokin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fokin wants to improve his position but Shark is controlling well.
Shark controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin wants to get back to full guard.
Fokin wants to control but Shark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fokin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fokin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shark passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (2) vs (5) Shark
Fokin is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Shark stalls from top position.
Fokin is trying to control Shark's posture but Shark avoids it.
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That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fokin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fokin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shark controls the position from side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin gets back to half guard.
Well, if Shark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fokin tries to roll over but Shark keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin gets full guard.
Shark is fighting to break Fokin's control of his arms but Fokin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shark is stalling in the full guard.
Fokin pulls Shark in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shark postures up.
Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark stopping the sweep attempt from Fokin.
Fokin looking to control.
Fokin wants to hit a switch here but Shark passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fokin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (2) vs (8) Shark
Fokin is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is working hard here to advance position.
Shark tries to control but Fokin wriggling away.
Shark controlling the pace for now.
Fokin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shark is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin reaches up to try and control the position but Shark seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fokin rolls and tries to escape and now Shark has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (2) vs (11) Shark
What can Fokin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shark avoiding Fokin 's attempts to control his hands.
Shark controlling well, preventing Fokin from escaping the position.
Fokin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control from the bottom.
Fokin looking for submissions off his back.
Fokin tries to get to full guard but Shark has control of the leg.
Fokin trying to control here.
Fokin trying to get back to full guard but Shark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (2) vs (14) Shark
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to control but Shark is having none of it.
Fokin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (2) vs (17) Shark
Fokin tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Shark.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shark wins on points by 17 to 2.
An out of breath Sharky Shark thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sharky Shark and Dido Vicini. Shark comes to the cage accompanied by Stand My Ground. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Sharky Shark has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sharky Shark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shark circles away.
Shark tries to counter by clinching up but Vicini breaks away and moves out of range.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark stuffs the takedown.
Vicini looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shark (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini is trying to get an arm triangle but Shark is defending well.
Shark prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shark (0) vs (7) Vicini
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to control here but Shark has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shark is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Shark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is working for an americana but Shark has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vicini was thinking about the submission.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Shark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (2) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shark controls the pace.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Shark is proving a slippery customer.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (2) vs (9) Vicini
Vicini passes Shark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working.
Vicini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shark reverses the position - he's now on top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (4) vs (9) Vicini
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shark is one step ahead there.
Shark is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini looking to control.
Shark trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (4) vs (11) Vicini
Vicini wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini passes Shark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shark reverses the position - he's now on top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (6) vs (11) Vicini
Shark won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Shark controlling from the top position.
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shark has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shark preventing the sweep.
Shark is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (6) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shark sees it coming and defends easily.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Shark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shark is just riding it out for now. Vicini eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shark manages to get to full guard.
Vicini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (8) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shark is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Vicini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini looking to control.
Vicini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vicini has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shark is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (11) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini sneaks back into half guard.
Shark prevents Vicini from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Shark has control of the leg.
Vicini is trying to control but Shark manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (14) vs (13) Vicini
Shark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shark prevents Vicini from getting the reversal.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shark controlling from mount.
Vicini tries to improve his position but instead Shark has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shark (17) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the hands but Shark won't let him.
Vicini tries to escape but Shark has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shark trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vicini doesn't escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Vicini right now.
Shark keeps control of the position as Vicini tries to break free.
Good control from Shark.
Vicini tries to break free.
Shark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to escape the position.
Vicini turns into Shark and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (17) vs (15) Vicini
Vicini won't allow Shark to sweep him here.
Vicini trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
Shark pulls Vicini in to control the position.
Vicini passes Shark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Shark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vicini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shark takes the fight on points by 17 to 15.
A victorious Sharky Shark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sharky Shark and Davor Langerholc. Shark comes to the cage accompanied by Stand My Ground. Langerholc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sharky Shark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Langerholc tries to keep at a distance but Shark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Langerholc tries to score a body lock takedown but Shark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Langerholc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shark is trying to drag Langerholc to the mat but Langerholc just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Langerholc tries for a takedown but Shark manages to get underhooks.
