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Event:
PL MMA 38,5
Date: May 14, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shibaev shoots in and gets a takedown into Kholin's guard.
Shibaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kholin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shibaev looking to pass the guard.
Shibaev throws an elbow that misses. Kholin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shibaev's guard. Nice move by Kholin!
Shibaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kholin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kholin lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kholin landing some decent shots from guard.
Kholin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kholin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shibaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kholin scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibaev is trying to control the position but Kholin postures up.
Kholin distracts Shibaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kholin trying to control but Shibaev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shibaev is trying to control the position but Kholin postures up.
Shibaev keeping full guard, as Kholin tries to pass.
Kholin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kholin is in close to Shibaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kholin landing some decent shots from guard.
Kholin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kholin works over Shibaev with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev looking to control.
Kholin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kholin landing with the ground and pound.
Shibaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kholin defends well.
Kholin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shibaev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kholin has passed into half guard!
Kholin drops an elbow to the side of Shibaev's head.
Kholin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kholin lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev wants to control but Kholin passes into side.
Kholin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shibaev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shibaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kholin pulls his head out easily.
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. Kholin connects with a nice short shot to Shibaev's temple.
Kholin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shibaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shibaev gets full guard.
Kholin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kholin trying to control but Shibaev is working from the bottom.
Kholin connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kholin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kholin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kholin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shibaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kholin is really struggling to control Shibaev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kholin lands a couple of digs.
Kholin trying to control but Shibaev is working from the bottom.
Kholin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kholin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin dominated that round.
That's time! Kholin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kholin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shibaev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kholin looks up at the clock and then as Shibaev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kholin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shibaev taking a bit of punishment here - Kholin scoring with strikes.
Kholin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shibaev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kholin lands an elbow.
Shibaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shibaev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kholin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shibaev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kholin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shibaev can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kholin lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibaev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kholin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dalinar Kholin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kholin working over Shibaev with some ground and pound. Shibaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shibaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kholin pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Kholin.
Shibaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kholin is keen to just control but Shibaev is a slippery customer.
Shibaev tries to get to full guard but Kholin has control of the leg.
Shibaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shibaev has hold of Kholin's hands but Kholin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kholin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kholin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev trying to control here.
Kholin working the head and body with strikes.
Kholin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shibaev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kholin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shibaev wants to get back to full guard.
Kholin wants to take a breather but Shibaev is having none of it.
Shibaev trying to control here.
Kholin working over Shibaev with some ground and pound. Shibaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kholin tries to pass to full mount but Shibaev defends it.
Kholin is nestled in close to Shibaev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shibaev working to try and regain half guard.
Kholin landing strikes from the mount.
Kholin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shibaev taking shots to the head.
Shibaev tries to hold on but Kholin postures up.
Kholin trying to control but Shibaev is having none of it.
Kholin lands a nice shot to the head.
Shibaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shibaev is bucking up trying to escape but Kholin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shibaev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shibaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Kholin has wrist control.
Shibaev is working Kholin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shibaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Kholin looking to control.
Shibaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shibaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shibaev won't allow Kholin to sweep him here.
Kholin keeping moving, preventing Shibaev from controlling successfully.
Kholin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin dominated that second round.
That's time! Kholin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shibaev misses with a left hand
and Kholin counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Kholin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kholin shoots in and bounces Shibaev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kholin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kholin looking to pass the guard.
Kholin lands a couple of elbows.
Kholin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kholin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shibaev's head.
Kholin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shibaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kholin connects with a couple of short punches.
Shibaev is trying to keep Kholin in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin wants to control from the top but Shibaev keeps moving.
Kholin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kholin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kholin distracts Shibaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kholin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shibaev has Kholin pulled in close to control his posture.
Kholin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shibaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shibaev has momentary wrist control but Kholin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kholin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kholin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shibaev is pulling down on Kholin's head to control his posture.
Shibaev is trying to control the position but Kholin postures up.
Kholin chips away with some ground and pound.
Shibaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kholin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kholin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shibaev working for a triangle but Kholin defends it easily.
Anton Shibaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalinar Kholin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kholin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kholin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shibaev for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kholin'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.
Kholin postures up.
Kholin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shibaev is looking for a sweep. Kholin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Kholin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shibaev missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalinar Kholin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kholin 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalinar Kholin!
A determined Dalinar Kholin didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
PL MMA 37 McDonald vs Colucci
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Baloni lands with a hook. Shibaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Shibaev. That snapped Baloni's head back.
Shibaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Shibaev has been cut.
Baloni throws a lazy right hand but Shibaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baloni throws a body punch but Shibaev moves out of range.
Shibaev throws a shot from downtown. Baloni moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Baloni misses. #CL#
Baloni clinches up with Shibaev and pushes him back against the cage.
Shibaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baloni digs a right hand into Shibaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shibaev's gas tank.
Baloni lands a shoulder strike.
Shibaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baloni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baloni throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Baloni has Shibaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Baloni is pressed up against the cage. Shibaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baloni down to the mat. Baloni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baloni throws a body punch but Shibaev moves out of range. #T1#
Shibaev misses with a looping right.
As Shibaev tries to get set, Baloni tries to push him back and clinch up but Shibaev manages to avoid the attempt.
Baloni misses with a looping left.
Baloni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baloni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shibaev.
Shibaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baloni cracks Shibaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shibaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Baloni sprawls well. He's pushed Shibaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phil Baloni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.#CL#
Baloni instigates a clinch.
Baloni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Baloni has clasped his hands together around Shibaev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Baloni cracks Shibaev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baloni scoring with punches from side control.
Shibaev can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Shibaev tries to buck Baloni off but Baloni is having none of it.
Baloni controlling from side mount.
Shibaev wants to control but Baloni postures up.
Baloni working the ground and pound but Shibaev is defending the strikes.
Shibaev struggling a bit here.
Baloni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shibaev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baloni's best efforts.
Baloni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Shibaev gets full guard.
