Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Combate 13: Rahim vs. Kazuma 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Bobblehead throws a good cross that connects.
Sheven checks a leg kick.
Sheven scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sheven.
Bobblehead tried to score with a low kick but Sheven checks it.
Sheven unleashes a big counter combination but Bobblehead bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bobblehead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobblehead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheven. Sheven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Sharven Sheven has been cut.
Sheven feints and then cracks Bobblehead's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bobblehead down.
Bobblehead looks to land a left hand but Sheven moved out of range nicely.
Sheven misses with a hook. Bobblehead ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sheven counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Bobblehead has been cut.#TD2#
Sheven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobblehead slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Sheven slips nicely into half guard.
Sheven tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bobblehead knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bobblehead is looking to improve his position.
Sheven trying to mount his opponent but Bobblehead defends it.
Bobblehead gets back to full guard.
Bobblehead keeping moving, preventing Sheven from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bobblehead has his feet on Sheven's thighs here. He's pushed Sheven off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sheven screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Bobblehead!
After the fight, Bobby Bobblehead 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.

Event: People ask the question
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Sin misses. #CL#
Sin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sheven gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Sin is trying to trip Sheven. He has hold of a leg but Sheven is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sheven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sin's guard. #REVB#
Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheven is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sin is working hard here to advance position.
Sheven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Sin keeps moving.
Sheven won't allow Sin to sweep him here. #T1##ES#
Sin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sheven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sin.
Sin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sheven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sheven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sin darts in looking for a takedown but Sheven gets double underhooks and turns Sin into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheven is looking to slow Sin down with leg kicks.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Sheven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin cracks a nice hook into Sheven's ribs.
Sheven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sin.
As Sin backs off Sheven throws a huge counter combo but Sin manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin tries to clinch
and Sheven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sheven 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.
Nice body kick from Sin.#T2#
Sin loads up on a big right hand but Sheven slips the punch.
Sheven tries a quick counter leg kick but Sin is wise to it.
Sin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Sin misses.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sin moves in looking to clinch but Sheven pushes him off.
Sheven misses with a takedown attempt - Sin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheven dives in for a single leg takedown but Sin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sin wants to clinch up but Sheven keeps it at a distance.
Sin with the inside leg kick.
Sin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheven circles away.
Sheven ducks right into an uppercut from Sin.
Sheven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sin tries to clinch but Sheven is having none of it. #T3#
Sin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Sheven scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sheven is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sheven tries to control but Sin wriggling away.
Sheven prevents Sin from getting the reversal.#ES#
Sin bucks up and throws Sheven to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sheven.
Sheven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Sheven misses its intended target.
Sin is looking to counter the offense by Sheven and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Sin lands a head shot.#CL#
Sin clinches up against the cage.
Sin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sheven gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sheven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Sin looking for a takedown.
Sin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sheven.
Sin tries to score a body lock takedown but Sheven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Sin gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sheven kicks off Sin and gets to his feet.
Sin misses with a hook to the body
and Sheven counters with a thumping low kick.
Sin is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheven scores with a body shot.
Lee Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Sin. No joy for Sheven on that attempt.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheven was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sharven Sheven will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sin drives through and clinches with Sheven against the cage.
Sin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sheven pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Sheven works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sheven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheven's guard. #REVR#
Sheven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sheven pulls Sin in to control the position.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven controlling Sin's posture. #T1#
Sin throws a strike but Sheven rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
Sin uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Sin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sin throws an elbow but Sheven slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Sin.
Sheven is not content to let Sin control the position. #T2#
Sheven avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sin.
Lee Sin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sin working away.
Sin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sheven is trying to improve his position.
Sin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheven dodges the ground and pound from Sin.
Sin working the ground and pound but Sheven is defending the strikes.
Sheven regains half guard.
Sheven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sin. #T3#
Sin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sheven to regain full guard.
Sheven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheven has Sin pulled in close to control his posture.
Sheven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sin throwing strikes from guard but Sheven blocks nicely.
Sin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sheven has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sheven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheven misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sin connects with a jab.
Sheven is looking to land body kicks.
Sheven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sheven's hands.
Sheven scores with a push kick.
Sheven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sin.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sin wants to clinch up but Sheven keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Sin is predictable there
and Sheven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Sin tries to sprawl but Sheven drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sin kicks off Sheven and gets to his feet.
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 Lee Sin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sin tries to clinch there but Sheven circles away.
Sin cracks Sheven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sin throws a front kick aimed at Sheven's knee but Sheven avoids it well.
Sheven is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sin misses with a takedown
and Sheven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sin moves in looking to clinch but Sheven pushes him off.
Sin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sin looks to clinch
and Sheven counters with a straight right hand.
Sin is looking to clinch. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Sheven and Sin goes tumbling to the canvas! Sheven follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Sin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin is trying to stand up here but Sheven is controlling him well.
Oh Sin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sin is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Sheven decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sheven ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sheven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sin looks to clinch
and Sheven counters with a huge right that knocks Sin out cold! Sheven is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sharven Sheven!
Sharven Sheven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: I'm sweet enough
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Sheven should have avoided that one.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sheven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sheven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Stevenson.
Stevenson cracks Sheven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Sheven is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson cracks Sheven with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sheven tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stevenson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sheven is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson! Adonis Stevenson retains his welterweight title!
Adonis Stevenson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: See what happens larry
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rios with that takedown attempt.
Sheven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rios throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheven. #TD#
Rios scores with a takedown into Sheven's guard.
Rios sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sheven's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheven wants to get back to full guard.
Rios is taking a breather. Sheven 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.
Sheven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rios wants to control from the top but Sheven keeps moving. #T1#
Sheven wants to sweep here but Rios controlling him for the moment.
Sheven is pulling down on Rios's head to control his posture.
Rios wants to pass the guard but Sheven is keeping the position.
Sheven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rios sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sheven's guard.
Rios 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.
Rios wants to take a breather but Sheven is having none of it.
Sheven wants to improve his position but Rios is controlling well. #SUB#
Sheven is defending against the submission attempts here by Rios. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rios is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rios is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sheven is just riding it out for now. Rios eventually gives up the hold.
Sheven trying to control here.
Sheven tries to get to full guard but Rios has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Rios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sheven sees it coming and defends easily.
Sheven wants to get back to full guard.
Rios sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rios misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Sheven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rios napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheven lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Sheven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rios, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sheven is trying to get an arm triangle but Rios is defending well. #T4#
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Rios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rios gets back to half guard.
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Rios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rios moves into full guard. #SUB#
Rios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sheven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rios is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 Adam Rios will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rios slips a straight right by Sheven.
Sheven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rios with a nice cross.
Rios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheven.
Sheven wants to slow Rios down by chopping away at his legs.
Sheven ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Sheven scores with a hook to the body. Rios takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sheven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharven Sheven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sheven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheven sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Sheven moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Rios goes down! Can Sheven finish him!?#ROC2#Rios is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Adam Rios has been cut.
Rios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oh Rios is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheven advances to half guard.
Sheven passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Sheven stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rios is holding his hands too far apart here. Sheven throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rios is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sharven Sheven!
Sharven Sheven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: It's a live!
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
Sheven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gerber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been informed that Sheven has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gerber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gerber lands a nice shot that snaps Sheven's head back.
Gerber misses with a hook
and Sheven counters with an inside leg kick.
Sheven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber thuds his shin into the meat of Sheven's side.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheven.
A shot to the liver by Sheven. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheven looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Sheven misses with a body punch
and Gerber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gerber throws a shot from downtown. Sheven moves away and avoids it.
Sheven was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gerber throws out a leg kick but Sheven moves out of range and Gerber only half commits.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gerber. That did some damage!
Gerber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gerber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sheven walks into a jab.
We've been told by Gerber's head coaches at Public Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Sheven lands a left and a right that sends Gerber crashing to the canvas! Sheven dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#It looks like Romulus Gerber has been cut.
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!
Sheven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sheven throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Sheven wants to control the pace but Gerber is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheven can't control as he wanted to and Gerber manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SU2#
Sheven decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gerber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gerber throws a nice looking combination but Sheven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gerber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sheven to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheven swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Gerber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheven.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Sheven.
A big right from Sheven misses.
Sheven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber throws a right and a left that Sheven avoids nicely.
Gerber scores with a shot to the body.
Gerber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheven.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sheven. That's going to slow Gerber down.
Gerber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sheven counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sheven or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerber, which made it look bad. #T4#
Gerber catches Sheven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gerber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sheven swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheven with the inside leg kick.
Gerber misses with a combination
and Sheven counters with a left to the body.
Gerber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gerber connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sharven Sheven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Romulus Gerber's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Sheven clinches up with Gerber and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gerber.
Gerber prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sheven up against the cage.
Sheven looking for a takedown. #BC#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheven fails with a takedown attempt.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sharven Sheven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Gerber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sheven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Gerber takes one to the chin there.
Gerber scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gerber connects with a looping right hand.
Gerber throws an overhand right that lands on Sheven's shoulder, as Sheven tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber backing away here, and Sheven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sheven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gerber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sheven. #BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Gerber cracks Sheven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gerber throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheven looks for a takedown but Gerber sprawls well.
Gerber delivers a nice body kick.
Sheven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gerber throws a nice looking combination but Sheven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Gerber misses.
Gerber sizes up Sheven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Sheven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerber but Gerber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gerber quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gerber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sheven at a distance.
Gerber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sheven counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheven. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerber throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sheven at a distance.
Sheven connects with a right hand. Gerber shakes it off.
Gerber keeps Sheven at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Gerber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheven avoids the head kick by Gerber.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
Sheven shoots and misses
and Sheven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sheven throws a head kick but Gerber moves out of range.
It appears Gerber was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gerber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gerber scores with a nice strike.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheven moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheven can do to turn this around?
Gerber throws a series of strikes that have Sheven backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Romulus Gerber's cut.
That's time! Gerber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerber misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheven cracks Gerber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheven.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Gerber misses.
Sheven has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sheven throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber connects with a body shot that sends Sheven's belly button to the back.
Gerber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerber takes a swing at Sheven's ribcage but misses.
Sheven with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Sheven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gerber is fending him off so far but Sheven persists. Nope, Gerber circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sheven.
Sheven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerber cracks a nice hook into Sheven's ribs.
Sheven misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Gerber digs a good hook to Sheven's body.
Sheven misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gerber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sheven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Sheven scores with a takedown into Gerber's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sheven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sheven postures up. #T3#
Sheven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerber tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gerber throws a body punch but Sheven moves out of range.
A big right from Sheven misses.
Gerber lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sheven takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Sheven decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Sheven wants to control but Gerber is keeping him busy.
Gerber wants to improve his position but Sheven is controlling well. #SU2#
Sheven stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gerber to get to his feet.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Sheven.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sheven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sheven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sheven scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber thuds a left hand into Sheven's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romulus Gerber.
I think Gerber 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Do not talk about fight club
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Sheven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gerber to the mat! Gerber manages to get full guard. #ES#
Gerber manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gerber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheven. That did some damage!
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sheven counters with a straight right hand.
Sheven throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sheven slips a jab from Gerber.
Sheven only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Sheven sends Gerber down but not out. Sheven dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Gerber is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Romulus Gerber has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sheven in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Oh Gerber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheven just content to control the position.
Gerber seems to have got his legs back now.
Gerber is looking to regain half guard here but Sheven keeps moving and retains side control.
Gerber controls the position for a moment.#T1#
Sheven throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sheven taking a breather here.
Sheven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sheven trying to control the action but Gerber is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sheven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sheven advances to full mount.
Sheven lands a big elbow.
Gerber is squirming around, avoiding Sheven's attempts to control the action.
Gerber wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Sheven has got his arm under Gerber's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gerber has spun round into Sheven's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #T3#
Sheven is pulling down on Gerber's head. It's preventing any offense from Gerber, at least for the moment.
Gerber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gerber passes Sheven's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gerber is controlling the pace.
Sheven wants to improve his position but Gerber is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sheven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gerber tries to stand but Sheven is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharven Sheven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romulus Gerber's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sheven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Sheven saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Sheven.
Sheven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerber but Gerber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Sheven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Sheven gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheven is trying to control. Gerber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber has a hand on Sheven's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sheven takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gerber working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Gerber wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sheven.
Sheven is trying to control here but Gerber has managed to regain half guard.
Sheven not doing much here.
Sheven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerber keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sheven wants to take a breather but Gerber is having none of it.
Gerber desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sharven Sheven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerber pushes Sheven off looking to stand but Sheven dives back in and keeps control.
Sheven is keen to just control but Gerber is a slippery customer.
Gerber is in trouble now - Sheven has advanced to mount!
Sheven trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Gerber is trying to escape the mount.
Sheven tries to control but Gerber wriggling away.
Gerber holds on for dear life, controlling Sheven's posture momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerber is looking to escape. #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.
Sheven cracks Gerber with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sheven has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gerber's face.
BOOM! Sheven connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sheven prevents Gerber from getting the reversal.
Sheven working Gerber over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Sheven there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sheven misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sheven looking to control but Gerber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharven Sheven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romulus Gerber's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gerber misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Gerber is countered with a crisp right hand from Sheven that sends him to the canvas! Sheven follows him to the mat into side control.
Gerber can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Sheven.
Sheven taking a break here but Gerber is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Sheven is looking for a kimura here.
Gerber trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Sheven wants to work for an arm triangle but Gerber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sheven is nestled in close to Gerber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gerber has his hands clasped together around Sheven's back. He's all about the action.
Gerber is trying to control but can't.
Sheven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gerber defending well though.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheven prevents Gerber from improving his position.
Gerber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sheven.
Gerber wants to control but Sheven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sheven performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sheven misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Gerber, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sheven. Sheven obviously looking to wear him down.
Sheven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gerber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Gerber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheven. Sheven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gerber scores with a leg kick.
Gerber catches Sheven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
Gerber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gerber throws a jab when Sheven was well out of range.
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Sheven lands a nice shot that snaps Gerber's head back.
Sheven throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheven slips a jab and a cross from Gerber.
Sheven walks into a stiff left hand from Gerber.
Gerber misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Sheven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber throws a right hand that Sheven ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheven also avoids with ease.
Gerber throws a head kick but Sheven moves out of range. #TD2#
Sheven darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gerber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sheven looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sharven Sheven.
Well Sheven has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharven Sheven!
During a confident post fight interview, Sharven Sheven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: may the force be with you
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sheven to the mat! Sheven manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Sheven scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sheven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheven wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sheven 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#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheven working Alvarez over with strikes.
Sheven trying to advance position but Alvarez counters by regaining guard.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sheven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez has control of Sheven's left arm, preventing Sheven from doing any damage.
Sheven throws a big elbow that misses.
Sheven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Sheven forces his way into half guard.
Sheven throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheven is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alvarez reverses the position - he's now on top in Sheven's guard.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheven has wrist control.#T2#
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. Sheven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by Sheven!#REVB##SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sheven is aware though and is defending well.
Sheven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sheven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sheven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sheven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sheven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Sheven landing some decent shots from guard.
Sheven scoring with some ground and pound.
Alvarez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sheven connects with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez has control of Sheven's left arm, preventing Sheven from doing any damage.
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Sheven is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alvarez looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sheven leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Sheven counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sheven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheven slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheven looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Sheven! Alvarez is backing up but he can't get away as Sheven lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Alvarez and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sharven Sheven!
Sharven Sheven seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Avila Alvarez had this to say: 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.

