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Event:
ICS 4
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Hammer punishes Sha's body with a nice straight punch.
Hammer stuns Sha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD2#
Hammer lands a left and a right that send Sha crashing to the mat, dazed. Hammer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Sha is rocked!
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sha was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sha.
Sha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sha thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammer plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Sha to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Sha just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thor Hammer!
A very excited looking Thor Hammer 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:
ICS 2
Date: Jan 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Goldberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldberg misses with a left hand
and Sha counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut
and Sha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldberg lands a jab to Sha's midsection.
Goldberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sha closes the distance but Goldberg moves to the side
and Goldberg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sha really felt that one!
Sha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldberg.
It looked like Sha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldberg.
Sha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sha is out of range.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Sha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Sha.
Sha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldberg.
Sha prevents Goldberg from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Goldberg manages to break the clinch.
Sha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sha throws a series of punches but Goldberg avoids them all with ease.
Goldberg throws a right and a left that Sha avoids nicely.
Sha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
Goldberg throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Sha darts in and clinches Goldberg up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Goldberg manages to break the clinch.
Sha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldberg misses with a combination
#TD#
and Sha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
Sha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goldberg's guard. #T3#
Sha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldberg's head.
Goldberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sha trying to control the action but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sha seems content to control.#SUB#
Sha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sha wants to take a breather but Goldberg is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sha is stalling here. Goldberg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sha seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goldberg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Goldberg tries to stand but Sha is controlling his head.
Sha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldberg working away.
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 Seb Sha 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#
Goldberg throws a lazy right hand but Sha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goldberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldberg misses with a hook. Sha ducked under it nicely.
Bill Goldberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldberg looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
Sha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goldberg looks to throw a body kick
and Sha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sha scrambles back to his feet.
Goldberg throws a combination. Sha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goldberg misses with a wild combination.
As Goldberg backs away, Sha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goldberg misses with the combination.
Sha lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Goldberg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sha will feel that in the morning.
Goldberg connects with a right hand. Sha shakes it off.
Sha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldberg throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goldberg misses with a straight right.
Goldberg dips to his left and cracks Sha with an uppercut!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Goldberg has knocked Sha down with a huge combo! Goldberg steps away and waves a wobbly Sha back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Seb Sha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sha slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Sha tries to clinch there but Goldberg circles away.
#CL#
Sha rushes Goldberg and presses him up against the cage.
Sha misses with a punch on the inside.
Sha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goldberg to keep the fight standing.#T2##BC2#
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Goldberg.
Goldberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sha misses with a few strikes there.
Sha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sha misses with a head kick.
Goldberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sha tests Goldberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sha throws a wild body kick that Goldberg sees coming a mile off.
Goldberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
Goldberg misses with a head kick.
Goldberg tries to land a front kick but Sha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sha connects with a jab.
Goldberg misses with a double jab.
Goldberg throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Sha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goldberg is controlling Sha's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Sha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sha wants to take a breather but Goldberg is having none of it.
Sha controlling the action here.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Sha, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Sha seems to be working for a kimura but Goldberg defends the submission attempt.
Goldberg tries to kick Sha off but Sha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goldberg throws an off balance right hand
letting Sha counter with a right hand.
A combination from Goldberg does no damage.
Goldberg throws a head kick but Sha moves out of range.
Sha connects with a high kick.
Sha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sha throws a head kick that misses.
Sha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sha ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldberg tests Sha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goldberg throws a body kick that misses.
Sha throws a series of punches but Goldberg moves out of range. #T1#
Goldberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sha's head backwards.
Goldberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goldberg misses with a wild combination.
Goldberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sha misses with a head kick.
Goldberg misses with a two punch combination.
Sha cracks Goldberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goldberg looks to land a body kick but Sha moved away.
Sha throws a body kick that misses.
Goldberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sha counters with a good low kick that Goldberg was not able to check. #T2#
Goldberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goldberg misses with a straight right.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldberg throws an off balance right hand
letting Sha counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sha takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Sha pushes Goldberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Sha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldberg takes a shot to the head.
Sha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goldberg walks away with a smile on his face. Sha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Sha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldberg.
Sha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goldberg up against the cage.
Sha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut.
Sha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sha jumps guard but Goldberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a hook. Sha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goldberg misses with a looping left.
As Goldberg looks to move away, Sha throws a big counter combo but Goldberg just gets out of the way.
Goldberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goldberg throws an overhand right that lands on Sha's shoulder, as Sha tries to avoid the shot.
Sha is looking for a counter combo.
Sha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goldberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Sha's head.
Goldberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sha tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Goldberg.
Sha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldberg unleashes a big counter combination but Sha bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bill Goldberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Goldberg.
I think Goldberg 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Sha tries to clinch there but Machado circles away.
Sha throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado throws a head kick that misses.
Sha tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sha. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Machado counters with a left and a right that stings Sha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sha was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.#TD2#
Machado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Sha is being controlled here.
Machado trying to control the position but Sha is working away.
Machado controlling the position from side mount.
Sha struggling a bit here.
Sha is not content to let Machado control the position.
Sha stops Machado from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sha can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sha trying to hold on to Machado's head to control him but Machado postures up.
#SUB2#
Machado seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Sha has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Machado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sha is trying to keep Machado in close.
Machado trying to control but Sha is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sha keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass. #SUB#
Sha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Sha.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machado slips under a jab from Sha.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Sha.
Sha throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Machado closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sha's guard.
Sha is trying to control the position but Machado postures up.
Sha is really struggling to control Machado but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Sha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sha throws out the jab.
Sha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Sha takes the fight into the clinch.
Sha working aggressively here.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machado to keep the fight standing.
Sha working aggressively here.
Sha looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha misses with a punch on the inside.
Sha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seb Sha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sha leaning against his opponent.
Sha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sha gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado. #T1#
Sha wants a takedown.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sha prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sha misses with a punch on the inside.
Sha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sha throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Sha misses with a punch to the body.
Sha digs a right hand underneath Machado's ribcage. Machado let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2##TD#
Sha drags the fight down to the ground.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xander Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sha is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Machado is controlling Sha's posture.
Sha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully.
Machado has his hands on Sha's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Sha content to stall in guard here.
Sha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machado is controlling Sha's posture.
Sha won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
Sha stands and throws Machado's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Machado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machado stops Sha from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Sha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sha tries to advance to mount but Machado denies him.
Machado has one of Sha's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Machado stops Sha from passing to mount.
Machado is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machado, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Machado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sha tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Machado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Machado trying to control the position but Sha is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado staying calm.#T1#
Sha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sha keeps working.
Sha manages to get back to half guard.
Machado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sha wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Sha is defending well.
Machado is stalling here. Sha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Machado seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Machado is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sha wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
Machado tries to improve position but can't.
Sha tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machado's legs.
Machado manages to get back to half guard.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sha forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Sha is pressing down on Machado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machado is holding on for now.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado wants to control but Sha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sha is pressing down on Machado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machado is holding on for now. #SUB#
Sha is trying to work for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
Machado keeping control of the position.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sha prevents Machado from improving his position.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sha is one step ahead there.
Machado is pulling down on Sha's head. It's preventing any offense from Sha, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Sha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xander Machado.
I think Machado 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Machado!
A victorious Xander Machado 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:
EFC Matusov vs Kurri
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Galanos misses with a looping right.
Sha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Galanos throws a hook to the side of Sha's head but Sha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galanos throws an overhand right that lands on Sha's shoulder, as Sha tries to avoid the shot.
Galanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Sha tries to counter it with a takedown but Galanos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Galanos misses.
Sha feints the counter takedown.
Galanos misses the shot to the body.
Sha 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.
Galanos lands the left hand.
Galanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sha.
Sha tries to counter with a clinch but Galanos shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Sha.
And Sha tries to counter it with a takedown but Galanos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Galanos thows a leg kick but Sha checks it #TD2#
and Sha counters with a shoot takedown. Galanos fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully. #T1#
Galanos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Galanos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sha's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.#SUB2#
Sha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
Galanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sha is retaining full guard.
Galanos advances position into side control!
Sha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Galanos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sha regains half guard.#SUB#
Galanos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galanos.
Sha is trying to control but can't.
Sha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sha.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sha is trying to control the position but Galanos postures up.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Sha keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sha is looking for a triangle here but Galanos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Galanos throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Sha moves into the clinch.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Galanos is leaning against Sha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Galanos tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sha prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Sha has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Galanos is trying to keep an underhook but Sha manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galanos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos is not content to let Sha control the position.#SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Sha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galanos sees it coming and defends easily.
Galanos trying to control but Sha postures up.
Sha is keen to just control but Galanos is a slippery customer.
Galanos is looking to control Sha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galanos avoid being mounted?
Galanos gets full guard.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Galanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Sha defends it.
Sha is not content to let Galanos control the position.#SUB#
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort.
Sha wants to get back to full guard but Galanos has passed into side control.#SUB#
Galanos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Galanos taking a breather here.
Sha is looking to regain half guard here but Galanos keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Sha's face as Galanos controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Sha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Galanos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sha, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galanos trying to control the position but Sha is working away.
Galanos takes a little break here. Sha wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sha is looking to regain half guard here but Galanos keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hero Galanos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Sha 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Sha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Galanos is trying to keep Sha in close.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Galanos looking for subs off his back but Sha has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sha is trying to work for a kimura but Galanos is defending well.
#T1#
Galanos wants to control but Sha is keeping busy.
Sha wants to free his trapped foot but Galanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galanos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sha has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galanos is looking to escape. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galanos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Galanos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Galanos is stalling in the full guard.
Sha is trying to keep Galanos in close.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sha working a defensive guard but Galanos passes into half guard.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galanos in particular looking to stall.
Galanos trying to control from Sha's half guard. Sha has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Sha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seb Sha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galanos advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sha is defending against the submission attempts here by Galanos.
Galanos prevents Sha from improving his position.#SUB#
Galanos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seb Sha.
I think Galanos 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Galanos!
A relieved looking Hero Galanos 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:
WVTSW S01 WK5B
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Seb Sha (ranked 1040 p4p, 140 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 2719 p4p, 309 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Seb Sha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sha (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn stands and throws Sha's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sha (0) vs (5) Steel Penn
Sha is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sha is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steel Penn tries for a kimura but Sha is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sha (2) vs (5) Steel Penn
Steel Penn won't allow Sha to pass to mount.
Sha trying to control from Steel Penn's half guard. Steel Penn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Sha passes Steel Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Sha trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sha (2) vs (7) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sha pulls Steel Penn in to control the position.
Sha keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Sha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sha (2) vs (10) Steel Penn
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controls the position from side control.
Sha is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sha stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sha's face as Steel Penn controls the position.
Steel Penn wants to control but Sha is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sha wants to control but Steel Penn postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Sha but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sha (2) vs (12) Steel Penn
Steel Penn forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sha (2) vs (15) Steel Penn
Sha won't enjoy being in this position. Steel Penn looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sha is tapping - it's over boys! Steel Penn picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Steel Penn!
In his post fight interview, Mr Steel Penn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK4B
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 2137 p4p, 257 weight class) and Seb Sha (ranked 1027 p4p, 132 weight class). Amaury's entrance music is Vultures Fly. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Seb Sha!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amaury tries to clinch there but Sha circles away.
Amaury closes the distance and pushes Sha back into the ropes.
Sha tries to pull guard but Amaury won't allow it.
Sha pulls guard successfully.
Sha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (0) vs (2) Sha
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury is trying to keep Sha in close.
Amaury is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sha trying to control but Amaury is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sha postures up.
Sha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sha passes Amaury's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Amaury has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sha is working away from the top position though.
Sha passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (5) Sha
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amaury, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amaury struggling a bit here.
Sha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sha tries for a kimura but Amaury is defending well.
Sha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is trying to improve his position.
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amaury, who protects the arm well.
Amaury tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sha advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Amaury (0) vs (7) Sha
Amaury regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury wants to improve his position but Sha is controlling well.
Amaury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sha maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Amaury could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sha has cracked it and Amaury is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seb Sha!
Seb Sha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3B
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Seb Sha (ranked 1017 p4p, 133 weight class) and Trevor Fitch (ranked 6244 p4p, 475 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Seb Sha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Trevor Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sha (2) vs (0) Fitch
Sha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fitch is trying to keep Sha in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha slips nicely into half guard.