Baloni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shibaev looking for a triangle here. Baloni is fighting it but it looks tight! Shibaev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Baloni is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anton Shibaev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anton Shibaev thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PL MMA 30 Dee vs Minerva
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Shibaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Shibaev should have avoided that one.
Shibaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Shibaev looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
Robinson slips a jab from Shibaev.
Shibaev moves out of range as Robinson throws a body kick.
Shibaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Shibaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shibaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shibaev's head.
Shibaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shibaev throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Shibaev takes one on the button.
Shibaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robinson.
Shibaev cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been told by Robinson's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shibaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson slips a straight right by Shibaev.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson scores with a head kick.
Shibaev misses with a hook
and Shibaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Robinson lands.
Shibaev tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
CJ Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shibaev. Shibaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shibaev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Robinson.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Shibaev moves out of range easily.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
CJ Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.
Shibaev misses with a hook
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson slips a straight right by Shibaev.
Shibaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but Shibaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson throwing a counter right hand but Shibaev manages to avoid it.
Shibaev lands with a cross.
Robinson pushes Shibaev away with a front kick.#T3#
A left lands for Robinson.
Shibaev misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Shibaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shibaev misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a nice body kick.
Robinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anton Shibaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shibaev.
Shibaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a head kick.
Robinson feints and then cracks Shibaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shibaev down.
Shibaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shibaev looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range. #T4#
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.#TD2#
Shibaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robinson's half guard.#ES#
Robinson has one foot on Shibaev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shibaev throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Shibaev moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Robinson.
A big left from Shibaev misses.
Shibaev throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Robinson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shibaev.
Robinson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Shibaev's ribs.
Shibaev 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shibaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shibaev throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Shibaev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shibaev misses with an uppercut.
CJ Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Shibaev takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Robinson.
Shibaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Shibaev.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Shibaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shibaev misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Shibaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shibaev shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Shibaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Shibaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shibaev misses the jab.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Shibaev.
Shibaev throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shibaev scores with a nice head shot.
Shibaev misses with a straight right.
Robinson lands a leg kick that knocks Shibaev off balance momentarily.
Shibaev moves out of range of the body kick from Robinson.
Shibaev with the counter takedown but Robinson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shibaev misses the target.
Shibaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Shibaev has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
CJ Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.
Robinson keeps Shibaev at a distance using the push kick.
Shibaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Robinson counters with a nice body kick.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shibaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shibaev is just out of range.
Shibaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Shibaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shibaev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Robinson.
Shibaev throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Shibaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Robinson kicks Shibaev off and gets to his feet. #T3#
A good leg kick by Robinson.
Shibaev checks a leg kick.
Robinson staying out of range there.
It looked like Robinson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shibaev.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shibaev.
As Shibaev backs away, Robinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shibaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Shibaev misses with a left hand
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Shibaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shibaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shibaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Shibaev fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Shibaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Anton Shibaev has been cut.#BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shibaev misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shibaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shibaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Shibaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Robinson looks to land a body kick but Shibaev moved away.
Shibaev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Shibaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson tries to bum rush Shibaev with a series of wild strikes but Shibaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shibaev.
A telegraphed right hand from Shibaev misses the target.
Shibaev moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shibaev! But no joy.
Shibaev misses with a left hand
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Shibaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shibaev can do to turn this around?
Shibaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Shibaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson throws a counter high kick but Shibaev was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson connects with the punch.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shibaev just manages to avoid it.
Shibaev throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shibaev throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Shibaev's leg. Shibaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shibaev manages to avoid it.
Shibaev misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson feints and then cracks Shibaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shibaev down.
Robinson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shibaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Shibaev throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
CJ Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shibaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shibaev throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Robinson jabs Shibaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robinson.
Shibaev blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson keeps Shibaev at a distance using the push kick.
Robinson throws a good cross that connects.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Robinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shibaev throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robinson.
Anton Shibaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Robinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shibaev avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Shibaev feints the counter takedown.
Shibaev misses with a jab to the body
and Robinson counters with a good, hard body kick but Shibaev shrugs it off.
Robinson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shibaev throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shibaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shibaev.
Robinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shibaev.
Shibaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shibaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Shibaev throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Shibaev cracks Robinson with an open hand slap.
Robinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Shibaev looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Robinson moves out of range as Shibaev strikes.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shibaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shibaev walks into a straight right hand from Robinson.
Shibaev misses with a right hand
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Robinson!
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Event:
S.A.F.O REGENERATION #1
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Braz drives through with a takedown into Shibaev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braz cracks Shibaev with a solid left hand.
Shibaev looking to control.
Braz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shibaev 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! Braz rolls with it to try and escape but Shibaev cranks on the arm and Braz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Shibaev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anton Shibaev thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Shoei Braz spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll be back'.
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Event:
EFC Rham vs Gold
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Shibaev lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Shibaev.
Carp tries to counter with a clinch but Shibaev shakes him off and moves away.
Shibaev slips under a jab from Carp.
Shibaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Carp.
Carp throws a leg kick #TD#
and Shibaev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shibaev trying to control but Carp is working from the bottom.
Carp has his hands on Shibaev's head, controlling the position.
Shibaev is working Carp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shibaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev cracks Carp with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carp holds on and takes a little breather.
Shibaev throwing strikes but missing.
Shibaev wants to control from the top but Carp keeps moving. #T1#
Carp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Carp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shibaev is aware though and is defending well.
Shibaev with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Carp has his foot on Shibaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shibaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Shibaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shibaev throwing strikes but missing.
Shibaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shibaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carp keeping moving, preventing Shibaev from controlling successfully.
Shibaev works over Carp with some ground and pound from guard.#T2##SUB2#
Carp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carp is trying to keep Shibaev in close.
Shibaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carp's head.
Shibaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carp holds on and takes a little breather.
Shibaev is in close to Carp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shibaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carp trying to keep a closed guard but Shibaev is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carp looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shibaev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Carp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shibaev is working away from the top position though.
Carp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carp.#T3#
Shibaev distracts Carp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shibaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shibaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shibaev postures up in Carp's guard and throws a big left but Carp blocks it.