Event: PF18 Weight v Choo
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Maze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sheven is trying to defend but Maze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sheven sees it coming and defends easily.
Sheven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheven is keeping the position for now.
Sheven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maze passes Sheven's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Maze is working for an americana but Sheven has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Maze was thinking about the submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheven wants to sweep but no luck.
Sheven trying to keep a closed guard but Maze is proving a slippery customer.
Maze looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Maze keeps trying to improve his position.
Maze slips nicely into half guard.
Sheven's coaches at Temple of Illumination 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.#SUB2#
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Maze is trying to work for a kimura but Sheven is defending well. #SUB2#
Maze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sheven has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maze is working away from the top position though.
Sheven gets back to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheven is keeping the position for now.
Maze won't allow Sheven to sweep him here.
Maze wants to pass the guard but Sheven is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maze trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sheven manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sheven pushing down on Maze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sheven prevents Maze from improving his position.#SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sheven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maze sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sheven pulls his head out easily.
Sheven lands strikes from half guard.
Sheven wants to pass to mount but Maze is defending the position.
Maze gets back to full guard.
Sheven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maze is keeping the position for now.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving.
Sheven distracts Maze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Maze has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Maze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sheven defends it easily.#SUB2#
Maze working for a triangle but Sheven defends it easily. #T4#
Maze keeping full guard, as Sheven tries to pass.
Sheven passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze tries to roll over but Sheven keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sheven pulls his head out easily.
Sheven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Sharven Sheven will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Maze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maze somewhat.
Maze wants to clinch.
Maze dives in for a single leg takedown but Sheven sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sheven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheven connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maze's hands.#TD2#
Maze gets a double leg takedown into Sheven's guard.#ES#
Sheven has his feet on Maze's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck for Maze with that takedown attempt.
Sharven Sheven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moonlight Maze.
Sheven connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maze goes for a double leg but Sheven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sheven continues to drive forward.
Sheven fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maze just manages to avoid it.
Sheven feints and then cracks Maze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maze down.
Sheven throws a right and a left that Maze avoids nicely.
Sheven lands a right hook to the body.
Maze is breathing heavily.#T1#
Maze wants to clinch.#TD#
Sheven looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maze has hold of Sheven's hands but Sheven slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sharven Sheven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maze is in trouble now - Sheven has advanced to mount!
Sheven lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sheven scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sheven lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Sheven lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze has given up his back.
Sheven is punishing Maze with some ground and pound. #ROC#Maze is rocked!
Maze looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sheven.
Maze is trapped and Sheven is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Maze is still in real trouble! Can Sheven finish him?
Maze is in bad spot here.
Maze seems to have recovered his senses.
Sheven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maze can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Sheven working for a choke but Maze is defending well.
Maze is trying to break free.
Sheven slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maze can't escape the position. #SUB#
Sheven is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Maze with him. Maze is trying to defend but Sheven has an arm under the chin now! Maze grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sharven Sheven!
A very excited looking Sharven Sheven 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.
The defeated Moonlight Maze had this to say: 'blessed'.

