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Event:
BFF 52: FW GP OPENING ROUND
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Puller connects with a crisp jab.
Puller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sheik's head backwards.
Puller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sheik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puller connects with a nice looking jab.
Puller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
Puller throws a leg kick
and Sheik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puller tries a head kick but it misses.
Puller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheik throws out the jab.
Puller slips under a jab.
Sheik slips a jab from Puller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Sheik throws a body punch but Puller moves out of range.
Puller throws out a counter right but Sheik avoids it with no problem.
Lewis Burwell Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheik circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheik swinging wildly here.
Sheik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puller's corner calls for a 1-2. Puller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been told by Sheik's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheik.
It looked like Sheik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puller connects with the punch.
Sheik throws a body punch but Puller moves out of range.
Puller scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Sheik is rocked!#T2#
Nice shot lands for Puller.
Oh Sheik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheik tries to get into range but Puller steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sheik! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Puller scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lewis Burwell Puller!
A very excited looking Lewis Burwell Puller 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:
UCF 13
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Sheik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sheik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sheik lands a nice uppercut.
Sheik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheik lands a right hand.
Sheik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Costa is rocked!
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheik gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheik finish him?
Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheik throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Sheik throws a head punch that misses.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sheik throws a head punch that misses.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costa has a couple of punches blocked by Sheik.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sheik fails to land.
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Sheik.
Sheik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Sheik has the dominant position.
Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Sheik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Sheik avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Sheik blocks an uppercut.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheik lands with a light punch inside.
Costa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sheik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheik lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Sheik breaks the clinch.
Sheik throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa cracks Sheik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sheik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costa throws a right hand that Sheik ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheik also avoids with ease.
A combination from Sheik does no damage.
Costa feints a jab promting Sheik to slip. Costa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sheik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sheik. Beautiful body shot.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Sheik's ribs.
Sheik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Costa throws a series of strikes that have Sheik backpedaling.
Sheik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sheik throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheik throws out the jab.
Sheik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
#CL#
Sheik closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Sheik misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Sheik moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sheik - that landed with a thud.
Sheik blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Costa walks into a stiff left hand from Sheik.
Sheik misses with a double jab.
Sheik staying out of range there.#T3##CL#
Sheik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
Sheik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheik prevents a body shot from Costa.
Sheik blocks an uppercut.
Sheik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheik.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik presses Costa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Costa misses with the head strike.
Sheik scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Sheik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa throws a series of punches but Sheik avoids them all with ease.
Costa staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Sheik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheik with a nice cross.#T4#
Costa swings for the body but Sheik moves out of range.
#CL#
Sheik pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheik blocking some punches.
Sheik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Sheik - that landed with a thud.
Costa looks winded!
Costa tries to work over Sheik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Sheik lands with a short shot to the head.
Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheik scores with a hook to the body.
Sheik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheik is leaning against Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sheik throws a big uppercut that drops Costa! More strikes from Sheik and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Costa lies dazed against the cage as Sheik celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Sheik!
In his post fight interview, Iron Sheik started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UCF America 2
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Baby throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Sheik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sheik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baby is trying to drag Sheik to the mat but Sheik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baby is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sheik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Big Baby has been cut.
A short right from Sheik.
Baby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheik.
Sheik lands a shoulder strike.
Baby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sheik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iron Sheik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Baby.
Sheik blocks a head kick by Baby.
Baby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sheik is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sheik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baby.
Baby throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Sheik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baby backwards.
Sheik lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Baby is rocked!#T1#
Baby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baby is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheik finish him?
Sheik just leaning against Baby, taking a breather.
Sheik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheik.
Sheik is leaning against Baby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baby is looking to control Sheik's arms but Sheik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baby has his back to the cage.
Baby seems to have recovered his senses.
Sheik scores with a shoulder strike.
Sheik creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Baby with a big uppercut! Baby tries to clinch up but Sheik pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Baby to the mat! Baby covers up and Sheik unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iron Sheik!
Iron Sheik 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:
DK Battlegrounds VI
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Sheik misses with a shot to the body
and Dillashaw counters with a series of strikes. Sheik will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Sheik pushes Dillashaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dillashaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sheik has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw.