Sharky Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Langerholc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shark defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Langerholc tries to score a body lock takedown but Shark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Langerholc can't get the takedown.
Langerholc prevents a takedown attempt there.
Langerholc ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Langerholc no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shark stacks Langerholc on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shark! Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (3) vs (0) Langerholc
Langerholc is looking for a sweep.
Shark moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langerholc is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What's Langerholc going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Langerholc looking for a sweep but Shark has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shark (5) vs (0) Langerholc
Shark content just to control the position here.
Langerholc is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Langerholc is looking to improve his position but Shark isn't that keen on the idea.
Langerholc looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shark (8) vs (0) Langerholc
Langerholc trying to control the hands but Shark breaks the grip.
Shark is trying to stick to Langerholc's back but Langerholc is turning into Shark. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shark's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Langerholc. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (8) vs (2) Langerholc
Langerholc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Langerholc is one step ahead there.
Shark seems keen to control Langerholc's posture.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Langerholc from controlling successfully.
Langerholc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Langerholc trying to move into half guard but instead Shark has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (10) vs (2) Langerholc
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shark looking to pass the guard.
Langerholc is looking for a triangle here but Shark uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (13) vs (2) Langerholc
Langerholc is looking for a sweep.
Langerholc wants to control but Shark postures up.
Langerholc is not content to let Shark control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc looking for a sweep but Shark has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shark (15) vs (2) Langerholc
Shark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shark wants to control the pace but Langerholc is squirming around nicely.
Langerholc tries to reverse the position but Shark maintains control.
Langerholc tries to improve his position but instead Shark has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shark (18) vs (2) Langerholc
Shark is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Langerholc right now.
Shark tries to get the hooks in deep but Langerholc pushed the leg off.
Langerholc tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Langerholc is desperately trying to improve his position but Shark has a good base and remains in mount.
Langerholc tries to improve his position but instead Shark has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shark (21) vs (2) Langerholc
Langerholc wants to control his opponent's hands but Shark gets his hands free.
Langerholc tries to escape the position.
Shark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shark is not going to allow Langerholc to sit and survive in this position.
Langerholc wants to escape the position.
Langerholc trying to control the position but Shark manages to sink in the hooks.
Langerholc breaks Shark's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (21) vs (4) Langerholc
Langerholc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Langerholc won't allow Shark to sweep him here.
Shark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Langerholc trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Langerholc is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shark has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (23) vs (4) Langerholc
Shark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shark content to stall in guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc working a defensive guard here.
Langerholc keeping moving, preventing Shark from controlling successfully.
Langerholc is looking for a triangle here but Shark uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (26) vs (4) Langerholc
Shark is looking to take a break and control but Langerholc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shark controlling from side mount.
Shark wants to control but Langerholc is keeping him busy.
Langerholc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shark is staying tight to Langerholc's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Langerholc can't do much from the bottom here.
Shark controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Langerholc sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shark takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Sharky Shark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Davor Langerholc was interviewed post fight and said 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Professor Dickweed and Sharky Shark. Shark has chosen Stand My Ground as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Professor Dickweed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sharky Shark!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dickweed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shark counters by clinching up.
Shark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dickweed gets underhooks to prevent Shark's takedown attempt.
Dickweed gets underhooks to prevent Shark's takedown attempt.
Professor Dickweed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sharky Shark.
Shark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dickweed (0) vs (2) Shark
Shark not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickweed is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shark jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (0) vs (5) Shark
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickweed is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shark is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dickweed (0) vs (7) Shark
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark controlling from the full mount.
Dickweed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dickweed wants to hold on but Shark pushes him away.
Dickweed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shark prevents Dickweed from getting the reversal.
Shark controlling from mount.
Dickweed is squirming around, avoiding Shark's attempts to control the action.
