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Event:
ABW 119 OByrne - Fonseca
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Harada bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Shermann! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Shermann is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Harada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shermann is still in real trouble! Can Harada finish him?#SUB#
Harada drops back looking for a leg! Shermann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shermann manages to kick Harada off! Harada jumps back into Shermann's guard.
Harada throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Harada drops back looking for a leg! Shermann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shermann manages to kick Harada off! Harada jumps back into Shermann's guard.
Harada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harada throwing strikes but missing.
Shermann seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
Shermann manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Harada gets caught napping as Shermann dives in and scores a takedown. Harada manages to retain guard.
Harada keeping moving, preventing Shermann from controlling successfully.
Shermann lands a couple of digs.
Shermann preventing the sweep.
Shermann wants to control from the top but Harada keeps moving.
Harada wants to get back to his feet but Shermann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harada trying to control the position.
Harada can't keep his opponent in guard - Shermann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Harada wants to get back to full guard.
Shermann prevents Harada from standing back up.
Harada is trying to get back to full guard.
Shermann is keen to just control but Harada is a slippery customer.
Harada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harada tries to get out of the position.
Harada tries to kick Shermann off but Shermann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD#
Harada waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Shermann. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Shermann to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#T2#
Shermann keeping moving, preventing Harada from controlling successfully.
Harada 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.
Harada tries to stand but Shermann is controlling from the bottom.
Harada throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Shermann is looking for a triangle but Harada pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harada postures up in Shermann's guard and throws a big left but Shermann blocks it.
Harada lands a couple of digs.
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from Shermann.
Shermann keeping moving, preventing Harada from controlling successfully.
Harada distracts Shermann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Harada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Harada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harada's guard. #REVB#
Shermann stops Harada from standing up. #SUB#
Harada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shermann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shermann works over Harada with some ground and pound from guard.
Harada wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shermann manages to pass to side control.
Harada is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Shermann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harada keeps working.
Harada is trying to stand back up but Shermann is controlling him
Shermann trying to control the action but Harada is working from the bottom.
Harada tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Harada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shermann is controlling him.
Shermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Harada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shermann is controlling him.
Shermann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shermann is controlling him.
Shermann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Harada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shermann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Harada gets a double leg takedown into Shermann's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harada wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from Shermann.
Shermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harada.
Shermann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shermann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Harada trying to control here.
Harada misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Harold Shermann has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shermann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harada striking from half guard on the bottom. #T1#
Shermann 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.
Harada throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Harada gets full guard.
Shermann won't allow Harada to get back to his feet. #ES#
Harada scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Harada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Shermann explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Harada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shermann was covering up waiting for the punch and Harada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shermann controls Harada momentarily but Harada frees himself.
Harada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shermann with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Harada can't handle though.
#T2##SUB2#
Shermann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harada defends well.
Shermann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harada lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#
That has opened up Harold Shermann's cut even more.
Harada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Shermann has his foot on Harada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harada works his way back into a safe position though.
Harada postures up in Shermann's guard and throws a big left but Shermann blocks it.
Harada trying to control but Shermann is working from the bottom.
Harada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shermann works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harada is posturing up here but Shermann has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Harada tries to roll out but it's too tight and Harada has to tap! Slick submission there by Shermann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harold Shermann!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harold Shermann (ranked 21954 p4p, 253 weight class) and Sam McCullen (ranked 3394 p4p, 429 weight class). Shermann comes to the cage accompanied by Nirvana - Dumb. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harold Shermann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam McCullen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCullen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shermann (0) vs (4) McCullen
Shermann can't do much from the bottom here.
Shermann is letting McCullen control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shermann wants to control but McCullen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shermann will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shermann is looking for a sweep.
McCullen slows the pace down.
It looks like McCullen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Shermann regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shermann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCullen trying to mount his opponent but Shermann defends it.
Shermann wants to improve his position but McCullen is controlling well.
Shermann is trying to control but McCullen passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shermann (0) vs (7) McCullen
McCullen controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen trying to control the action but Shermann is working from the bottom.
Shermann is looking for a sweep.
McCullen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shermann keeps working.
McCullen takes a little break here. Shermann wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McCullen is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shermann keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Shermann really is a fat lump.
Shermann is looking to regain half guard here but McCullen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCullen staying calm.
McCullen working away.
Shermann manages to get back to half guard.
Shermann wants to get back to full guard.
Shermann is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McCullen jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shermann (0) vs (10) McCullen
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shermann tries to buck McCullen off but McCullen is having none of it.
Shermann holds on to McCullen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Shermann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCullen controlling the position.
Shermann keeping his opponent close.
Shermann is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCullen 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 Shermann's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Shermann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shermann tries to improve position but can't.
McCullen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shermann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Shermann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shermann is looking to regain half guard here but McCullen keeps moving and retains side control.
Shermann is working hard here to advance position.
Shermann regains half guard.
McCullen is thwarting Shermann's attempts to control the position.
Shermann wants to sweep but McCullen has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shermann (0) vs (13) McCullen
Shermann trying to remain calm as McCullen controls from the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shermann is not content to let McCullen control the position.
Shermann is trying to escape the position but McCullen is controlling the position.
Shermann can't do much from the bottom here.
Shermann is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Shermann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shermann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCullen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCullen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCullen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCullen is thwarting Shermann's attempts to control the position.
Shermann is refusing to be controlled, as McCullen sits in half guard.
Shermann is pressing down on McCullen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCullen passes into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCullen wants to pass to mount but Shermann is defending the position.
Shermann is looking to control McCullen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shermann avoid being mounted?
McCullen not doing much here.
McCullen wants to pass to mount but Shermann is defending the position.
Shermann is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McCullen wants to take a breather but Shermann is having none of it.
