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Event:
Angry Birds War 64
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Pulatov drops Shahriari with a beautiful combination! Shahriari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pulatov is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Abbas Shahriari has been cut.
Pulatov steps in with a hook that catches Shahriari right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pulatov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Shahriari looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramil Pulatov!
Ramil Pulatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 45 Vurny - High
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Leach leaves Shahriari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shahriari 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.
Shahriari closes the distance and clinches up with Leach, looking for a takedown. Shahriari pushes Leach against the cage but Leach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shahriari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucky Leach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Shahriari.
Leach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shahriari tries to avoid it but Leach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shahriari to the ground. Shahriari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shahriari is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leach with a body shot.
Leach connects with a body shot that sends Shahriari's belly button to the back.
Leach shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shahriari pinned against the cage. Shahriari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shahriari darts in looking for a takedown but Leach gets double underhooks and turns Shahriari into the cage.
Shahriari looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shahriari shoots in and bounces Leach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shahriari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leach is looking to stand up but Shahriari isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leach is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shahriari can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Leach stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leach thumps Shahriari with a low kick.
Shahriari looks for a takedown but Leach sprawls well.
Leach closes the distance and clinches up with Shahriari, looking for a takedown. Leach pushes Shahriari against the cage but Shahriari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Leach drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Shahriari is working an open guard so Leach takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Shahriari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shahriari lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Leach trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Shahriari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shahriari has managed to get both his arms back between Leach's legs - danger averted.
Leach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shahriari wants to control from the top but Leach keeps moving.
Leach trying to control the position.
#T3#
Leach has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shahriari has passed into side control.
Leach manages to get back to half guard.
Shahriari is trying to control the action in half guard but Leach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leach wants to control but Shahriari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leach is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shahriari wants to get back to his feet but Leach is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Leach throwing strikes from guard but Shahriari blocks nicely.
Shahriari 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.
Leach is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leach tries to free his leg and advance position but Shahriari is retaining full guard. #SU#
Leach decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Leach dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Leach fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Leach clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Leach breaks from the clinch.
Leach tries to clinch up.
Leach shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shahriari pinned against the cage. Shahriari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shahriari is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Shahriari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Leach kicks off Shahriari and gets to his feet.
Leach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shahriari can do to turn this around?#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shahriari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shahriari is breathing heavily.
Leach wants to control the position but Shahriari says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Leach is looking for a sweep. Shahriari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leach.
Leach looking for a sweep. Not yet Leach, not yet. #SUB#
Leach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shahriari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shahriari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucky Leach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Leach keeping moving, preventing Shahriari from controlling successfully.
Leach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shahriari postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shahriari. #T3#
Shahriari misses with a double jab
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Shahriari. No joy for Leach on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Leach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shahriari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Abbas Shahriari has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leach or perhaps it was just good defense by Shahriari, which made it look bad.
Shahriari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leach shoots in looking for a takedown. Shahriari tries to sprawl out of it but Leach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shahriari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Shahriari tries to clinch but Leach moves out of range.
Leach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shahriari as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Leach. No joy for Shahriari on that attempt.
Shahriari darts in looking for a takedown but Leach gets double underhooks and turns Shahriari into the cage.
Leach shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shahriari but Shahriari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Leach clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Leach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abbas Shahriari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leach buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shahriari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shahriari fails with the takedown.
Leach lands a jab-cross combination.
Leach shoots for a double leg takedown but Shahriari sprawls well. He's pushed Leach's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leach shoots in but Shahriari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari dives in and grabs Leach's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leach pushes down on Shahriari's head and hops out.
Leach is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lucky Leach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Shahriari.
Leach lands with a nice combination. Shahriari backs away looking to recover.
Lucky Leach is winning the standup battle so far.
Shahriari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leach leaves Shahriari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Leach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shahriari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leach somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leach.
Shahriari feints the counter takedown.
Leach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shahriari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leach somewhat.
Shahriari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leach circles away.
Lucky Leach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shahriari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leach sprawls well. Leach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shahriari gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Shahriari slaps away a takedown attempt from Leach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shahriari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leach defends it nicely.