Sheik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dillashaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sheik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheik lands a body shot.
Sheik lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dillashaw.#T1#
Sheik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillashaw's efforts to push away.
Sheik gets through Dillashaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sheik seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sheik misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sheik takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sheik fails to land.
Sheik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik prevents Dillashaw from breaking the clinch.
Sheik stalling against the cage.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by Dillashaw.
Sheik throws a head punch that misses.
Dillashaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheik pushes Dillashaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Dillashaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw working hard to break the clinch.
Dillashaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sheik has him pressed against the cage.
Sheik lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Dillashaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheik throws a sloppy body shot
and Sheik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dillashaw under the eye.#ROC#
Dillashaw is rocked!
Sheik takes a swing at Dillashaw's ribcage but misses.
Sheik lands with a cross.
Dillashaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheik finish him?
Dillashaw throws a hook but Sheik avoids it easily.
Sheik is looking to counter the offense by Dillashaw and move into the clinch.
Dillashaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillashaw seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Sheik throws a lazy uppercut
and Dillashaw counters with a straight right hand.
Dillashaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillashaw throws a hook to the side of Sheik's head but Sheik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheik throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dillashaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillashaw looks to land a combination. Sheik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Dillashaw misses.
Sheik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillashaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dillashaw loads up on a big right hand but Sheik slips the punch.
As Dillashaw tries to get set, Sheik tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillashaw manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
A slow jab from Dillashaw misses its intended target.
Sheik slips a jab from Dillashaw.
Sheik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw.
Sheik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Sheik.
A big right from Sheik misses.
Sheik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dillashaw shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sheik eats them both and turns towards Dillashaw to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sheik connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Sheik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sheik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillashaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheik lands a jab to the head.
Sheik throws a lazy right hand but Dillashaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillashaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sheik slips a jab from Dillashaw.
Sheik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillashaw slips under a jab from Sheik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dillashaw misses the jab.
A slow jab from Sheik misses its intended target. #T1#
Sheik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dillashaw. Dillashaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Dillashaw.
Nice defenses there by Sheik.
Sheik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dillashaw throws a right and a left that Sheik avoids nicely.
Sheik misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dillashaw throws a series of strikes that have Sheik backpedaling.
Dillashaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Dillashaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sheik throws a lazy uppercut
and Dillashaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2##KD#
Sheik drops Dillashaw with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dillashaw looks back up at him and smiles so Sheik waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillashaw tests Sheik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillashaw misses with a two punch combination.
Dillashaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Dillashaw throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dillashaw throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab lands there for Sheik.
Dillashaw ducks under a wild hook from Sheik.
Dillashaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
A jab from Dillashaw does it's job there.
Sheik misses with a hook. Dillashaw ducked under it nicely.
Tj Bidon Dillashaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillashaw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dillashaw lands a jab.
Dillashaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheik misses with a hook
enabling Dillashaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheik moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillashaw throws a right and a left that Sheik avoids nicely. #T4#
Dillashaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dillashaw lands a jab.
Sheik lands a jab.
Tj Bidon Dillashaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillashaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheik.
Sheik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillashaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sheik is looking to counter the offense by Dillashaw and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Bidon Dillashaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Dillashaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheik throws a looping overhand right but Dillashaw ducks down to avoid it.
Dillashaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheik.
Sheik misses with a body punch
and Dillashaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dillashaw throws a hook to the side of Sheik's head but Sheik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dillashaw manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheik moves in looking to clinch but Dillashaw pushes him off.
Sheik moves away from the strike by Dillashaw. #T1#
Sheik throws a shot from downtown. Dillashaw moves away and avoids it.
Dillashaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dillashaw.
Dillashaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheik.
Dillashaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheik on the side of the head.
Dillashaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sheik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sheik misses with a wild body shot.
Sheik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillashaw.
Sheik dodges the punch combination from Dillashaw.
#T2#
Dillashaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheik.
Sheik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillashaw.#CL#
Sheik clinches up against the cage.
Sheik is working Dillashaw over against the cage.
A short right from Sheik on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheik swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheik.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillashaw is trying to break free.
Sheik gets through Dillashaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sheik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3##BC2#
Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillashaw misses with a few strikes there.