Shermann trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shermann (0) vs (16) McCullen
McCullen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCullen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shermann is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCullen controlling the position easily from mount.
McCullen wants to finish this one by submission but Shermann is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McCullen.
McCullen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shermann to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shermann (0) vs (19) McCullen
I would not like to be Shermann right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McCullen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Shermann right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCullen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McCullen controlling well, preventing Shermann from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCullen wins on points by 19 to 0.
A victorious Sam McCullen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Angry Birds War 64
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Tomson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shermann napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shermann takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tomson tries to get to his feet but Shermann is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Tomson in his guard.
Tomson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shermann has a closed guard, preventing Tomson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Tomson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tomson trying to control but Shermann is working from the bottom.
Tomson wants to get up but he can't break Shermann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES2#
Shermann pushes Tomson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shermann fails with a takedown attempt.
Shermann circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Shermann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tomson wants to control but Shermann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tomson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
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. Shermann connects with a nice short shot to Tomson's temple.
Ground and pound from Shermann.
Shermann working the head and body with strikes.
Shermann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Tomson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomson tries to kick Shermann off but Shermann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shermann wants to control but Tomson is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Shermann there.
Shermann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomson defending well though. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shermann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shermann working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
Tom Tomson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Tomson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harold Shermann!
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Event:
ABW 56 Vasara - Swift Jr
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Shermann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riverson's waist but Riverson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shermann off to one side.
Riverson stuffs the takedown attempt from Shermann. Shermann gets slowly back to his feet.
John Riverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shermann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riverson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riverson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Riverson! Shermann is out on his feet! Riverson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Shermann is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Shermann is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Riverson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bear darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Bear is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shermann looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bear lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shermann. Bear pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Bear!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 31
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Tomson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tomson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shermann sprawls and moves away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Tomson throws a body punch but Shermann moves out of range. #TD2#
Shermann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tomson did well to prevent Shermann getting side control.
Tomson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tomson trying to hold on to Shermann's head to control him but Shermann postures up.
Tomson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shermann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tomson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shermann lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Tomson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shermann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Tomson manages to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shermann controlling from the top position. #T1#
Shermann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shermann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Tomson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shermann throws a big right hand that misses.
Shermann stays in close to Tomson's body and controls the position.
Shermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Shermann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomson wants to hit a switch here but Shermann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tomson there!
Shermann with good strikes from the mount here!#T2##SUB2#
Shermann goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tomson turns into him and now he's in Shermann's guard.
Shermann keeping moving, preventing Tomson from controlling successfully.
Shermann wants to stand but Tomson is controlling the position.
Shermann looking for a sweep. Not yet Shermann, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shermann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shermann is controlling Tomson's posture.
Tomson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
Shermann keeping full guard, as Tomson tries to pass.
Shermann tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Shermann is working an open guard so Tomson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shermann throws a jab when Tomson was well out of range.
Shermann closes the distance and clinches up with Tomson, looking for a takedown. Shermann pushes Tomson against the cage but Tomson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shermann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomson circles away.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shermann.#TD#
Tomson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shermann was covering up waiting for the punch and Tomson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shermann wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tomson manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Tomson wants to take a breather but Shermann is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Tomson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shermann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomson is fending him off so far but Shermann persists. Nope, Tomson circles away and we're back to standing.
Shermann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tomson but Tomson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Tomson looking to score a takedown here. Shermann is defending well but Tomson drives through and ends up in Shermann's guard.#ES2#
Shermann pushes Tomson off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Shermann with that takedown attempt.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shermann.
Shermann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Tomson as Shermann shoots in.
Shermann is breathing heavily.
Shermann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tomson's waist but Tomson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shermann off to one side. #TD#
Tomson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shermann is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Shermann trying to remain calm as Tomson controls from the top position.#SU#
Tomson stands up.
Tomson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shermann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tomson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shermann somewhat.
Tomson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shermann. #TD#
Tomson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shermann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tomson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shermann keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Tomson is trying to work for a kimura but Shermann is defending well.
Tom Tomson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shermann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shermann controlling the position well. #SUB#
Tomson is looking for a kimura but Shermann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tomson to get the leverage. #T3#
Shermann manages to get to full guard.
Shermann has momentary wrist control but Tomson slips an elbow through the middle.
Shermann keeping moving, preventing Tomson from controlling successfully.
Shermann scores with a nice shot.#SUB2#
Tomson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shermann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomson has managed to get both his arms back between Shermann's legs - danger averted.
Tomson lands a couple of digs.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Shermann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomson is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Tomson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shermann, up you get! #TD#
Tomson dives in and scores a takedown into Shermann's guard.
Tomson looking to pass the guard.
Tomson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shermann can do to turn this around?
Shermann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shermann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shermann is pulling down on Tomson's head. It's preventing any offense from Tomson, at least for the moment.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tomson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shermann shoots in for a takedown but Tomson shows good takedown defense.
Shermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Tomson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shermann kicks off Tomson and gets to his feet.
Shermann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tomson swivels and escapes.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shermann.#TD#
Tomson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shermann's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomson wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
Shermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomson.
Shermann controls Tomson momentarily but Tomson frees himself.
Shermann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tomson wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving. #SU#
Tomson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tomson throws a low kick but Shermann moves out of range easily. #TD#
Tomson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shermann is in trouble now - Tomson has advanced to mount!
Tomson tries to control but Shermann wriggling away.
Shermann is trying to stand.#T2#
Shermann wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tomson.
Shermann 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.
Tomson prevents Shermann from improving his position.
Tomson stops Shermann from getting back to his feet.
Shermann controlling the position well.
Shermann taking some punishment here, with Tomson in his half guard.
Harold Shermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shermann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomson.
Shermann is not content to let Tomson control the position.