Leach shoots in but Shahriari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shahriari is fending him off so far but Leach persists. Nope, Shahriari circles away and we're back to standing.
Shahriari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A lazy body kick from Shahriari
and Leach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leach shoots in looking for a takedown. Shahriari tries to sprawl out of it but Leach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shahriari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Leach looks for a takedown but Shahriari sprawls well.
And Shahriari tries to counter it with a takedown but Leach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leach works over Shahriari's head and body with a nice combination.
Shahriari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leach sprawls well. Leach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shahriari gets slowly back to his feet.
Leach is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shahriari doesn't manage to clinch there - Leach circles away.
Shahriari with a poor takedown
and Leach counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Leach doesn't manage to clinch there - Shahriari circles away.
Leach has a takedown stuffed.
Leach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shahriari's head.
Leach tries to clinch but Shahriari moves out of range.
And Shahriari tries to counter it with a takedown but Leach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leach lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shahriari will feel that in the morning.
Leach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shahriari tries to avoid it but Leach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shahriari to the ground. Shahriari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leach connects with a leg kick. Shahriari looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leach goes for a double leg but Shahriari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shahriari continues to drive forward.
Shahriari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leach defends it well.
Shahriari tries to clinch up but Leach circles away and keeps his distance.
Abbas Shahriari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucky Leach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Leach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Leach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leach 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Leach!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Shahriari stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov avoiding damage.
#TD#
Shahriari lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Shahriari is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shahriari advances to half guard.
Shahriari controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Shahriari is controlling him
Shahriari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Shahriari shoots in and gets a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Shahriari content to stall in guard here.
Shahriari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Shahriari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shahriari's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Shahriari.#T3##ES2#
Magomedov pushes Shahriari off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Magomedov has Shahriari up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Shahriari turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shahriari manages to end up in side control.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Shahriari is dominant here and he's now got Magomedov's back!#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shahriari controlling the positon.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Shahriari controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet but Shahriari has full control of the position and if anything, Magomedov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Abbas Shahriari will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shahriari to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Magomedov kicks Shahriari off and gets to his feet.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Shahriari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Shahriari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shahriari is controlling the pace.
#T1#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Shahriari is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Shahriari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T2#
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.
Shahriari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov has Shahriari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shahriari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Shahriari tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard.
Shahriari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shahriari prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Abbas Shahriari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shahriari 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. #T4#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Shahriari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magomedov's guard.#ES2#
Magomedov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramazan Magomedov 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##CL2#
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shahriari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Magomedov jumps guard.
Shahriari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shahriari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Shahriari trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Shahriari perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shahriari tries to clinch up.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Shahriari slips to the side#TD#
and Shahriari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shahriari.
Shahriari won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Shahriari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shahriari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Shahriari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shahriari trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shahriari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shahriari thumps Magomedov with a low kick.#TD#
Shahriari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shahriari wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Shahriari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shahriari has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abbas Shahriari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shahriari 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbas Shahriari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mumba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shahriari.
Shahriari tries for a takedown but Mumba circles away easily#CL2#
and Mumba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mumba digs a right hand underneath Shahriari's ribcage. Shahriari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Mumba.
Shahriari tries to score a body lock takedown but Mumba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbas Shahriari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Mumba.
Mumba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Abbas Shahriari has been cut.
A short uppercut from Mumba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba lands with a right to the head.
Mumba lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumba scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Shahriari is rocked!
Mumba creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shahriari's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shahriari drops to his knees and Mumba pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Mumba!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abbas Shahriari and Antero Jose Carneiro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abbas Shahriari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Antero Jose Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carneiro leaves Shahriari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carneiro tries to counter with a clinch but Shahriari shakes him off and moves away.
Carneiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Shahriari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shahriari.
Carneiro feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbas Shahriari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shahriari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carneiro swivels and escapes.
Carneiro with the counter takedown but Shahriari avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari shoots in and drives through. Carneiro sprawls well.
Carneiro wants to counter the offense by Shahriari and move into the clinch position.