Sha is pressing down on Fitch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fitch is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sha passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sha (5) vs (0) Fitch
Sha controls the position.
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitch, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sha (7) vs (0) Fitch
Sha controlling his opponent.
Sha jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fitch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitch can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fitch! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sha (9) vs (0) Fitch
Sha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sha forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sha (12) vs (0) Fitch
Sha is looking for the choke from the back position but Fitch is controlling his hands well.
Fitch should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sha trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fitch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sha has his arm under Fitch's chin here. Game over son! Sha squeezes tightly and Fitch is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seb Sha!
An out of breath Seb Sha 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:
WVTSW S01 WK2B
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 164 p4p, 23 weight class) and Seb Sha (ranked 1002 p4p, 138 weight class). Zexi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BRADIO-Flyers. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dai Zexi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Seb Sha!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zexi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sha to the mat! Sha manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zexi (2) vs (0) Sha
Sha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zexi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zexi stopping the sweep attempt from Sha.
Sha is still trying to improve position.
Sha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zexi is aware though and is defending well.
Zexi forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi is thwarting Sha's attempts to control the position.
Zexi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Zexi (5) vs (0) Sha
Sha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zexi (5) vs (2) Sha
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi is trying to control the position but Sha postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sha lying in Zexi's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Zexi decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sha taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dai Zexi!
A relieved looking Dai Zexi 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:
WVTSW S01 WK1B
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Seb Sha (ranked 1000 p4p, 140 weight class) and Pacer Dalton (ranked 1268 p4p, 169 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Seb Sha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dalton.
Sha shoots in for a double leg but Dalton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dalton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt - Sha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dalton sprawls and moves away.
Seb Sha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.
Sha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dalton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sha (2) vs (0) Dalton
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sha preventing the sweep.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Sha is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Sha looking to pass the guard.
Sha wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Sha stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Sha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton pulls Sha in close to his closed guard and prevents Sha from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Sha is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Sha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton is not content to let Sha control the position.
Dalton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sha is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is defending against the submission attempts here by Sha.
Sha is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton won't allow Sha to pass to mount.
Dalton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dalton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sha jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sha (5) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Dalton is trying to control Sha's posture but Sha avoids it.
Dalton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sha is staying active.
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalton, who protects the arm well.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sha tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Sha is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalton is defending well.
Sha gets to mount! Dalton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sha (7) vs (0) Dalton
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Sha isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton tries to improve his position but instead Sha has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sha (10) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sha off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dalton is really stuck here.
Dalton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dalton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sha.
Sha has one arm under Dalton 's neck. Dalton is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Sha manages to get his arm free though and Dalton is in a world of trouble! Sha sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Dalton turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seb Sha!
After winning the bout, Seb Sha 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:
PSE 20
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Sha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sha walks into a jab.
Pendragon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sha.
Sha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pendragon throws a series of punches but Sha avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Pendragon both land. Nice combination.
Sha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendragon.
Pendragon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Pendragon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sha under the eye.
Pendragon connects with a jab.#TD2#
Sha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pendragon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sha pushes down on Pendragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pendragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Sha trying to mount his opponent but Pendragon defends it.
Pendragon controlling the position for now.
Pendragon gets full guard.#T2#
Pendragon has his hands on Sha's head, controlling the position.
Sha is looking to advance position but Pendragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sha tries to reverse the position but Pendragon maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Pendragon looking for a guillotine from mount but Sha is having none of it. #T3#
Sha is working to get back to half guard.
Sha gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Pendragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sha gets back to full guard.
Sha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pendragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Sha has an active guard here but Pendragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Sha is pressing down on Pendragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pendragon stays in close to Sha's body and controls the position.
Pendragon tries to stand but Sha is controlling from the bottom.
Sha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pendragon is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pendragon passes into side control.
Sha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pendragon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sha just misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Sha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pendragon defends it well.
Sha misses with a low kick.
Seb Sha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pendragon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon lands with a shot to the body.
Pendragon misses with a body kick.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
Sha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pendragon throws an off balance right hand
and Sha counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sha gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Sha is working for a kimura but Pendragon is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Pendragon has hold of Sha's hands but Sha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pendragon trying to control here.
Pendragon tries to get to full guard but Sha has control of the leg.
Sha wants to take a breather but Pendragon is having none of it.
Sha is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sha controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Pendragon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pendragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sha trying to move into half guard but instead Pendragon has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Pendragon is stalling in the full guard.
Pendragon passes Sha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sha wants to improve his position but Pendragon is controlling well.
Pendragon is looking to stall here but Sha recovers full guard.
Pendragon content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Sha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sha can't keep his opponent in guard - Pendragon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pendragon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pendragon trying to control from half guard but Sha is working away. #SUB#
Pendragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Pendragon prevents Sha from improving his position.
Sha is pressing down on Pendragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pendragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pendragon has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Pendragon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pendragon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pendragon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sha doesn't seem bothered though.
Pendragon swings widly with a right hand
and Sha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Sha's shoulder, as Sha tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Sha. Beautiful body shot.
Sha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pendragon rather than just go for the knockout.
Sha swings for the body but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sha has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sha counters with a right hand to the body.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Pendragon misses with a hook
and Sha counters with a left to the body.
Pendragon throws a shot from downtown. Sha moves away and avoids it.
As Pendragon backs off Sha throws a huge counter combo but Pendragon manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Pendragon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pendragon throws a jab when Sha was well out of range.
Sha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Pendragon backs off Sha throws a huge counter combo but Pendragon manages to avoid it all.
Jab, jab by Pendragon - just one landing.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Sha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pendragon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pendragon misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Sha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pendragon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sha passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Well, if Sha 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.
Sha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sha is trying to control. Pendragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sha trying to mount his opponent but Pendragon defends it.
Sha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pendragon wants to improve his position but Sha is controlling well.
Seb Sha has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pendragon defends it well. #T3#
Sha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pendragon's head.
Sha working Pendragon over with strikes.
Pendragon trying to control but Sha postures up.
Pendragon wants to get back to full guard.
Sha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.
Sha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pendragon defending well though.
Pendragon wants to control but Sha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pendragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully.
Seb Sha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pendragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sha stopping the sweep attempt from Pendragon.
Arthur Pendragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sha distracts Pendragon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pendragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pendragon trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Pendragon working for a triangle but Sha defends it easily.
Sha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pendragon 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pendragon!
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Event:
PSE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sha defends well and Farfy Iii ends up having to push Sha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Farfy Iii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Farfy Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Sha defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sha defends it well. #SUB2#
Sha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farfy Iii pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Farfy Iii is looking for submissions but instead, Sha has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Farfy Iii drops back looking for a leg! Sha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sha manages to kick Farfy Iii off! Farfy Iii jumps back into Sha's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farfy Iii defends well.
Farfy Iii looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Farfy Iii has gone for a leg lock! Sha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Farfy Iii's guard.#REVB#
Farfy Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sha chips away with some ground and pound.
Sha landing with the ground and pound.
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farfy Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Farfy Iii has his foot on Sha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sha works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Farfy Iii is looking for a triangle but Sha pushes his legs off easily.
Sha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Farfy Iii is not content to let Sha control the position.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Farfy Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sha pulls his head out easily.
Sha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farfy Iii has hold of Sha's hands but Sha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Farfy Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sha pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Farfy Iii tries to roll over but Sha keeps him under control.#SUB#
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Sha wants to take a breather but Farfy Iii is having none of it.
Sha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sha landing shots from mount.
Sha is landing with some decent strikes but Farfy Iii is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Farfy Iii is rocked!
Sha connects with a bit shot that sees Farfy Iii covering up! More strikes from Sha and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sha is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seb Sha!
An out of breath Seb Sha 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:
PSE 13
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruth circles away.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Sha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sha throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Ruth.
Ruth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruth shoots in for a double leg but Sha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth has a takedown stuffed.
As Ruth backs away, Sha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seb Sha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Ruth scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Sha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Sha as Ruth shoots in.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ruth just manages to avoid it.
John Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Sha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ruth moves out of range as Sha strikes.
Ruth stuns Sha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Sha misses the target.
Ruth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruth tries to avoid it but Sha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruth to the ground. Ruth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruth's coach down at Q Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ruth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Sha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sha as he jumps to the side.
Ruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Sha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.#T2#
Sha walks into a straight right hand from Ruth.
Sha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruth's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Sha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Ruth clinches with his opponent.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruth throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruth shoots and misses
and Sha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Ruth has closed the distance and engaged Sha in a clinch.
#BC#
Sha breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Sha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
A cross from Ruth lands.
Ruth misses with a body shot
and Sha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruth. Ruth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruth misses the jab.
Sha moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Sha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4##SUB2#
Sha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sha has managed to get both his arms back between Ruth's legs - danger averted.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruth is retaining full guard.
Sha scoring with some ground and pound.
Sha looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sha is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sha trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Sha preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ruth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ruth misses with a straight left.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
Sha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seb Sha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Sha.
Ruth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruth misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sha counter with a right hand.
Sha moves out of range as Ruth strikes.#TD2#
Ruth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Sha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ruth is looking for a triangle but Sha pushes his legs off easily.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Sha'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth trying to control the position.
Ruth is pulling down on Sha's head to control his posture.
Sha wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving. #T2#
Sha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruth's head.
Ruth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sha trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Sha working some strikes from top position.
Sha working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Ruth working for a triangle but Sha defends it easily.
Sha wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving.
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sha defends it easily.
Sha postures up in Ruth's guard and throws a big left but Ruth blocks it.
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
Seb Sha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ruth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ruth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sha stands and throws Ruth's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Sha advances to full mount.
Ruth wants to hold on but Sha pushes him away.
Ruth is desperately trying to improve his position but Sha has a good base and remains in mount.
Sha dominating with strikes here.
Ruth tries to reverse the position but Sha maintains control.
Ruth is bucking up trying to escape but Sha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ruth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Sha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth tries to hold on but Sha postures up.
A nice elbow there by Sha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sha with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sha clobbers Ruth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Ruth scores with a shot to the body.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
Ruth shoots and misses
and Sha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sha keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruth lands with a right hand.
Sha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sha somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Sha counters with a right hand to the body.
Sha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ruth tries to clinch but Sha moves out of range.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Sha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Ruth.
Ruth blocks a jab.
Ruth swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
Ruth lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sha as he jumps to the side.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sha but Sha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seb Sha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Sha throws a nice looking combination but Ruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Ruth misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Sha.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sha wants to pass the guard but Ruth is defending well.
Sha drops an elbow to the side of Ruth's head.
Sha prevents Ruth from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ruth actively working from the bottom here.
Ruth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruth won't allow Sha to pass to mount.
Ruth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruth is refusing to be controlled, as Sha sits in half guard.
Ruth trying to hold on to Sha's head to control him but Sha postures up.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Sha there.
Sha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruth keeps working.
Ruth is trying to maintain the position but Sha is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruth defends it well.
Ruth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruth manages to get to full guard.
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sha is in close to Ruth's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Ruth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sha uses it to pass to side control.
Ruth wants to control but Sha postures up.
Sha working the ground and pound.
Sha in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ruth sneaks back into half guard.
Sha wants to pass to mount but Ruth is defending the position.
Sha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sha 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Sha!
Seb Sha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BOTBC The end
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Jah misses with an uppercut. Sha saw that one coming.
It looked like Sha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jah.
Sha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jah misses with a head kick.
It looked like Sha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jah.
Sha misses with a series of wild punches.
Jah 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.
Jah swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
Sha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Jah.
Jah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sha lands a body shot.
#TD#
Sha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Sha throws a big right hand that misses.
Jah looking to control.
Sha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jah's guard.
Sha is looking to take a break and control but Jah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sha is working away from the top position though.
Sha is looking to advance position but Jah won't allow it.
Jah wants to get back to full guard.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.
Jah wants to control but Sha is keeping busy.
Jah tries to get to full guard but Sha has control of the leg.
Jah wants to control but Sha is keeping busy.
#T2#
Sha is keen to just control but Jah is a slippery customer.
Sha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha drops an elbow to the side of Jah's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sha connects with a nice short shot to Jah's temple.
Jah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jah defends it well.
Sha prevents Jah from standing back up.
Sha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jah wants to get back to full guard.
Jah is not content to let Sha control the position.
Sha is really struggling to control Jah but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jah trying to control from the bottom.
Sha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Sha'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.
Jah tries to get to full guard but Sha has control of the leg. #T3#
Sha lands with a punch from half guard.