Tomson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tomson trying to pass the guard but Shermann defending well.
Shermann gets back to full guard.
Tomson is looking to stand up but Shermann won't let him.
Shermann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tomson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tomson being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tomson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Tomson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shermann to the mat! Shermann manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Shermann is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tomson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Shermann turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shermann 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 Tomson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shermann scores with punches from side control.
Tomson struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Shermann decides to stand back up.
Shermann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tom Tomson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shermann loads up on a big right hand but Tomson slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harold Shermann.
I think Tomson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tom Tomson!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 20
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Shermann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heed counters with a nice uppercut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Heed stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Heed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Heed.
Shermann looks winded!
The referee calls for Heed to work.
Heed working Shermann over with knees to the body.
Heed lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Heed scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Heed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Harold Shermann's cut even more.
Heed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heed is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Nice elbow from Heed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heed.
Heed lands an elbow inside. #KD#
Heed drops Shermann with a big knee straight up the middle! Shermann is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL#
Heed pushes Shermann up against the cage in a clinch.
Heed controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Heed. #CUT#
The cut above Harold Shermann's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Heed.
Heed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#
Shermann is rocked!
Heed lands an elbow just above Shermann 's eye.
Shermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Heed finish him?#CUT#
Harold Shermann's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harold Shermann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dunder Heed!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 12
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Athanas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Shermann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Athanas.
Shermann has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Athanas lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Athanas. #TD2#
Shermann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shermann working away.
Athanas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shermann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shermann working away.
Shermann is working Athanas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Athanas's coaches at The Furnace have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shermann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Athanas tries to bench press Shermann off him but Shermann keeps the position.
Athanas can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Athanas defending against the ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Athanas is trying to work for a sweep but Shermann has mounted him!
Athanas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Ground and pound from Shermann.
Shermann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Athanas trying to hold on to Shermann's head to control him but Shermann postures up.
Shermann prevents Athanas from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shermann is trying to work for a kimura but Athanas is defending well.
Shermann lands strikes from half guard.#T2##SU2#
Shermann decides to return to a standing position.
Shermann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Athanas circles away.
Athanas lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Athanas.
Athanas lands a jab to the head.
Athanas connects with a jab.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Athanas has knocked Shermann down with a huge combo! Athanas steps away and waves a wobbly Shermann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Shermann is rocked!
Shermann looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shermann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shermann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shermann is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Athanas just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Shermann has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ajax Athanas!
Our winner, Ajax Athanas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Saltsage closes the distance and clinches.
Saltsage lands with a light punch inside.
Saltsage lands a body punch.
Shermann goes for a takedown attempt but Saltsage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saltsage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Shermann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saltsage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shermann is in Saltsage's guard.
Shermann cracks Saltsage with a solid left hand.
Saltsage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shermann is working Saltsage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saltsage throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Saltsage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shermann is one step ahead there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Shermann passes Saltsage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saltsage wants to improve his position but Shermann is controlling well.
Saltsage is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Shermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saltsage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saltsage tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Shermann seems to be working for a kimura but Saltsage defends the submission attempt.
Saltsage trying to hold on to Shermann's head to control him but Shermann postures up.
#SU2#
Shermann stands up and beckons Saltsage to join him on the feet.
Saltsage lands a body shot.
#TD#
Shermann tries to sprawl but Saltsage drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shermann manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Shermann shoots in for a takedown but Saltsage shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Saltsage. Beautiful body shot.
Shermann looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saltsage 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.
#KD#
Saltsage sends Shermann crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Saltsage is motioning to the referee to let Shermann up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Saltsage! Shermann is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gjalund Saltsage!
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Event:
Island heat
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Overeem - just one landing. #TD2#
Shermann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shermann controlling the pace.
Overeem tries to roll over but Shermann keeps him under control.
Shermann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shermann controlling the action here.
Shermann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shermann is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Overeem is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Shermann!
Jensen Overeem was interviewed post fight and said 'FUCK YOU ALL. I WILL BE BACK STRONGER THAN EVER'.
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Event:
Shipwrecked
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Leddy moves into the clinch successfully.
Leddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leddy misses with a knee to the head.
Leddy connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Leddy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shermann's face.
Leddy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leddy prevents the takedown attempt.
Leddy 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.
Shermann looks winded!
Leddy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shermann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leddy is defending well.
Shermann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leddy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chantulio Leddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shermann.
Leddy maintains plum control as Shermann tries to back straight out! Leddy connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Shermann blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Chantulio Leddy!
Chantulio Leddy took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Rev luau
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Man punishes Shermann's body with a nice straight punch.
Harold Shermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shermann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Shermann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD#
Man lands a big right hand that sends Shermann crashing to the mat! Man stays standing though and waves Shermann back to his feet!
Man grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Shermann takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Man cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Macho Man!
Macho Man retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Macho Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Red Hot
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Big Guy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Big Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Shermann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Big Guy's guard.#SUB#
Big Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shermann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Big Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shermann has managed to get both his arms back between Big Guy's legs - danger averted.
Big Guy tries to strike from the bottom.
Big Guy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shermann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Big Guy has Shermann pulled in close to control his posture.
Big Guy keeping full guard, as Shermann tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Big Guy looking for a guillotine here but Shermann defends easily.
Big Guy wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Shermann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Big Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Big Guy looking for subs off his back but Shermann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Big Guy is breathing heavily.
Big Guy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shermann lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Big Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shermann pulls his head out easily.
Shermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shermann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Big Guy actively working from the bottom 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. Shermann connects with a nice short shot to Big Guy's temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Mario Big Guy has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shermann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Shermann. #ROC2#
Big Guy is rocked!#CUT2#
Mario Big Guy's cut is getting worse.