Shahriari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carneiro is trying to defend but Shahriari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shahriari (2) vs (0) Carneiro
Carneiro tries to get to full guard but Shahriari has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shahriari escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shahriari! Score +3 for passing guard: Shahriari (5) vs (0) Carneiro
Carneiro gets back to half guard.
Shahriari moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Carneiro. Score +3 for passing guard: Shahriari (8) vs (0) Carneiro
Carneiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shahriari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Carneiro actively working from the bottom here.
Carneiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari trying to control the pace.
Shahriari prevents Carneiro from improving his position.
Shahriari stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back.
Shahriari controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shahriari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shahriari passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shahriari (11) vs (0) Carneiro
Carneiro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carneiro 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.
Shahriari stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Shahriari.
Shahriari wants to free his trapped foot but Carneiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carneiro trying to control but Shahriari postures up.
Shahriari prevents Carneiro from improving his position.
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shahriari pulls his head out easily.
Shahriari trying to control the pace.
Shahriari is looking to advance position but Carneiro won't allow it.
Carneiro moves into full guard.
Carneiro has his foot on Shahriari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shahriari works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shahriari stacks Carneiro 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 Shahriari! Score +3 for passing guard: Shahriari (14) vs (0) Carneiro
Shahriari gets to mount! Carneiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shahriari (16) vs (0) Carneiro
Shahriari controlling from the full mount.
Shahriari is looking to work his way around to Carneiro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Shahriari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carneiro on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Shahriari (19) vs (0) Carneiro
Shahriari is not going to allow Carneiro to sit and survive in this position.
Carneiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shahriari's guard. Nice work there by Carneiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shahriari (19) vs (2) Carneiro
Carneiro is looking to pass into half guard but Shahriari pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shahriari is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shahriari (21) vs (2) Carneiro
Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Shahriari pushes his legs off easily.
Shahriari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shahriari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shahriari advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shahriari wants to free his trapped foot but Carneiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carneiro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shahriari is tapping! Great win for Carneiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antero Jose Carneiro!
A relieved looking Antero Jose Carneiro 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abbas Shahriari and Tourney Dude. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abbas Shahriari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tourney Dude!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shahriari closes the distance and clinches up with Dude, looking for a takedown. Shahriari pushes Dude against the cage but Dude circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shahriari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dude is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shahriari shoots in and bounces Dude off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shahriari (2) vs (0) Dude
Dude pulls Shahriari in to control the position.
Shahriari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dude's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari content to control rather than advance.
Dude wants to improve his position but Shahriari is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahriari works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shahriari (5) vs (0) Dude
Shahriari controls the position from side control.
Dude can't do much from the bottom here.
Dude manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shahriari (8) vs (0) Dude
Dude tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shahriari controlling his opponent.
Dude 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude tries to hold on but Shahriari postures up.
Shahriari forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Shahriari (11) vs (0) Dude
Dude trying to control the action but Shahriari just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude rolls, trying to escape but Shahriari keeps control of the position.
Dude is still trying to improve position.
Shahriari just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shahriari has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dude for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shahriari.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari continues to hold on tight.
Dude rolls, trying to escape but Shahriari keeps control of the position.
Shahriari is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dude tries to roll but Shahriari sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dude doesn't escape.
Dude wants to escape the position.
Dude keeps trying to improve his position.
Shahriari controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dude is in bad spot here.
Shahriari avoiding Dude 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Dude do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari not allowing Dude to control his hands.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari has good solid back control here.
Dude can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari is riding his opponent, not letting Dude buck him off.
Dude is trying to break free.
Shahriari controls the position.
I really don't envy Dude right now.
Dude is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dude wants to escape the position.
Shahriari slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shahriari not allowing Dude to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari controlling the position well here. Dude rolled but Shahriari kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dude rolls, trying to escape but Shahriari keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dude's body.
Shahriari is not going to allow Dude to sit and survive in this position.
Shahriari controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shahriari takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veljanovski is breathing heavily.