Sha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Sha is working for a submission of some sort.
Jah is looking to improve his position.
Jah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sha stopping the sweep attempt from Jah.
Sha working some strikes from top position.
Jah keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully.
Sha looking to pass the guard.
Jah keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Jah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Jah is keeping the position.
Jah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sha manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Sha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sha 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that round.
That's time! Sha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sha shoots in looking for a takedown but Jah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sha looks to throw the jab but Jah is out of range.
Sha connects with a body shot.
Sha moves out of range of the leg kick from Jah.
Donk. Jah catches Sha right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Sha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
Sha keeps Jah at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Sha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jah circles away quickly and effectively.
Jah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Donk. Sha catches Jah right on the button with a cross.
Jah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Jah manages to avoid it.
Sha misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jah! But no joy.
Jah throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Sha counters with a single leg into guard. Jah didn't expect that.
Jah is wriggling around but Sha manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah is trying to maintain the position but Sha is very close to passing his half guard.
Sha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Sha is trying to control the action in half guard but Jah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Seb Sha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sha's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jah wants to control from the top but Sha keeps moving.
Sha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Sha trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Sha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sha content to stall in guard here.
Jah looking for a sweep. Not yet Jah, not yet.
Sha prevents Jah from getting back to his feet.
Jah trying to control the position.
Sha chips away with some ground and pound.
Sha lands a couple of digs.
Jah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sha is one step ahead there.
Sha throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Sha is stalling in the full guard.
Sha chips away with some ground and pound.
Jah wants to sweep but no luck.
Jah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sha wants to control from the top but Jah keeps moving.
Sha is looking to work some ground and pound but Jah has wrist control.
Sha trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Sha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sha manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sha wants to sweep here but Jah controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sha throws a shot to the body.
Sha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jah.
Sha staying out of range there.
Jah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha throws a shot to the body.
Sha connects with a leg kick. Jah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jah throws a poor cross that misses
and Sha counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Jah throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sha counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jah, right into the meat.
Jah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jah can do to turn this around?
Jah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sha's head.
Jah looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
Jah tries a low kick but Sha avoids it.
Sha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Jah.#T2#
Sha scores with the left hand. Jah knows he should have avoided that one.
Sha ducks under a wild hook from Jah.#TD#
Sha gets the takedown into side control.
Soul Jah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sha moves into full mount!
Jah regains half guard.
Sha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jah gets back to full guard.
Sha connects with a couple of short punches.
Sha is stalling in the full guard.
Sha wants to control from the top but Jah keeps moving. #T3#
Jah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sha wants to control from the top but Jah keeps moving.
Sha being controlled here momentarily.
Jah keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully.
Jah has Sha pulled in close to control his posture.
Sha throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jah controls Sha momentarily but Sha frees himself.
Sha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Jah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seb Sha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Sha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sha stopping the sweep attempt from Jah.
Jah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sha stops Jah from standing up.
Jah looking for a sweep. Not yet Jah, not yet.
Sha controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jah dodges the punch combination from Sha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sha.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sha 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Sha!
A relieved looking Seb Sha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Soul Jah was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD 4
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Chlapik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sha thumps Chlapik with a low kick.
We've been informed that Sha has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chlapik tries to clinch up
and Sha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut
and Sha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chlapik wants to clinch.
Sha throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha avoids the head kick by Chlapik.
A punch combination from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chlapik tries to clinch but Sha moves out of range. #T1#
Chlapik throws a combination that misses
and Sha counters with a straight right hand.
Chlapik moves to clinch but Sha breaks away
and Sha counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Sha misses.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chlapik with a jab.
Chlapik swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
Sha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sha avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Chlapik darts in and clinches Sha up against the cage.#BC2#
Sha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Chlapik.#T2#
Chlapik lands a really nice looking cross but Sha seems unphased.
Chlapik misses the shot to the body.
Sha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sha fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Sha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chlapik.
Sha tries to move into range but Chlapik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chlapik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sha walks into a straight right hand from Chlapik.
The fighters circling - Sha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Chlapik looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
Sha ducks right into an uppercut from Chlapik. #TD2#
Sha gets the takedown into side control.
Sha trying to control the position but Chlapik is working away.
Chlapik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sha.
Chlapik tries to escape but Sha is in control.
Sha misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chlapik is pushing Sha's head away, looking to escape. Sha manages to hold on to the position though.
Sha lands a nice forearm strike.
Sha tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sha working away.
Sha trying to control the position but Chlapik is working away. #T4#
Sha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sha works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sha trying to control the position but Chlapik is working away.
Chlapik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sha.
Sha tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sha is looking to take a break and control but Chlapik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chlapik is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seb Sha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sha cracks Chlapik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chlapik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
Chlapik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sha tries a quick counter leg kick but Chlapik is wise to it.
Chlapik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Sha gets tackled into the cage by Chlapik. Chlapik maintains the clinch.
Sha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
Sha works over Chlapik's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Sha.
Chlapik misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha walks into a stiff left hand from Chlapik.
Chlapik closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Sha counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Chlapik sneaks out the side door and pushes Sha away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Jakub Chlapik is winning the standup battle so far.
Chlapik moves to clinch but Sha breaks away
and Sha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chlapik thinking.
Chlapik misses with a leg kick
and Sha counters with a nice uppercut.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sha catches Chlapik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick
and Sha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sha avoids the head kick by Chlapik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlapik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seb Sha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chlapik misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Sha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chlapik connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Sha ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chlapik throws the left hand but Sha avoids the punch easily.
Sha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sha.
Chlapik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chlapik throws the kick towards the body but Sha avoids it.
Sha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Sha is rocked!
Chlapik tries to close the distance and clinch but Sha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chlapik tries to clinch but Sha moves away
and Sha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chlapik tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Sha counters with a takedown into side control.
Sha grinds an elbow into Chlapik's temple.
Sha working the ground and pound. #T3#
Chlapik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sha.
Chlapik is trying to get back to half guard.
Sha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chlapik keeps working.
Chlapik defending against the ground and pound.
Chlapik bucks up and tries to throw Sha off but instead Sha has got his back!
Chlapik trying to get back to his feet but Sha is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Chlapik is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sha gets his way!
#SUB2#
Chlapik preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sha. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Chlapik's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sha loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Chlapik hold on?
Will Sha go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sha lands with a hammerfist to the side of Chlapik's head.#SUB2#
Sha patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sha is working the ground and pound. Can Chlapik escape?#SUB2#
Sha is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha punches Chlapik on the ear.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlapik is trying to break free.
Chlapik trying to control the hands but Sha won't let him.
Chlapik is trying to get back to his feet but Sha has full control of the position and if anything, Chlapik has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chlapik tries to clinch
and Sha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chlapik doesn't manage to clinch there - Sha circles away.
Sha is looking for the big counter here.
Good standup being displayed there by Chlapik as he connects with a hook.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chlapik throws a nice head kick!
Chlapik tries to clinch up.
Chlapik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chlapik misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Chlapik darts in and clinches Sha up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Sha breaks from the clinch.
Chlapik checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Chlapik.#T1#
Sha punishes Chlapik's body with a nice straight punch.
Sha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chlapik.
Sha fails with a takedown attempt.
Chlapik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sha, as that shot connected.
Chlapik takes a swing at Sha's ribcage but misses.
Chlapik misses with a combination
and Sha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chlapik.
#T2#
Chlapik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sha's head backwards.
Chlapik throws a shot from downtown. Sha moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Sha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chlapik's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha lands a couple of elbows.
Chlapik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chlapik has momentary wrist control but Sha slips an elbow through the middle.
Chlapik has momentary wrist control but Sha slips an elbow through the middle.
Chlapik keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
Sha prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet.
Sha throwing strikes from guard but Chlapik blocks nicely.
Sha prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Chlapik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chlapik keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
Sha throws a big right hand that misses.
Sha prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet.
Sha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sha connects with a couple of short punches.
Sha won't allow Chlapik to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Chlapik looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sha has picked Chlapik up and slammed him! Chlapik can't keep hold of the triangle and Sha manages to pass to side control!
Chlapik can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Sha landing strikes.
Seb Sha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chlapik is being controlled here.
Chlapik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chlapik seems a little lost for a moment, as Sha dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Sha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jakub Chlapik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sha 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Sha!
After winning the bout, Seb Sha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jakub Chlapik stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.
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Event:
PSE 8
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
James throws a leg kick
and Sha counters with a leg kick.
Sha misses with a series of wild punches.
Sha throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James throws a hook to the side of Sha's head but Sha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James loads up on a big right hand but Sha slips the punch.
Sha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sha throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sha throws a predictable looking body shot
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
James throws an off balance right hand
and Sha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James throws a shot from downtown. Sha moves away and avoids it.
Sha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sha throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Sha unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sha moves away from the strike by James.
James misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Sha counters with a takedown into side control.
My spies in Hilo Ippon Squad inform me that Sha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
James is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sha asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Sha crashes against the mat.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sha on the ground.
James is looking to reverse the position.
Sha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sha connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
#T2#
James wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Sha are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Sha.#SUB2#
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Sha works to advance to full mount. James defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Sha looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
Sha trying to control but James is having none of it.
Sha working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
James holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sha tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
James is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sha working James over with strikes here. #CUT2#
Gerrald James's cut is getting worse.
Sha punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#
Gerrald James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sha landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#
Jeez, Gerrald James's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gerrald James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Seb Sha!
Seb Sha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 172
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Sha lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Sha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Funkhouser's guard.
Funkhouser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkhouser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sha'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.
Funkhouser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkhouser is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funkhouser keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha is chipping away with strikes.
Sha controls the position.
Funkhouser is trying to improve his position.
Funkhouser manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sha's best efforts.#T1#
Sha is thwarting Funkhouser's attempts to control the position.
Funkhouser tries to roll over but Sha keeps him under control.#SUB#
Funkhouser is defending against the submission attempts here by Sha.
Sha is looking to advance position but Funkhouser won't allow it.
Funkhouser is pressing down on Sha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sha slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sha wants to free his trapped foot but Funkhouser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funkhouser works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sha postures up and lands a big shot to Funkhouser's brow.
Funkhouser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sha lands a couple of digs.
Funkhouser controls Sha momentarily but Sha frees himself.
Funkhouser lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Funkhouser looking to pass the guard.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Sha keeps moving. #T3#
Funkhouser pushing down on Sha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Sha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sha is trying to get back to full guard.
Sha is refusing to be controlled, as Funkhouser sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sha looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sha sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Sha tries to get to full guard but Funkhouser has control of the leg.
Funkhouser is looking to advance position but Sha won't allow it.
Sha tries to get to full guard but Funkhouser has control of the leg.
Funkhouser thows a huge punch but Sha dodges it nicely.
Funkhouser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Sha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sha wants to get back to full guard.
Funkhouser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sha!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sha is squirming around, avoiding Funkhouser's attempts to control the action.
Sha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funkhouser lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Funkhouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Sha is just out of range.
Sha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Funkhouser. That did some damage!
Funkhouser swings widly with a right hand
and Sha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funkhouser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sha lands with an uppercut that bounces Funkhouser off the cage and back into range.
Funkhouser moves to clinch but Sha breaks away
and Sha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funkhouser lands with a cross.
Funkhouser looks to land a right hand but Sha moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sha.
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funkhouser can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Funkhouser.
Sha ducks under a wild hook from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser looks to land a right hand but Sha moved out of range.
Sha feinted with a counter takedown.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Sha. No joy for Funkhouser on that attempt.
Sha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkhouser.
Sha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Funkhouser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sha is fending him off so far but Funkhouser persists. Nope, Sha circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkhouser leaves Sha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seb Sha is winning the standup battle so far.
Sha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Funkhouser throws an off balance right hand
and Sha counters with a left to the body.
Sha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Funkhouser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Funkhouser misses with a right hand
and Sha counters with a nice uppercut.
Sha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funkhouser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Sha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Funkhouser counters with a nice uppercut.
Sha misses with a takedown attempt - Funkhouser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sha shoots in for a takedown but Funkhouser shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seb Sha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sha misses with a straight right. #T3#
Funkhouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Funkhouser. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funkhouser.
Funkhouser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Funkhouser just manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Funkhouser finds it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sha.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
It looked like Sha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seb Sha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funkhouser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Funkhouser manages to avoid it.