Shermann working Big Guy over with strikes.
Oh Big Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Mario Big Guy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shermann working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mario Big Guy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3##SUB2#
Shermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Big Guy defends it well.
Shermann lands a big elbow - Big Guy is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Shermann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shermann!
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Event:
REVOLUTION ISLAND
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Shermann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rezzi is trying to buck Shermann off.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rezzi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rezzi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shermann takes a little break here. Rezzi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rezzi dodges the ground and pound from Shermann.
Shermann landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shermann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rezzi down.
Rezzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shermann's best efforts.
Shermann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shermann lands strikes from half guard.
Rezzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shermann is looking to take a break and control but Rezzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Shermann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rezzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shermann is working away from the top position though.
Shermann lands with a punch from half guard.
Rezzi trying to hold on to Shermann's head to control him but Shermann postures up.
#SUB#
Shermann is working for a kimura but Rezzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Shermann working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Shermann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shermann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Shermann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rezzi keeps working.
Rezzi wants to control but Shermann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shermann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shermann lands with a punch from half guard.
Rezzi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rezzi wants to improve his position but Shermann is controlling well.
Shermann working Rezzi over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Shermann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rezzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shermann scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Shermann's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Rezzi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Shermann has latched onto it... Big trouble! Shermann pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rezzi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Shermann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harold Shermann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Big Guy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shermann missing with punches from the bottom.
#ES2#
Shermann has one foot on Big Guy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shermann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Shermann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Big Guy misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Big Guy enables Shermann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Big Guy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Big Guy looking for a guillotine here but Shermann defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Big Guy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shermann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Big Guy has momentary wrist control but Shermann slips an elbow through the middle.#SU2#
Shermann stands and steps away. Big Guy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shermann avoids the head kick by Big Guy.
Sloppy strikes from Big Guy. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Big Guy. That snapped Shermann's head back.
#TD2#
Shermann dives in and scores a takedown into Big Guy's guard.#ES#
Big Guy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shermann off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Big Guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Big Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Guy scores with a hook.#TD2#
Shermann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Big Guy is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Shermann there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shermann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shermann working Big Guy over with strikes.
Shermann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Shermann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Big Guy is just riding it out for now. Shermann eventually gives up the hold.
Shermann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Shermann slips a nice elbow through Big Guy's hands, connecting with Big Guy's forehead.#SUB#
Big Guy looking for submissions off his back.
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. Shermann connects with a nice short shot to Big Guy's temple. #ROC2#
Big Guy is rocked!
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!
Shermann lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Big Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shermann is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Big Guy is hurt! He's hurt bad - Shermann fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Big Guy from any more punishment! Congratulations to Shermann! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shermann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Shermann, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Wood shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shermann is trying to defend but Wood finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Shermann kicks off Wood and gets to his feet.
Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Shermann, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shermann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shermann working away.
Wood seems a little lost for a moment, as Shermann dominates the positioning.#T1#
Wood prevents Shermann from moving into mount.
Wood managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shermann.
Wood can't do much from the bottom here.
Wood is looking for a sweep.
Shermann scoring with punches and elbows.
Shermann controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Shermann's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wood is trying to control Shermann's posture but Shermann avoids it.
Shermann controlling the position from side mount.
Wood regains half guard.#T2#
Shermann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shermann blocks the strikes from Wood.
Shermann slows the pace down in half guard. #ES2#
Wood manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Wood drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Shermann uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shermann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shermann is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Wood gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Shermann bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Wood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shermann napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Shermann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shermann avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wood. #T4#
Shermann is not content to let Wood control the position.
Shermann struggling a bit here.
Shermann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shermann trying to control but Wood postures up.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Shermann 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.
Harold Shermann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Wood closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shermann did well to prevent Wood getting side control.#ES#
Shermann manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wood keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Shermann is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wood can't fight it off and eventually Shermann manages to take the fight to the floor. Wood looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shermann working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shermann looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Shermann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shermann has managed to get both his arms back between Wood's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood is trying to control the position but Shermann postures up. #T1#
Shermann slips nicely into half guard.
Wood trying to control here.
Wood gets full guard.
Shermann distracts Wood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shermann is controlling him.
Shermann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shermann is in close to Wood's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Shermann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wood controls Shermann momentarily but Shermann frees himself.
Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shermann's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harold Shermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood misses with a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wood. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.#TD#
Shermann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shermann is in Wood's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Shermann is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shermann postures up and lands a big shot to Wood's brow.
Shermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shermann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shermann passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Shermann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Shermann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shermann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shermann'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.
Shermann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Shermann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shermann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shermann swats away the attempt to clinch by Wood.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wood is looking to clinch.
Wood throws a head kick but Shermann moves out of range.
Wood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wood wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Wood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Shermann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Shermann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wood's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shermann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wood trying to control but Shermann postures up.
Well, if Shermann 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.
#ES2#
Wood pushes Shermann off and gets back to his feet.
Wood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drew Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Shermann misses
and Wood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shermann.#T2##TD2#
Wood shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shermann is trying to defend but Wood finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Wood is trying to control the action in half guard but Shermann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shermann trying to control from the bottom.
Wood wants to control but Shermann is keeping him busy.
Shermann taking some punishment here, with Wood in his half guard. #SUB2#
Wood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shermann defends it well.
Shermann controlling the position for now.
Harold Shermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Shermann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shermann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wood trying to control from half guard but Shermann is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shermann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shermann.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Wood shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wood showed some decent athleticism there.
Wood trying to pass the guard but Shermann defending well.
Wood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shermann is doing well to control the position and prevent Wood from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shermann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Shermann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Borsen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Borsen is breathing heavily.
Shermann is stalling in the full guard.
Shermann throwing strikes from guard but Borsen blocks nicely.