Carp seems keen to control Shibaev's posture.#SUB2#
Carp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shibaev distracts Carp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shibaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carp has control of Shibaev's left arm, preventing Shibaev from doing any damage. #T4#
Shibaev stands up over Carp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shibaev stays in close to Carp's body and controls the position.
Shibaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shibaev wants to control from the top but Carp keeps moving.
Carp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shibaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carp's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shibaev wants to control from the top but Carp keeps moving.
Carp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Shibaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Shibaev misses.
Shibaev looks to throw the jab but Carp is out of range.
Shibaev looks to throw the jab but Carp is out of range.
Carp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shibaev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carp.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shibaev. Carp does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Shibaev blocks the low kick.
Shibaev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carp thows a leg kick but Shibaev checks it #TD#
and Shibaev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carp is adopting a defensive guard.
Shibaev trying to control but Carp is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shibaev defends it easily.
Shibaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shibaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shibaev working some strikes from top position.
Shibaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shibaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Carp is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carp holds on and takes a little breather.
Carp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shibaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carp controlling Shibaev's posture.
Shibaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carp trying to keep a closed guard but Shibaev is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carp keeping moving, preventing Shibaev from controlling successfully.
Anton Shibaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carp has his hands on Shibaev's head, controlling the position.
Carp keeping moving, preventing Shibaev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shibaev throws a lazy right hand but Carp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shibaev sets himself, and Carp steps forward looking for the clinch! Shibaev avoids it this time.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shibaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carp prevents the takedown attempt.
Shibaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Shibaev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Carp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Shibaev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shibaev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Carp looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Shibaev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shibaev trying to control the position.
Shibaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carp.
Shibaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carp controls the pace.
Carp throwing strikes but missing.
Carp throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carp lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shibaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shibaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Shibaev, not yet.
Carp trying to control the position from guard on top but Shibaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shibaev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carp has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Carp is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shibaev has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Carp. Oh but Shibaev has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Carp goes limp - he's gone! Shibaev jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Shibaev!
Anton Shibaev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, VanDam Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFC Finnegan vs Quinteros
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Carp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carp staying out of range there.
Shibaev blocks a head kick by Carp.
Carp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shibaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shibaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carp scores with a decent looking hook.
Shibaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carp tries to counter by clinching up but Shibaev breaks away and moves out of range.
Shibaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shibaev.
And Shibaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Carp pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Carp takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev tries to pull guard but Carp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jon Paul Carp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.
Carp tries a body shot but Shibaev blocks it.
Carp prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Carp.
Carp misses with some punches.
Carp has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Shibaev jumps guard but Carp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carp utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carp trying to land knees to the body.
Shibaev managing to block the knees to the body from Carp.
Carp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shibaev looks winded!
Carp lands a damaging elbow.
Carp lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Shibaev has been cut.
Carp is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Shibaev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Carp keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Carp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shibaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Carp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shibaev pulls his head out easily.
Carp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shibaev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Carp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shibaev is trying to control. Carp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carp trying to control here.
Shibaev winds up and cracks Carp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shibaev winds up and cracks Carp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carp is controlling Shibaev's trapped leg to prevent Shibaev from advancing to side control.
Shibaev throwing shots but Carp is blocking nicely.
Carp is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Carp controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shibaev lands a nice short elbow.
Shibaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shibaev controlling the action here.
Shibaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carp is trying to maintain the position but Shibaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Carp is looking to improve his position.
Shibaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carp's head.
Shibaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Shibaev passes into side control, despite Carp's attempt to control the position.
Carp struggling a bit here.
Carp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shibaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shibaev throws an elbow but Carp slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carp manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shibaev's best efforts.
Shibaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shibaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carp trying to control but Shibaev postures up.
Shibaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shibaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Shibaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Shibaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Shibaev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carp wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shibaev is now in half guard.
Carp is looking to control Shibaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carp avoid being mounted?
Carp controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Carp wants to improve his position but Shibaev is controlling well.
Carp is concentrating on defense, preventing Shibaev from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carp manages to get to full guard.
Shibaev throwing strikes from guard but Carp blocks nicely. #T1#
Carp keeping moving, preventing Shibaev from controlling successfully.
Shibaev being controlled here momentarily.
Shibaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shibaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carp's head.
Carp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shibaev is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Shibaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shibaev has managed to get both his arms back between Carp's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carp is controlling Shibaev's posture.
Shibaev distracts Carp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carp looking to control.
Shibaev trying to control but Carp is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jon Paul Carp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shibaev throws a looping overhand right but Carp ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shibaev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shibaev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Shibaev misses.
Shibaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carp swivels and escapes.#T3#
Shibaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Carp.
Carp throws a low kick but Shibaev moves out of range easily.
Carp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carp tries to clinch up but Shibaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Shibaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shibaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anton Shibaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carp throws a leg kick but Shibaev checks it.
Shibaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Carp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shibaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Carp.
Shibaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carp defends it well.
Shibaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Carp counters with a body kick.
Shibaev misses with an uppercut.
Shibaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Carp tries to score with a low kick but Shibaev moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Shibaev lands a really nice looking cross but Carp seems unphased.
Shibaev misses with an uppercut
enabling Carp to counter with a crisp jab.
Shibaev throws a hook to the side of Carp's head but Carp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carp slips a straight right by Shibaev.
Carp slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Shibaev blocks the leg kick.
Carp throws a solid leg kick but Shibaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carp.
Shibaev with the counter takedown but Carp avoids it easily.#TD2#
Shibaev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carp sprawls well initially but Shibaev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carp trying to control but Shibaev postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carp manages to get to full guard.
Carp looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Shibaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Shibaev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shibaev checks a leg kick.
Shibaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Carp tries a head kick but it misses.
Shibaev throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Carp moves into the clinch.
Carp landing knees to the body.
Shibaev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carp seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shibaev can turn it around.
Carp lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carp misses with a body punch.
Carp gets underhooks to prevent Shibaev's takedown attempt.