Event: GC 342 Cold vs Dambullah
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Sheven stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sheven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Sheven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheven blocks an uppercut.
Turner tries to work over Sheven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheven can't get the takedown.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheven.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Sheven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner presses Sheven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turner throws a leg kick but Sheven moved away.
Sheven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Sheven's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Sheven. #T1#
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheven.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheven manages to avoid it.
Sheven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Sheven moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner misses with a left hand
letting Sheven counter with a right hand.
Turner takes a swing at Sheven's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Turner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sheven to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Sheven stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position.
Turner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sheven puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Sheven looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
Sheven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Still in half guard, Sheven seems content to control.
Sheven prevents Turner from improving his position.
Turner is looking to control Sheven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
Turner is controlling Sheven's trapped leg to prevent Sheven from advancing to side control.#T3#
Sheven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sheven is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sheven tries to pass to full mount but Turner defends it.
Well, if Sheven 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sheven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ben Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sharven Sheven.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sheven is defended easily by Turner.#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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Sheven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Ben Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Sheven's head but Sheven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Sheven throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Sheven avoids a kick to the body.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Sheven has his takedown stuffed
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Sheven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turner lands a nice hook to Sheven's body. Sheven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Sheven throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turner was covering up waiting for the punch and Sheven finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Turner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sheven off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheven can do to turn this around?
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Sheven shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turner is trying to defend but Sheven finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheven prevents Turner from improving his position.
Sheven takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sheven trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Sharven Sheven has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Turner trying to control but Sheven postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sheven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sheven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sheven stands and throws Turner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Turner is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Turner prevents Sheven from moving into mount.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Sheven crashes against the mat.
Turner is not content to let Sheven control the position.
Sheven passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Turner!
Sheven lands a nice shot to the head.
Turner is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Turner is bucking up trying to escape but Sheven cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheven landing shots from mount.
Sheven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sheven prevents Turner from getting the reversal.
Turner 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.#SUB2#
Sheven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sheven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turner manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Turner controls Sheven momentarily but Sheven frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Turner has his foot on Sheven's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sheven works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharven Sheven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner scores with a jab. Sheven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sheven.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ben Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Sheven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Turner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sheven lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheven has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turner after a bit of a struggle.
Turner tries to work over Sheven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Turner.
Sheven looking for a takedown.
Sheven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheven. #T1#
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
Ben Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sharven Sheven.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Sheven controls the action.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheven controls his hands.
Turner tries to work over Sheven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheven goes for a takedown attempt but Turner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sheven throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Sheven connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheven manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Turner misses
and Sheven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sheven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Sheven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheven's sensitive parts.
Sheven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner throws a low kick but Sheven avoids it.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheven tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner tries to work over Sheven's front leg with a kick but Sheven checks it.
Turner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSheven.
Turner throws a solid leg kick but Sheven takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turner.#TD2#
Sheven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turner to the mat! Turner manages to get full guard.
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven passes Turner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sheven trying to control the pace. #T3#
Turner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sheven is working away from the top position though.
Sheven prevents Turner from improving his position.#ES#
Turner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sheven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Sheven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sheven trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sheven off and has taken his back!#T4#
Turner missing with strikes from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can Sheven hold on?! Turner is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sheven just trying to survive but Turner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sheven rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sheven is looking to improve his position.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheven keeps working.
Sheven is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turner 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turner!
Ben Turner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: *GC 340 Newton vs Cold
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pate.
Patriootti Pate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pate misses with the body kick
and Pate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Patriootti Pate has been cut.
Sheven moves away from the strike by Pate.
A little jabbing left from Sheven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Pate's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pate lands a front kick.
Pate misses with a left hand
and Sheven counters with a nice uppercut.
Pate lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sheven takes a step back to recover.
Sheven avoids a kick to the body.
Sheven tries a quick counter leg kick but Pate is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sheven counters with a stiff right hand.
Pate throws a shot from downtown. Sheven moves away and avoids it.
Sheven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Pate throws a good cross that connects.
Sheven walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pate.
Pate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Sheven tries to keep at a distance but Pate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sheven's face. #CUT#
It looks like Sharven Sheven has been cut.
Pate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sheven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pate lands an elbow just above Sheven 's eye.
Sheven wants to stall.
Sheven tries a body shot but Pate blocks it. #T2#
Pate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheven avoids it.
Pate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheven avoids it.
Pate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheven avoids it.
Pate lands a body punch.
Pate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pate lands an elbow inside.
Sheven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheven takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sheven is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pate lands with a short shot to the head.
Pate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheven blocks a body shot from Pate.
Pate stops a takedown attempt from Sheven.
A hook to the body from Pate.
Pate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Sheven misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pate fails to land.
Pate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheven managing to block the knees to the body from Pate.
Sheven tries for a takedown but Pate manages to get underhooks.
Patriootti Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sharven Sheven.
Sheven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pate tries to land a knee to the head but Sheven blocks with his arms.
Pate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheven.
Pate misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Sheven is trying to trip Pate. He has hold of a leg but Pate is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sheven persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sheven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheven's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheven seems keen to control Pate's posture.#T4#
Pate looking to pass the guard.
Sheven is controlling Pate's posture.
Pate stopping the sweep attempt from Sheven.
Pate trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven is trying to keep Pate in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patriootti Pate dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sheven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pate misses with a double jab
and Sheven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pate looks to land a left hand but Sheven moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pate clinches.
Pate has a couple of punches blocked by Sheven.
Pate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheven.
Pate unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sheven lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Sheven lands with a right to the head.
Pate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pate missing with knees to the body.
Pate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sheven avoiding damage as Pate throws knees to the body.
Pate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheven can't get the takedown.
Pate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sheven blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheven.
Pate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheven can do to turn this around?
Sheven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pate.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pate is pressed up against the cage. Sheven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pate down to the mat. Pate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pate lands a jab to the head.
Patriootti Pate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sheven moves out of range as Pate throws a body kick.
Pate tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pate closes the distance but Sheven moves to the side
enabling Sheven to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Patriootti Pate's cut is getting worse.
Sheven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pate.
A nice side step and Sheven releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
Pate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Pate clinches with his opponent. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pate.
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheven wants to take the fight to the mat but Pate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Patriootti Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sharven Sheven.
Pate is pressed up against the cage. Sheven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pate down to the mat. Pate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sheven slips a straight right by Pate.
Sheven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sheven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pate throws a push kick but Sheven slaps the foot to one side.
Sheven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pate tries to clinch up.
Sheven unleashes a big counter combination but Pate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sheven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Pate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheven was well out of range. Poor timing from Pate.
Pate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sheven.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pate throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pate swings for the body but Sheven moves out of range.
Sheven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sheven has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body kick from Pate.
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!
Pate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Sheven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patriootti Pate dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pate misses with an uppercut
and Sheven counters with a stiff right hand.
Pate misses with a head kick.
Pate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pate with a body shot.
Pate closes the distance but Sheven moves to the side
and Sheven counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pate's knee momentarily.
Sheven has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheven takes one to the side of the head.
Pate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pate looks to land a body kick but Sheven moved away.
Sheven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Pate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shevens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheven moves away.
Sheven avoids the body shot from Pate.
Pate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pate lands with a right hand.
Pate works Sheven's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Jab, jab by Pate - just one landing.
Pate throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Sheven crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Patriootti Pate!
Patriootti Pate decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 334 Megaton vs Honda
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
Sheven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pate throws out the jab.
Sheven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Patriootti Pate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pate darts in trying to clinch
and Sheven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sheven moves out of range as Pate strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Pate. Those never looked like landing.
As Pate backs off Sheven throws a huge counter combo but Pate manages to avoid it all.
Pate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheven counters with a body kick.
Pate throws a body kick that misses.
Sheven flicks out a counter leg kick but Pate steps away.
Pate throws a sloppy head kick
and Sheven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No joy there for Pate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheven.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Pate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sheven counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Patriootti Pate has been cut.
Pate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Pate throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Sheven counters with a big uppercut that knocks Pate off his feet! Sheven dives into side control looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Pate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pate taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pate on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sheven swings around for an armbar but Pate sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sheven's guard.#T2#
Pate trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pate trying to control but Sheven is working from the bottom.
Pate looking to pass the guard.
Sheven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pate is one step ahead there. #T3#
Sheven is adopting a defensive guard.
Sheven is trying to keep Pate in close.
Sheven trying to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pate looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sheven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheven throws a counter combo.
Pate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
A leg kick checked by Sheven.
Pate swings for the body but Sheven moves out of range.
Pate lunges at Sheven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sheven's hand.
A lazy body kick from Pate
and Sheven counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Pate! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Sheven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sharven Sheven!
An out of breath Sharven Sheven thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 331 Honda vs Hoarse
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Noir lands a body shot.
Sheven slips under a jab from Noir.
Sheven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noir takes a swing at Sheven's ribcage but misses.
Sheven throws a big counter head kick but Noir avoids it with no problem.
Noir tests Sheven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noir tests Sheven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noir throws a body punch but Sheven moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Noir.
Noir throws a series of strikes that have Sheven backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Sharven Sheven has been cut.#T1#
Noir scores with a hook to the body. Sheven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
Sheven throws a counter combo.
Noir connects with a crisp jab.
Sheven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheven.
Sheven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheven misses.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheven.