Shermann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shermann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Shermann looking to pass the guard.
Shermann landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shermann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Shermann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shermann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Shermann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shermann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shermann closes the distance and clinches up with Borsen, looking for a takedown. Shermann pushes Borsen against the cage but Borsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harold Shermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD2#
Shermann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Borsen sprawls well initially but Shermann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shermann slows the pace down in half guard.
Borsen is trying to stand up here but Shermann is controlling him well.
Borsen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shermann working the head and body with strikes.
Shermann content to control rather than advance.
Borsen trying to hold on to Shermann's head to control him but Shermann postures up.
#T3#
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. Shermann connects with a nice short shot to Borsen's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shermann in particular looking to stall.
Borsen trying to control here.
Shermann working over Borsen with some ground and pound. Borsen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borsen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borsen is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shermann prevents Borsen from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shermann slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Shermann might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shermann dives in for a single leg takedown but Borsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shermann scores with a jab.
Borsen thows a leg kick but Shermann checks it #TD2#
and Shermann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shermann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shermann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shermann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Borsen's head.
Shermann postures up in Borsen's guard and throws a big left but Borsen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Shermann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shermann shoots in but no luck this time.
Borsen is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Shermann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Borsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shermann is looking to take a break and control but Borsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shermann has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Shermann is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Borsen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Borsen!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shermann has a closed guard, preventing Borsen from standing up. #T1#
Shermann 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.
Borsen postures up.
Shermann working a defensive guard but Borsen passes into half guard.
Shermann is looking to improve his position.
Shermann is controlling Borsen's trapped leg to prevent Borsen from advancing to side control.
Shermann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borsen scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shermann pushes Borsen off looking to stand but Borsen dives back in and keeps control.
Shermann tries to roll over but Borsen keeps him under control.
Borsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shermann wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shermann trying to control but Borsen postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Borsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Shermann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Borsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shermann grinds an elbow into Borsen's temple.
Shermann moves into full mount!
Shermann dominating with strikes here.
Borsen tries to hold on but Shermann postures up.
Borsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shermann is trying to control. Borsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Borsen is trying is best to control the position here.
Shermann is thwarting Borsen's attempts to control the position.
Borsen is concentrating on defense, preventing Shermann from advancing position.
Borsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Shermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borsen defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Borsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ron Borsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Borsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Borsen gets the takedown into side control.
Shermann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shermann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Borsen blocks the strikes from Shermann.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shermann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shermann keeping full guard, as Borsen tries to pass.
Shermann looking for a sweep. Not yet Shermann, not yet.
Borsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shermann controlling the position well. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Shermann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shermann has a closed guard, preventing Borsen from standing up.
Borsen being controlled here momentarily.
Borsen wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
Borsen wants to pass the guard but Shermann is keeping the position.#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.
Borsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Borsen.#TD2#
Shermann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Borsen to the mat! Borsen manages to get full guard.
Borsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shermann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shermann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shermann throws an elbow that misses. Borsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shermann's guard. Nice move by Borsen!#REVR#
Shermann is looking to stand up but Borsen isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SUB2#
Shermann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shermann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borsen is one step ahead there.
Shermann striking from his own guard.
Shermann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borsen trying to control but Shermann is working from the bottom.
Borsen wants to stand but Shermann is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shermann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Borsen is trying to defend but Shermann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shermann thows a huge punch but Borsen dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harold Shermann.
I think Shermann 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harold Shermann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Shermann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Borsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Borsen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shermann presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shermann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shermann is trying to break the clinch but Borsen has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Shermann has clasped his hands together around Borsen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Borsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borsen tries to roll over but Shermann keeps him under control.
Shermann is looking to take a break and control but Borsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shermann tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shermann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Borsen moves into full guard.
Shermann content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Borsen trying to strike off his back.
Shermann preventing the sweep.
Shermann stays in close to Borsen's body and controls the position.
Shermann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shermann stopping the sweep attempt from Borsen.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Borsen trying to control the position.
Shermann tries to stand but Borsen is controlling from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shermann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Shermann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shermann wants to stand up but Borsen is controlling the position.
Shermann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU2#
Shermann postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Borsen to stand up.
Shermann keeps the fight on the outside.
Shermann shoots in but no luck this time.
Borsen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Borsen.#TD2#
Shermann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Borsen is breathing heavily.
Check out the look on Shermann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3##SUB2#
Shermann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Borsen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Shermann is trying to get an arm triangle but Borsen is defending well.
Shermann tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Borsen parries the strikes from Shermann easily there. Shermann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Borsen to escape.
Shermann misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borsen tries to bench press Shermann off him but Shermann keeps the position.
Shermann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borsen keeps working.
Borsen wants to control but Shermann postures up.
Shermann tries to move to mount but Borsen blocks the move with his legs.
Shermann just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Shermann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shermann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Borsen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harold Shermann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shermann fails to land the takedown.
Borsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shermann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Shermann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Borsen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shermann is defended easily by Borsen.
Ron Borsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shermann.
Borsen throws a right and a left that Shermann avoids nicely.
And Shermann tries to counter it with a takedown but Borsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Borsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Shermann wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shermann is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Borsen misses #TD2#
and Shermann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shermann. #T1#
Shermann trying to control but Borsen is working from the bottom.
Borsen tries to strike from the bottom.
Shermann is looking to work some ground and pound but Borsen has wrist control.
Shermann wants to control from the top but Borsen keeps moving.
Borsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shermann postures up and lands a big shot to Borsen's brow.
Shermann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shermann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shermann cracks Borsen with a solid left hand.
Borsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shermann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shermann is working Borsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shermann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shermann landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Borsen looking for subs off his back but Shermann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shermann 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. #T3#
Shermann controlling the action here.