Carp has a couple of punches blocked by Shibaev.
Shibaev managing to block the knees to the body from Carp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carp tries to land knees in the clinch but Shibaev avoids the damage to the body.
Carp throws a head punch that misses.
Carp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shibaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carp using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Shibaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Carp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jon Paul Carp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.
Carp missing with knees to the body.
Carp lands an elbow just above Shibaev 's eye.
Carp pushes off an throws an elbow but Shibaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shibaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carp is pushing Shibaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carp putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shibaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shibaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carp unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shibaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carp misses with some punches.
Carp lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Carp - that landed with a thud.
Jon Paul Carp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shibaev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carp is defending well for now.
Carp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shibaev tries to pull guard but Carp won't allow it.
Carp working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibaev wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carp. #CUT#
That has opened up Anton Shibaev's cut even more.
Carp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shibaev.
Carp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carp can't find room to land a body shot as Shibaev controls the action.
Good body shot from Carp.
Carp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shibaev is defending well for now.
Shibaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Carp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carp crunches a lovely knee into Shibaev's ribcage.
Carp lands a shoulder strike.
Shibaev avoids the elbow strike from Carp, against the cage.
Carp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anton Shibaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Carp putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shibaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shibaev blocks an uppercut.
Carp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shibaev or not.
Carp tries a body shot but Shibaev blocks it.
Carp leaning against his opponent.
Shibaev tries to pull guard but Carp won't allow it.
Carp with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shibaev.
Carp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shibaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Carp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carp - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shibaev prevents a body shot from Carp.
Shibaev managing to block the knees to the body from Carp.
Carp lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Shibaev has Carp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Carp.
Carp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Carp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carp.
Carp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Anton Shibaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Carp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shibaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carp.
Carp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shibaev can do to turn this around?
Shibaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shibaev blocks a leg kick.
Carp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shibaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carp throws a leg kick but Shibaev checks it.
Carp misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Shibaev counters with a shoot takedown. Carp fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Paul Carp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shibaev 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Shibaev!
Anton Shibaev gave a mention to VanDam Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EFC Pato vs Alcala
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Shibaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shibaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lambton! But no joy.
Shibaev throws a hook but Lambton blocks it.
Lambton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lambton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambton slips a jab from Shibaev.
Lambton leaves Shibaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Lambton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shibaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Lambton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Anton Shibaev has been cut.
Shibaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambton circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Lambton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shibaev misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Lambton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shibaev misses with a straight left.
Lambton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anton Shibaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shibaev.
A little jabbing left from Lambton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Lambton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shibaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Lambton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shibaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lambton throws out a counter right but Shibaev avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Shibaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shibaev misses with an uppercut
and Lambton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lambton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lambton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lambton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lambton takes one to the side of the head.
Shibaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lambton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shibaev misses with a looping right.
Lambton throws out a counter right but Shibaev avoids it with no problem.
Shibaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Lambton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shibaev tests Lambton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shibaev throws a hook to the side of Lambton's head but Lambton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lambton! But no joy.
Shibaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambton.
Lambton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Shibaev throws out a loose jab but Lambton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shibaev misses with a takedown attempt - Lambton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lambton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shibaev throws a hook but Lambton avoids it easily.
Lambton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shibaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lambton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shibaev misses with a hook. Lambton ducked under it nicely.
Lambton throws out a counter right but Shibaev avoids it with no problem.
Shibaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lambton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shibaev.
Lambton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shibaev.
Lambton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shibaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Lambton.
A big left from Shibaev misses.
A little jabbing left from Lambton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shibaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Shibaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambton moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lambton! But no joy.
Shibaev throws an overhand right that lands on Lambton's shoulder, as Lambton tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Shibaev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lambton's guard.#ES2#
Lambton pushes Shibaev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Shibaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Shibaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shibaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambton.
It seemed like Lambton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lambton slips under a jab from Shibaev.
Shibaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lambton looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Shibaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lambton was covering up waiting for the punch and Shibaev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lambton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shibaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lambton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shibaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Shibaev trying to control but Lambton is working from the bottom.
Shibaev stops Lambton from standing up.
Shibaev throwing strikes from guard but Lambton blocks nicely.
Shibaev trying to control but Lambton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambton is looking to stand back up but Shibaev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lambton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Shibaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Shibaev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shibaev throws a looping overhand right but Lambton ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Lambton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shibaev throws a hook but Lambton avoids it easily.#TD#
Lambton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shibaev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lambton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shibaev is in close to Lambton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lambton wants to stand up but Shibaev is controlling him.
Shibaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambton can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambton is wriggling around but Shibaev manages to pass to half guard.
Lambton is staying active underneath Shibaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Lambton is trying to stand back up but Shibaev is controlling him
Ground and pound from Shibaev.
Shibaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Shibaev connects with a nice short shot to Lambton's temple.
Lambton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lambton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shibaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Shibaev is working for a kimura but Lambton is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES2#
Lambton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shibaev is on him like a limpet, forcing Lambton back against the cage.#T2#
Lambton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shibaev takes a shot to the head.
Shibaev jumps guard but Lambton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lambton.
Shibaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lambton presses Shibaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Lambton.
Lambton lands a body shot.
A short right from Lambton on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lambton.
Lambton lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lambton.
Good body shot from Lambton.
A right hand to the body from Lambton.
A nice left hand lands by Lambton.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lambton.
A right hand to the body from Lambton.
Lambton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lambton is leaning against Shibaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lambton is working Shibaev over against the cage.
Lambton lands with a left to the head.
Lambton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lambton.
Lambton scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Lambton - that landed with a thud.
Lambton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shibaevs head.
Lambton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lambton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambton lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lambton.
Lambton pushes Shibaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lambton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shibaev backwards.
Lambton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lambton scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Shibaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lambton lands with a right to the head.
Lambton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lambton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shibaevs head.
Lambton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD2#
Lambton drops Shibaev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shibaev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Shibaev is rocked!
Lambton lands a big right hand that drops Shibaev! The killer instinct kicks in and Lambton finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lambton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Lambton!