Dickweed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickweed is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed tries to hold on but Shark pushes him away.
Dickweed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shark looking to control but Dickweed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dickweed tries to hold on but Shark pushes him away.
Dickweed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dickweed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dickweed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed can't escape the position.
Shark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dickweed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dickweed is desperately trying to improve his position but Shark has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark content just to control the position here.
Dickweed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dickweed slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dickweed wants to improve his position but Shark is controlling well.
Dickweed trying to hold on to Shark's head to control him but Shark postures up.
Shark stalling.
Dickweed wants to get back to full guard.
Shark is thwarting Dickweed's attempts to control the position.
Shark prevents Dickweed from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dickweed trying to control from the bottom.
Dickweed is looking for a sweep. Shark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dickweed is doing well to control the position and prevent Shark from advancing to side control.
Dickweed is trying to maintain the position but Shark is very close to passing his half guard.
Shark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed trying to control here.
Dickweed moves into full guard.
Dickweed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dickweed looking to control but Shark passes into half guard.
Dickweed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dickweed is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (0) vs (10) Shark
Dickweed can't escape the position.
Dickweed reaches up to try and control the position but Shark seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dickweed rolls and tries to escape and now Shark has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Dickweed (0) vs (13) Shark
Shark controlling well, preventing Dickweed from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shark is not going to allow Dickweed to sit and survive in this position.
Dickweed turns into Shark and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (13) Shark
Dickweed tries to free his leg and advance position but Shark is retaining full guard.
Dickweed passes Shark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dickweed is looking to pass Shark's guard but actually Shark recovers to full guard.
Dickweed looking to pass the guard.
Shark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickweed is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shark keeping full guard, as Dickweed tries to pass.
Dickweed stopping the sweep attempt from Shark.
Shark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dickweed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shark is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Dickweed from controlling successfully.
Dickweed trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (15) Shark
Shark won't allow Dickweed to sweep him here.
Dickweed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shark stacks Dickweed on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shark! Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (2) vs (18) Shark
Dickweed is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dickweed gets full guard.
Dickweed looking to control.
Dickweed seems keen to control Shark's posture.
Dickweed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shark passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (2) vs (21) Shark
Dickweed tries to control but Shark manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dickweed (2) vs (24) Shark
Shark controlling well, preventing Dickweed from escaping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shark.
Shark keeps control of the position as Dickweed tries to break free.
Shark keeps control of the position easily here as Dickweed tries to buck him off.
Dickweed is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickweed turns into Shark and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (4) vs (24) Shark
Dickweed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shark wins on points by 24 to 4.
A relieved looking Sharky Shark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Holmgang 18
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Shark moves out of range as Themistokles strikes.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Themistokles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Themistokles swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Themistokles takes a step back to recover.
Themistokles misses with a straight right.
Themistokles throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Themistokles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Themistokles throws a wild body kick that Shark sees coming a mile off.
Shark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles looks for the body kick but Shark saw that one coming.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Shark follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Themistokles misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shark.
Themistokles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Shark blocking some punches.
Come on Shark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Themistokles scores with a three punch combo!
Themistokles looks to throw a body kick
enabling Shark to counter with a crisp jab.
Themistokles connects with a body shot that sends Shark's belly button to the back.
Shark lands a front kick.
Themistokles looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Themistokles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
Themistokles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shark thinks about the counter body kick.
Themistokles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Themistokles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Shark misses.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shark throws a looping overhand right but Themistokles ducks down to avoid it.
Themistokles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shark.
It seemed like Shark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark moves in looking to clinch but Themistokles pushes him off.
Themistokles thinks about countering with a body kick.
Themistokles is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shark's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shark tries to move into range but Themistokles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
Themistokles misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Shark counters by clinching up.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles presses Shark against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shark wants to get back to striking at distance but Themistokles won't allow it.
Themistokles taking a breather.