Shahriari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.#TD2#
Veljanovski gets caught flat footed, as Shahriari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shahriari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Shahriari pushing down on Veljanovski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Shahriari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Shahriari might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shahriari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veljanovski on his heels. He'll look to pass Veljanovski's guard now, I'm sure.
Shahriari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Veljanovski keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shahriari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Shahriari works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Shahriari stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbas Shahriari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Shahriari shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Veljanovski keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass.
Shahriari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shahriari 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veljanovski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Shahriari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shahriari works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shahriari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shahriari shoots in and gets a takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shahriari controls the pace.
Veljanovski keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass. #T3#
Shahriari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shahriari happy to just control the position for now.
Shahriari passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Veljanovski! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shahriari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Shahriari 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.
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.
Abbas Shahriari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
That's time! Veljanovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shahriari gets a double leg takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shahriari controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shahriari tries to free his leg and advance position but Veljanovski is retaining full guard.
Shahriari controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shahriari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Shahriari looking to score a takedown here. Veljanovski is defending well but Shahriari drives through and ends up in Veljanovski's guard.
Shahriari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Shahriari.
Shahriari with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Shahriari passes Veljanovski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shahriari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shahriari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Veljanovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veljanovski tries to get out of the position.
Shahriari controlling his opponent. #T4#
Veljanovski stops Shahriari from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shahriari controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abbas Shahriari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shahriari 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbas Shahriari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shahriari.#TD2#
Xhaka gets caught flat footed, as Shahriari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shahriari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Xhaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xhaka throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shahriari wants to pass the guard but Xhaka is keeping the position.#T1#
Shahriari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Xhaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shahriari manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shahriari trying to control the position.
Xhaka looking to sit in guard and control but Shahriari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shahriari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Shahriari looking to pass the guard.
Xhaka wants to get back to his feet but Shahriari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shahriari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Xhaka looking for a guillotine here but Shahriari defends easily.
Xhaka working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Xhaka 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#
Shahriari is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xhaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shahriari keeps working. #T4##ES2#
Shahriari has one foot on Xhaka's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Xhaka shoots in looking for a takedown. Shahriari tries to sprawl out of it but Xhaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shahriari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Xhaka gets caught flat footed, as Shahriari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xhaka is trying to control the position but Shahriari postures up.
Shahriari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbas Shahriari dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shahriari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xhaka tries to avoid it but Shahriari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xhaka to the ground. Xhaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xhaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shahriari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Xhaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shahriari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xhaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shahriari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shahriari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Shahriari pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Xhaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shahriari is one step ahead there.
Xhaka is trying to keep Shahriari in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xhaka keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shahriari fails to land the takedown.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Shahriari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Shahriari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Xhaka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shahriari keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Xhaka working hard to break the clinch.
Shahriari tries to score a body lock takedown but Xhaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volkan Xhaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Shahriari.
Xhaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Shahriari has hold of one of Xhaka's legs. Xhaka is fighting the takedown attempt but Shahriari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shahriari is breathing heavily.#T3#
Shahriari won't allow Xhaka to sweep him here.
Shahriari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xhaka is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shahriari throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Shahriari pushes Xhaka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shahriari checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shahriari! But no joy.#TD#
Shahriari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Xhaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shahriari can't keep his opponent in guard - Xhaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES2#
Shahriari has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Xhaka is on him like a limpet, forcing Shahriari back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Xhaka pulls Shahriari into guard.
Shahriari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shahriari wants to pass the guard but Xhaka is keeping the position.
Xhaka 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Volkan Xhaka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Xhaka fails with the takedown.#CL#
Xhaka instigates a clinch. #BC#
Xhaka breaks the clinch.
Shahriari tries for a takedown but Xhaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xhaka goes for a double leg but Shahriari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shahriari continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Shahriari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Xhaka looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka moves into full guard.
Xhaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhaka, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shahriari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xhaka pulls Shahriari in to control the position.
Shahriari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shahriari stuffs the takedown attempt from Xhaka. Xhaka gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volkan Xhaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Shahriari drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Shahriari won't allow Xhaka to sweep him here. #SUB#
Xhaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shahriari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Xhaka pulls Shahriari in close to prevent any damage.
Shahriari postures up.