George Lambton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EFC Mcpherson vs Panda
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Carp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Carp.
Carp throws a leg kick that misses.
Carp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shibaev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shibaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shibaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carp.
Shibaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carp moves away from the strike by Shibaev.
Carp misses with a straight left.
Carp throws a leg kick but Shibaev moved away.
Shibaev feinted with a counter takedown.
Jon Paul Carp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shibaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carp throws out the jab.
Carp scores with a jab to the body.
Carp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shibaev.
Good leg kick by Carp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carp tries a low kick but Shibaev avoids it.
Shibaev misses the jab.
Carp feints a counter leg kick.
Shibaev misses with a straight right.
Shibaev throws a hook but Carp avoids it easily.
Carp tries a low kick but Shibaev avoids it.
Shibaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carp.
Carp throws a push kick but Shibaev slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Shibaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Carp is predictable there #TD#
and Shibaev counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Carp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shibaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shibaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shibaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carp wants to sweep here but Shibaev controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shibaev lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shibaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shibaev stands up over Carp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carp controls Shibaev momentarily but Shibaev frees himself. #T3#
Carp has Shibaev pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Carp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shibaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carp is adopting a defensive guard.
Shibaev works over Carp with some ground and pound from guard.
Shibaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shibaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carp has Shibaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Shibaev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shibaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Carp is looking for a sweep.
Shibaev lands a nice forearm strike.
Shibaev cracks Carp with a big right hand but Carp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carp is trying to control Shibaev's posture but Shibaev avoids it.
Shibaev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carp some visible discomfort.
Carp takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shibaev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shibaev scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shibaev is looking to take a break and control but Carp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Shibaev dominated that round.
That's time! Shibaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shibaev looks to land a right hand but Carp moved out of range.#CL2#
Carp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carp lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Shibaev has been cut.
Carp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shibaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shibaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carp walks away with a smile on his face. Shibaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Shibaev gets tackled into the cage by Carp. Carp maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shibaev.
Shibaev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carp as Shibaev tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shibaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carp's brow.
Carp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carp throws a punch but it's blocked by Shibaev. #T1#
Carp lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shibaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carp.
Carp lands a body punch.
Carp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carp struggles to land a body shot inside as Shibaev controls his hands.
Shibaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Carp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Shibaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shibaev's elbow.
Shibaev is trying to pull guard but Carp has him pressed against the cage.
Shibaev takes an elbow to the temple.
Carp cracks Shibaev with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shibaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shibaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Carp misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Carp.
Carp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jon Paul Carp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shibaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shibaev jumps guard but Carp stands there with Shibaev around his waist. Shibaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carp lands a good knee to the midsection. Shibaev won't want to take too many of those.
Carp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Carp.
Carp lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Carp.
#CUT2#
Anton Shibaev's cut is getting worse.
Carp lands an elbow that stopped Shibaev in his tracks for a moment.
Carp lands with a light punch inside.
Carp working Shibaev over with knees to the body.
Carp lands an elbow inside that Shibaev shrugs off.
Shibaev takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
Anton Shibaev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Carp is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carp utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carp cracks Shibaev with a nice body shot.
Carp unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shibaev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carp putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shibaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carp tries a body shot but Shibaev blocks it.
Carp landing knees to the head.
Carp connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Anton Shibaev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Carp digs a right hand underneath Shibaev's ribcage. Shibaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carp.
Carp is leaning against Shibaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carp lands an elbow just above Shibaev 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anton Shibaev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Paul Carp!
A relieved looking Jon Paul Carp 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:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Shibaev misses with a straight left.
Shibaev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shibaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shibaev throws a big shot that misses.
Smit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Shibaev misses.
Smit raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Smit forces Shibaev back against the cage and clinches.
Shibaev looking to stall.
Shibaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shibaev throws an overhand right that lands on Smit's shoulder, as Smit tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shibaev.
Shibaev shoots in for a takedown but Smit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shibaev misses with a straight right.
Smit staying out of range there.
Anton Shibaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smit defending well as Shibaev loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Smit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shibaev.
Smit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smit wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Shibaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shibaev misses with a right hand
enabling Smit to counter with a crisp jab.
Smit tries a head kick but it misses.
Smit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shibaev moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Shibaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shibaev is looking to take a break and control but Smit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shibaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Smit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shibaev pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Smit actively working from the bottom here.
Smit throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Smit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shibaev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Smit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smit controlling the position well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shibaev trying to control the action but Smit is working from the bottom.
Smit is trying to get back to full guard.
Smit is looking to control Shibaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smit avoid being mounted?#T3#
Smit is looking for a sweep. Shibaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Smit actively working from the bottom here.
Shibaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smit's head. #SUB2#
Smit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shibaev pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smit is trying to get back to full guard.
Shibaev lands strikes from half guard.
Smit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shibaev throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Smit working for a triangle but Shibaev defends it easily.
Shibaev wants to control from the top but Smit keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smit is looking for a triangle but Shibaev pushes his legs off easily.
Shibaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Smit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shibaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Smit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shibaev passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smit is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Shibaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shibaev throws a hook to the side of Smit's head but Smit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shibaev misses with a hook. Smit ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Smit has managed to clinch.
Shibaev stops a takedown attempt from Smit.
Smit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shibaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shibaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Shibaev misses with an elbow strike.
Smit is pressed up against the cage. Shibaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smit down to the mat. Smit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Shibaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smit doesn't manage to clinch there - Shibaev circles away.
Shibaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shibaev.
Shibaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shibaev throws a jab when Smit was well out of range.#CL2#
Smit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shibaev is trying to stall.
Smit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shibaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Smit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shibaev tries for a takedown but Smit manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Shibaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Smit has double underhooks.
Shibaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shibaev trying to control the position but instead, Smit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shibaev into the cage.
Shibaev can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Smit has hold of one of Shibaev's legs. Shibaev is fighting the takedown attempt but Smit gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smit tries to free his leg and advance position but Shibaev is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Smit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smit looking to pass the guard.