Funkhouser throws out a loose jab but Sha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funkhouser lands an overhand right.
A jab from Sha misses. #T4#
Funkhouser thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funkhouser scores with a nice right hand.
Funkhouser moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Funkhouser throws a hook but Sha blocks it.
As Funkhouser looks to move away, Sha throws a big counter combo but Funkhouser just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funkhouser. Sha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sha throws out a loose jab but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser throws the left hand but Sha avoids the punch easily.
Sha takes one to the side of the head.
Sha swings for the body but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Funkhouser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funkhouser throws an overhand right that lands on Sha's shoulder, as Sha tries to avoid the shot.
Sha throws a looping overhand right but Funkhouser ducks down to avoid it.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
Sha attempts a counter takedown but Funkhouser avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Funkhouser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Funkhouser throws a right hand that misses
and Sha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
Sha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funkhouser misses with a hook
enabling Sha to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Funkhouser dives in and scores a takedown into Sha's guard.
Sha looking for a sweep. Not yet Sha, not yet.
Funkhouser throws a big right hand that misses.
Sha wants to sweep here but Funkhouser controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funkhouser defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Funkhouser slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Funkhouser wants to pass the guard but Sha is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkhouser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sha keeping moving, preventing Funkhouser from controlling successfully.
Sha keeping full guard, as Funkhouser tries to pass.
Funkhouser trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Sha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Funkhouser wants to pass the guard but Sha is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sha is looking for a triangle but Funkhouser pushes his legs off easily.
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sha has his foot on Funkhouser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funkhouser works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkhouser controlling from the top position.
Funkhouser trying to control but Sha is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funkhouser passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Funkhouser trying to control the action but Sha is working from the bottom.
Sha prevents Funkhouser from moving into mount.
Sha is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkhouser staying calm.
Funkhouser moves into full mount! #T4#
Sha stops Funkhouser from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Funkhouser works his way to his opponent's back.
Sha prevents Funkhouser from getting a body triangle.
Sha is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Sha won't enjoy being in this position. Funkhouser looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sha is tapping - it's over boys! Funkhouser picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trenton Funkhouser!
Trenton Funkhouser was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 170
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Sha cracks Mourtneant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mourtneant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Mourtneant has closed the distance and engaged Sha in a clinch.
Mourtneant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Sha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mourtneant throws a body kick that misses
and Sha counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Mourtneant. #BC2#
Sha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Sha looking to score a takedown here. Mourtneant is defending well but Sha drives through and ends up in Mourtneant's guard.
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!
Sha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Mourtneant is retaining full guard.
Sha working some strikes from top position.
Sha forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Mourtneant gets full guard.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Mourtneant is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mourtneant is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Mourtneant'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.#SUB2#
Sha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mourtneant is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mourtneant passes into half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Sha with the active half guard here but Mourtneant passes nicely into side control.
Sha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mourtneant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Mourtneant has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Mourtneant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mourtneant stalling in the clinch.
Mourtneant has Sha pressed against the cage, preventing Sha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Sha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy Mourtneant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mourtneant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sha, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Sha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mourtneant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Sha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mourtneant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mourtneant tries to close the distance and clinch but Sha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mourtneant fails to land the takedown.
Mourtneant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mourtneant throws a hook to the side of Sha's head but Sha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mourtneant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Mourtneant tries to clinch up.
And Sha tries to counter it with a takedown but Mourtneant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mourtneant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mourtneant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Mourtneant clinches.
Mourtneant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Mourtneant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mourtneant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sha looks for a takedown but Mourtneant sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seb Sha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mourtneant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mourtneant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sha swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Mourtneant moves into the clinch.
Mourtneant is leaning against Sha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mourtneant is pressed up against the cage. Sha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mourtneant down to the mat. Mourtneant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Sha. No joy for Mourtneant on that attempt.
Sha throws out a counter right but Mourtneant avoids it with no problem.
Mourtneant wants to clinch up but Sha keeps it at a distance.
As Mourtneant backs off Sha throws a huge counter combo but Mourtneant manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mourtneant tries to avoid it but Sha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mourtneant to the ground. Mourtneant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mourtneant is looking to clinch.
Sha keeps the fight on the outside.
Sha looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Mourtneant shoots in and drives through. Sha sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Mourtneant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mourtneant defending well as Sha loads up on a big left hand.
Sha misses with a jab to the body
and Mourtneant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mourtneant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mourtneant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Sha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sha scores with a decent looking hook.#T2##CL#
Mourtneant forces Sha back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Sha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sha swats away the attempt to clinch by Mourtneant.#CL#
Mourtneant closes the distance and pushes Sha back into the cage.#BC#
Mourtneant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mourtneant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sha shoots in for a takedown but Mourtneant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mourtneant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Sha misses.#T3#
Mourtneant tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Sha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sha prevents Mourtneant from getting back to his feet.
Sha throws a big elbow that misses.
Mourtneant keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sha wants to control from the top but Mourtneant keeps moving.
Sha prevents Mourtneant from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Sha throws a big right hand that misses.
Sha throws a big right hand that misses.
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourtneant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mourtneant parries the strikes from Sha easily there. Sha is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mourtneant to escape.
Mourtneant sneaks back into half guard.
Mourtneant wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sha wants to work for an arm triangle but Mourtneant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES#
Mourtneant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seb Sha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mourtneant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sha.
Mourtneant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mourtneant tries to clinch up but Sha circles away and keeps his distance.
As Mourtneant backs off Sha throws a huge counter combo but Mourtneant manages to avoid it all.
Mourtneant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mourtneant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mourtneant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sha counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mourtneant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mourtneant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sha is looking for the big counter here.
Mourtneant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mourtneant tries to clinch but Sha moves out of range.
Sha with the counter takedown but Mourtneant avoids it easily.
Sha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mourtneant on the side of the head.
Sha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Mourtneant shoots in and gets a takedown into Sha's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sha has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mourtneant 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 Sha.
Mourtneant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sha keeps working. #T2#
Sha manages to get back to half guard.
Sha tries to get to full guard but Mourtneant has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sha keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Mourtneant stands up and waves to Sha to follow him.
Mourtneant looks for a takedown but Sha sprawls well.
Sha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Guy Mourtneant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Mourtneant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Mourtneant walks into a stiff left hand from Sha.
Mourtneant fails to land the takedown.
Sha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sha moves out of range of the body kick from Mourtneant.
Sha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant moves in looking to clinch but Sha pushes him off.
Mourtneant closes the distance but Sha moves to the side
and Sha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seb Sha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mourtneant darts in trying to clinch
letting Sha counter with a right hand.
Sha stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sha! But no joy.
Mourtneant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sha throws out a counter right but Mourtneant avoids it with no problem.
Mourtneant fails with the takedown.
Sha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mourtneant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sha 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 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seb Sha!
A relieved looking Seb Sha 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:
MMAHelsinki - 164
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Sha looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sha throwing strikes but missing.
Sha won't allow Robinson to get back to his feet.
Sha trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Sha is having none of it.
Sha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha throws a big right hand that misses.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Sha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Robinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sha is controlling him.
Sha wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving. #T1#
Sha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Robinson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sha.
Sha landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sha trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Check out the look on Sha's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Robinson is not content to let Sha control the position.
Sha tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Sha.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Sha drags him back down.
We've been hearing good reports from Sha'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.
Sha tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Sha tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson is pushing Sha's head away, looking to escape. Sha manages to hold on to the position though.
Sha in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sha trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Sha throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Sha tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sha lands some shots froms side control.
Robinson prevents Sha from moving into mount.
Sha wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson pushes Sha away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sha gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is not content to let Sha control the position.
Sha works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ES2#
Robinson sneaks out the side door and pushes Sha away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Sha gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch. #T4##TD#
Robinson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sha is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Robinson to the mat. Robinson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Sha trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Sha prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha 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#
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sha off to one side.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Sha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sha scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Sha finds it's target.#T1#
Robinson throws a jab when Sha was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Sha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seb Sha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Sha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Sha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sha throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Sha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Sha on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seb Sha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A jab lands there for Sha.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Sha is out of range.
Sha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sha finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson's head.
Sha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Sha moves out of range easily.
Sha misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Sha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Robinson catches Sha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Robinson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sha sprawling to the canvas. Robinson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sha hang on? #ROC2#
Sha is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Seb Sha has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson controlling the action here.
Oh Sha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Sha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sha seems to have got his legs back now.
Sha wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Sha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Let's hope that Robinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Wuan Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seb Sha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robinson misses the jab.
Robinson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sha lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.
Robinson swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson slips under a jab from Sha.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Sha appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Robinson gets a clinch. #T1#
Sha tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Sha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Sha counters with a one-two to the body.
Ja Wuan Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sha avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Sha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sha works the jab nicely.
Robinson throws a head kick but Sha moves out of range.
Sha is looking for a counter combo.
Sha goes for a double leg but Robinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robinson continues to drive forward.#T2#
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Sha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Sha throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
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!
Robinson throws a right and a left that Sha avoids nicely.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Sha pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sha.
Robinson swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
Sha misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sha shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Robinson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sha keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sha is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
Sha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Robinson misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Sha breaks from the clinch.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sha. Sha gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson throws out a counter right but Sha avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seb Sha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Sha tries to counter with a takedown but Robinson is quick to defend against it.
Sha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Sha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sha's head backwards.
Sha takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ja Wuan Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robinson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ja Wuan Robinson!
After the fight, Ja Wuan Robinson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TRFC fn1
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Conrad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Conrad misses its intended target.
Sha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conrad at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Conrad 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 Sha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conrad throws a solid leg kick but Sha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conrad.
Conrad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sha checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Conrad misses
and Sha counters with a nice uppercut.
Conrad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sha.
Conrad misses with an uppercut
enabling Sha to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sha connects with a body shot that sends Conrad's belly button to the back.
A bone on bone clash there as Sha blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Sha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conrad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sha is able to avoid easily.
Sha throws out a counter right but Conrad avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Sha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Conrad throws a leg kick
and Sha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sha misses with a head kick.
Conrad looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Conrad.
Conrad misses with a leg kick.
Sha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conrad throws a low kick, looking for Sha's leg but Sha calmly moves out of range.
Sha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck for Conrad with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Sha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Conrad looks to score with a jab to the body but Sha is just out of range.
Sha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab from Sha.
Conrad throws a sloppy head kick and Sha moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Sha has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Conrad throws out a leg kick but Sha moves out of range and Conrad only half commits.
Sha goes for a double leg but Conrad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conrad continues to drive forward.
Conrad throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Conrad.
Conrad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sha 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conrad tries to work over Sha's front leg with a kick but Sha checks it.
Conrad feints and then cracks Sha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sha down.
Conrad throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Sha counters with a shoot takedown. Conrad fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Conrad wants to stand and escape but Sha is having none of it.
Sha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Conrad controls Sha momentarily but Sha frees himself.
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sha trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
Sha throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conrad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conrad 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.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Conrad is keeping the position.
Conrad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conrad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sha is controlling him.
Sha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sha scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha connects with a couple of short punches.
Sha stops Conrad from standing up.
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Conrad pulls Sha in close to his closed guard and prevents Sha from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet.
Conrad moves into full guard.
Sha prevents Conrad from getting back to his feet.
Conrad is trying to keep Sha in close.
Sha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sha is pushing down on Conrad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conrad is fighting to maintain full guard but Sha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conrad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Conrad cracks Sha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Conrad. #TD2#
Sha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sha lands in his opponent's guard.
Conrad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sha stands and throws Conrad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sha trying to control the action but Conrad is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conrad, who protects the arm well.
Conrad is trying to control Sha's posture but Sha avoids it. #T1#
Conrad taking a bit of punishment here - Sha scoring with strikes.
Conrad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Conrad stops Sha from passing to mount.
Conrad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conrad keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conrad is looking for a sweep.
Conrad wants to control but Sha postures up.
Sha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conrad is trying to improve his position.
Sha scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Conrad is rocked!#T2#
Sha lands a strong strike to the head of Conrad. That's dazed him! Sha looking to finish here. Conrad is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sha lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seb Sha!
A victorious Seb Sha 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:
TRFC96
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Sha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linkki throws out the jab.
Sha lunges at Linkki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Linkki's hand.
Linkki misses with a body shot.
Linkki misses with an uppercut.
Linkki misses with a body shot.
Sha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linkki. Sha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
Linkki misses with a wild body shot.
Linkki throws a poor cross that misses
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Linkki misses with a body shot.