#T3#
Shahriari sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shahriari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xhaka.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shahriari or perhaps it was just good defense by Xhaka, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Xhaka. No joy for Shahriari on that attempt.
Xhaka tries to clinch up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xhaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shahriari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Shahriari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xhaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Shahriari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shahriari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Shahriari pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shahriari sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abbas Shahriari.
I think Shahriari 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbas Shahriari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Boyko.
Boyko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shahriari but Shahriari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shahriari throws a head kick that misses.
Shahriari looks for a takedown but Boyko sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boyko sprawls well. Boyko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shahriari gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shahriari manages to circle out of the way.
Pavlo Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Shahriari.#T1##CL#
Boyko closes the distance and pushes Shahriari back into the cage.
Shahriari has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boyko after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Shahriari has hold of one of Boyko's legs. Boyko is fighting the takedown attempt but Shahriari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Boyko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shahriari uses it to pass to side control.
Boyko tries to buck Shahriari off but Shahriari is having none of it.
Boyko is being controlled here.
Boyko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shahriari has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boyko is looking for a sweep.
Boyko is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Shahriari happy to just control the position for now.
Boyko is trying to control Shahriari's posture but Shahriari avoids it.
Shahriari 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 Boyko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boyko is trying to get back to half guard.
Shahriari happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Boyko tries to improve position but can't.
Shahriari staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shahriari. Boyko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shahriari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Shahriari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boyko's guard.
Boyko controlling Shahriari's posture.
Shahriari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyko is keeping the position for now.
Boyko wants to stand up but Shahriari is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boyko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shahriari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbas Shahriari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shahriari shoots in but Boyko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shahriari blocks a head kick by Boyko.
Shahriari is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shahriari wants to clinch but Boyko slips to the side#TD#
and Boyko counters with a single leg into guard. Shahriari didn't expect that. #ES2#
Shahriari has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boyko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Boyko gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shahriari makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shahriari.
Boyko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boyko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boyko. #T1#
Shahriari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shahriari somewhat.
Pavlo Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Shahriari.
Shahriari shoots in but no luck this time.
Shahriari is breathing heavily.#TD#
Boyko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shahriari was covering up waiting for the punch and Boyko finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Shahriari pushes Boyko off and gets back to his feet.
Abbas Shahriari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Shahriari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shahriari trying to control the action but Boyko is working from the bottom.
Boyko wants to control but Shahriari is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Boyko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boyko is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Shahriari seems content to control.
Let's hope that Shahriari 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.
Boyko is in trouble now - Shahriari has advanced to mount!
Boyko tries to hold on but Shahriari postures up.
Shahriari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boyko is desperately trying to improve his position but Shahriari has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Boyko tries to hold on but Shahriari pushes him away.
Shahriari controlling the position easily from mount.
Boyko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boyko tries to reverse the position but Shahriari maintains control.
Shahriari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boyko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyko tries to get out of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbas Shahriari 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boyko is defended easily by Shahriari.#TD2#
Shahriari shoots in and bounces Boyko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Boyko has his feet on Shahriari's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko shoots in for a takedown but Shahriari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Shahriari closes the distance and clinches.
Boyko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shahriari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavlo Boyko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Shahriari has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Boyko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Shahriari has the hooks in. Boyko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boyko is trying to get back to his feet but Shahriari has full control of the position and if anything, Boyko has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
Boyko tries to escape but Shahriari has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shahriari keeps control of the position easily here as Boyko tries to buck him off.
Boyko trying to control the position but Shahriari manages to sink in the hooks.
Boyko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shahriari.
Shahriari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boyko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Boyko trying to control the hands but Shahriari won't let him.
Boyko is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boyko is trying to stand back up.
Shahriari controls the action.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Boyko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boyko wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Boyko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boyko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shahriari is not going to allow Boyko to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Boyko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlo Boyko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abbas Shahriari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abbas Shahriari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shahriari 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbas Shahriari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Shahriari dives in and scores a takedown into Flin's guard.
Shahriari stays in close to Flin's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Shahriari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Flin checks a leg kick nicely.