Smit lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Shibaev controls Smit momentarily but Smit frees himself.
Shibaev keeping moving, preventing Smit from controlling successfully.
Shibaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smit trying to control but Shibaev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shibaev dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Shibaev scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Smit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shibaev passes into side control.
Anton Shibaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shibaev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smit is not content to let Shibaev control the position. #T4#
Smit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shibaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smit is trying to maintain the position but Shibaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Smit is not content to let Shibaev control the position.#SUB2#
Smit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shibaev escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shibaev!
Smit parries the strikes from Shibaev easily there. Shibaev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smit to escape.
Shibaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smit striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Smit is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shibaev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Piet Smit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Shibaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Shibaev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smit to the mat! Smit manages to get full guard.
Smit is looking to stand back up but Shibaev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smit. #REVB#
Shibaev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Smit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shibaev is looking to take a break and control but Smit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smit wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Shibaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shibaev is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Shibaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Smit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Shibaev connects with a nice short shot to Smit's temple.
Shibaev trying to control from half guard but Smit is working away.
Shibaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Smit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shibaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smit's head. #SUB2#
Smit looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shibaev passes into side control!#T2#
Shibaev working the ground and pound but Smit is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Shibaev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shibaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smit can do to turn this around?
Smit is looking to regain half guard here but Shibaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Smit struggling a bit here.
Shibaev trying to control the action but Smit is working from the bottom.
Smit can't do much from the bottom here.
Smit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from Shibaev crashes against the mat.
Anton Shibaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Shibaev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shibaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smit is looking to reverse the position.
Smit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smit wants to control but Shibaev postures up.
Shibaev is looking to take a break and control but Smit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shibaev off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Smit is persistently looking for the submission but Shibaev is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Smit is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Shibaev with him. Shibaev is trying to defend but Smit has an arm under the chin now! Shibaev grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Piet Smit!
Piet Smit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Lambrucci looks to land a combination but Shibaev avoids it well.
Lambrucci misses with a straight right.
Shibaev tries to counter with a takedown but Lambrucci is quick to defend against it.
Lambrucci lands a right hook to the body.
Lambrucci misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Shibaev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lambrucci working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shibaev.
Shibaev is stalling in the full guard.
Lambrucci is trying to keep Shibaev in close.
Shibaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lambrucci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Shibaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lambrucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Lambrucci working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shibaev.
Shibaev with a nice head shot there.
Shibaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Lambrucci is trying to keep Shibaev in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shibaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambrucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shibaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Shibaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Lambrucci has wrist control.
Shibaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lambrucci wants to get back to his feet but Shibaev passes into half guard.
Well, if Shibaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lambrucci wants to control but Shibaev is keeping busy.
Lambrucci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shibaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lambrucci avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shibaev.
Shibaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lambrucci pushes Shibaev off looking to stand but Shibaev dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lambrucci throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Shibaev counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Lambrucci parries the strikes from Shibaev easily there. Shibaev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lambrucci to escape.
Shibaev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shibaev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lambrucci sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shibaev throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Shibaev is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lambrucci looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shibaev gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lambrucci is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shibaev lets go of the hold and Lambrucci can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Shibaev!
Anton Shibaev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick by Banks misses #TD#
and Shibaev counters with a shoot takedown. Banks fights it but they end up in guard.
Shibaev passes into half guard.
Shibaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shibaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shibaev stops Banks from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head.
Banks is trying to stand back up but Shibaev is controlling him
#SUB#
Shibaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banks sees it coming and defends easily.
Shibaev working Banks over with strikes. #T1#
Shibaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shibaev in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Shibaev has control of the leg.
Shibaev thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Shibaev moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Banks.
Shibaev misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Shibaev landing strikes.
Shibaev controlling the position from side mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Shibaev.
Shibaev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shibaev scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Banks tries to escape back to his feet but Shibaev has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Banks's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Banks is tapping! Shibaev saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Shibaev!
Anton Shibaev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IFA 27-04
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Shibaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Coleman pushes Shibaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Shibaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coleman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coleman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coleman scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shibaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shibaev throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman's shoulder, as Coleman tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman tries a body shot but Shibaev blocks it.
Shibaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coleman cracks Shibaev with a nice body shot.
Shibaev looks winded!
Coleman lands a body shot.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman gets through Shibaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A body shot lands from Coleman.
#BC#
Coleman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coleman throws a shot to the body.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shibaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Coleman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coleman lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Shibaev has hold of one of Coleman's legs. Coleman is fighting the takedown attempt but Shibaev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Shibaev controlling him for the moment.
Shibaev trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Shibaev postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shibaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shibaev preventing the sweep.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shibaev postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Coleman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shibaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coleman prevents the takedown attempt.
Phil Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.#BC#
Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Coleman lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Coleman closes the distance and pushes Shibaev back into the cage.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Shibaev backwards.
Shibaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Coleman breaks from the clinch.
Shibaev avoids the body shot from Coleman.
Shibaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Coleman swings for the body but Shibaev moves out of range.
Coleman with a hook.
Phil Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shibaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shibaev.
A slow jab from Coleman misses its intended target.
Coleman punishes Shibaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Shibaev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Coleman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shibaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Shibaev is avoiding it.
Coleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shibaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Coleman darts in and clinches Shibaev up against the cage.
Shibaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coleman after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman 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#
Shibaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Shibaev misses.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Shibaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Coleman wants to clinch#TD2#
and Shibaev counters with a shoot takedown. Coleman fights it but they end up in guard.
Coleman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shibaev has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shibaev has an active guard here but Coleman has managed to pass into half guard.
Shibaev wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shibaev can do to turn this around?
Coleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #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.
Shibaev trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Coleman controlling from mount.
Shibaev tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Shibaev is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.
Coleman prevents Shibaev from getting the reversal.
Coleman is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Coleman controlling the pace for now.
Shibaev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shibaev regains half guard.