Themistokles tries to land knees in the clinch but Shark avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Shark.
Themistokles misses with a body punch.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Themistokles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Themistokles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shark misses with some punches.
Themistokles struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
#BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Themistokles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Themistokles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Themistokles throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Themistokles throws the kick towards the body but Shark avoids it.
Themistokles takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shark!
Themistokles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Shark blocks the body kick.
Themistokles misses with a hook to the body
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Themistokles thows a leg kick but Shark checks it
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and Shark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Shark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Themistokles, pushing him back against the ropes.
Shark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Shark's head.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Themistokles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but Shark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shark wants to counter with a clinch but Themistokles pushes him away.
Themistokles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shark lands a front kick.#CL#
Themistokles closes the distance and pushes Shark back into the ropes.
Shark tries to break the clinch but Themistokles is controlling the position.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Themistokles is trying to maintain a safe position but Shark gets an underhook and turns Themistokles into the ropes.
Shark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch.
Shark scores with a push kick.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Shark takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Themistokles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Themistokles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Shark has managed to clinch.
Themistokles scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Themistokles.
Themistokles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Themistokles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Themistokles is leaning against Shark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Themistokles misses with a punch on the inside.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
Themistokles looking to stall.
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2##TD#
Themistokles wants the takedown. Shark is fighting it off but Themistokles persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shark's guard against the ropes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Themistokles tries to free his leg and advance position but Shark is retaining full guard.
Shark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a big elbow that misses.
Themistokles throws an elbow that misses. Shark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Themistokles's guard. Nice move by Shark!#REVB#
Themistokles is adopting a defensive guard.
Shark stopping the sweep attempt from Themistokles.#T3#
Themistokles trying to control the position.
Themistokles working a defensive guard but Shark passes into half guard.
Themistokles is looking for a sweep. Shark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Themistokles wants to control but Shark is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shark prevents Themistokles from improving his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shark trying to control the pace.
Shark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Themistokles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shark's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is taking a good look at Shark as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Themistokles!
Shark covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strategos Themistokles dominated that second round.
That's time! Themistokles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Themistokles throws a wild body kick that Shark sees coming a mile off.
Themistokles tries to work over Shark's front leg with a kick but Shark checks it.
Shark throws out a counter right but Themistokles avoids it with no problem.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Themistokles tries to land a front kick but Shark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Shark follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shark blocks the body kick.
Shark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Themistokles throws a low kick but Shark moves out of range easily.
Themistokles lunges at Shark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shark's hand. #T1#
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shark.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Themistokles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shark counters with a straight right hand.
Themistokles will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shark checks a leg kick nicely.
Strategos Themistokles is winning the standup battle so far.
Themistokles misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Themistokles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shark lands a lovely overhand right.
Themistokles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Themistokles thows a leg kick but Shark checks it
and Shark counters with a two punch combo.
Shark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Themistokles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark throws a nice looking combination but Themistokles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sharky Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Themistokles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shark delivers a nice body kick.
Shark blocks the body kick.
Shark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a stiff right hand.
Shark avoids the head kick by Themistokles.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Themistokles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Themistokles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Themistokles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T3#
Shark throws the kick towards the body but Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles throws a body shot but no joy.
Themistokles misses with a looping right.
Themistokles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Themistokles throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Themistokles. That snapped Shark's head back.
Themistokles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
A swing and a miss from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a low kick as Shark jumps back.
Shark moves out of range as Themistokles throws a body kick.
Shark is trying to counter with his kicks.
Strategos Themistokles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Themistokles throws a chopping leg kick but Shark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Themistokles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Themistokles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Themistokles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles throws a body kick that misses
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Shark swings for the body but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Shark is having none of it.
Themistokles wants to clinch up but Shark keeps it at a distance.
Themistokles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Themistokles misses with a left hand
and Shark counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Themistokles clinches.
Themistokles wants to take the fight to the mat but Shark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sharky Shark.