Dillashaw tries to land a front kick but Sheik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sheik misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillashaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dillashaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheik.
Tj Bidon Dillashaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheik ducks under a wild hook from Dillashaw.
Sheik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
A left and a right from Dillashaw both land. Nice combination.
Sheik misses with a looping right.
Dillashaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Dillashaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheik throws a combination that misses
enabling Dillashaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillashaw moves away.
Dillashaw throws a leg kick but Sheik moved away.
Dillashaw missing with a left hand there. Sheik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillashaw lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
Sheik is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tj Bidon Dillashaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillashaw 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Bidon Dillashaw!
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds II
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Sheik swings widly with a right hand
and Sheik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from Sheik.
McNeal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within in the buildup to the fight.
Sheik throws a right and a left that McNeal avoids nicely.
Sheik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNeal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheik wants to counter the offense by McNeal and move into the clinch position.
Sheik defending well as McNeal loads up on a big left hand.
Sheik tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheik slips a straight right by McNeal.
McNeal lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Sheik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sheik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sheik throws a body punch but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Sheik drives through and clinches with McNeal against the cage.
McNeal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by McNeal.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheik can't find room to land a body shot as McNeal controls the action.
Sheik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sheik pushes McNeal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNeal gets through Sheik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik lands a shot to the body.#T2#
McNeal gets through Sheik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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!
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Sheik as the two fighters clinch.
Sheik lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
A short right from McNeal on the inside.
McNeal lands with a short shot to the head.
Sheik scores with a shoulder strike.
Sheik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheik.
Sheik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheik. #BC2#
Sheik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNeal works Sheik's body with a nice hook.
McNeal tests Sheik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McNeal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
McNeal moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNeal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Sheik moves into range and clinches up with McNeal.
Sheik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheik lands with a light punch inside.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
Sheik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sheik.
Sheik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
McNeal manages to break the clinch.
McNeal misses with a right hand
and Sheik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
McNeal moves away from the strike by Sheik.
McNeal throwing a counter right hand but Sheik manages to avoid it.
Sheik connects with a right hand. McNeal shakes it off.
McNeal swings for the body but Sheik moves out of range.
Sheik blocks a jab.
Sheik walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNeal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheik.
McNeal appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Sheik pushes McNeal up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Sheik 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#
McNeal circles away from the clinch attempt
and McNeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNeal throws a body punch but Sheik moves out of range.
Sheik moves away from the strike by McNeal.
Sheik wants to counter the offense by McNeal and move into the clinch position.
Sheik misses with a hook
and Sheik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheik slips a jab and a cross from McNeal.
#T1#
McNeal ducks right into an uppercut from Sheik.
Sheik takes one to the side of the head.
McNeal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sheik on the side of the head.
Sheik tries to clinch but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Sheik closes the distance and clinches.
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik lands a right hand.
Sheik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from McNeal.
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNeals head.
Sheik misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheik uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Sheik taking a breather.
Sheik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheik working aggressively here.
McNeal blocking some punches.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
Sheik pushes McNeal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McNeal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheiks head.
Good body shot from Sheik.
Sheik can't find room to land a body shot as McNeal controls the action.
Sheik blocking some punches.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sheik lands a hook that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
Sheik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
McNeal breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as McNeal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheik doesn't seem phased though.
Sheik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNeal manages to avoid it.
McNeal slips under a jab from Sheik.
Sheik swings for the body but McNeal moves out of range.
Sheik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McNeal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sheik connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Sheik swings widly with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNeal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from Sheik.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McNeal scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sheik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNeal misses with an uppercut.
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 Hoddy McNeal 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.
#R3#
McNeal misses with a hook. Sheik ducked under it nicely.
McNeal blocks a jab.
Sheik misses with a hook to the body
and McNeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sheik.
Sheik throws a hook to the side of McNeal's head but McNeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Sheik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McNeal throws a hook to the side of Sheik's head but Sheik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McNeal throws a series of punches but Sheik moves out of range.
Hoddy McNeal is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Sheik throws a body punch but McNeal moves out of range.
Jab from McNeal.
Sheik misses with a hook to the body
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNeal misses with a straight right.