Shermann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shermann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shermann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Shermann seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shermann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shermann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shermann is taking a breather. Borsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shermann is nestled in close to Borsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borsen is trying to stand.
Shermann wants to control but Borsen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Shermann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shermann gets the takedown into side control.
Borsen sneaks back into half guard.
Shermann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shermann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Shermann gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Shermann's coach down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shermann's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shermann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borsen, as that shot connected.
Borsen takes a swing at Shermann's ribcage but misses.
Shermann feints the counter takedown.
Harold Shermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borsen throws a quick counter head kick but Shermann was just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Shermann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Borsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shermann prevents Borsen from escaping the position.
Borsen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shermann in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Shermann has hold of Borsen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Borsen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Borsen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shermann controlling his opponent. #T2#
Borsen wants to hold on but Shermann pushes him away.
Shermann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shermann lands a couple of good shots and Borsen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Shermann is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Borsen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
What can Borsen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shermann lands with a hammerfist to the side of Borsen's head.
Harold Shermann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shermann is not going to allow Borsen to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Shermann punishes Borsen with strikes from the back mount.
Borsen is in bad spot here.
Can Borsen hold on?! Shermann is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB2#
Shermann is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Borsen is defending well though. Shermann let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borsen is trying to remain composed but Shermann is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4##SUB2#
Borsen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shermann looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The referee is taking a good look at Borsen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Shermann!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shermann is punishing Borsen with some ground and pound.
Ron Borsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Shermann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shermann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Shermann!
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Event:
BBD in a C - 17
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Shermann closes the distance and clinches up with Kita, looking for a takedown. Shermann pushes Kita against the cage but Kita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kita as Shermann shoots in.
Shermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kita pinned against the cage. Kita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Damian Kita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shermann.
Kita looks to land a combination. Shermann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Kita throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Shermann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kita's guard.#ES#
Kita manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Kita has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shermann uses from the top position.
Shermann wants to control from the top but Kita keeps moving. #SUB#
Kita looking for a guillotine here but Shermann defends easily.
Shermann passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Kita regains half guard.
Shermann prevents Kita from improving his position.
Shermann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kita trying to control but Shermann postures up.
Shermann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shermann lands with a punch from half guard.
Kita wants to control but Shermann is keeping busy.
Kita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shermann 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. #T2##SUB2#
Shermann seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Shermann 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.
Kita moves into full guard.
Shermann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shermann defends it easily.
Shermann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kita's head.#T3#
Shermann cracks Kita with a solid left hand.
Shermann trying to move into half guard but instead Kita has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kita wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
Kita is looking to work some ground and pound but Shermann has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shermann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shermann managing to control the position.
Shermann punching to the body, from the bottom.
Shermann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4##ES2#
Shermann has his feet on Kita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kita leaves Shermann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kita fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shermann throws a series of punches but Kita moves out of range.
Kita lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shermann backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Kita dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shermann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kita tests Shermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shermann misses with a lunging right hand
and Kita counters with a nice body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kita there.#KD#
Kita lands a left and a right that send Shermann crashing to the mat, dazed. Kita thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Shermann is rocked!
Kita could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shermann looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kita lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shermann. Kita pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Kita!
A very excited looking Damian Kita 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:
BBD in a C - 15
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith 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.
Shermann fails to land the takedown.
Smith lands with a straight right. Shermann didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Smith avoids the head kick by Shermann.
#KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Shermann tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Shermann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Smith lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Shermann out cold! Shermann is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Smith!
After the fight, John Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
BBD in a C - 13
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Blaker lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Blaker.#TD2#
Shermann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blaker's guard.
Shermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shermann postures up in Blaker's guard and throws a big left but Blaker blocks it.
Shermann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blaker's head.
Shermann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Blaker looking for a guillotine here but Shermann defends easily.
Blaker wants to sweep but no luck.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shermann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blaker's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shermann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blaker's head.
Shermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shermann is in close to Blaker's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Shermann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shermann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blaker's head.
Shermann chips away with some ground and pound.
Shermann working some strikes from top position.
Blaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Shermann postures up and lands a big shot to Blaker's brow.
Shermann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blaker being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Blaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Blaker working for a triangle but Shermann defends it easily.
Blaker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shermann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB#
Blaker has his foot on Shermann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shermann works his way back into a safe position though.
Shermann showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Blaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shermann cracks Blaker with a solid left hand.
Shermann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Blaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shermann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shermann advances position into side control!#T3#
Blaker gets back to half guard.
Shermann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blaker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shermann winds up and cracks Blaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Blaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shermann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shermann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Shermann winds up and cracks Blaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Shermann is nestled in close to Blaker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Shermann.
Shermann working Blaker over with strikes.
Blaker taking some punishment here, with Shermann in his half guard. #SUB#
Blaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Shermann seems to be working for a kimura but Blaker defends the submission attempt.
Shermann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blaker keeps working. #SUB#
Blaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blaker is looking to improve his position.
Shermann controlling the action here. #T5##SUB#
Blaker looking for submissions off his back.
Blaker wants to improve his position but Shermann is controlling well.
Shermann 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.
Shermann lands strikes from half guard.
Shermann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shermann 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.
Shermann slips a nice elbow through Blaker's hands, connecting with Blaker's forehead.
Ground and pound from Shermann. #SUB#
Blaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shermann stalling. #T6#
Shermann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shermann slips a nice elbow through Blaker's hands, connecting with Blaker's forehead.
Shermann is trying to control. Blaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Blaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shermann pulls his head out easily.
Shermann is taking a breather. Blaker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shermann is nestled in close to Blaker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shermann wants to take a breather but Blaker is having none of it.
Shermann lands with a punch from half guard.
Shermann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T7#
Shermann 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. #SUB#
Blaker actively working from the bottom here.