I think Themistokles 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Museum of Monsters & Madmen logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Holmgang 12
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Puno connects with a crisp jab.
Shark slips under a jab.
Shark walks into a left hand.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Shark counters with a body kick.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Shark slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Puno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puno sets himself, and Shark steps forward looking for the clinch! Puno avoids it this time.
Puno lunges at Shark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shark's hand.
Puno jabs at Shark's body.
Shark blocks a jab.
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and Shark counters with a good, hard body kick but Puno shrugs it off.
Puno looks to throw a body kick
and Shark cracks him with a counter punch right 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!
Puno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark throws a big counter head kick but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Shark lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Puno misses with a left hand
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puno throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range. #CL2#
Shark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puno has Shark pushed against the ropes.
Shark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark's corner calls for a 1-2. Shark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shark moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Shark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Puno misses the body punch
and Shark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puno thinking.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Puno.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno backing away here, and Shark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shark.
Puno throwing a counter right hand but Shark manages to avoid it.
Puno avoids the body shot from Shark.
Shark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Shark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puno lands with a right hand. #T3#
Puno throws a front kick aimed at Shark's knee but Shark avoids it well.
Puno throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark thinks about the counter body kick.
Andreus Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno connects with a body shot.
Shark scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Shark blocks the leg kick.
Puno throws a right hand that Shark ducks under and follows up with a left that Shark also avoids with ease.
Puno swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick by Puno misses
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
Shark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Puno misses with a body shot.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Shark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno lands a head shot.#T4#
Shark looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Shark tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shark.
Puno misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a left and a right that stings Puno.
Puno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shark throws out the jab.
Shark throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno throws a leg kick but Shark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Shark looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno throws a right hand that misses
and Shark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sharky Shark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Shark lands a head kick. Puno smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Shark cracks Puno with a good jab.
Shark looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno misses with a leg kick.
Shark steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno staying out of range there.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shark misses with a few strikes there.
Puno throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.#T1#
Puno misses with a few strikes there.
Andreus Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark avoids the body shot from Puno.
Puno misses with an uppercut
and Shark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Shark responds with a good body kick, but Puno manages to step out the way in time.
Puno lands a leg kick that knocks Shark off balance momentarily.
Shark scores with the left hand. Puno knows he should have avoided that one.
Puno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shark momentarily.
Puno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno thows a leg kick but Shark checks it
and Shark counters with a good low kick that Puno was not able to check.
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shark scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Puno.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
A lazy body kick from Puno
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno digs a good body shot into Shark's ribs.
Shark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shark takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark stuns Puno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puno misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Shark moves into the clinch.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Shark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3##BC#
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Puno throws the kick towards the body but Shark avoids it.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Puno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and Shark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puno thinking.
Shark throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Shark lands the left hand.
Shark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shark.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Puno. #T4#
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Shark counters with a left and a right that stings Puno.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Shark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puno trying to control the position but instead, Shark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puno into the ropes.
Shark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Shark blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Puno throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Puno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Puno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puno takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Shark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark slips a jab from Puno.
Shark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puno tries to bum rush Shark with a series of wild strikes but Shark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shark misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puno thows a leg kick but Shark checks it
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Puno throws a lazy body kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Shark counters with an inside leg kick.
Puno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shark.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Shark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Puno throws a right hand that misses
and Shark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puno's knee momentarily.
Puno throws a shot to the body.
Andreus Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shark.
Shark lands an overhand right.
Puno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Puno.
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Puno is rocked!
Shark cracks Puno with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sharky Shark!
A relieved looking Sharky Shark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Holmgang 7
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shark.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Shark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Miller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shark pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Shark scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Shark clinches with his opponent.
Miller tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark blocks an uppercut.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shark is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Shark into the ropes.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Shark controls the action.
#T1#
Miller digs a right hand into Shark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shark's gas tank.