Sheven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noir misses with a combination #KD2#
and Sheven counters with a left and a right that hurts Noir! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Sheven jumps into full mount! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sheven is working for a guillotine from mount but Noir frees his head quite easily.
Sheven throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Noir's coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo 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.#SUB2#
Sheven jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Noir manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Noir takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Noir sneaks back into half guard.
Noir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Noir.#T3##SUB#
Noir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sheven defends it easily.
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sheven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noir 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.
Sheven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sheven content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sheven stopping the sweep attempt from Noir.
Sheven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sheven forces his way into half guard.
Noir trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir is trying to get back to full guard.
Noir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sheven.
Sheven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sheven throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noir to regain full guard.
Sheven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sharven Sheven's cut.
That's time! Noir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Noir shoots in for a double leg but Sheven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sheven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sheven staying out of range there.
Sheven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sheven's head.
The fighters circling - Noir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheven throws a counter combo.
Noir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Sheven counters with a two punch combo.
Noir lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Noir does it's job there.
Noir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheven throws out a counter right but Noir avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Noir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sheven makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Noir really felt that one!
Noir lands with a shot to the body.
Sheven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noir catches Sheven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sheven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noir misses with a right hand
and Sheven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Noir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noir lands with a nice body punch.
Noir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheven throws a counter combo.
James Noir is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheven.
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!
Noir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheven.
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheven counters with a nice uppercut.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Sheven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noir sizes up Sheven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheven can do to turn this around?
Noir throws a jab when Sheven was well out of range.
Sheven slips under a jab.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Noir. That snapped Sheven's head back. #T3#
Noir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sheven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Noir misses
and Sheven counters with a nice body kick.
Noir misses the jab.
As Noir backs off Sheven throws a huge counter combo but Noir manages to avoid it all.
Noir misses with an uppercut
and Sheven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Sheven ducks down to avoid it.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
Sheven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sheven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noir rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheven.
Sheven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Noir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noir swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Sheven counters with a series of strikes that sends Noir to the canvas! Sheven follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sheven works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Noir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sheven.
Sheven wants to pass the guard but Noir is defending well.
Sheven is trying to control the action in half guard but Noir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sharven Sheven's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Noir is countered with a crisp right hand from Sheven that sends him to the canvas! Sheven follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#
Noir is rocked!
Sheven tries to move to mount but Noir blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Sheven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sheven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sheven throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Noir works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir wants to control but Sheven is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Noir is staying active underneath Sheven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sheven not doing much here.
Noir is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Noir looking for submissions off his back.
Sheven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sheven passes to side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sheven working away.
Noir is looking for a sweep.
Noir looks to move to half guard but instead Sheven has passed into mount! Damn!
Noir tries to reverse the position but Sheven maintains control.
Sharven Sheven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharven Sheven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noir sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sheven wants to work for an arm triangle but Noir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sheven looking for a submission but Noir manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Noir has an active guard here but Sheven has managed to pass into half guard.
Sheven wants to control but Noir is keeping him busy.
Sheven wants to free his trapped foot but Noir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James Noir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Noir looking for submissions off his back.
Sheven trying to mount his opponent but Noir defends it.
Noir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sheven is working away from the top position though.
Sheven moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noir is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sharven Sheven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noir 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Noir!
A relieved looking James Noir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 327 Xmas Bash!
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Batts throws a right hand that misses
and Sheven counters with a nice uppercut.
Batts throws a shot from downtown. Sheven moves away and avoids it.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts connects with a right hand. Sheven shakes it off.
Nice shot lands for Batts.
A big left from Batts misses.
Sheven was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Batts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sheven eats them both and turns towards Batts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Batts throws an off balance right hand
and Sheven counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Batts has been cut.
Sheven staying out of range there.
Sheven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Batts seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
An inside leg kick lands from Batts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Batts tenderised Sheven's leg. Sheven is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Sheven slips a straight right by Batts.
Sheven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batts looks to land a right hand but Sheven moved out of range.
Sheven was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Batts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheven counters with a series of strikes. Batts will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheven tries a quick counter leg kick but Batts is wise to it.
Batts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheven circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sheven! But no joy.
Batts thumps Sheven with a low kick.
Sheven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Batts.
A head kick misses from Batts.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sheven staying out of range there.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sheven throws out a counter right but Batts avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Batts misses with a left hand
and Sheven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts loads up on a big right hand but Sheven slips the punch.
Sheven follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Batts misses with an uppercut. Sheven saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Sheven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts throws a head kick that Sheven semi-blocks.
Batts throws a shot from downtown. Sheven moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheven misses.
Batts is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sheven's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Batts misses with a right hand
and Sheven counters with a one-two to the body.
Batts misses with a looping left.
As Batts backs off Sheven throws a huge counter combo but Batts manages to avoid it all.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batts misses with an uppercut. Sheven saw that one coming.#T3#
Batts throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Batts throws out a loose jab but Sheven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batts swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Sheven counters with a big uppercut that knocks Batts off his feet! Sheven dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Batts is rocked!
Batts regains half guard.
Oh Batts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts is looking for a sweep. Sheven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Batts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sheven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sheven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batts seems to have got his legs back now.
Batts wants to get back to full guard.
Sheven controlling the pace.
Sheven wants to free his trapped foot but Batts is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Batts wants to control but Sheven is keeping busy.
Batts wants to improve his position but Sheven is controlling well.
Batts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Batts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Batts trying to control from the bottom.
Sheven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batts defending well though.
Batts is looking for a sweep. Sheven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sheven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batts is looking to improve his position.
Batts is looking to control Sheven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batts avoid being mounted?
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 Peter Batts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Batts misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Batts throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Sheven counters with a big uppercut that knocks Batts off his feet! Sheven dives into side control looking to finish!
Batts struggling a bit here.
Batts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheven stalling.
Sheven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheven trying to control the pace.
Batts is doing well to control the position and prevent Sheven from advancing to side control.#T1#
Batts tries to roll over but Sheven keeps him under control.
Sheven slows the pace down in half guard.
Sheven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Sheven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sheven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Batts trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batts is controlling Sheven's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Batts is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sheven seems to be looking for submissions.
Sheven passes into side control, despite Batts's attempt to control the position.
Batts tries to improve position but can't.
Sheven tries to move into full mount but can't pass Batts's legs.
Check out the look on Sheven's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Sheven works to advance to full mount. Batts defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sheven tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Batts wants to control but Sheven is having none of it.
Sheven landing punches.
Batts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sheven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Batts is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Sheven is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Batts tries to lock up and control but Sheven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Batts doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Sheven tries to control but Batts wriggling away.
Sheven avoids the attempt from Batts to control.
Batts is looking to improve his position but Sheven isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sheven connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharven Sheven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Batts misses.
Sheven feints a counter leg kick.
Sharven Sheven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batts lands an overhand right.
Sheven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batts's corner calls for a 1-2. Batts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Batts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batts throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Sheven counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Batts down! Sheven is looking to finish but Batts is intelligently defending himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sheven tries to free his leg and advance position but Batts is retaining full guard.
Sheven controlling from the top position. #T1#
Batts keeping full guard, as Sheven tries to pass.
Batts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sheven lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Batts has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sheven is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Batts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheven scores with punches from side control.
Batts is trying to improve his position.
Sheven cracks Batts with a big elbow. #T2#
Batts is not content to let Sheven control the position.
Sheven lands a few punches from side control.
Batts takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Batts sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sheven is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sheven prevents Batts from improving his position.#T3#
Sheven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sheven not doing much here. #SUB2#
Batts is defending against the submission attempts here by Sheven.
Batts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Batts trying to hold on to Sheven's head to control him but Sheven postures up. #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.
Batts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Batts is trying to keep Sheven in close.
Sheven preventing the sweep.
Batts keeping full guard, as Sheven tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Batts.
Sheven steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batts misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Sheven counters with a left hand that sends Batts to the canvas!
Sheven wants to get up but he can't break Batts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sharven Sheven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sheven has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharven Sheven!
Sharven Sheven seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 320 Megaton vs Gomu
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Snitch clobbers Sheven with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Snitch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sheven!
Sheven wants to get back to his feet.
Snitch controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Snitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheven keeps working.
Snitch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sheven will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Sheven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sheven is not content to let Snitch control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snitch lands a lovely overhand right.
Snitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sheven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snitch misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sheven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheven but Sheven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sheven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheven is fending him off so far but Snitch persists. Nope, Sheven circles away and we're back to standing.
As Snitch backs off Sheven throws a huge counter combo but Snitch manages to avoid it all.
Snitch throws a leg kick
letting Sheven counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jon Snitch has been cut.
Sheven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Snitch.#CL#
Sheven tries to keep at a distance but Snitch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sheven as Snitch tries to tie him up.
Sheven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snitch's elbow.
Sheven misses with some punches. #T4#
Snitch slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Sheven.
Sheven is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snitch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sheven prevents the takedown attempt.
Sheven has a couple of punches blocked by Snitch.
The referee calls for Snitch to work.
Sheven is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sheven.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Sheven scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snitch tries to stall but Sheven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
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 Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Snitch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Snitch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Snitch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snitch advances to half guard.
Snitch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sheven is positioning himself well to prevent Snitch advancing to mount.
Snitch is thwarting Sheven's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch wants to free his trapped foot but Sheven is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sheven tries to get to full guard but Snitch has control of the leg.
Sheven has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Snitch slows the pace down in half guard.
Snitch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sheven is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Snitch 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snitch lands a nice short elbow.
Snitch slows the pace down in half guard.
Snitch wants to control but Sheven is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snitch has his takedown stuffed
and Sheven counters with a big right hand! Oh Snitch is in trouble here! Sheven follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sharven Sheven!
An out of breath Sharven Sheven thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jon Snitch had this to say: 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.