Sheik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sheik misses the shot to the body.
McNeal connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
McNeal scores with a nice right hand.
McNeal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheik slips under a jab from McNeal.
Sheik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNeal.
Sheik swings away with a body shot that misses
letting McNeal counter with a right hand.
Sheik slips a straight right by McNeal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNeal throws out the jab. #T3##CL2#
Sheik closes the distance and pushes McNeal back into the cage.
McNeal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Sheik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNeal scores with a shot to the body.
McNeal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McNeal slips a straight right by Sheik.
Sheik throws a poor cross that misses
and McNeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Sheik - just one landing.
McNeal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheik is just out of range.
Sheik wants to counter with a clinch but McNeal pushes him away.#T4#
McNeal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sheik misses with an uppercut.
As Sheik looks to move away, McNeal throws a big counter combo but Sheik just gets out of the way.
Sheik misses with a right hand
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from McNeal. Sheik does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Sheik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McNeal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sheik loads up on a big right hand but McNeal slips the punch.
Nice cross by McNeal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoddy McNeal clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Sheik.
Sheik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheik throws a right hand that misses
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
McNeal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNeal looks to land a right hand but Sheik moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal throws a hook but Sheik avoids it easily.
McNeal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sheik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheik.#T1#
McNeal slips under a jab from Sheik.#CL2#
Sheik has closed the distance and engaged McNeal in a clinch.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sheik misses with the head strike.
Sheik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sheik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sheik fails to land.
Sheik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNeal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheik backwards.
Sheik lands a nice uppercut.
McNeal lands a shoulder strike.
Sheik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheik throws a punch but it's blocked by McNeal. #T2#
Sheik keeps control of McNeal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McNeal lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheik backwards.
Sheik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNeal.
Sheik works on McNeal's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Sheik.
Sheik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sheik.
A left hand lands to the body for Sheik.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sheik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNeals head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheik.
McNeal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Sheik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sheik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Sheik moves into range and clinches up with McNeal.
A short uppercut from Sheik. #T3#
Sheik lands a body punch.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik blocks an uppercut.
Sheik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sheik tries to throw a body punch but McNeal avoids it by throwing Sheik back against the cage.
Sheik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sheik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik blocks an uppercut.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheik swings wildly with an uppercut but McNeal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNeal.
McNeal lands an uppercut.
Sheik lands a hook that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNeal prevents a body shot from Sheik.
Iron Sheik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheik.
Sheik lands an uppercut.
Sheik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Sheik manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Sheik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
McNeal is rocked!#CL2#
Sheik moves into the clinch.
Sheik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNeal blocking some punches.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik scores with a shot to the side of McNeal's head.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sheik fails to land.
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNeals head.
Sheik is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Sheik dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
McNeal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheik blocks a jab.
Sheik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNeal missing with a left hand there. Sheik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sheik tries to counter with a clinch but McNeal shakes him off and moves away.
McNeal missing with a left hand there. Sheik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheik misses with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
McNeal misses with a double jab.
Sheik tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Sheik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McNeal.
Sheik throws an off balance right hand
and Sheik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNeal looks to land a left hand but Sheik moved out of range nicely.
Sheik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McNeal on the side of the head.
Sheik lands with an overhand left.
Sheik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sheik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNeal.#T2#
A big right from Sheik misses.
McNeal throws a shot from downtown. Sheik moves away and avoids it.
McNeal sets himself, and Sheik steps forward looking for the clinch! McNeal avoids it this time.
Sheik throws a good cross that connects.
Sheik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sheik wants to clinch.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Sheik.
McNeal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sheik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McNeal tests Sheik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sheik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNeal.
Sheik misses with a body shot
and McNeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McNeal lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Sheik misses with an uppercut
and McNeal counters with a stiff right hand.
McNeal defending well as Sheik loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like McNeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sheik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McNeal scores with a hook.
Sheik moves away from the strike by McNeal.
Sheik tries to counter with a clinch but McNeal shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoddy McNeal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McNeal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoddy McNeal!
Hoddy McNeal retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Hoddy McNeal 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:
KONFLIKT FC XIII
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Gomez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomez scores with a body shot.