Shermann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Shermann is looking for a kimura but Blaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shermann to get the leverage. #SUB#
Blaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shermann pulls his head out easily.
Shermann is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Shermann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaker is just riding it out for now. Shermann eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Blaker is trying to maintain the position but Shermann is very close to passing his half guard.
Shermann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Blaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shermann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Shermann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blaker sees it coming and defends easily.
Shermann tries to stand but can't do so whilst Blaker controls his leg. #SUB#
Blaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blaker is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Blaker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blaker is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Shermann.
Blaker is not content to let Shermann control the position.#SUB2#
Shermann is working for a kimura but Blaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Shermann prevents Blaker from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Shermann 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. 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.
#R2#
Blaker cracks a nice hook into Shermann's ribs.#TD2#
Blaker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Blaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shermann defends it easily.
Shermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blaker has his foot on Shermann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shermann works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shermann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Shermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shermann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Shermann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shermann wants to control from the top but Blaker keeps moving.
Blaker wants to improve his position but instead Shermann has moved into half guard.
Shermann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blaker keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shermann controlling the action here.
Shermann working over Blaker with some ground and pound. Blaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Blaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blaker is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB#
Blaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shermann pulls his head out easily.
Harold Shermann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shermann is taking a breather. Blaker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blaker has hold of Shermann's hands but Shermann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Blaker actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shermann winds up and cracks Blaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shermann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shermann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shermann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Blaker actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Shermann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shermann working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Blaker looking for submissions off his back.
Shermann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Blaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shermann is nestled in close to Blaker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU2#
Shermann stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Blaker gets caught flat footed, as Shermann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shermann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blaker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
Shermann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shermann landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Blaker is looking for a sweep.
Blaker is working hard here to advance position.
Shermann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blaker down.
Shermann working the body and head with strikes.
Shermann working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shermann trying to control the position but Blaker is working away.
Shermann working the head and body with strikes.
Blaker is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Shermann lands a few punches from side control.
Shermann is working Blaker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blaker is trying to improve his position.
Shermann lands a nice forearm strike.
Shermann landing strikes.
Shermann working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Blaker is rocked!#SUB2#
Shermann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shermann landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shermann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blaker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shermann off and has taken his back!#T6#
Shermann is really stuck here.
Shermann trying to control the hands but Blaker won't let him.
Shermann is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Shermann is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Blaker manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Blaker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Blaker!
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Event:
BBD in a C - 12
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Shermann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khalafa as he jumps to the side. #KD#
Khalafa lands a left and a right that send Shermann crashing to the mat, dazed. Khalafa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Khalafa jabs at Shermann's body.
Khalafa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shermann looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Khalafa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shermann sprawling to the canvas! Shermann rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Khalafa finish him?!
#ROC#
Shermann is rocked!
Shermann tries to get into range but Khalafa steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Shermann! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Khalafa scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaser Khalafa!
Yaser Khalafa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Island's Forbidden Fruits logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
BBD in a C - 11
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Dumont's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dumont duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Dumont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Dumont cracks Shermann with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dumont has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shermann to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dumont. That's going to slow Shermann down.
Shermann tries to clinch
and Dumont counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shermann's knee momentarily.
Shermann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dumont scores with a sloppy right hand. Shermann should have avoided that one.
Dumont throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shermann shoots in looking for a takedown. Dumont tries to sprawl out of it but Shermann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dumont manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Dumont.
Shermann looks winded!
Look low, kick high! Dumont uses the oldest trick in the book to send Shermann tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Dumont is absolutely delighted - when Shermann wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Francois Dumont!
A victorious Francois Dumont thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BBD in a C - 10
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Shermann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nevalainen stuffs the takedown.
Shermann shoots for a double leg takedown but Nevalainen sprawls well. He's pushed Shermann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salomon Nevalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shermann.
Shermann tries for a takedown but Nevalainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Shermann clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Shermann has picked Nevalainen up - he's going for a ride! Shermann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nevalainen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nevalainen tries to get out of the position.
Nevalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Shermann sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevalainen is looking to improve his position.
Shermann with the ground and pound but Nevalainen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shermann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nevalainen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shermann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nevalainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Shermann working a defensive guard here.
Shermann 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.
Nevalainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shermann's head.
Nevalainen is in close to Shermann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shermann keeping full guard, as Nevalainen tries to pass.
Nevalainen working some strikes from top position.
Nevalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Shermann.
Nevalainen working some strikes from top position.
Nevalainen lands a couple of elbows.
Shermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nevalainen's guard. #REVB##T2#
Shermann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nevalainen is adopting a defensive guard.
Shermann won't allow Nevalainen to sweep him here.
Nevalainen pulls Shermann in close to his closed guard and prevents Shermann from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shermann wants to pass the guard but Nevalainen is keeping the position.
Shermann throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nevalainen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nevalainen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nevalainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nevalainen wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
Nevalainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shermann's head.
Nevalainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shermann is looking to stand up but Nevalainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Shermann trying to control the position here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!#T4#
Nevalainen lands a couple of elbows.
Nevalainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Nevalainen landing with the ground and pound.
Shermann has momentary wrist control but Nevalainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Nevalainen stands up over Shermann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nevalainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nevalainen stands and throws Shermann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nevalainen has control of an arm but Shermann manages to advance to Nevalainen's back!#T5#
Nevalainen trying to control the hands but Shermann won't let him.
Even with his hooks in, Shermann manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Shermann has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nevalainen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shermann struggling to land strikes to the head as Nevalainen covers up.
Shermann is hanging on to Nevalainen's back as he tries to escape.
Shermann controlling the position well here. Nevalainen rolled but Shermann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
Shermann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nevalainen is taking damage to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevalainen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Shermann.
Nevalainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nevalainen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shermann.