Shark just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Shark stalling against the ropes.
Shark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Shark tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Miller pushes Shark back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shark prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Shark blocks an uppercut.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Shark.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Miller back against the ropes.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shark is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Shark into the ropes.#T3#
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shark's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shark is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Miller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shark.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Shark controls the action.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. #T4#
Miller tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shark trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shark into the ropes.
Shark trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shark into the ropes.
Maybe Shark would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Shark breaks from the clinch.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shark at a distance.
Sharky Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shark misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Shark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shark looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Shark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Shark checks a low kick from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shark counters with a straight right hand.
Shark throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throws a right hand that Shark ducks under and follows up with a left that Shark also avoids with ease.
Shark tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Miller throws a low kick but Shark avoids it.
Shark scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from Miller misses.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shark thinks about countering with a body kick.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Shark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shark blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Miller throws a push kick but Shark slaps the foot to one side.
Shark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sharky Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Shark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Shark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller shoots and misses
and Shark counters with a body kick that stops Miller in his tracks momentarily.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Shark staying out of range there.
Shark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Shark moves his leg out of the way.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Shark lands a nice looking body shot.
Shark throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miller feints a counter leg kick.
Shark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miller misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Shark's head.
Shark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller lands a right hand. #BC#
Shark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shark checks a low kick from Miller.
Crunch! Shark slams his shin into Miller's torso.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
And Shark counters with a quick kick to the body but Miller blocks it.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shark. Shark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Shark's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shark catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller walks into a jab.
Miller misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Shark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ellis Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shark is defending well.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looking to stall.
Come on Miller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for Miller to work.
#T1#
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miller tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sharky Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab lands there for Miller.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shark lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Shark swinging wildly here.
Miller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
A low kick from Miller misses
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shark throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shark jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark is looking to counter with a body kick.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shark swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
A jab from Shark finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellis Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Miller misses with an uppercut. Shark saw that one coming.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller looks for a takedown but Shark sprawls well.
Sharky Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Miller.#CL#
Shark clinches.
Shark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shark prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sharky Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ellis Miller!
Ellis Miller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Holmgang 4
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Shark.
Shark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Course throws a combination that misses
and Shark counters with a leg kick.
Course has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Course there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Course moves away.
Course raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shark throws a lazy body kick
letting Course counter with a right hand.
Course fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Course takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Course throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Course avoids a kick to the body.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Course let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Course throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shark scores with a push kick.
Course throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shark checks a low kick from Course.
Course throws a sloppy body shot
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark connects with a high kick.
Shark avoids a kick to the body.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Course.
Course throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Shark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shark tries to throw a body punch but Course avoids it by throwing Shark back against the ropes. #T2#
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Course pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Course makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Course misses with a double jab
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Shark
and Course counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Course tried to score with a low kick but Shark checks it.
Course swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shark.
Course throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily. #T3#
Shark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shark thows a body kick. Course tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Course throws out the jab.
Course misses with a leg kick.
Shark throws a quick counter kick to the body but Course avoids it.
Course throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Course looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.#CL#
Shark pushes Course up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Course blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Shark as the two fighters clinch.
Course is trying to push Shark away but Shark has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Shark misses with a punch on the inside.
Course wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shark tries to work over Course's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shark has Course pressed against the ropes, preventing Course from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shark is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Course's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shark connects with a leg kick. Course looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Course missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shark throws a big counter combination but Course scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Course tries to score with a low kick but Shark moves his leg out of the way.
Course falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Course takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Course takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Course takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Shark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Course, pushing him back against the ropes.#T1#
Shark working aggressively here.
Course misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shark struggles to land a body shot inside as Course controls his hands.
Course wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shark has him pressed against the ropes.
Course looking to slow down the pace here.
Course tries to land knees in the clinch but Shark avoids the damage to the body.
Shark wants to stall.