Flin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Shahriari closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Shahriari has clasped his hands together around Flin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shahriari has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shahriari is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Don Flin has been cut.
Flin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shahriari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flin is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shahriari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Shahriari working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
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.
Shahriari working the ground and pound effectively.
Shahriari controlling the position easily from mount.
Shahriari in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Shahriari is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Flin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Flin reaches up to try and control the position but Shahriari seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Flin rolls and tries to escape and now Shahriari has his back!
#T3##SUB2#
Shahriari looking to break Flin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shahriari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shahriari is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Shahriari is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shahriari avoiding Flin 's attempts to control his hands.
Shahriari is working the ground and pound. Can Flin escape?#T4#
Flin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shahriari.
Shahriari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Shahriari looking for the RNC.
Shahriari is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Shahriari is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Shahriari gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Shahriari gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Shahriari apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Flin fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Shahriari darts in and clinches Flin up against the cage.
Shahriari tries to break free but Flin pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbas Shahriari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Flin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Flin shoots in for a takedown but Shahriari shows good takedown defense.
Flin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shahriari sprawls well. Shahriari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flin gets slowly back to his feet.
Shahriari tries to land a front kick but Flin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shahriari.
Flin is looking to regain half guard here but Shahriari keeps moving and retains side control.
Shahriari is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Shahriari remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Shahriari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Shahriari stands up and beckons Flin to his feet. #CL2#
Shahriari takes the fight into the clinch.
Shahriari is looking for a takedown.#T2##TD2#
Shahriari successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Shahriari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#ES2#
Shahriari manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Shahriari has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Flin regains guard immediately.
Flin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Shahriari decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Shahriari shoots in and gets a takedown into Flin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shahriari won't allow Flin to get back to his feet. #T3##SU2#
Shahriari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Flin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Flin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flin or perhaps it was just good defense by Shahriari, which made it look bad.
Flin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shahriari's waist but Shahriari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flin off to one side.
And Shahriari tries to counter it with a takedown but Flin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Shahriari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shahriari lands in his opponent's guard.
Flin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shahriari manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Flin wants to improve his position but Shahriari is controlling well.
#T4#
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. Shahriari connects with a nice short shot to Flin's temple.
Shahriari content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Shahriari decides to stand and escape the position.
Shahriari fails with a takedown attempt.
Flin with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Shahriari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbas Shahriari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Flin's cut.
That's time! Flin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shahriari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Shahriari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Flin misses with a takedown attempt - Shahriari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Shahriari clinches with his opponent.
Shahriari keeps control of Flin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Shahriari jumps into guard, dragging Flin to the mat.
Shahriari is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Shahriari pushes Flin off and gets back to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Shahriari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flin's guard.
Shahriari scoring with some ground and pound.
Flin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flin can't keep his opponent in guard - Shahriari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU2#
Shahriari stands up from half guard.
Flin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shahriari throws a hook but Flin blocks it.#T2#
Shahriari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flin.
Shahriari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flin lands a front kick.
Flin tries to close the distance and clinch but Shahriari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Shahriari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shahriari working the head and body with strikes.
Shahriari gets to mount! Flin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shahriari is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Flin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Flin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Shahriari content just to control the position here.
Shahriari putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Flin is rocked!#CUT2#
Don Flin's cut is getting worse.#SU2#
Shahriari stands up from mount. Strange move.
Oh Flin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Shahriari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shahriari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Shahriari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Shahriari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shahriari is standing up over Flin. Flin looks to escape but Shahriari dives into side control.
Shahriari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##REVR#
Flin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Flin is being controlled here.
Flin seems to have got his legs back now.
Shahriari creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flin is trying to work for a sweep but Shahriari has mounted him!
Shahriari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shahriari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shahriari postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Flin looks a forlorn figure.
Don Flin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abbas Shahriari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shahriari with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abbas Shahriari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shahriari 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbas Shahriari!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 725 Round 1
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carneiro enables Shahriari to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carneiro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carneiro looking to control.
#SUB#
Carneiro is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shahriari rolls with it to try and escape but Carneiro cranks on the arm and Shahriari is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antero Jose Carneiro!
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