Sheik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilfredo Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez jabs Sheik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sheik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gomez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Sheik ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Sheik avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Sheik slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheik.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheik takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Sheik takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sheik lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sheik to keep the fight standing.
Sheik lands a nice uppercut.
Gomez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sheik walks away with a smile on his face. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheik.
Gomez tries to counter with a clinch but Sheik shakes him off and moves away.
Sheik lands a slapping body shot.
Sheik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.#T1#
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Sheik saw that one coming.
Sheik is looking to wear down Gomez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Sheik throwing a counter right hand but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheik manages to avoid it.
Sheik misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Sheik counters by clinching up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheik.
Sheik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sheik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gomez jumps guard but Sheik stands there with Gomez around his waist. Gomez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iron Sheik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfredo Gomez.#TD2#
Gomez successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Gomez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sheik presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gomez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sheik smiles and moves away.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Sheik moves away and avoids it.
Sheik lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Sheik has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sheik.
Gomez looks winded!
Sheik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Sheik pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheik lands an uppercut.
Gomez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sheik to keep the fight standing.
Sheik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gomez fails to pull guard.
Sheik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Sheik lands a body punch.
Sheik cracks Gomez with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheik.
Sheik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomez tries to pull guard but Sheik won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Sheik.
Sheik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
A short left from Sheik.
Sheik lands with a right to the head.
Gomez jumps guard but Sheik stands there with Gomez around his waist. Gomez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sheik scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheik.
Sheik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sheik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Sheik - that landed with a thud.
Gomez is trying to pull guard but Sheik has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Sheik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sheik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomez.
Sheik lands a nice uppercut.
Sheik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomez or not.
Sheik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sheik lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Sheik.
A left hand lands to the body for Sheik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheik.
Sheik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheik lands a left hand.
Sheik gets through Gomez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Sheik.
Sheik works on Gomez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sheik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Sheik.
Sheik scores with a shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Sheik lands a right hand. #ROC#
Gomez is rocked!
Sheik scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheik finish him?
Sheik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomez or not.
Sheik lands a shoulder strike.
Sheik lands with a right to the head.
Sheik slows down the pace here.
Sheik scores with a hook to the body.
Sheik lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez is trying to pull guard but Sheik turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sheik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sheik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sheik scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez tries to pull guard but Sheik won't allow it.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
Sheik scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheik.
Still in the clinch, Sheik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sheik lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sheik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Sheik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sheik misses the shot to the body.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Sheik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Sheik ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Sheik gets a clinch.
Sheik lands a nice uppercut.
Sheik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sheik lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheik.
Gomez takes a shot to the head.
Sheik works on Gomez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sheik scores with a hook to the body.
Sheik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheik lands a big right hand that drops Gomez! The killer instinct kicks in and Sheik finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sheik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Sheik!
Iron Sheik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SUPER 6 Elimination Round
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Caca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheik wants to counter the offense by Caca and move into the clinch position.
Caca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sheik.
Sheik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caca connects with a leg kick. Sheik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Caca lands but Sheik takes it in his stride.
Caca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sheik connects with a single shot there.
Caca tries to land a front kick but Sheik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Sheik drives through and clinches with Caca against the cage.
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cacas head.
Caca has a couple of punches blocked by Sheik.
Caca missing with knees to the body.
Sheik throws a head punch that misses.
Sheik lands with a short shot 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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sheik struggles to land a body shot inside as Caca controls his hands.
Sheik struggles to land a body shot inside as Caca controls his hands.
Caca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caca is trying to break the clinch but Sheik has him pressed against the cage.
Caca is trying to break the clinch but Sheik has him pressed against the cage.
Sheik avoiding damage as Caca throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Sheik lands a hook that snaps the head of Caca backwards.
Caca can't find room to land a body shot as Sheik controls the action.
Sheik prevents Caca from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sheik.
Sheik lands with a right to the head.
Caca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caca looking to slow down the pace here.
Caca can't find room to land a body shot as Sheik controls the action.
Caca misses with a punch to the body.
Sheik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sheik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Caca throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheik tries to work over Caca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheik lands a right hand.
Sheik pushes Caca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Caca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sheik is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Sheik.
#T2#
Sheik lands a shoulder strike.