Shark stalling in the clinch but Course improves position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Course is trying to break the clinch but Shark has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Course escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Course's sensitive parts.
Shark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Course is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shark.
Course throws a head kick that misses.
Course missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Course blocks the body kick.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Course can do to turn this around?#T3#
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Shark finds it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Course is looking to slow Shark down with leg kicks.
Course wants to land a leg kick but Shark is out of range.
Course pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shark!
Shark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Course keeps the fight on the outside.
Course throws a hook but Shark blocks it.#T4#
Course swinging wildly here.
Shark thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shark looks to land a combination but Course avoids it well.
Course looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Course.
Shark looks for the body kick but Course saw that one coming.
Course walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shark.
Sharky Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body kick from Shark.
Shark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Course counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Course throws a right and a left that both miss.
Course swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Course throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Course lands but Shark takes it in his stride.
Shark misses with the body kick
enabling Course to counter with a crisp jab.
Shark throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark avoids the body shot from Course.
Crash Course is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Course throws a head kick that misses
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Course lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shark doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Course swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Course misses with a combination
and Shark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Course throws a chopping leg kick but Shark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shark takes a swing at Course's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Course! But no joy.
Course uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shark.
Good shot there by Shark.
Course avoids the body shot from Shark.
Course unleashes a big counter combination but Shark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Course.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Course manages to avoid it.#T2#
Course throws a jab when Shark was well out of range.
Course throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Course manages to circle out of the way.
Course lands a glancing blow to the side of Shark's head.
Course swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark lands with a right hand.
Shark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Course misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Shark feints and then cracks Course's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Course down.
Course walks into a straight right hand from Shark.
Course connects with a solid leg kick.
Course on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Course takes a jab right on the kisser.
Course takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Course is predictable there
and Shark counters with a stiff right hand.
Shark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Course moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shark with a nice cross.#T4#
Course misses with a body kick.
Shark lands with a straight right. Course didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Shark finds it's target.
Shark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Course swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shark tries to land a front kick but Course steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Course misses with a kick to the body.
Course misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sharky Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shark 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharky Shark!
Sharky Shark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFL #34
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Shark looks to land a left hand but De Sucre moved out of range nicely.
Shark backing away here, and De Sucre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shark cracks the inside of De Sucre's front leg.
De Sucre slips a jab from Shark.
Shark checks a low kick from De Sucre.
Good work by Shark as he checks the leg kick.
Shark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Sucre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Sucre cracks Shark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shark moves out of range as De Sucre strikes.
De Sucre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Sucre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shark checks a low kick from De Sucre.
Shark lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Sucre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Sucre feints a counter leg kick.
De Sucre connects with a leg kick. Shark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Sucre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - De Sucre throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Shark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
De Sucre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Sucre connects with a leg kick. Shark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Sucre moves out of range as Shark strikes.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from De Sucre.
De Sucre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shark is out of range.
Shark lunges at De Sucre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Sucre's hand.
Shark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shark tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Sucre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shark somewhat.
De Sucre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shark. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for De Sucre.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Shark is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre misses with a punch on the inside.
De Sucre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shark tries to work over De Sucre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Sucre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
#BC2#
De Sucre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shark throws a leg kick
and De Sucre counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Shark clinches up against the cage.
Shark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Sucre.
De Sucre tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
De Sucre struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Shark digs a right hand into De Sucre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Sucre's gas tank. #BC#
Shark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Sucre lands a body shot.
De Sucre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Shark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Sucre's guard.
Shark postures up in De Sucre's guard and throws a big left but De Sucre blocks it.
Shark wants to control from the top but De Sucre keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Sucre is pulling down on Shark's head. It's preventing any offense from Shark, at least for the moment.#T4##SUB2#
De Sucre looking for a guillotine here but Shark defends easily.
Shark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Sucre's head.
Shark being controlled here momentarily.
Shark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Jose De Sucre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shark is looking to counter with head kicks.