Coleman wants to control but Shibaev is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shibaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Shibaev trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Shibaev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shibaev wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Shibaev is pressing down on Coleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shibaev's head.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shibaev working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Shibaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman dominated that second round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Shibaev throws a right hand that misses
and Coleman counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Coleman darts in and clinches Shibaev up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.
Phil Coleman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shibaev can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Coleman.
#BC#
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Coleman.
Shibaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shibaev.
Shibaev takes a shot to the head.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short uppercut from Coleman.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
A short left from Coleman. #BC#
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman is looking to wear down Shibaev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Coleman drives through and clinches with Shibaev against the cage.
Coleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shibaev backwards.
Coleman pushes Shibaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Coleman.
Coleman gets through Shibaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Coleman - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shibaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Coleman clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Coleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Shibaev throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2##CL#
Coleman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Coleman breaks the clinch.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body. Shibaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Coleman pushes Shibaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shibaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Shibaev is just out of range.
Coleman stuns Shibaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coleman lands a head shot.#T3#
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coleman swings for the body but Shibaev moves out of range.
Coleman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Coleman pushes Shibaev up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coleman.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shibaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman pushes Shibaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shibaev.
Coleman works on Shibaev's body with a couple of short punches.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coleman lands a shot to the body.
Coleman digs a right hand underneath Shibaev's ribcage. Shibaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Coleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Coleman has closed the distance and engaged Shibaev in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coleman.
A right hand to the body from Coleman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman lands with a light punch inside.
Coleman gets through Shibaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Coleman lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Shibaev misses.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Shibaev is avoiding it.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shibaev manages to avoid it.
Shibaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coleman tries to clinch up but Shibaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shibaev manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shibaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman throws a body punch but Shibaev moves out of range.
Shibaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shibaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shibaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Shibaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman lands with a cross.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Shibaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coleman throws a good cross that connects.
Shibaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shibaev throws a right hand that misses
and Shibaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shibaev moves forwards but Coleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman staying out of range there.#T2#
Coleman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coleman throws a looping overhand right but Shibaev ducks down to avoid it.
Shibaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coleman to score with a decent uppercut.
Shibaev takes one to the chin there.
Coleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coleman throws a shot from downtown. Shibaev moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Coleman.
Shibaev throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Shibaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coleman under the eye.
Coleman takes a swing at Shibaev's ribcage but misses.
Coleman lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Coleman tries to clinch up.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shibaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Coleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shibaev slips a straight right by Coleman.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shibaev.
Coleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shibaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phil Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shibaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shibaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shibaev throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem.
Shibaev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Coleman takes a swing at Shibaev's ribcage but misses.
Coleman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shibaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shibaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Coleman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shibaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shibaev avoids the body shot from Coleman.
Shibaev looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Shibaev is just out of range.
Coleman jabs at Shibaev's body.
Coleman misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Shibaev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coleman's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman had his way with Anton Shibaev in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Shibaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coleman lands a lovely overhand right.
Shibaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shibaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coleman moves away from the strike by Shibaev.
Coleman scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Coleman rushes Shibaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman tries a body shot but Shibaev blocks it.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Coleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shibaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Shibaev thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1##CL#
Coleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shibaev, pushing him back against the cage.
Shibaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
A short right from Coleman on the inside.
Shibaev tries to pull guard but Coleman won't allow it.
#BC#
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Coleman rushes Shibaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman gets through Shibaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman digs a right hand underneath Shibaev's ribcage. Shibaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coleman is pressed up against the cage. Shibaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coleman down to the mat. Coleman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phil Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.
Shibaev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Coleman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shibaev's hands.#CL#
Coleman drives through and clinches with Shibaev against the cage.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coleman. #T2#
Shibaev jumps guard but Coleman stands there with Shibaev around his waist. Shibaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman digs a right hand into Shibaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shibaev's gas tank.
Shibaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shibaev throws an elbow that misses.
Shibaev looking for a takedown.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Shibaev backwards.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shibaev or not.
A short right from Coleman on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Coleman.
Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shibaev or not. #BC#
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Coleman clinches up with Shibaev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shibaev.
Anton Shibaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Shibaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coleman.
Shibaev feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Shibaev gets tackled into the cage by Coleman. Coleman maintains the clinch. #BC#
Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Shibaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a right hand.
Coleman misses with an uppercut. Shibaev saw that one coming.
A jab from Shibaev misses.
Coleman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shibaev momentarily.
Shibaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shibaev misses with a hook
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Coleman lands with a shot to the body.
Shibaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coleman finds it's way round the side to connect with Shibaev's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Coleman rushes Shibaev and presses him up against the cage.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shibaev throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Shibaev misses.
Coleman lands a body shot.
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shibaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shibaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Phil Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:43
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:43
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Coleman!
Phil Coleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Phil Coleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IFA 18-04
Date: Apr 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Tea slips under a jab from Shibaev.
Tea fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Tea closes the distance and pushes Shibaev back into the cage.
Tea lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Shibaev has been cut.
Tea stalling the fight.
Tea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shibaev is defending well for now.
Tea lands an elbow that stopped Shibaev in his tracks for a moment.
Shibaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tea pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shibaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shibaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shibaev throws a jab when Tea was well out of range.
Shibaev throws a hook to the side of Tea's head but Tea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mister Tea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Shibaev misses its intended target.
Tea closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Shibaev counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Tea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shibaev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tea is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tea is looking to reverse the position.
Tea keeps trying to improve his position.
Tea parries the strikes from Shibaev easily there. Shibaev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tea to escape.
Tea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shibaev.
Shibaev working away.
Tea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shibaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Tea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Shibaev in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tea is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Shibaev!
Anton Shibaev is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Anton Shibaev 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:
IFA : 06:04
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Shibaev defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shibaev.
A big right from Shibaev misses.
Shibaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shibaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shibaev moves away.
Eric Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shibaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker.
Shibaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shibaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Whitaker. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Shibaev has been cut.
Shibaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Shibaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Whitaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shibaev.
Shibaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Whitaker's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shibaev.
Shibaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whitaker defends it well.