Sheik leaning against his opponent.
Sheik managing to block the knees to the body from Caca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caca blocks a body shot from Sheik.
Sheik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Sheik.
Sheik blocking some punches.
Sheik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sheik lands with a right to the head.
Sheik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sheik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caca is trying to break the clinch but Sheik has him pressed against the cage.
Caca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheik is defending well for now.
Caca tries to throw a body punch but Sheik avoids it by throwing Caca back against the cage.
Caca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Caca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Caca misses #CL2#
and Sheik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Caca can't find room to land a body shot as Sheik controls the action.
Sheik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Caca is trying to push Sheik away but Sheik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Caca is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sheik lands a body shot.
Caca is breathing heavily.
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cacas head.
Caca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheik can't find room to land a body shot as Caca controls the action.
Sheik blocking some punches.
Sheik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Caca taking a breather.
Sheik blocks a body shot from Caca.
Sheik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caca backwards.
Caca is trying to maintain a safe position but Sheik gets an underhook and turns Caca into the cage.
Sheik tries to work over Caca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheik scores with a shoulder strike.
Sheik pushes Caca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sheik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caca tries to circle away but Sheik has him pinned against the cage.
Sheik lands a shot to the body.
Sheik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Sheik lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheik lands a left hand.
Caca throws an elbow that misses.
Sheik lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sheik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sheik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sheik digs a right hand into Caca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caca's gas tank.
Caca misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheik.
A nice left hand lands by Sheik.
Sheik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caca backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheik.
Sheik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Caca missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caca pushes off an throws an elbow but Sheik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Caca misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Sheik.
Sheik digs a right hand underneath Caca's ribcage. Caca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sheik lands a shot to the body.
Caca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheik avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Sheik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sheik moves into the clinch successfully.
Caca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheik avoids it.
Sheik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caca backwards.
A short right from Sheik on the inside.
Iron Sheik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Caca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sheik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sheik in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sheik working aggressively here.
Caca blocks a body shot from Sheik.
Sheik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caca missing with knees to the body.
Sheik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Caca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Sheik lands with a shot to the body.
Sheik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caca manages to avoid it.
Caca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A leg kick checked by Sheik.
Sheik has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Caca avoids the body shot from Sheik.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheik. Caca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheik misses with a wild body shot.
Caca throws the kick towards the body but Sheik avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sheik! But no joy.#CL2#
Sheik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sheik is working Caca over against the cage.
Sheik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sheik.
Sheik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sheik scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sheik.
Sheik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheik gets through Caca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Caca misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sheik. #ROC2#
Caca is rocked!
Sheik lands with a left to the head.
Oh Caca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caca backwards.
Sheik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheik throws a big uppercut that drops Caca! More strikes from Sheik and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Caca lies dazed against the cage as Sheik celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Sheik!
Iron Sheik decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 844 Round 4
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sheik jabs Pereira right on the nose. Pereira blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Sheik moves into the clinch successfully.
Sheik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pereira letting Sheik take a breather here.
Sheik pushes Pereira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pereira wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Sheik.
Sheik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sheik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pereira.
Sheik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
A body shot lands from Sheik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheik lands with a light punch inside.
Sheik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Sheik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sheik lands a left hand.
#T1#
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Pereira is rocked!
Sheik lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Oh Pereira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sheik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sheik gets underhooks to prevent Pereira's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higor Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheik lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sheik.
Pereira fails to pull guard.
Sheik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Sheik on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sheik.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheik.
Sheik lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pereira to his knees! Sheik keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Sheik!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 844 Round 3
Date: Apr 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheik catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Deyonte Lee has been cut.#CL2#
Sheik moves into the clinch.
Lee is trying to break free.
Sheik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Sheik manages to break the clinch.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Sheik's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheik doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheik misses with a straight right.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheik throws out the jab. #T1#
Sheik jabs at Lee's body.
Sheik throws a shot to the body.
Sheik cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Sheik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Sheik gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sheik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sheik misses with a body punch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Sheik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sheik.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sheik lands a right hand.
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sheik - that landed with a thud.
Sheik misses with a body punch.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.#T2#
A short right from Sheik.
Sheik swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheik works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheik lands with a light punch inside.