Sha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Linkki as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Linkki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Linkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Sha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Linkki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Linkki misses with a body punch
enabling Sha to counter with a crisp jab.
Linkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sha.
Linkki throws a hook but Sha avoids it easily.
Sha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Linkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linkki needs to keep his hands up - Sha had a free shot at his head there.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Sha slips a jab from Linkki.
It looked like Sha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Linkki misses with a right hand
and Sha counters with a straight right hand.
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!
A combination from Linkki does no damage.
Linkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sha.
Linkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sha shoots in but no luck this time.
Linkki throws the left hand but Sha avoids the punch easily.
Linkki misses with a body punch
and Sha counters with an outside leg kick.
Linkki thuds a left hand into Sha's body.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Sha.
Sha throws a big counter combination but Linkki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Linkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Linkki throws a right and a left that Sha avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sha misses the target.
Lahden Linkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linkki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Linkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Linkki.
Linkki misses with a hook
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Linkki loads up on a big right hand but Sha slips the punch.
Linkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sha.
Linkki throws a hook to the side of Sha's head but Sha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Linkki looks to throw the jab but Sha is out of range.
Sha attempts a counter takedown but Linkki avoids it well and moves away.
Linkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Sha.
Sha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Linkki lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on Sha's shoulder, as Sha tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sha there.
Linkki misses with a few strikes there.
Sha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Linkki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sha somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seb Sha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sha defending well as Linkki loads up on a big left hand.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
It looked like Sha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Linkki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sha in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lahden Linkki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Linkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sha finds it's target.
Linkki throws a jab when Sha was well out of range.
Linkki misses the shot to the body.
Linkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sha looks to land a combination. Linkki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sha misses with a looping right.
Linkki throws out a loose jab but Sha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sha.
Linkki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sha throws a one two combo.
#T1##TD#
Sha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Linkki quickly recovers to half guard.
Linkki is trying to maintain the position but Sha is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sha'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.
Sha trying to mount his opponent but Linkki defends it.
Linkki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sha lands with a punch from half guard.
Linkki has his hands clasped together around Sha's back. He's all about the action.
Linkki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sha prevents Linkki from improving his position.
Sha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Linkki taking some punishment here, with Sha in his half guard. #T2#
Linkki has his hands clasped together around Sha's back. He's all about the action.
Sha is nestled in close to Linkki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sha wants to control but Linkki is keeping him busy.
Sha is thwarting Linkki's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sha in particular looking to stall.
Sha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Linkki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sha is working away from the top position though.
Linkki has hold of Sha's hands but Sha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Sha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Linkki is looking for a sweep. Sha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linkki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Linkki wants to get back to full guard.
Sha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Linkki wants to control but Sha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linkki is pressing down on Sha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sha content to stall in guard here.
Sha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Linkki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Linkki is trying to control the position but Sha postures up.
Sha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sha scoring with some ground and pound.
Sha landing some decent shots from guard.
Sha looking to pass the guard.
Sha prevents Linkki from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Linkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Linkki trying to control the position here.
Linkki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Linkki is rocked!
Sha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Linkki is still in real trouble! Can Sha finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Linkki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Linkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sha arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Linkki's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Seb Sha!
A very excited looking Seb Sha 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.
The defeated Lahden Linkki had this to say: 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Event:
HFC 116:Sang Seok vs Machado
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Sha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sha under the eye.
Sha scores with a jab.
Mercer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercer circles away.
Sha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercer throws out the jab.
Mercer takes a swing at Sha's ribcage but misses.
Sha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mercer missing with a left hand there. Sha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clay Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mercer finds it's way through Sha's defenses.
Mercer tries to move into range but Sha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mercer 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.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mercer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sha.
#T1#
Mercer misses with an uppercut.
Sha is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Mercer takes the fight into the clinch.
Sha tries to break free but Mercer pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mercer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sha is trying to keep an underhook but Mercer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sha is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sha being controlled here, momentarily.
Mercer trying to move into half guard but instead Sha has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Sha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mercer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sha has managed to get both his arms back between Mercer's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mercer is looking for a triangle here but Sha uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercer keeps working.
Sha scoring with punches from side control.
Sha cracks Mercer with a big right hand but Mercer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sha tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mercer's legs.
Sha working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Sha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Sha lands some shots froms side control.
Sha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sha scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mercer to see if he's OK.
Mercer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sha's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sha slows the pace down in half guard.
Sha is looking to pass Mercer's guard but actually Mercer recovers to full guard.
Sha passes Mercer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Mercer is looking for a sweep. Sha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Clay Mercer has been cut.
Sha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mercer taking some punishment here, with Sha in his half guard. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Sha.
Sha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sha trying to control from half guard but Mercer is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Mercer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mercer swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Sha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sha is keen to just control but Mercer is a slippery customer.
Sha winds up and cracks Mercer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Sha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mercer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sha.
Sha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha slips a nice elbow through Mercer's hands, connecting with Mercer's forehead.#CUT#
That has opened up Clay Mercer's cut even more.
Mercer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Mercer is rocked!
Sha lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mercer! More strikes land and this one is all over! Sha jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seb Sha!
After winning the bout, Seb Sha 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:
HFC 113:Hopkins vs Sang Seok
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Sha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sha throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sha in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
Sanchez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sha. #T1#
Sanchez digs a good hook to Sha's body.
Sha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanchez wants to slow Sha down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sha.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Sha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sha 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.
Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sha is out of range.
Sha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Sha saw that one coming.
Sanchez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSha.
Sha lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with the body kick
and Sha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sha lands a jab.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sha.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sha throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Sha.
We've been told by Sha's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Sha avoids them all with ease.
Sha is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sha. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.#T4#
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sha.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sha controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Sha ducked under it nicely.
Sha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Sha's head back.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Sha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sha lands a two punch combo.
Sha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez is looking to slow Sha down with leg kicks.
Sha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Sha moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sha is looking to counter punch.
Sha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Sha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez tries to counter with a clinch but Sha shakes him off and moves away.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sha misses the target.#T2#
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Sha moves out of range.
Sha is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Sha circles away and keeps his distance.
Sha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
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!
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Sha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Sha misses with a lunging right hand
and Sha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Sha.
Sha connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sha throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sha!
Sha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez throws a jab when Sha was well out of range.#T4#
Sha moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanchez.
Sha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sha blocks a jab.
Sha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sha lands a jab.
A left lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez stuns Sha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Sha throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
Sha connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sha takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Sha.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Sha's head.#T1#
Sha connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Sha breaks the clinch.
Sha lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
Sha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Sha's head.#T2#
Sanchez lands a jab to Sha's midsection.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Nice defenses there by Sha.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Sha moves out of range.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez throws a jab when Sha was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sha, as that shot connected.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Sha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Sha is wise to it.
Sha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seb Sha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jab from Sanchez.
Sha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Sha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Sha's leg. Sha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Sha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sha 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yes Man Sanchez.
Well Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!
A relieved looking Yes Man Sanchez 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:
HFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Sha looks to throw a body kick
and More counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Sha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
More connects with a leg kick. Sha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
More throws out a loose jab but Sha uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Sha gets caught napping as More dives in and scores a takedown. Sha manages to retain guard.
Our spies down at at White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform us that Sha has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
More is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Bear's Den ($300) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sha keeping moving, preventing More from controlling successfully.
More won't allow Sha to sweep him here.
Sha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
More slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
More won't allow Sha to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Sha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. More is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sha is looking for a triangle but More pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
More avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
More connects with a couple of short punches.
More controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sha keeping moving, preventing More from controlling successfully.
More slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Sha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in More's guard. #REVB#
More utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
More controlling the position.
More avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
More pulls Sha in close to his closed guard and prevents Sha from doing any damage or advancing position.
More is trying to control the position but Sha postures up.
Sha won't allow More to sweep him here.
Sha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
More looking for a sweep. Not yet More, not yet.
More is trying to control the position but Sha postures up.
Sha wants to control from the top but More keeps moving.
Sha lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha advances position into side control!#T3#
Sha trying to control the position but More is working away.
Sha scoring with punches and elbows.
Sha advances to full mount.
Sha prevents More from getting the reversal.
More wants to control but Sha is having none of it.
Sha landing shots from mount.
The referee warns More that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sha lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
More sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
More is doing well to control the position and prevent Sha from advancing to side control.
Sha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Sha is trying to control. More wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sha tries to pass the half guard into mount. More knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
More is looking to control Sha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can More avoid being mounted?
More gets back to full guard.
Sha looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
More working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sha.
More looking for a sweep. Not yet More, not yet.
More seems keen to control Sha's posture.
Sha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as More holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sha lands with a good body shot.
Sha with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Sha.
A jab from More misses.
Sha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
More throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sha counters with a low kick, right behind More 's knee.
Sha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as More backs up against the cage.
More lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
More scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
More gets cracked there but stands up to it.
More throws a series of punches but Sha moves out of range.
More fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seb Sha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sha lands a jab to More's midsection.
Sha's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sha duly obliges. #T1#
Sha misses with an uppercut.
Sha throws a series of punches but More moves out of range.
More keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sha.
More avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
More half committed to a counter leg kick.
Seb Sha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sha throws the left hand but More avoids the punch easily.
More defending well as Sha loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like More wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sha misses with a right hand #TD#
and More counters with a takedown into side control.
More wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sha keeps working.
Sha gets back to half guard.
Sha flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sha tries to roll over but More keeps him under control.#T2#
Sha moves into full guard.
Sha keeping moving, preventing More from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sha looking to control.
More sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sha is trying to control the position but More postures up.
Sha looking for a sweep. Not yet Sha, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and More defends well.
Sha looking to control.
More preventing the sweep.
Sha wants to stand up but More is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sha throws a right hand that More ducks under and follows up with a left that More also avoids with ease.
More was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
More displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sha throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from More on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
More misses with a hook.
More dodges the punch combination from Sha.
More went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
More was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
More swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sha.
More swings widly with a right hand
and Sha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
More pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sha throws a jab when More was well out of range.
More fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sha just manages to avoid it.
Seb Sha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
More clobbers Sha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by More.
More throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sha catches More with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
More throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
More swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
More throws a body punch but Sha moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha 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#
More moves forwards but Sha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
More connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
More closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sha misses with a straight right.
Sha throws a right and a left that More avoids nicely.
Sha misses with a head kick.
Sha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and More counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sha misses with an uppercut.
Sha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
More gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sha.
More takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sha lands with an overhand left.#T1#
More misses with a looping left.
Sha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Sha.
Sha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and More counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from More.
Sha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
More takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sha slips a jab and a cross from More.
More throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
More fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
Sha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from More.
As Sha looks to move away, More throws a big counter combo but Sha just gets out of the way.#T2#
Sha connects with a solid leg kick.
Sha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
More swinging wildly here.
Sha throws out a counter right but More avoids it with no problem.
Faith No More has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sha, right into the meat.
Sha connects with a right hand. More shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sha throws the left hand but More avoids the punch easily.
More throwing a counter right hand but Sha manages to avoid it.
More lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sha defending well as More loads up on a big left hand.
Sha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
More shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sha pinned against the cage. Sha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
More takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
More shoots and misses
and Sha counters with a straight right hand.
Sha takes a swing at More's ribcage but misses.
More throws a leg kick
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Sha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but More moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sha throws a hook to the side of More's head but More sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
More appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
More moves out of range as Sha strikes.
Sha looks to land a left hand but More moved out of range nicely.
Sha throws a right and a left that More avoids nicely.
More appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A swing and a miss from More.
Seb Sha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
More misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sha.
More tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sha tests More's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Sha coming out on top.
Sha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
More takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
More tried to score with a low kick but Sha checks it.
More throws a nice inside leg kick.
More takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sha 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Sha!
Seb Sha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 104:Silva vs Obuhov
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Sha.
Sha misses with a looping right.
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kahn but Kahn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kahn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kahn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sha.#CL#
Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kahn prevents the takedown attempt.
Sha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kahn prevents it.
Solomon Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Sha.
Sha can't break the clinch.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kahn throws a hook but Sha avoids it easily.
Sha throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Sha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Sha manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sha fails with the takedown.
Sha looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well.
Sha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sha counters with a straight right hand.
Sha throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Sha shoots in for a double leg but Kahn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seb Sha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Sha misses
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sha is defended easily by Kahn.
Kahn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kahn thows a body kick. Sha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kahn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sha. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sha missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sha looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
Kahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Sha avoided it.