Event: GC 315 Steve vs Alvarez
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Cleary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cleary looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cleary throws a leg kick but Sheven sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sheven ducks right into an uppercut from Cleary.
Cleary throws an off balance right hand
and Sheven counters with a one-two to the body.
Cleary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cleary thinking.
Sheven avoids the body shot from Cleary.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary throws a jab when Sheven was well out of range.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
Sheven stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cleary.
Cleary misses with a looping left.#T1#
Sheven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cleary dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patrick Cleary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleary misses with a looping left.
Cleary lands a front kick.
Cleary fails to land with a series of punches.
Cleary misses with a combination #TD2#
so Sheven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sheven trying to move into half guard but instead Cleary has managed to sweep!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheven is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Cleary wants to control from the top but Sheven keeps moving.
Sheven is controlling Cleary's posture.
Sheven wants to improve his position but instead Cleary has moved into half guard.
Sheven regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Sheven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleary throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cleary postures up in Sheven's guard and throws a big left but Sheven blocks it.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Sheven keeps moving.
Cleary stopping the sweep attempt from Sheven.
Sheven keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Cleary postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sheven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cleary throwing strikes from guard but Sheven blocks nicely.
Cleary throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Cleary preventing the sweep.
Sheven pulls Cleary in close to his closed guard and prevents Cleary from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cleary throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sheven checks a leg kick.
And Sheven tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleary pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sheven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleary.
Sheven avoids the body shot from Cleary.
Sheven unleashes a big counter combination but Cleary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cleary throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cleary dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cleary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sheven counters with a nice body shot.
Cleary pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sheven back to the cage. Cleary follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sheven takes one to the side of the head.
Cleary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cleary misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleary swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sheven to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Cleary has been cut.
Cleary connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cleary fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cleary tries a low kick but Sheven avoids it.
Sheven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Sheven checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sheven blocks the low kick.
Sheven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cleary misses with a hook
and Sheven counters with a nice body shot.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cleary throws a right and a left that Sheven avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Cleary.
Cleary comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Patrick Cleary is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patrick Cleary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Cleary throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Sheven moved out of range nicely.
Cleary tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sheven is able to avoid easily.
Cleary is looking to land body kicks.
Cleary throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Sheven decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cleary's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleary being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cleary trying to control the position.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Cleary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Cleary bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheven's guard. #REVR#
Sheven keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Cleary throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sheven is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cleary bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheven's guard. #REVR#
Sheven has Cleary pulled in close to control his posture.
Cleary has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Sheven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cleary's guard. #REVB#
Cleary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheven can do to turn this around?
Cleary is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Cleary is looking for a triangle but Sheven pushes his legs off easily.
Sheven passes Cleary's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cleary tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sheven has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cleary manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cleary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Cleary's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cleary wants to clinch#KD2#
and Sheven counters with a left and a right that hurts Cleary! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Sheven jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
Cleary is rocked!
Sheven postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cleary bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sheven and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sharven Sheven!
A very excited looking Sharven Sheven 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.