Sheik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sheik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Sheik lands with a light punch inside.
Sheik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Sheik pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sheik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Sheik lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheik.
Sheik lands with a light punch inside.
Sheik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheik stalls.
Sheik works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Sheik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheik.
Sheik lands a right hand.
Sheik is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheik. #ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Sheik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sheik digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank. #T4#
Sheik gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee letting Sheik take a breather here.
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Sheik lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lee to his knees! Sheik keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Sheik!
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QFC Tournament 844 Round 2
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Sheik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheik wants it to stay on the feet.
Sheik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracia manages to avoid it.
Gracia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracia shoots in for a takedown but Sheik shows good takedown defense.
Iron Sheik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Gracia .
Gracia goes for a double leg but Sheik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sheik continues to drive forward.
Sheik is looking to counter punch.
Sheik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracia circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracia tries for a takedown but Sheik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sheik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracia ducks under a wild hook from Sheik.
Iron Sheik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracia shoots in but Sheik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheik.
Sheik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracia manages to avoid it.
Gracia works Sheik's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Sheik has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Gracia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracia looking to stall.
Sheik working aggressively here.
Gracia tries to break the clinch but Sheik is controlling the position.
Sheik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracia looks winded!
Sheik pushes Gracia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheik scores with a hook to the body.
Sheik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Sheik.
Sheik lands a nice uppercut.
Sheik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sheik lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheik cracks Gracia with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Sheik. #T2#
Sheik scores with a shot to the side of Gracia 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheik scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Sheik.
Sheik lands a nice uppercut.
Gracia blocks an uppercut.
Sheik is leaning against Gracia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sheik lands an uppercut.
Sheik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Sheik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sheik lands an uppercut.
Sheik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sheik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sheik.
Sheik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sheik. #T3#
Gracia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by Gracia .
Gracia blocks a body shot from Sheik.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheik lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sheik scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheik.
Sheik lands with a left to the head.
Sheik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracia backwards.
Sheik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheik misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheik.
Sheik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sheik lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by Gracia .
Sheik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheik misses with a body punch.
Sheik scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Sheik breaks from the clinch.
Sheik just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheik misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracia misses.#CL#
Sheik moves into the clinch.
Sheik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracia backwards.
Nice body punch from Sheik.
Sheik lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheik lands a shot to the body.
Gracia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheik is working Gracia over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Sheik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Sheik forces Gracia back against the cage and clinches.
Sheik is working Gracia over against the cage.
Sheik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracia backwards.
Gracia blocks an uppercut.
Sheik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sheik throws a head punch that misses.
Iron Sheik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracia .
A nice left hand lands by Sheik.
Sheik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracia takes a shot to the head.
Sheik swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheik misses with the head strike.
Sheik throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracia .
Gracia is breathing heavily.
Sheik gets through Gracia 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sheik as Gracia tries to tie him up. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Sheik.
Gracia prevents a body shot from Sheik.
A shot in the inside from Sheik.
Sheik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracia backwards.
Sheik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sheik lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sheik as Gracia tries to tie him up.
Sheik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Gracia prevents a body shot from Sheik.
Sheik lands a left hand.
Sheik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracia 's elbow.
Sheik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sheik breaks the clinch.
Sheik takes a swing at Gracia 's ribcage but misses.
Sheik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracia can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gracia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheik.
Gracia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheik misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Sheik closes the distance and pushes Gracia back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Sheik.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by Gracia .
#BC#
Sheik breaks from the clinch.
Gracia ducks under a wild hook from Sheik.
Sheik looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracia is just out of range.
Sheik has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gracia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheik.
Sheik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheik just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Sheik moves into the clinch.#T3#
Sheik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracia or not.
Sheik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracia .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheik.
Sheik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sheik pushes Gracia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracia takes a shot to the head.
Sheik digs a right hand underneath Gracia 's ribcage. Gracia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sheik lands a body shot.
Sheik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sheik is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gracia 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A short left from Sheik.
Sheik lands a nice uppercut.
Sheik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheik lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheik working aggressively here.
Sheik digs a right hand into Gracia 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracia 's gas tank. #T4#
Sheik pushes Gracia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheik digs a right hand into Gracia 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracia 's gas tank.