Sha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sha looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
Sha misses the jab.
Sha swinging wildly here.
Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kahn as Sha shoots in.
Kahn dodges the punch combination from Sha.
Sha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Sha throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sha lands with a right hand.
Sha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sha. Sha obviously looking to wear him down.
Sha throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Kahn rushes Sha and presses him up against the cage.
Kahn has Sha pressed against the cage, preventing Sha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sha is trying to push Kahn away but Kahn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sha wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
Sha wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Sha breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Sha does it's job there.
Sha avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Sha throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Kahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
Sha looks winded!
Sha blocking some punches.
Sha wants a takedown but no success here.
Kahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sha's efforts to push away.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sha's efforts to push away.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Sha.
Kahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sha's efforts to push away.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sha backwards.
Sha wants a takedown but no success here.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sha or not.
Kahn has Sha pressed against the cage, preventing Sha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kahn stops a takedown attempt from Sha.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seb Sha will probably get the nod.
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#
Kahn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sha momentarily.
Sha misses with a straight right.
Sha has his takedown stuffed
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Sha is rocked!
Kahn slips under a jab.
Sha is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
A clash of legs there as Sha blocks the low kick.
Sha thows a leg kick but Kahn checks it
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Sha.
Sha seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Sha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick from Kahn.
An inside leg kick lands from Kahn.
Sha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sha throws an off balance right hand
and Sha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sha wants to break free but Kahn has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
Sha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sha wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
Kahn dips a shoulder and cracks Sha with a mighty uppercut! Sha falls back against the cage and Kahn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sha is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kahn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn!
During a confident post fight interview, Solomon Kahn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 100:Curran vs Griffin
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Sha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bellum misses with the combination.
Sha throws a hook to the side of Bellum's head but Bellum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sha blocks a jab.
Bellum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sha.
Bellum connects with a body shot that sends Sha's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bellum.
Bellum lands a nice shot to the body.
Bellum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bellum! But no joy.
Bellum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bellum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sha ducks under a wild hook from Bellum.
Bellum looks to score with a jab to the body but Sha is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Sha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bellum is fending him off so far but Sha persists. Nope, Bellum circles away and we're back to standing.
Bellum tries a quick counter leg kick but Sha is wise to it.#T1#
Bellum lands a jab.
Sha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bellum eats them both and turns towards Sha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bellum moves forwards but Sha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seb Sha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sha counters with a low kick, right behind Bellum 's knee.
Bellum throws an off balance right hand
and Sha counters with a left to the body.
Sha tries to score with a low kick but Bellum moves his leg out of the way.
Sha throws a leg kick which misses Bellum's front leg but catches the back leg as Bellum tries to avoid it.
Bellum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sha moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bellum misses with an uppercut.
Bellum misses with a straight right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sha!
#T2#
Sha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bellum. Bellum obviously looking to wear him down.
Bellum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Sha dives in and scores a takedown into Bellum's guard.
Bellum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sha.
Sha is looking to work some ground and pound but Bellum has wrist control.
Sha throws a big right hand that misses.
Bellum pulls Sha in close to prevent any damage.
Sha throws a big elbow that misses.
Sha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bellum has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Bellum is keeping the position.
Bellum looking to control.
Sha throws a big elbow that misses.
Bellum controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bellum keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sha, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Sha throws a hook to the side of Bellum's head but Bellum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Bellum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sha doesn't seem phased though.
Sha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bellum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sha somewhat.
Sha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Bellum. Those never looked like landing.
Sha misses with a straight left.
Bellum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bellum scores with a nice strike.
Bellum cracks the inside of Sha's front leg.
Sha throws a jab when Bellum was well out of range.
Sha misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seb Sha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sha looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellum is just out of range.
Bellum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sha.
Bellum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sha finds it's way round the side to connect with Bellum's head.
Sha misses with a two punch combination.
Sha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Bellum responds with a good body kick, but Sha manages to step out the way in time.
Bellum lands a leg kick that knocks Sha off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellum checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bellum can do to turn this around?
Sha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sha throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Bellum counters with a head kick that drops Sha to the mat! Sha scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Bellum feints and then cracks Sha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sha down.
Chris Bellum seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bellum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sha avoids the body shot from Bellum.
Good standup being displayed there by Sha as he connects with a hook.
Bellum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sha ducks under a wild hook from Bellum.
Sha throws a right and a left that Bellum avoids nicely.
Bellum moves away from the strike by Sha.
Sha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bellum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sha thinking.
Nice body punch from Bellum.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sha or perhaps it was just good defense by Bellum, which made it look bad.
Sha 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.
Bellum throws a hook but Sha blocks it.
Sha tried to score with a low kick but Bellum checks it.#T2#
Bellum lands with a hook. Sha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sha misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha misses with a takedown
and Bellum counters with a low kick, right behind Sha 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seb Sha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellum misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Sha does it's job there.
Sha slips a straight right by Bellum.
Sha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bellum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sha throws a series of punches but Bellum moves out of range.
Bellum throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sha misses the target.
Bellum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bellum tries a low kick but Sha avoids it.
Sha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bellum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sha slips under a jab from Bellum.#T3#
Sha misses with a wild body shot.
Sha misses with a wild combination.
Sha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bellum to score with a decent uppercut.
Bellum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sha misses the target.
Chris Bellum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sha misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sha. Bellum does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Bellum misses.
Bellum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Bellum misses.
Bellum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sha. Sha obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Bellum. No joy for Sha on that attempt.
Sha misses with a double jab
and Bellum counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Sha slips a jab from Bellum.
Sha fails with a takedown attempt.
Sha throws a series of punches but Bellum avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sha.
Bellum throws out a counter right but Sha avoids it with no problem.
Sha misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Bellum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bellum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sha.
Bellum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sha connects with a leg kick. Bellum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Bellum gets caught flat footed, as Sha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sha trying to control but Bellum is working from the bottom.
Sha throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bellum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bellum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sha.
Bellum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sha was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellum.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Bellum manages to avoid it.
Bellum missing with a left hand there. Sha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Sha there.
Bellum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sha misses with a combination
letting Bellum counter with a right hand.
Sha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bellum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sha somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellum ducks under a wild hook from Sha.
Bellum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Sha backs off Bellum throws a huge counter combo but Sha manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Bellum is predictable there
and Sha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sha jabs Bellum to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Bellum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Sha misses its target.
Bellum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bellum throws a solid leg kick but Sha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bellum.
Bellum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sha.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seb Sha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sha fakes the leg kick and cracks Bellum in the body.
Sha throws a looping overhand right but Bellum ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sha, right into the meat.
A big right from Bellum misses.
Bellum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sha misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Bellum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sha dips to his left and cracks Bellum with an uppercut!
Nice jab there from Bellum. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bellum can pounce on him.
Sha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bellum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bellum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sha is able to avoid easily.
Sha shoots in but Bellum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sha misses with a lunging right hand
and Bellum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bellum avoids the body shot from Sha.
Bellum tries to score with a low kick but Sha moves his leg out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bellum.
Sha takes a swing at Bellum's ribcage but misses.
Bellum pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sha is out of range and Bellum settles back down.
Sha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sha fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Sha slips a jab from Bellum.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellum. Sha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bellum is looking to chop away at Sha's legs.
Sha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bellum circles away quickly and effectively.
Sha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bellum's head backwards.
Sha connects with a nice looking jab.
Bellum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sha.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bellum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sha.
Sha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bellum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Sha scores with a shot to the body.
Bellum misses the shot to the body.
Bellum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sha is out of range.
Bellum throws the left hand but Sha avoids the punch easily.
Bellum wants to slow Sha down by chopping away at his legs.
Bellum throws a body punch but Sha moves out of range.
Sha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellum throws out the jab.
Sha throws a looping overhand right but Bellum ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sha throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Bellum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bellum.
Bellum lands an uppercut.
Bellum lands with a light punch inside.
Bellum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sha.
Bellum misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bellum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Bellum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bellum 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Bellum!
Chris Bellum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 97:Costa vs Miller
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Baratheon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sha backs up against the cage.
Baratheon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Sha. Those never looked like landing.
Sha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baratheon is out of range and Sha settles back down.
Baratheon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baratheon.
Sha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baratheon defends it nicely.
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Baratheon does no damage.
Sha avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
No joy there for Sha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Baratheon misses with a double jab
and Sha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baratheon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sha in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Sha.#T1#
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sha.
Sha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sha misses with a combination
and Baratheon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Sha avoids them all with ease.
Sha throws a chopping leg kick but Baratheon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baratheon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seb Sha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baratheon.
Sha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Sha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Baratheon's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sha lands a head shot.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Baratheon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baratheon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sha.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sha. That's going to slow Baratheon down.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sha was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Baratheon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sha stalks Baratheon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baratheon's face. Baratheon staggers backwards, shaken.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sha was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Sha shoots in but no luck this time.
As Sha looks to move away, Baratheon throws a big counter combo but Sha just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Sha feints and as Baratheon raises his hands in defense, Sha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baratheon trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Sha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sha passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baratheon is looking for a sweep.
Sha lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sha scoring with punches from side control.
Baratheon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sha connects with a decent elbow.
Baratheon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baratheon is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Sha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baratheon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baratheon defends it easily.
Baratheon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sha is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Baratheon wants to work for an arm triangle but Sha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baratheon is thwarting Sha's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baratheon misses with an uppercut.
Baratheon slips a straight right by Sha.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Sha avoids them all with ease.
Sha pushes Baratheon away with a front kick.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sha, right into the meat.
Sha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baratheon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Sha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sha showed some decent athleticism there.
Sha lands with a punch from half guard.
Sha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Baratheon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baratheon gets back to full guard.
Baratheon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baratheon trying to keep a closed guard but Sha is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Baratheon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sha defends it easily.
Baratheon looking for a sweep. Not yet Baratheon, not yet.
Sha working some strikes from top position.
Baratheon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully.
Sha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Sha with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sha landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Baratheon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sha escapes and throws Baratheon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Baratheon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baratheon tries to bench press Sha off him but Sha keeps the position.
Baratheon looks to move to half guard but instead Sha has passed into mount! Damn!
Baratheon wants to hold on but Sha pushes him away.
Seb Sha has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Baratheon taking shots to the head.
Sha with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Sha is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baratheon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Baratheon taking shots to the head.
Baratheon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baratheon is working hard here to advance position.
Sha is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Baratheon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baratheon is in a horrible position here. Sha smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sha lands a couple of good shots and Baratheon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Sha is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Baratheon trying to control the hands but Sha won't let him.
Baratheon wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baratheon swinging wildly here.
Sha cracks the inside of Baratheon's front leg.
Sha misses with an uppercut
and Baratheon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Sha avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon misses with a hook. Sha ducked under it nicely.
Sha throws a right hand that Baratheon ducks under and follows up with a left that Baratheon also avoids with ease.
Sha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Baratheon scores with a four punch combination!
Baratheon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baratheon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sha counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sha scores with a leg kick.
A combination from Baratheon does no damage.
Sha blocks a jab.#T1#
Sha lands a jab to the nose.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sha shoots in and drives through. Baratheon sprawls well.
Baratheon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sha misses with a series of wild punches.
Sha throws a lazy body kick
and Baratheon counters with a two punch combo.
Baratheon fails to land with a series of punches.
Sha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Baratheon misses.
Sha throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Baratheon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baratheon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baratheon's waist but Baratheon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sha off to one side.
Baratheon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sha.
A combination from Sha does no damage.
Baratheon is looking to counter punch.
A left and a right from Baratheon both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sha fails to land with a series of punches.
Stannis Baratheon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baratheon walks into a straight right hand from Sha.
A shot to the body from Sha misses #KD#
and Baratheon counters with a crisp one two that drops Sha! Baratheon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sha to his feet! Sha is in big trouble!#ROC#
Sha is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baratheon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sha.
Sha is still on wobbly legs! Can Baratheon finish him?
Sha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baratheon's waist but Baratheon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sha off to one side.
Stannis Baratheon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Sha.
Baratheon misses with a double jab
and Sha counters with a nice uppercut.
Sha seems to have recovered his senses.
Baratheon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sha shoots for a takedown but Baratheon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sha slips a jab and a cross from Baratheon.
Sha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baratheon.
As Sha looks to move away, Baratheon throws a big counter combo but Sha just gets out of the way.
Sha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Sha throws a series of punches but Baratheon avoids them all with ease.