Event: GC 303
Date: Jul 04, 2019

#R1#
Cleary looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cleary wants to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cleary 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.
Cleary connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cleary has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Cleary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cleary tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheven is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cleary tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sheven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cleary tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sheven counters with a good low kick that Cleary was not able to check.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but Sheven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheven tried to counter with a leg kick but Cleary avoided it.
Sheven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cleary.
Sharven Sheven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.#T2#
Cleary throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Cleary moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Cleary has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sheven regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Sheven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cleary defends it easily.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheven swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sheven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cleary gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Sheven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sheven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sheven works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cleary gets back to half guard.
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Cleary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheven performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Cleary tries to kick Sheven off but Sheven keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cleary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleary works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cleary walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sheven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sheven attempts a counter takedown but Cleary avoids it well and moves away.
Cleary tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sheven counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Cleary has been cut.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cleary tries to clinch but Sheven moves out of range.
Cleary swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cleary or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheven, which made it look bad.
Sheven half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
No luck for Cleary with that takedown attempt.
Sheven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cleary sprawls and moves away.
Cleary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharven Sheven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Cleary misses with a takedown attempt
and Sheven counters with a stiff right hand.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but Sheven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheven appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Cleary closes the distance and clinches.
Cleary tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Cleary manages to break the clinch.
Cleary tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2##TD2#
Cleary drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sheven keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Sheven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sheven looking to sit in guard and control but Cleary gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary stays in close to Sheven's body and controls the position.
Cleary pushes down on Sheven's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Cleary trying to control the action but Sheven is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sheven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sheven looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sheven gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sheven is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Sheven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cleary's head.
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sheven tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleary is retaining full guard.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Sheven from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleary wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Sharven Sheven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick Cleary's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cleary doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sheven counters with a nice uppercut.
Cleary wants to clinch up but Sheven keeps it at a distance.
Sheven stuffs the takedown attempt from Cleary. Cleary gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cleary sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cleary.
It appears Sheven was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sharven Sheven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheven but Sheven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sheven throwing a counter right hand but Cleary manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cleary tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleary looks for a takedown but Sheven sprawls well.
Sheven thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD2#
Cleary looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sheven!#SU2#
Cleary stands up.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cleary closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Sheven is not content to let Cleary control the position.
Sheven is looking for a sweep. Cleary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patrick Cleary has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheven holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cleary slows the pace down in half guard.
Cleary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheven keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheven is looking to control Cleary's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sheven avoid being mounted?
Cleary controlling the action here.
Cleary is looking to advance position but Sheven won't allow it.
Sheven trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheven wants to get back to full guard.
Cleary throwing shots but Sheven is blocking nicely.
Cleary is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sheven stuffs the takedown.
Cleary darts in looking for a takedown but Sheven gets double underhooks and turns Cleary into the cage.
Sheven attempts a counter takedown but Cleary avoids it well and moves away.
Cleary shoots in and drives through. Sheven sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleary has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Cleary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cleary 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Patrick Cleary!
A less than humble Patrick Cleary misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GC 298
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Noir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noir misses with a combination
and Sheven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noir thinking.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheven moves away.
Noir moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSheven.#CL#
Noir moves into range and clinches up with Sheven.
Noir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheven controls his hands.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Sheven controls the action.
Noir tries a body shot but Sheven blocks it.
Sheven prevents a body shot from Noir.
Noir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheven or not. #T1#
Noir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Sheven controls the action.
Noir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheven.
I was talking to Noir's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheven's elbow.
Sheven is trying to break free.
Noir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Noir fails to land.
Sheven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noir throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Sheven gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Noir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sheven is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Noir is not content to let Sheven control the position.
Noir moves into full guard.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Noir keeps moving.
Sheven works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Noir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noir wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Noir won't allow Sheven to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Sheven looking for a submission but Noir manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sheven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Noir trying to keep a closed guard but Sheven is proving a slippery customer.
Sheven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Noir keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sheven advances to half guard. #SUB#
Noir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Noir is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noir is not content to let Sheven control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Noir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheven.
Noir misses with an uppercut.
And Sheven responds with a good body kick, but Noir manages to step out the way in time.
Noir scores with a nice strike.
Noir lands a jab.
Noir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Noir clinches up with Sheven and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Noir scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Sheven has picked Noir up - he's going for a ride! Sheven dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheven throwing shots but Noir is blocking nicely. #T1#
Sheven is just content to waste time from the top position. Noir takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sharven Sheven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheven trying to move into half guard but instead Noir has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Noir stopping the sweep attempt from Sheven.#SUB2#
Sheven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sheven controls Noir momentarily but Noir frees himself.
Noir throwing strikes from guard but Sheven blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Sheven is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Noir wants to control from the top but Sheven keeps moving.
Noir looking to pass the guard.
Sheven managing to control the position.
Noir with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Sheven isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Noir stacks Sheven on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Noir!
Sheven is looking to regain half guard here but Noir keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Noir tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sheven takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Noir landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Noir working the ground and pound.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheven can do to turn this around?
Sheven seems a little lost for a moment, as Noir dominates the positioning.
Sheven regains half guard.
Sheven is looking for a sweep. Noir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Noir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Noir is keen to just control but Sheven is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noir lands a nice short elbow.
Noir prevents Sheven from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir moves into full mount! Sheven won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sheven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sheven avoids the body shot from Noir.
Sheven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Noir misses.
Sheven is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noir.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Noir looks to land a right hand but Sheven moved out of range.
Sheven throws a counter combo.
Sheven walks into a stiff left hand from Noir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noir misses with a hook. Sheven ducked under it nicely.
Sheven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Noir misses the shot to the body.
James Noir is winning the standup battle so far.
Noir throws a body punch but Sheven moves out of range.
Noir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James Noir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Noir.
Noir darts in trying to clinch
and Sheven counters with a one-two to the body.
Noir throws the left hand but Sheven avoids the punch easily.
Sheven with the counter takedown but Noir avoids it easily.#T2#
Noir connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noir throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheven counters with a nice leg kick.
Noir scores with a shot to the body.
Sharven Sheven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir throws the left hand but Sheven avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir digs a good hook to Sheven's body.
Noir misses with an uppercut. Sheven saw that one coming.
Noir scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Noir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Noir darts in trying to clinch
and Sheven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sheven ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Sheven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Noir lands a body shot.
Noir lands a slapping body shot.
Noir uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noir throws a hook to the side of Sheven's head but Sheven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
James Noir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##CL#
Noir closes the distance and pushes Sheven back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Noir.
Sheven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheven misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Noir.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Sheven controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir blocks a body shot from Sheven.
Sheven can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Noir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noir has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Noir!
A victorious James Noir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
Zdravkov tries for a takedown but Sheven circles away easily
and Sheven counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zdravkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheven avoids it really well and circles away.
Sheven counters with a body kick.
Zdravkov tries for a takedown but Sheven circles away easily
and Sheven counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sheven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Zdravkov misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Sheven counters with a shoot takedown. Zdravkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Zdravkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sheven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zdravkov's guard.
Zdravkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sheven in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zdravkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sheven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sharven Sheven!
Sharven Sheven thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Sheven slips a jab and a cross from Branch.
Branch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Branch misses with a body kick.
Sheven follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Branch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sheven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Titus Branch has been cut.
Branch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Branch does no damage.
Sheven tries a quick counter leg kick but Branch is wise to it.
Titus Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branch throws a body shot but no joy.
Branch misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Sheven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheven.
A little jabbing left from Sheven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sheven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Branch looks to land a combination but Sheven avoids it well. #T1#
Sheven avoids the body shot from Branch.
Branch fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Branch throws the kick towards the body but Sheven avoids it.
Sheven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Branch looks to land a combination but Sheven avoids it well.
Branch misses with a two punch combination.
Branch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Branch misses with a combination #TD2#
and Sheven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Branch manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Branch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheven circles away quickly and effectively.
Branch misses with a wild combination.
Sheven replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Branch blocks it well.#T2#
Sheven dodges the punch combination from Branch.
Branch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Branch throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sheven counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Branch is in trouble here! Sheven pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Sharven Sheven!
Sharven Sheven seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Escobar vs P.Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Sheven takes one to the chin there.
Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheven.
As Pao backs away, Sheven returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Pao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pao throwing shots but Sheven is blocking nicely.
Sheven is controlling Pao's trapped leg to prevent Pao from advancing to side control.
Pao prevents Sheven from improving his position.
Pao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sheven wants to control but Pao is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pao trying to control the action but Sheven is working from the bottom.
Sheven is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Sheven preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sheven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pao trying to control but Sheven is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pao tries to work over Sheven's front leg with a kick but Sheven checks it.
Sheven jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sheven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Iron Dong Pao has been cut.
Pao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sheven feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Pao clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Pao breaks from the clinch.
Sheven stuffs the takedown attempt from Pao. Pao gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheven jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pao.
Iron Dong Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheven quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pao swings for the body but Sheven moves out of range.
Sheven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Sheven wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3##TD2#
Pao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sheven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheven is not content to let Pao control the position.
Sheven is trying to improve his position.
Sheven is not content to let Pao control the position.
Sheven dodges the ground and pound from Pao.
Pao trying to control the action but Sheven is working from the bottom.
Pao content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Sheven is trying to control Pao's posture but Pao avoids it.
Pao cracks Sheven with a big right hand but Sheven just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sheven tries to bench press Pao off him but Pao keeps the position.
Pao connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sheven some visible discomfort.
Pao working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pao misses with the ground and pound.
Pao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sheven to see if he's OK.
Pao working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Dong Pao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iron Dong Pao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Sheven manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sheven changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sheven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pao thinking.
A big left from Pao misses.
Pao throws a lazy right hand but Sheven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pao throws a low kick but Sheven moves out of range easily.
Pao lands with a cross.
Sheven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pao misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Pao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sheven to the ground. Pao is now in Sheven's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pao cracks Sheven with a solid left hand.
Pao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Sheven working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Sheven looking for a guillotine here but Pao defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sheven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pao defends well.
Pao wants to pass the guard but Sheven is keeping the position.
Pao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pao wants to control from the top but Sheven keeps moving.
Sheven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Sheven has his foot on Pao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pao works his way back into a safe position though.
Pao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pao won't allow Sheven to sweep him here.
Sheven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pao.
Pao scoring with some ground and pound.
Pao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sheven's head.
Pao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sheven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pao.
Pao just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSheven.
Pao lunges at Sheven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sheven's hand.
Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheven's calf.
Pao scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Pao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pao working away.
Sheven manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pao's best efforts.
Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB#
Sheven looking for submissions off his back.
Pao lands with a punch from half guard.
Pao is looking to advance position but Sheven won't allow it.
Sheven is looking for a sweep. Pao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sheven trying to hold on to Pao's head to control him but Pao postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheven keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Dong Pao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iron Dong Pao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sheven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pao shoots and misses
and Sheven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheven defending well as Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Sheven was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pao thows a leg kick but Sheven checks it #TD#
and Sheven counters with a single leg into guard. Pao didn't expect that.
Sheven stopping the sweep attempt from Pao.
Pao keeping full guard, as Sheven tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pao 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.
Pao pulls Sheven in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Pao keeping moving, preventing Sheven from controlling successfully.
Pao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sheven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Sheven.
Sheven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheven counters with a body kick.
Pao lands a jab.#T2#
Sheven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pao lands with a cross.
Pao misses with a takedown attempt
and Sheven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheven moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheven half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sharven Sheven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pao fails with the takedown
letting Sheven counter with a right hand.
Sharven Sheven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron Dong Pao.
Pao shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Pao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sheven goes for a takedown attempt but Pao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3##TD2#
Pao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sheven to the mat! Sheven manages to get full guard.
Pao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sheven looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheven, not yet.
Pao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pao passes Sheven's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sheven is staying active underneath Pao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sheven gets back to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Sheven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven wants to sweep but no luck.
Iron Dong Pao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Iron Dong Pao has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Sheven throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pao escapes and throws Sheven's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheven is throwing a few token shots, despite Pao being in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iron Dong Pao.
Well Pao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iron Dong Pao!
In his post fight interview, Iron Dong Pao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EMP Ahma vs Vasquez
Date: Jan 24, 2019

#R1#
Sheven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Tessier.
Tessier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tessier - that will leave a mark!
Tessier throws a low kick but Sheven moves out of range easily. #KD#
A big head kick from Tessier and Sheven is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC#
Sheven is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sharven Sheven has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tessier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheven is still in real trouble! Can Tessier finish him?
Tessier 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.
Tessier arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sheven's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
After winning the bout, Nick Tessier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald
Date: Dec 24, 2018

#R1#
St George smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
St George throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sheven swings away with a body shot that misses
and St George cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sheven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sheven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sheven misses with a kick to the body.
St George stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
St George falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheven counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Pierre St George has been cut.
St George throws a front kick that sends Sheven stumbling back into the cage.
Sheven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheven wants it to stay on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheven connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Sheven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sheven leaves St George with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sharven Sheven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St George.
Sheven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St George is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pierre St George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St George is out of range.
Sheven avoids the head kick by St George.
Sheven thinks about countering with a body kick.
St George throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheven.
St George walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sheven.
St George attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
St George swings for the body but Sheven moves out of range.
St George throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St George changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sheven misses with an uppercut. #T2#
St George avoids the body shot from Sheven.
St George checks a leg kick.
St George has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Sheven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Sheven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sheven prevents St George from improving his position.#SUB#
Sheven maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! St George could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sheven has cracked it and St George is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sheven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sharven Sheven!