Shibaev takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shibaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Shibaev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shibaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Shibaev ducked under it nicely.
Whitaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shibaev.
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shibaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shibaev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whitaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shibaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker. Shibaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shibaev cracks Whitaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whitaker scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Shibaev ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker.
Whitaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shibaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Shibaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Whitaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Shibaev.
Shibaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Shibaev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Whitaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Shibaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shibaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shibaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker 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.
Whitaker pulls Shibaev in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Shibaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whitaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitaker tries to strike from the bottom.
Shibaev throwing strikes from guard but Whitaker blocks nicely.
Whitaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shibaev's guard. #REVR#
Shibaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whitaker's guard. #REVB#
Shibaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitaker wants to improve his position but instead Shibaev has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shibaev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shibaev's back!
Shibaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shibaev is trapped and Whitaker is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Shibaev tries to break free.
Whitaker is trying to stick to Shibaev's back but Shibaev is turning into Whitaker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Whitaker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shibaev.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shibaev wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving.
Shibaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shibaev is one step ahead there.
Whitaker trying to keep a closed guard but Shibaev is proving a slippery customer.
Shibaev won't allow Whitaker to sweep him here.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Shibaev from controlling successfully.
Shibaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Whitaker working for a triangle but Shibaev defends it easily.
Whitaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Shibaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Shibaev's cut.
That's time! Whitaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
Shibaev moves away from the strike by Whitaker.
Whitaker scores with a nice head shot.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shibaev can do to turn this around?
Shibaev throws a hook to the side of Whitaker's head but Whitaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitaker slips under a jab from Shibaev.
Whitaker misses the jab.
Shibaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitaker defending well as Shibaev loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker takes a swing at Shibaev's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev takes a swing at Whitaker's ribcage but misses.
Shibaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Shibaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whitaker on his heels. He'll look to pass Whitaker's guard now, I'm sure.
Shibaev preventing the sweep. #T1#
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Shibaev from controlling successfully.
Whitaker is trying to control the position but Shibaev postures up.
Shibaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shibaev trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Whitaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shibaev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker preventing the sweep.
Whitaker postures up and lands a big shot to Shibaev's brow.
Whitaker is working Shibaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Shibaev is looking for a triangle but Whitaker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Whitaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shibaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitaker has managed to get both his arms back between Shibaev's legs - danger averted.
Whitaker cracks Shibaev with a solid left hand.#T2#
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shibaev is keeping the position for now.
Whitaker with a nice head shot there.
Shibaev has momentary wrist control but Whitaker slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Shibaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitaker is aware though and is defending well.
Whitaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anton Shibaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whitaker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shibaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shibaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shibaev is trying to keep Whitaker in close.
Whitaker cracks Shibaev with a solid left hand.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitaker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shibaev's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shibaev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Whitaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitaker 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#
Whitaker slips a nice elbow through Shibaev's hands, connecting with Shibaev's forehead.#SUB2#
Shibaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shibaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whitaker is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Whitaker is pressing down on Shibaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shibaev is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Shibaev looking for submissions off his back.
Shibaev is staying active underneath Whitaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whitaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shibaev manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Shibaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitaker defends it easily.
Whitaker landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Shibaev's cut.
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#
Shibaev cracks Whitaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shibaev moves away from the strike by Whitaker.
A little jabbing left from Shibaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shibaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shibaev.
Whitaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shibaev.
Eric Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitaker throws a body punch but Shibaev moves out of range.
Whitaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shibaev.
Shibaev moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker throws a hook but Shibaev avoids it easily.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Shibaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shibaev feints the counter takedown.
Whitaker misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Shibaev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shibaev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Whitaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shibaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shibaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitaker 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.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Shibaev from controlling successfully.
Whitaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whitaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shibaev is one step ahead there.
Shibaev throws an elbow that misses. Whitaker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shibaev's guard. Nice move by Whitaker!#REVR##T2#
Whitaker chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Shibaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitaker working some strikes from top position.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but Shibaev is keeping the position.
Whitaker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shibaev keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Whitaker connects with a couple of short punches.
Shibaev has momentary wrist control but Whitaker slips an elbow through the middle.
Anton Shibaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Whitaker trying to control but Shibaev is working from the bottom.
Whitaker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whitaker scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shibaev is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Whitaker has his hands clasped together but Shibaev extends and breaks Whitaker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shibaev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Shibaev!
Anton Shibaev 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:
IFA 30:03
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shibaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shibaev gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Mobubadanu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mobubadanu.
Shibaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shibaev 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.
Mobubadanu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shibaev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shibaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shibaev is really struggling to control Mobubadanu but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Shibaev wants to stand up but Mobubadanu is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mobubadanu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shibaev.#TD#
Shibaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mobubadanu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shibaev 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 Mobubadanu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shibaev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mobubadanu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Mobubadanu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mobubadanu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shibaev.
Shibaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shibaev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mobubadanu is squirming around, avoiding Shibaev's attempts to control the action.
Shibaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shibaev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T3##SUB#
Shibaev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mobubadanu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mobubadanu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shibaev controlling from the full mount.
Mobubadanu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shibaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shibaev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shibaev looking to control but Mobubadanu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shibaev wants to get back to his feet but Mobubadanu is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mobubadanu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shibaev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shibaev looking to control but Mobubadanu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shibaev controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shibaev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mobubadanu because Shibaev loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Shibaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shibaev shoots in for a takedown but Mobubadanu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shibaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shibaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mobubadanu sprawls well. Mobubadanu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shibaev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Shibaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shibaev drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Shibaev wants to control from the top but Mobubadanu keeps moving. #SUB#
Shibaev drops back looking for a leg! Mobubadanu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mobubadanu manages to kick Shibaev off! Shibaev jumps back into Mobubadanu's guard.
Mobubadanu 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mobubadanu holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shibaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mobubadanu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shibaev.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shibaev misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Mobubadanu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mobubadanu. #SUB#
Shibaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mobubadanu postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Shibaev looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mobubadanu is defending well. Shibaev quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mobubadanu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shibaev celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Shibaev!
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