Sha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baratheon counters with a straight right hand.
Sha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
Sha with the counter takedown but Baratheon avoids it easily.#TD2#
Sha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baratheon's half guard.#SUB#
Sha moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Baratheon.
Sha lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Sha's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Seb Sha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Sha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon is trying to control Sha's posture but Sha avoids it.
Sha controlling from side mount.
Baratheon tries to improve position but can't.
Baratheon misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sha is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Baratheon's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Sha!
During a confident post fight interview, Seb Sha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 95:Tavares vs Miller
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Shlemenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shlemenko showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Sha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sha wants to get back to full guard but Shlemenko has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shlemenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Sha to control.
Shlemenko controlling the pace for now.
Sha gets back to half guard.
Shlemenko wants to control but Sha is keeping him busy.
Shlemenko controlling the action here.
Sha wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Sha moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Sha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shlemenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Sha looking for subs off his back but Shlemenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Sha wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Sha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shlemenko is working away from the top position though.
Shlemenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sha is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sha paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Sha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shlemenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shlemenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sha isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shlemenko stacks Sha 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 Shlemenko!
Sha struggling a bit here.
Sha is looking to regain half guard here but Shlemenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
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#
Sha digs a good body shot into Shlemenko's ribs.
Shlemenko with a poor takedown
and Sha counters with a three punch combo that has Shlemenko backing up. Shlemenko nods at Sha to acknowledge the strikes.
Shlemenko slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shlemenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Sha, which made it look bad.
Sha looks for a takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well.
Shlemenko falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sha to counter with a crisp jab.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sha sprawls well. Sha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shlemenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha misses with a hook. Shlemenko ducked under it nicely.
Sha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shlemenko.
And Sha tries to counter it with a takedown but Shlemenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shlemenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shlemenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shlemenko somewhat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sha.
#TD#
Sha gets caught napping as Shlemenko dives in and scores a takedown. Sha manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Shlemenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shlemenko has managed to get both his arms back between Sha's legs - danger averted.
Sha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Sha has his hands on Shlemenko's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Sha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shlemenko passes into side control.
Sha is not content to let Shlemenko control the position.
Sha trying his best to control but Shlemenko has mounted him.#T3#
Sha is squirming around, avoiding Shlemenko's attempts to control the action.
Sha can't escape the position.
Sha sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shlemenko is trying to control. Sha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sha wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shlemenko in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Shlemenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shlemenko prevents Sha from improving his position.
Alexander Shlemenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sha wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping busy.
Shlemenko is keen to just control but Sha is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sha has a hand on Shlemenko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shlemenko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sha is desperately trying to improve his position but Shlemenko has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha 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#
Shlemenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Sha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Sha on that attempt.
Sha throws a body shot but no joy.
Shlemenko moves forwards but Sha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shlemenko moves out of range of the body kick from Sha.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shlemenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shlemenko's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Sha as Shlemenko shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Sha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sha connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Sha blocking some punches.
#T1#
Sha blocking some punches.
Shlemenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shlemenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sha.
#BC2#
Sha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shlemenko 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.#TD2#
Sha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Shlemenko throws Sha to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Sha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shlemenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Shlemenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Sha cracks Shlemenko with a solid left hand.
Sha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sha throws a big elbow that misses.
Sha is in close to Shlemenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Shlemenko is pulling down on Sha's head to control his posture.
Sha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Sha trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Sha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shlemenko holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Sha postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shlemenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sha scores with a nice head shot.
Shlemenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sha.
Shlemenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch. #TD#
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sha is trying to defend but Shlemenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sha looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shlemenko passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Sha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shlemenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sha wants to get back to full guard.
Shlemenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sha wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Sha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sha pulls Shlemenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Shlemenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sha 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Sha!
An out of breath Seb Sha 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:
RBFC 89:Johansson vs Zorrander
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Sha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.
Sha misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Sha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wood's guard.
Sha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sha wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Sha throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wood controls Sha momentarily but Sha frees himself.
Sha landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Sha stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Sha wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Sha cracks Wood with a solid left hand.
Sha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sha scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Sha lands a couple of digs.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard.
Sha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sha landing some decent shots from guard.
Wood managing to control the position.
Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sha.
Sha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now.
Sha trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wood manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sha working a defensive guard but Wood passes into half guard.
#T3#
Wood slips a nice elbow through Sha's hands, connecting with Sha's forehead.
Sha is trying is best to control the position here.
Sha wants to control but Wood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wood wants to pass to mount but Sha is defending the position.
Wood is taking a breather. Sha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sha tries to get to full guard but Wood has control of the leg.
Wood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sha is looking for a sweep. Wood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily.
Wood lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Sha wants to improve his position but Wood is controlling well.
Wood trying to control the action but Sha is working from the bottom.
Wood working Sha over with strikes.
Sha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sha is working hard here to advance position.
Wood working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wood scores with a couple of nice shots.
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 Seb Sha will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Wood shoots in and bounces Sha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wood sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Wood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wood stands up over Sha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood pushing down on Sha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sha is trying to control but can't.
Wood drops an elbow to the side of Sha's head. #T1#
Sha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wood. #SUB#
Sha looking for submissions off his back.
Wood controlling the pace.
Sha wants to control but Wood is keeping busy.
Wood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wood wants to control but Sha is keeping him busy.
Sha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sha is looking to control Wood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sha avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Sha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andrew Wood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Sha is rocked!#SUB#
Sha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wood escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wood!
Sha takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Sha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sha sneaks back into half guard.
Sha seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wood connects with a nice short shot to Sha's temple.
Sha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sha.
Wood scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Sha trying to keep a closed guard but Wood is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Wood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wood lands a couple of elbows.
Wood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wood connects with a couple of short punches.
Wood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Wood gets to his feet and stands over Sha, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sha felt that one! Wood unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sha from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Wood!
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Event:
RBFC 84:Tavares vs Yamamoto 2
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sha.
Perkovic cracks Sha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Perkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Perkovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sha lands a nice shot that snaps Perkovic's head back.
Perkovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sha shoots in but no luck this time.
Perkovic misses with a low kick.
Sha is looking to counter punch.
Perkovic lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perkovic works Sha's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Sha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sha showed some decent athleticism there.
Sha thows a huge punch but Perkovic dodges it nicely.
Sha trying to control the action but Perkovic is working from the bottom.
Sha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Perkovic is looking for a sweep. Sha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sha throwing shots but Perkovic is blocking nicely.
Sha is looking to advance position but Perkovic won't allow it.
Sha throwing shots but Perkovic is blocking nicely.
Perkovic keeping hold of Sha's head, controlling as best he can.
Perkovic is looking to control Sha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkovic avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sha is looking to advance position but Perkovic won't allow it.
Sha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perkovic keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Perkovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perkovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sha.
Sha throwing shots but Perkovic is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Sha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perkovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perkovic is doing well to control the position and prevent Sha from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Perkovic throws a leg kick which misses Sha's front leg but catches the back leg as Sha tries to avoid it.
Sha has a takedown stuffed.
Sha connects with a looping right hand.
Sha throws a good cross that connects.
Perkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Sha moves away from the strike by Perkovic.
Sha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkovic throws out the jab.
Sha looks to land a right hand but Perkovic moved out of range.
Perkovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sha rather than just go for the knockout.
Sha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sha.
A shot to the body from Perkovic misses
and Perkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sha misses with a hook. Perkovic ducked under it nicely. #T4##TD#
Sha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Perkovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha working the ground and pound but Perkovic is defending the strikes.
Sha is looking to take a break and control but Perkovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perkovic is trying to control Sha's posture but Sha avoids it.
Perkovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sha lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Perkovic down.
An elbow from Sha crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Perkovic cracks a nice hook into Sha's ribs.
Perkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sha lands a nice hook to Perkovic's body. Perkovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perkovic throws a big shot that misses.
Sha scores with a three punch combo!
Sha throws out a powerful jab.
Sha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sha checks a leg kick.
Sha ducks under a wild hook from Perkovic.
Perkovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perkovic avoids the body shot from Sha.
Perkovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sha ducks under a wild hook from Perkovic.
Perkovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Sha finds it's target.
Perkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sha.
Sha looks to land a body kick but Perkovic moved away.
Sha connects with a jab.
Sha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkovic on the side of the head. #T1#
Perkovic blocks a head kick by Sha.
Perkovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marko Perkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sha throws a looping overhand right but Perkovic ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Sha lands.
Perkovic ducks under a wild hook from Sha.
Perkovic misses with a hook. Sha ducked under it nicely.
Sha throws a series of punches but Perkovic avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Sha.
Sha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perkovic feints and then cracks Sha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sha down.
Sha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perkovic can do to turn this around?
Perkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sha.
Sha 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.
Sha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Sha misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkovic looks to land a right hand but Sha moved out of range.
Perkovic misses with a looping left.
Sha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Perkovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sha.
Perkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkovic is looking to slow Sha down with leg kicks.
Perkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Sha throws a chopping leg kick but Perkovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perkovic scores with a hook.
Sha needs to keep his hands up - Perkovic had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#
Sha is rocked!
Sha cracks Perkovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Sha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sha throws a jab when Perkovic was well out of range.
Sha seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Perkovic lands a big uppercut and Sha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sha looks OK. Perkovic waves Sha back to his feet!
Sha cracks Perkovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Perkovic is rocked!
Sha knocks out Perkovic with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Sha before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Sha picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seb Sha!
Our winner, Seb Sha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GKNY 86 - Fist v Man
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Sha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Denubis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Denubis throws a strike aimed at the side of Sha's head but Sha avoids it well.
Sha is looking for a sweep.
Denubis trying to control the position but Sha is working away. #SUB2#
Denubis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Denubis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha is looking for a sweep.
Denubis trying to control the position but Sha is working away.
Sha manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Denubis is looking for a kimura but Sha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denubis to get the leverage.
Sha trying to hold on to Denubis's head to control him but Denubis postures up.
Sha wants to get back to full guard.
Denubis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sha keeps working. #SUB2#
Denubis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sha is trying to control the position but Denubis postures up.
Sha tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Denubis passes into half guard.
Denubis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Denubis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Denubis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Denubis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sha defending well though.
Denubis trying to control the action but Sha is working from the bottom. #T3#
Denubis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sha haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Denubis is pressing down on Sha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sha is holding on for now.
Denubis wants to take a breather but Sha is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Sha as he checks the leg kick.
Denubis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Denubis takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Denubis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Denubis tries for a kimura but Sha is defending well.
Sha is trying to control Denubis's posture but Denubis avoids it.
Denubis wants to control but Sha is keeping him busy. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Sha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Denubis is trying to control the action in half guard but Sha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Denubis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sha wants to improve his position but Denubis is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sha manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diabolical Denubis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Denubis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Denubis throws a jab but it's blocked by Sha.
Sha jabs Denubis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sha misses with an uppercut. Denubis saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Denubis. That's going to slow Sha down.
Good shot there by Denubis.
Denubis misses with a left hand
enabling Sha to counter with a crisp jab.
Sha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Denubis with the counter takedown but Sha avoids it easily.
Sha shoots in and drives through. Denubis sprawls well.
Sha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sha misses the shot to the body.
Denubis misses with a straight left.
Sha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Denubis connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Denubis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sha's sensitive parts.
That kick from Denubis tenderised Sha's leg. Sha is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Denubis. That's going to slow Sha down. #T1#
Denubis tries to land a front kick but Sha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sha lands a head shot.
Denubis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sha as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Denubis.
Sha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Denubis.
Denubis scores with a sloppy right hand. Sha should have avoided that one. #TD#
Sha shoots in and gets a takedown into Denubis's guard.
Sha won't allow Denubis to sweep him here.
Denubis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Denubis pulls Sha in close to prevent any damage.
Sha works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Denubis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sha working over Denubis with some ground and pound. Denubis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sha is trying to control. Denubis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denubis trying to control from the bottom.
Sha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Denubis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Sha there.
Denubis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sha winds up and cracks Denubis with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Denubis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denubis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sha slips a nice elbow through Denubis's hands, connecting with Denubis's forehead.#T3#
Sha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Denubis wants to get back to full guard.
Sha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Denubis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Denubis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Denubis is just riding it out for now. Sha eventually gives up the hold.
Sha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Denubis trying to hold on to Sha's head to control him but Sha postures up.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Denubis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sha stopping the sweep attempt from Denubis.
Sha landing some decent shots from guard.
Sha works over Denubis with some ground and pound from guard.