Event: IFC80: Crosby v Mma
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Nice body punch from Torosian.
Torosian swings for the body but Sheven moves out of range.
Sheven misses with an uppercut.
Torosian misses with a looping right.
Sheven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torosian. That did some damage!
Torosian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheven manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sheven - that will leave a mark!
Torosian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Sheven scores with a takedown into Torosian's guard.
Torosian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torosian pulls Sheven in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torosian keeping moving, preventing Sheven from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sheven forces his way into half guard.
Sheven wants to free his trapped foot but Torosian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sheven is trying to control the action in half guard but Torosian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sheven wants to work for an arm triangle but Torosian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sheven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sheven prevents Torosian from standing back up.
Sheven prevents Torosian from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sheven is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Torosian is trying to maintain the position but Sheven is very close to passing his half guard.
Sheven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torosian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torosian is controlling Sheven's trapped leg to prevent Sheven from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sheven throws a poor cross that misses
and Torosian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torosian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Torosian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheven circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheven is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sheven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torosian cracks Sheven with an open hand slap.
Sheven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torosian throws an overhand right that lands on Sheven's shoulder, as Sheven tries to avoid the shot.
Torosian swinging wildly here.
Sheven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torosian.
Torosian misses with a looping right.
Sheven with the counter takedown but Torosian avoids it easily.
Sheven avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sheven avoids the body shot from Torosian. #T4#
Sheven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torosian.
Torosian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torosian throws out the jab.
Torosian throws a shot from downtown. Sheven moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Torosian misses.
Torosian misses with a body shot.
Torosian throws a hook to the side of Sheven's head but Sheven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheven takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torosian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torosian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sheven moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jirair Torosian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sheven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torosian. That did some damage!
Torosian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sheven feints a counter leg kick.
Torosian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torosian. Torosian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torosian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torosian is looking to counter punch.
Torosian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torosian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torosian lands a nice shot that snaps Sheven's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torosian throws a lazy right hand but Sheven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Sheven blocks the leg kick.
Sheven stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Sheven misses with a straight right.
Sheven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torosian. That did some damage!
Sheven is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Torosian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sheven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jirair Torosian is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheven throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sheven.
Sheven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jirair Torosian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sheven.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sheven.
Torosian misses with an uppercut. Sheven saw that one coming.
Sheven throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Torosian counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Torosian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torosian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheven thows a body kick. Torosian tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sheven scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheven cracks Torosian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torosian takes a swing at Sheven's ribcage but misses.
Sheven scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sheven.
Sheven connects with a leg kick. Torosian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sheven tries to score with a low kick but Torosian moves his leg out of the way.
Torosian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torosian defends it well.#T3#
Torosian throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheven.
Torosian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torosian.
Sheven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sheven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torosian misses with a low kick.
Torosian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheven counters with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torosian checks a leg kick.
Sheven slips under a jab.
Torosian throws a right hand that misses
letting Sheven counter with a right hand.
Torosian slips under a jab.#T4#
Sheven feints and then cracks Torosian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torosian down.
Sheven throws out a leg kick but Torosian moves out of range and Sheven only half commits.
Sheven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torosian throws the left hand but Sheven avoids the punch easily.
Torosian throws a body shot but no joy.
Torosian takes a swing at Sheven's ribcage but misses.
Torosian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sheven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torosian.
Sheven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Sheven.
Torosian throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharven Sheven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sheven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torosian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sheven throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Torosian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheven. Torosian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torosian misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Sheven counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Torosian!
Torosian regains half guard, as Sheven was trying to land strikes.
Torosian wants to get back to full guard.
Sheven is trying to control. Torosian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sheven throwing shots but Torosian is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Torosian'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.#T1#
Torosian is doing well to control the position and prevent Sheven from advancing to side control.
Sheven looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sheven wants to pass to mount but Torosian is defending the position.
Torosian tries to get to full guard but Sheven has control of the leg.
Sheven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sheven is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Torosian!
Torosian tries to hold on but Sheven postures up.
Sheven wants to control the pace but Torosian is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Torosian stops Sheven from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sheven wants to control the pace but Torosian is squirming around nicely.
Sheven wants to take his opponent's back but Torosian doesn't allow it.
Sheven sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Torosian wants to control but Sheven is having none of it.
Sheven throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Torosian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Torosian squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Sheven working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Sheven has control of Torosian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Torosian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sharven Sheven has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sheven moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Torosian has worked his arm free - good work by Torosian! #SUB2#
Sheven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torosian has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheven working away.#SUB2#
Sheven goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Torosian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sheven but great work by Torosian.#SU#
Torosian decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Torosian cracks Sheven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheven throws a leg kick which misses Torosian's front leg but catches the back leg as Torosian tries to avoid it.
Torosian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sheven moves out of range as Torosian strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sharven Sheven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sheven 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharven Sheven!

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blake Wightman (ranked 4643 p4p, 440 weight class) and Sharven Sheven (ranked 22099 p4p, 0 weight class). Wightman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BFMV-You want a battle(here's a war). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

178 cm
34 yrs
165 lbs

187 cm
23 yrs
185 lbs

Wightman

Sheven

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Blake Wightman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sharven Sheven!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wightman tries for a takedown but Sheven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Sheven tries to keep at a distance but Wightman has taken the fight into the clinch.

Wightman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wightman (2) vs (0) Sheven

Wightman seems to be looking for submissions.
Wightman tries to pass to full mount but Sheven defends it.
Sheven controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Wightman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sheven has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wightman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sheven sees it coming and defends easily.
Sheven is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wightman trying to work for an americana but Sheven has managed to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wightman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wightman has managed to get both his arms back between Sheven's legs - danger averted.
Sheven looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheven, not yet.

Wightman has gone for a leg lock! Sheven slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wightman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wightman (2) vs (2) Sheven
Wightman keeping full guard, as Sheven tries to pass.
Wightman looking for a sweep. Not yet Wightman, not yet.

Wightman is looking for a triangle but Sheven pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman looking for a sweep. Not yet Wightman, not yet.
Sheven trying to control but Wightman is working from the bottom.
Wightman keeping full guard, as Sheven tries to pass.

Wightman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sheven is aware though and is defending well.

Wightman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Wightman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven tries to free his leg and advance position but Wightman is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Wightman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sheven sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Wightman doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Sheven paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Wightman - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blake Wightman!
After winning the bout, Blake Wightman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sharven Sheven (ranked 22779 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Colucci (ranked 3709 p4p, 0 weight class). Colucci has chosen Le temps des cerises as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

187 cm
21 yrs
185 lbs

176 cm
20 yrs
193 lbs

Sheven

Colucci

Colucci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Colucci gets underhooks to prevent Sheven's takedown attempt.
Colucci gets underhooks to prevent Sheven's takedown attempt.

Colucci manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sheven defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sheven passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci controlling the position for now.
Colucci is looking to improve his position.

Sheven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colucci has managed to free his arm - good work.
Colucci is not content to let Sheven control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is trying to control but can't.

Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
Colucci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sheven's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sheven's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sheven (0) vs (4) Colucci

Colucci has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sheven is in real trouble here. Colucci gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sheven is tapping out! Colucci wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michel Colucci!
Michel Colucci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 15, 2018

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 8979 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharven Sheven (ranked 22893 p4p, 0 weight class). Crock O Snake Under The Sea has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

180 cm
19 yrs
192 lbs

187 cm
21 yrs
185 lbs

Under The Sea

Sheven

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Crock O Snake Under The Sea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sharven Sheven!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Under The Sea shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheven tries to sprawl out of it but Under The Sea keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Under The Sea defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Under The Sea rushes Sheven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Sheven gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Under The Sea regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Under The Sea (0) vs (2) Sheven

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheven trying to control but Under The Sea is working from the bottom.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position but Sheven postures up.
Sheven looking to pass the guard.
Sheven postures up.

Sheven drops back looking for a leg! Under The Sea is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Under The Sea manages to kick Sheven off! Sheven jumps back into Under The Sea's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Under The Sea is trying to keep Sheven in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Under The Sea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Sheven drops back looking for a leg! Under The Sea is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Under The Sea manages to kick Sheven off! Sheven jumps back into Under The Sea's guard.

Under The Sea isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sheven stacks Under The Sea on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sheven!
Score +3 for passing guard: Under The Sea (0) vs (5) Sheven
Under The Sea is looking for a sweep.