Sheik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheik digs a right hand underneath Gracia 's ribcage. Gracia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sheik lands a body shot.
Sheik scores with a shot to the side of Gracia 's head.
Sheik controlling the action here for a moment.
Sheik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracia or not.
Sheik lands a nice uppercut.
Sheik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracia 's elbow.
Sheik is stalling here.
Sheik scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Sheik dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sheik throws out a loose jab but Gracia uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Sheik instigates a clinch.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik lands a body shot.
Sheik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sheik misses with a punch to the body.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheik scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sheik prevents it.
Sheik struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracia controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracia is trying to break the clinch but Sheik has him pressed against the cage.
Sheik swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheik lands an uppercut.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by Gracia .
#T1#
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracia s head.
Sheik lands an uppercut.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sheik.
Sheik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracia 's elbow.
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracia s head.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheik lands with a short shot to the head.
Sheik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by Gracia .
Sheik throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracia .
A shot in the inside from Sheik.
Good body shot from Sheik.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sheik.
Sheik lands a right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracia blocking some punches.
Sheik lands with a short shot to the head.
Sheik cracks Gracia with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Sheik.
Sheik swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sheik pushes Gracia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sheik lands a shoulder strike.
Sheik pushes Gracia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sheik.
Sheik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sheik misses with a punch to the body.
Sheik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Sheik scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Sheik scores with a shot to the side of Gracia 's head.
Sheik digs a right hand into Gracia 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracia 's gas tank.
Come on Sheik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracia looking for a takedown.
Sheik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracia backwards.
Sheik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Sheik.
Sheik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracia or not.
Sheik works on Gracia 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sheik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheik throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracia .
A short left from Sheik.
Sheik is leaning against Gracia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Sheik scores with a shot to the side of Gracia 's head.
Gracia is working for takedown but Sheik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iron Sheik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Gracia .
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracia backwards.
Nice body punch from Sheik - that landed with a thud.
Sheik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sheik lands a left hand.
Gracia takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sheik fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Sheik as the two fighters clinch.
Gracia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheik is defending well for now.
Sheik scores with a hook to the body.
Sheik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracia backwards.
Sheik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frankie Gracia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Sheik.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iron Sheik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sheik 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Iron Sheik!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Iron Sheik!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Iron Sheik!
Iron Sheik wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 844 Round 1
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Sheik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sheik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Deloro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deloro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deloro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sheik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sheik takes one to the side of the head.
Deloro connects with a looping right hand.
Sheik misses with an uppercut.
Deloro misses with a low kick.
Deloro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Deloro moves out of range as Sheik strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sheik, as that shot connected.
A big left from Sheik misses.
Sheik needs to keep his hands up - Deloro had a free shot at his head there.
Deloro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sheik backs up against the cage.
Sheik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sheik cracks a nice hook into Deloro's ribs.
Deloro connects with a nice looking jab.
Sheik throws an overhand right that lands on Deloro's shoulder, as Deloro tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Sheik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sheik slaps away a takedown attempt from Deloro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Deloro tries to get set, Sheik tries to push him back and clinch up but Deloro manages to avoid the attempt.
Deloro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheik.#CL2#
Deloro drives through and clinches with Sheik against the cage.
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik scores with a hook to the body.
Deloro looks winded!
A hook to the body from Sheik.
A short body shot lands from Sheik as the two fighters clinch.
Sheik lands with a left to the head.
Sheik is leaning against Deloro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sheik lands with a left to the head.
Sheik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deloro.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheik.
Sheik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheik scores with a shot to the side of Deloro's head. #ROC#
Deloro is rocked!
Sheik lands a left hand.
Deloro is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheik finish him?
Sheik lands a body punch.
Sheik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheik. #T2#
Nice body punch from Sheik.
Sheik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deloro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheik lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheik working aggressively here.
Deloro blocks an uppercut.
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Deloro is trying to break the clinch but Sheik has him pressed against the cage.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by Deloro.
Sheik throws a punch but it's blocked by Deloro.
Sheik working aggressively here.
Sheik misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sheik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheik connects with a body shot.
Deloro walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Sheik swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iron Sheik!
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