Denubis wants to control but Sha passes easily into half guard.
Denubis has hold of Sha's hands but Sha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Denubis's head.
Sha drops an elbow to the side of Denubis's head.
Sha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Denubis misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Denubis misses its intended target.
Denubis moves out of range as Sha throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Denubis, right into the meat.
Denubis throws a leg kick which misses Sha's front leg but catches the back leg as Sha tries to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sha.
Denubis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sha defends it well.
Sha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sha throws a right hand that Denubis ducks under and follows up with a left that Denubis also avoids with ease.
Sha moves away from the strike by Denubis.
A swing and a miss from Denubis.
An inside leg kick from Denubis misses.
Sha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Denubis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denubis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Denubis.
Sha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Denubis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Denubis throws a leg kick which misses Sha's front leg but catches the back leg as Sha tries to avoid it.
Sha thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Sha misses with a leg kick.
Sha lands a glancing blow to the side of Denubis's head.
A right-left combo lands from Sha.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sha.
Denubis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sha throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Denubis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sha's guard.
Denubis looking to pass the guard.
Sha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sha can't keep his opponent in guard - Denubis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Denubis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Denubis thows a huge punch but Sha dodges it nicely.
Denubis throwing shots but Sha is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Denubis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
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!
Sha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sha has his hands on Denubis's head, controlling the position.
Denubis trying to control but Sha is working from the bottom.
Sha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sha is looking for a triangle but Denubis pushes his legs off easily.
Seb Sha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Denubis with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denubis wants to control from the top but Sha keeps moving.
Denubis forces his way into half guard.
Sha tries to roll over but Denubis keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Denubis is working for a submission of some sort.
Denubis wants to take a breather but Sha is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denubis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sha wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sha actively working from the bottom here.
Sha wants to control but Denubis is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diabolical Denubis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denubis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sha takes one on the button.
Sha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Denubis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sha under the eye.
Sha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Denubis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Denubis lands a nice shot that snaps Sha's head back.
#TD2#
Denubis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sha's guard.#SUB#
Sha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sha keeping full guard, as Denubis tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diabolical Denubis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Denubis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diabolical Denubis!
A very excited looking Diabolical Denubis 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:
GKNY 81 - Fist v McKenzie
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Sha swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Sha 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.#TD#
Man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sha, who protects the arm well.
Sha is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Sha is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Sha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Man tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sha's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sha is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
Man 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.#T1#
Man postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sha prevents Man from improving position. #SUB#
Man goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Man's guard! Nice work there by Sha!
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sha stays in close to Man's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Man working for a triangle but Sha defends it easily.
#T2#
Sha connects with a couple of short punches.
Sha slips nicely into half guard.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sha chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sha wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Man looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sha passes into half guard.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Sha drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Sha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Sha. #SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sha pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Man on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sha working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Man tries to roll over but Sha keeps him under control.#SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sha pulls his head out easily.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sha.
Sha winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man wants to improve his position but Sha is controlling well.
#SUB#
Man looking for submissions off his back.
Sha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Sha lands.
Man has a takedown stuffed.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sha is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Sha circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man shoots in but Sha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sha throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Sha. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Sha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Sha misses its intended target.
Sha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sha, right into the meat.
#T1#
Sha works Man's body with a nice hook.
Sha throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Sha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Sha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man tries for a takedown but Sha circles away easily
and Sha counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Man is rocked!
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sha is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Sha circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sha! But no joy.
Sha misses with a looping right.
Man is looking to counter with a body kick.
Man throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Sha drives through with a takedown into Man's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sha wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Sha controlling from the top position.
Sha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Sha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sha laying and praying for a moment but Man takes advantage and regains half guard.
Man punching from the bottom.
Sha drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man punching from the bottom.
#T3#
Man is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sha scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sha pulls his head out easily.
Man tries to roll over but Sha keeps him under control.
Seb Sha has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sha lands a nice short elbow.
Man has hold of Sha's hands but Sha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working. #SUB#
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sha wants to pass to mount but Man is defending the position. #SUB#
Man is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sha is tapping! Great win for Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skeng Man!
Skeng Man took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GKNY 77 - Gumption v Mencken
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
McKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Sha.
Sha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenzie cracks Sha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sha loads up on a big right hand but McKenzie slips the punch.
McKenzie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sha misses with a looping right.
It looked like McKenzie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sha throws a half hearted mid kick.
McKenzie throwing a counter right hand but Sha manages to avoid it.
McKenzie blocks a leg kick.
McKenzie with a nice cross.
Sha looks to land a right hand but McKenzie moved out of range.
McKenzie misses the shot to the body.
Sha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sha throws a body punch but McKenzie moves out of range.
McKenzie throws a lazy right hand but Sha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKenzie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
Sha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McKenzie throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Sha misses with a body shot
and McKenzie counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sha.
Sha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKenzie at a distance.
McKenzie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McKenzie moves away from the strike by Sha.
McKenzie throws a looping overhand right but Sha ducks down to avoid it.
Sha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sha fails to land the takedown.
It looked like McKenzie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sha.#KD#
Oooooh!!! McKenzie has knocked Sha down with a huge combo! McKenzie steps away and waves a wobbly Sha back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Sha is rocked!
Sha 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.
AJ McKenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
McKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Sha.
McKenzie is looking to counter punch.
McKenzie misses with a hook
and Sha counters with a slapping leg kick.
McKenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Sha scores with a leg kick.
Sha throws a solid leg kick but McKenzie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sha.
McKenzie throws a body shot but no joy.
McKenzie swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
Seb Sha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sha throws a lazy head kick
and McKenzie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sha. That's going to slow McKenzie down.
McKenzie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD#
McKenzie feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sha sprawling to the canvas! Sha rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McKenzie finish him?!
Sha is still on wobbly legs! Can McKenzie finish him?
McKenzie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sha clobbers McKenzie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sha misses with a kick to the body
and McKenzie counters with a huge left! Sha is in big trouble! He's backing up but McKenzie isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sha from any more damage. A dominating finish by McKenzie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ McKenzie!
A very excited looking AJ McKenzie 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:
GKNY 72 - Fist V Sha
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Fist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sha misses with a straight left.
Sha misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
Sha defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sha.
Sha throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
Sha just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist thuds a left hand into Sha's body.
Sha throws the kick towards the body but Fist avoids it.
Sha is looking to land body kicks.
Sixth Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Sha saw that one coming.
Sha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sha misses with a low kick.
Sha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sha is looking for the big counter here.
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!
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Sha is just out of range.
Fist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sha on the side of the head.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Sha.
Sha scores with a leg kick.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Sha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.#T1#
Fist scores with a nice right hand.
Sha 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.
Sha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Sha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sha defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Fist digs a good hook to Sha's body.
Sha looks to land a body kick but Fist moved away.
Sha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sha throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Sha misses with a looping left.
Sha swinging wildly here.
Fist lunges at Sha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sha's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick.
Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Sha counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist lands a jab to Sha's midsection.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Sha does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Fist cracks Sha with an open hand slap.
Sha just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist lands with a good body shot.
Sha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Sha is rocked!
Fist slips a jab from Sha.
Sha is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Sha misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Sha seems to have recovered his senses.
Sha throws a leg kick but Fist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fist throws a body punch but Sha moves out of range.
Sixth Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fist misses with a hook
and Sha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fist lunges at Sha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sha's hand.
Sha feints and then cracks Fist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fist down.
Fist slips a jab from Sha.
Fist avoids the body shot from Sha.
Sha missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sha looks for the body kick but Fist saw that one coming.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fist scores with a nice head shot.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Sha slips the punch.#T3#
Fist lands with a good body shot.
Fist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
A big right from Fist misses.
A big left from Sha misses.
Sha misses with a wild body shot.
Fist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
Fist lands with an overhand left.
Sha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sha scores with a decent looking hook.
Fist throws a hook but Sha blocks it.
Sha defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist stuns Sha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sha counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Sha slips the punch.
Fist swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
#TD2#
Sha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fist moves into full guard.
Sha looking to pass the guard.
Sha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fist advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sixth Fist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fist.
Fist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
Fist lands a nice hook to Sha's body. Sha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist walks into a stiff left hand from Sha.
Sixth Fist is winning the standup battle so far.
Sha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Sha saw that one coming.
Sha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist defending well as Sha loads up on a big left hand.
Sha throws a wild body kick that Fist sees coming a mile off.
Fist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sha.
Sha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sha avoids the body shot from Fist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sha.
Sha throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sha was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Some wild striking there from Sha.
#T1#
Sha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Sha misses the target.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sha.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sha.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sha.
Fist avoids the head kick by Sha.
Sha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Sha.
Fist lands an overhand right.
Sha scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Fist lands.
A big left from Fist misses.
A big right from Sha misses.
Fist misses with a looping right.#T2#
Sha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Sha's head but Sha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist takes a swing at Sha's ribcage but misses.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Sha moved out of range.
Sha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fist cracks a nice hook into Sha's ribs.
Sha is looking to chop away at Fist's legs.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick.
Sha looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Sha misses with a body kick.
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
Fist lands with a right hand.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Sha moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Fist drops Sha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sha looks back up at him and smiles so Fist waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Sha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fist drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sha right on the button. Sha goes down! Fist follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fist gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sixth Fist!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sixth Fist thanked Machine Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GKNY 66 - Great V Cruz
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Eliasson throws an overhand right that lands on Sha's shoulder, as Sha tries to avoid the shot.
Sha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eliasson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eliasson misses the jab.
Eliasson just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Sha catches Eliasson right on the button with a cross.
Sha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eliasson throws out the jab.
Sha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eliasson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eliasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eliasson.
Eliasson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sha.
Sha throws a good cross that connects.
Sha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eliasson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Sha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Sha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eliasson is looking to counter punch.
Sha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eliasson 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.
Sha misses with a kick to the body
and Sha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eliasson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sha misses with a looping right.
Eliasson throwing a counter right hand but Sha manages to avoid it.
Erland Eliasson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eliasson needs to keep his hands up - Sha had a free shot at his head there.
Sha connects with a body shot that sends Eliasson's belly button to the back.
Eliasson moves out of range as Sha throws a body kick.
Eliasson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eliasson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Eliasson slips a jab from Sha.
Eliasson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sha connects with a leg kick. Eliasson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Sha drives through with a takedown into Eliasson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sha trying to control but Eliasson is working from the bottom.
Eliasson controlling Sha's posture.
Eliasson keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
Sha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eliasson trying to keep a closed guard but Sha is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Sha pushes down on Eliasson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eliasson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eliasson tries to get out of the position.
Sha is taking a breather. Eliasson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eliasson is looking for a sweep. Sha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eliasson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sha scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Sha drops an elbow to the side of Eliasson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eliasson sees it coming and defends easily.
Sha throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eliasson to regain full guard.
Sha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sha wants to control from the top but Eliasson keeps moving.
Sha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Eliasson has momentary wrist control but Sha slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha dominated that round.
That's time! Eliasson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Sha dives in and scores a takedown into Eliasson's guard.
Sha throws a big right hand that misses.
Sha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eliasson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sha lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eliasson trying to control the position here.
Eliasson keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass. #T1#
Sha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Sha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eliasson lands a decent punch to the body there.
Sha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eliasson looking to control.
Sha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Eliasson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eliasson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sha passes Eliasson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eliasson trying to control here.
Sha has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sha with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Erland Eliasson has been cut.#T3#
Sha scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eliasson?
Seb Sha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sha misses with a head shot.
Eliasson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sha on the ground.
Sha cracks Eliasson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sha raining down shots from the mount!
Sha is landing with some decent strikes but Eliasson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Eliasson is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sha! Eliasson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Seb Sha!
A relieved looking Seb Sha 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:
Stomp-a-thon 54
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Sha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Sha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahmoud fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Sha misses.
Sha jabs Mahmoud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahmoud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud. #CL#
Mahmoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Sha wants a takedown.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sha can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Sha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Sha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sha tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Sha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sha prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Sha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud 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.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sha prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Sha swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Sha looks winded!
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sha's elbow.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sha blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Sha misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sha working aggressively here.
Mahmoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Sha is rocked!
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sha blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sha is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#KD#
Mahmoud floors Sha with a big punch on the inside! Sha is trying to recover but Mahmoud dives into side control.
Mahmoud scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sha is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mahmoud can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his light heavyweight title!
Sameh Mahmoud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.
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