De Sucre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shark in his tracks.
De Sucre tries to clinch but Shark moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. De Sucre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Sucre misses with a straight left.
De Sucre looks to land a right hand but Shark moved out of range.
Shark seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Sucre scores with a push kick.
De Sucre is looking to score with low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Shark.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
De Sucre throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Shark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Sucre misses with a leg kick
and Shark counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from De Sucre misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shark.#T1#
De Sucre lands a nice shot to the body.
Shark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Sucre.
De Sucre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shark scores with a hook.
De Sucre misses with a hook.
As De Sucre tries to get set, Shark tries to push him back and clinch up but De Sucre manages to avoid the attempt.
Shark thuds a left hand into De Sucre's body.
Shark misses with a looping right.
De Sucre looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
De Sucre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Sucre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
De Sucre throws out a leg kick but Shark moves out of range and De Sucre only half commits.
De Sucre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark takes a swing at De Sucre's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shark. That's going to slow De Sucre down.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Shark throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Sucre throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Sucre stuns Shark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Sucre throws a big shot that misses.
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Sucre misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Sucre throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
De Sucre lands a nice looking body shot.
Shark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Sucre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
De Sucre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shark.
Shark avoids the body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
De Sucre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Sucre misses with a low kick.
Shark moves out of range as De Sucre throws a body kick.
#CL2#
De Sucre moves into range and clinches up with Shark.#BC2#
De Sucre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark takes a kick to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Shark blocks the low kick.
De Sucre throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily. #CL2#
De Sucre has managed to clinch.
Shark avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
De Sucre cracks Shark with a nice body shot.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shark.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Shark struggles to land a body shot inside as De Sucre controls his hands.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Sucre tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
De Sucre tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shark drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Sucre pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shark throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for De Sucre. That snapped Shark's head back.
Shark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shark takes a swing at De Sucre's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shark checks a low kick from De Sucre.
Jab from De Sucre.
De Sucre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shark checks it well.
De Sucre misses with a body kick.
Shark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Sucre misses with a straight right.
De Sucre throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
De Sucre throws a body kick that misses
and Shark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Shark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Shark misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre walks into a straight right hand from Shark.
Shark moves out of range as De Sucre strikes.
Shark appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch but De Sucre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from De Sucre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Sucre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shark tries to clinch up.#T1##CL#
Shark moves into range and clinches up with De Sucre.
Shark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre.
Shark misses with a punch on the inside.
De Sucre lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Sucre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Sucre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
De Sucre breaks from the clinch.
Shark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Sucre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Sucre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Sucre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shark scrambles back to his feet.
Shark lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
Sharky Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shark shoots in for a double leg but De Sucre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
De Sucre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Sucre throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Sucre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shark walks into a left hand.
De Sucre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Sucre throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shark avoids the head kick by De Sucre.
De Sucre looks to land a right hand but Shark moved out of range.
A big right from Shark misses.
Shark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Sucre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Sucre is looking to clinch. #T3#
De Sucre lands a jab to the nose.
Shark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Sucre misses with a looping left.
De Sucre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Sucre throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shark throws a body punch but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
De Sucre throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Shark throws a body kick that misses.
De Sucre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Sucre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shark if he has to take too many more of those.
Shark misses with a wild combination.
De Sucre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shark throws out the jab.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Shark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Sucre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shark's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark throws a shot from downtown. De Sucre moves away and avoids it.
De Sucre throws a counter combo.
De Sucre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shark avoids a kick to the body.
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
Shark tries to bum rush De Sucre with a series of wild strikes but De Sucre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Sucre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shark shoots in but no luck this time.
De Sucre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from De Sucre.
De Sucre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by De Sucre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Sucre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Shark clinches with his opponent.
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by De Sucre.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Jose De Sucre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Sucre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Jose De Sucre!
After winning the bout, Antonio Jose De Sucre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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