Sheven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Under The Sea, who protects the arm well.
Sheven taking a breather here.
Under The Sea on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Under The Sea tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Sheven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Under The Sea tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sheven trying to control the position but Under The Sea is working away.
Under The Sea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sheven's best efforts.
Sheven wants to control but Under The Sea is keeping him busy.
Under The Sea trying to hold on to Sheven's head to control him but Sheven postures up.
Under The Sea wants to improve his position but Sheven is controlling well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sheven works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Under The Sea (0) vs (8) Sheven
You can see the frustration on Under The Sea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Sheven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Under The Sea knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Under The Sea struggling a bit here.
Under The Sea is trying to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea is trying to control Sheven's posture but Sheven avoids it.
Sheven taking a breather here.

Sheven tries for a kimura but Under The Sea is defending well.
Under The Sea is looking to regain half guard here but Sheven keeps moving and retains side control.
Under The Sea is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sheven off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Under The Sea (4) vs (8) Sheven

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sheven is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Under The Sea working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Under The Sea looking for the choke but no joy.
Under The Sea is hanging on to Sheven's back as he tries to escape.
Sheven turns into Under The Sea and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Under The Sea (4) vs (10) Sheven
Sheven stands and throws Under The Sea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Under The Sea (4) vs (13) Sheven

Sheven tries for a kimura but Under The Sea is defending well.
Under The Sea tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Sheven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sheven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Sheven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Sheven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Under The Sea, who protects the arm well.
Under The Sea is looking for a sweep.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sheven staying calm.

Sheven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Under The Sea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Sheven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Under The Sea knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Under The Sea is trying to improve his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Sheven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Under The Sea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Under The Sea is looking for a sweep.
Sheven controls the position from side control.

Sheven is trying to get an arm triangle but Under The Sea is defending well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Under The Sea is working hard here to advance position.

Sheven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sheven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Under The Sea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea is looking to reverse the position.

Sheven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Under The Sea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Sheven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Under The Sea has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Sheven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Under The Sea, who protects the arm well.

Sheven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Under The Sea knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheven advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Under The Sea (4) vs (15) Sheven

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheven wins on points by 15 to 4.

Event: TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jason Mallister (ranked 6790 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharven Sheven (ranked 22908 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
16 yrs
205 lbs

187 cm
21 yrs
185 lbs

Mallister

Sheven

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jason Mallister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sharven Sheven!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mallister tries to clinch up

and Sheven counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mallister!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mallister (0) vs (4) Sheven

Sheven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mallister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mallister tries to bench press Sheven off him but Sheven keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sheven goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mallister rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sheven's guard! Nice work there by Mallister!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mallister (2) vs (4) Sheven
Mallister trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mallister looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheven keeping moving, preventing Mallister from controlling successfully.
Mallister is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sheven is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Sheven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination inform us that Sheven has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mallister wants to pass the guard but Sheven is keeping the position.
Sheven is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheven keeping moving, preventing Mallister from controlling successfully.

Mallister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sheven keeping moving, preventing Mallister from controlling successfully.
Sheven managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sheven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Sheven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mallister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mallister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mallister wants to control from the top but Sheven keeps moving.
Mallister could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Sheven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mallister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheven is keeping the position for now.

Sheven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mallister is aware though and is defending well.
Sheven pulls Mallister in close to prevent any damage.
Mallister trying to control but Sheven is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mallister tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheven is retaining full guard.
Mallister wants to control from the top but Sheven keeps moving.
Sheven is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mallister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheven is keeping the position for now.
Mallister is fighting to break Sheven's control of his arms but Sheven is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mallister tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheven is retaining full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sheven is pulling down on Mallister's head to control his posture.
Mallister is pushing down on Sheven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sheven is fighting to maintain full guard but Mallister has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheven is trying to maintain the position but Mallister is very close to passing his half guard.
Sheven won't allow Mallister to pass to mount.
Mallister wants to take a breather but Sheven is having none of it.
Mallister is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mallister (5) vs (4) Sheven
Mallister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sheven is looking to escape.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Mallister working for a guillotine from mount but Sheven is in no mood to give up.
Mallister trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Mallister goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sheven turns into him and now he's in Mallister's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mallister (5) vs (6) Sheven
Sheven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mallister trying to keep a closed guard but Sheven is proving a slippery customer.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sheven wants to pass the guard but Mallister is keeping the position.
Sheven stands and throws Mallister's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mallister (5) vs (9) Sheven

Sheven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sheven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Sheven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mallister gets back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mallister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mallister wants to get back to full guard but Sheven has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mallister (5) vs (12) Sheven
Sheven controlling his opponent.
Sheven wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sheven controlling from mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mallister is squirming around, avoiding Sheven's attempts to control the action.
Sheven might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mallister haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mallister tries to lock up and control but Sheven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sheven fails to take his opponent's back.
Sheven trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Sheven jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mallister manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mallister is looking for a sweep.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Sheven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mallister has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mallister is trying to get back to half guard.
Sheven has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mallister!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mallister (5) vs (14) Sheven
Mallister is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Sheven working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mallister is working to get back to half guard.

Mallister defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sheven.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mallister is trying to escape the mount.
Mallister tries to control the position but Sheven now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mallister (5) vs (17) Sheven

Sheven working for a choke but Mallister is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sheven is looking for the choke from the back position but Mallister is controlling his hands well.
Mallister tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mallister is squirming around, avoiding Sheven's attempts to control the action.

Sheven is working for a guillotine from mount but Mallister frees his head quite easily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mallister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mallister is trying to escape the mount.
Mallister is working hard here to advance position.
Mallister tries to hold on but Sheven pushes him away.
Mallister really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Sheven looking to secure an arm triangle but Mallister defends it well.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sheven tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Sheven is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mallister to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mallister shrugs it off.
Mallister is trying desperately to improve position.
Sheven wants to control the action but instead Mallister gets a body lock and reverses into Sheven's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mallister (7) vs (17) Sheven
Sheven is pulling down on Mallister's head. It's preventing any offense from Mallister, at least for the moment.
Mallister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheven is keeping the position for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mallister trying to control but Sheven is working from the bottom.
Sheven seems keen to control Mallister's posture.
Sheven keeping moving, preventing Mallister from controlling successfully.
Mallister looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mallister looking to sit in guard and control but Sheven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mallister (7) vs (19) Sheven
Mallister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheven wins on points by 19 to 7.

Event: TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sharven Sheven (ranked 23288 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 1281 p4p, 154 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

187 cm
21 yrs
185 lbs

175 cm
29 yrs
163 lbs

Sheven

Riku

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sharven Sheven! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Riku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riku goes for a takedown attempt but Sheven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sheven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Riku closes the distance and clinches.
Riku jumps guard but Sheven stands there with Riku around his waist. Riku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Riku ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Riku no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Riku holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riku being controlled here, momentarily.
Riku is pulling down on Sheven's head to control his posture.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Riku keeps moving.
Sheven is stalling in the full guard.
Riku is trying to control the position but Sheven postures up.
Sheven will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sheven has gone for a leg lock! Riku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sheven's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sheven (0) vs (2) Riku
Riku is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sheven holds on and takes a little breather.
Riku passes Sheven's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sheven won't allow Riku to pass to mount.
Well, if Riku 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.
Let's hope that Riku has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Riku.
Sheven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riku is working away from the top position though.
Riku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sheven is trying to get back to full guard.
Riku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sheven (0) vs (5) Riku
Riku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riku takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sheven (0) vs (8) Riku
Sheven tries to break free.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Riku controls the action.
Sheven rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Riku seems content to control.
Sheven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sheven pulls Riku in close to his closed guard and prevents Riku from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Riku 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.
Sheven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riku is one step ahead there.
Riku advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sheven (0) vs (11) Riku
Riku taking a breather here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sheven struggling a bit here.
Sheven is trying to get back to half guard.
Riku moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Riku trying to control the position but Sheven is working away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sheven is looking to regain half guard here but Riku keeps moving and retains side control.
Sheven seems a little lost for a moment, as Riku dominates the positioning.
Riku working away.
Riku tries to advance to mount but Sheven denies him.
Riku takes a little break here. Sheven wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Riku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sheven's legs.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Riku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sheven sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sheven gets full guard.
Riku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheven is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheven is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Sheven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riku tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheven is retaining full guard.
Sheven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riku is pushing down on Sheven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sheven is fighting to maintain full guard but Riku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Riku seems content to control.
Sheven tries to get to full guard but Riku has control of the leg.
Riku wants to control but Sheven is keeping him busy.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sheven tries to get to full guard but Riku has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheven is working hard here to advance position.
Riku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Sheven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riku pulls his head out easily.
Riku not doing much here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Riku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sheven makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sheven.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Sheven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riku advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sheven (0) vs (14) Riku
Riku moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sheven tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Riku wins on points by 14 to 0.
Lazuran Riku tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Sheven doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyazaki circles away.
Sheven closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Miyazaki counters with a single leg into guard. Sheven didn't expect that. #SUB#
Sheven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyazaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki wanted to stand there but Sheven had control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Sheven is looking for a triangle but Miyazaki pushes his legs off easily.
Miyazaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sheven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheven has a closed guard, preventing Miyazaki from standing up.
Miyazaki looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sheven wants to control position but Miyazaki is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Sheven here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Miyazaki!

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