Nevalainen is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Shermann throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nevalainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shermann trying to control but Nevalainen is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Shermann there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shermann throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nevalainen because Shermann loaded up on that one.
Nevalainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shermann unloads with some shots from mount but Nevalainen bucks and avoids them well.
Nevalainen gets back to half guard.
Shermann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nevalainen's head. #T8#
Nevalainen gets full guard.
Nevalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shermann is one step ahead there.
Nevalainen controls Shermann momentarily but Shermann frees himself.
Shermann throwing strikes from guard but Nevalainen blocks nicely.
Nevalainen keeping moving, preventing Shermann from controlling successfully.
Shermann throws a big elbow that misses.
Shermann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T9#
Nevalainen is trying to control the position but Shermann postures up.
Nevalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shermann tries for a takedown but Nevalainen circles away easily#TD#
so Nevalainen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shermann is wriggling around but Nevalainen manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Shermann is trying to get back to full guard.
Nevalainen wants to take a breather but Shermann is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nevalainen is looking to advance position but Shermann won't allow it.
Nevalainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Salomon Nevalainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Shermann with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Nevalainen counters with a takedown into side control.
Shermann is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nevalainen lands some shots froms side control.
Shermann taking a bit of punishment here - Nevalainen scoring with strikes.
Shermann tries to bench press Nevalainen off him but Nevalainen keeps the position.
Shermann wants to control but Nevalainen postures up.
Nevalainen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shermann!
Nevalainen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shermann is looking to improve his position but Nevalainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Shermann is breathing heavily.
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!
Shermann wants to hold on but Nevalainen pushes him away.#T1#
Nevalainen with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
Nevalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shermann can do to turn this around?
Nevalainen lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Shermann is rocked!
Nevalainen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Shermann scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nevalainen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nevalainen stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salomon Nevalainen!
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Event:
BBD in a C - 8
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Shermann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shermann working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Shermann seems content to control.#SUB#
Shermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kita defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shermann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shermann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kita's head.
Shermann distracts Kita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shermann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shermann passes Kita's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kita wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shermann in particular looking to stall.
Shermann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shermann working over Kita with some ground and pound. Kita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Shermann 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.
Shermann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shermann drops an elbow to the side of Kita's head.
Shermann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Shermann lands with a punch from half guard.
Shermann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kita with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shermann stalling.
Kita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shermann is nestled in close to Kita, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shermann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shermann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shermann lands strikes from half guard.
Kita wants to control but Shermann is keeping busy.
#T3#
Shermann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kita with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shermann really is a fat lump.
Shermann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shermann lands strikes from half guard.
Shermann 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.
Kita looks winded!
Shermann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Shermann there.
Shermann working the head and body with strikes.
Shermann lands with a punch from half guard.
Shermann working over Kita with some ground and pound. Kita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shermann 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.
Shermann drops an elbow to the side of Kita's head. #ROC#
Kita is rocked!
Shermann lands strikes from half guard.
Kita is still in real trouble! Can Shermann finish him?#T4#
Kita has hold of Shermann's hands but Shermann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shermann scores with a big shot! Kita's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kita! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shermann!
Damian Kita spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back!'.
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Event:
BBD in a C - 6
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Herrvy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shermann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Herrvy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herrvy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shermann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shermann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shermann trying to control but Herrvy is working from the bottom.
Herrvy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shermann is working Herrvy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shermann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shermann cracks Herrvy with a solid left hand.
Shermann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shermann content to stall in guard here. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shermann cracks Herrvy with a solid left hand.
Shermann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shermann is in close to Herrvy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herrvy has momentary wrist control but Shermann slips an elbow through the middle.
Shermann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herrvy's head.
Herrvy keeping moving, preventing Shermann from controlling successfully.
Shermann connects with a couple of short punches.
Shermann connects with a couple of short punches.
Shermann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shermann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shermann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Herrvy striking off his back but it's not causing Shermann any problems. #T2#
Shermann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shermann landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Shermann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Herrvy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Herrvy looks winded!
Shermann scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shermann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrvy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shermann's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Shermann is in close to Herrvy's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Shermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shermann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shermann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herrvy trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Herrvy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Herrvy working a defensive guard here.
Shermann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Herrvy's head.#T4#
Herrvy striking off his back but it's not causing Shermann any problems.
Shermann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shermann content to stall in guard here.
Shermann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shermann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herrvy's head.
Herrvy being controlled here, momentarily.
Shermann stopping the sweep attempt from Herrvy.
Shermann scoring with some ground and pound.
Shermann chips away with some ground and pound.
Shermann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T5#
Shermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shermann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shermann chips away with some ground and pound.
Shermann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shermann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herrvy's head.
Shermann scoring with some ground and pound.
Shermann trying to control but Herrvy is working from the bottom.
Shermann cracks Herrvy with a solid left hand.
Shermann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shermann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shermann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Herrvy looking for a sweep. Not yet Herrvy, not yet. #T6#
Shermann connects with a couple of short punches.
Shermann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shermann is in close to Herrvy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shermann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shermann chips away with some ground and pound.
Shermann lands a couple of elbows.
Shermann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shermann is in close to Herrvy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shermann stands and throws Herrvy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Herrvy is not content to let Shermann control the position.
Shermann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T7#
Herrvy seems a little lost for a moment, as Shermann dominates the positioning.#SU#
Shermann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Shermann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Herrvy's guard.
Shermann chips away with some ground and pound.
Shermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shermann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shermann distracts Herrvy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shermann stands up over Herrvy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shermann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shermann landing with the ground and pound.
Shermann 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. #T8#
Shermann pushing down on Herrvy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Herrvy moves into full guard.
Shermann 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.
Shermann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Shermann drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Shermann as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Herrvy screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Shermann! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Harold Shermann!
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