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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Shibaev (ranked 334 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piet Smit (ranked 1274 p4p, 164 weight class). Smit has chosen Baby Got Back as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
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210 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anton Shibaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piet Smit!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Smit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shibaev pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smit actively working from the bottom here.
Smit throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shibaev pulls his head out easily.
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?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smit is looking for a sweep. Shibaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smit actively working from the bottom here.
Shibaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smit's head.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smit working for a triangle but Shibaev defends it easily.
Shibaev wants to control from the top but Smit keeps moving.
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.
Shibaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Smit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shibaev dives on top into guard.
Shibaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
Shibaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Smit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shibaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smit's head.
Smit looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shibaev passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev working the ground and pound but Smit is defending the strikes.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!
Smit is persistently looking for the submission but Shibaev is defending it well.
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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energy
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hype
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