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Event:
Bear Brawl 7
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Sheerwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Podarov's waist but Podarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheerwood off to one side.
Podarov attempts a counter takedown but Sheerwood avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Sheerwood has Podarov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheerwood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Podarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sheerwood avoiding damage as Podarov throws knees to the body.
Sheerwood lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podarov is working for takedown but Sheerwood is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Sheerwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Podarov moves in looking to clinch but Sheerwood pushes him off.#CL2#
Sheerwood clinches up with Podarov and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Podarov blocks an elbow strike.
Podarov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sheerwood is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Podarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheerwood fails to pull guard.
Sheerwood working hard to break the clinch.
Sheerwood leaning against his opponent.
Podarov controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Sheerwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sheerwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Podarov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Podarov avoiding damage as Sheerwood throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Sheerwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Podarov trying to land knees to the body.
Podarov pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Sheerwood is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Podarov can't fight it off and eventually Sheerwood manages to take the fight to the floor. Podarov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Podarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sheerwood wants to control from the top but Podarov keeps moving. #T3#
Sheerwood wants to pass the guard but Podarov is keeping the position.
Sheerwood wants to control from the top but Podarov keeps moving.
Sheerwood controlling from the top position.
Sheerwood prevents Podarov from getting back to his feet.
Sheerwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Podarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sheerwood dives in for a single leg takedown but Podarov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Podarov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sheerwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Podarov defends it nicely.
Podarov dives in and grabs Sheerwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheerwood pushes down on Podarov's head and hops out.#CL2#
Sheerwood closes the distance and pushes Podarov back into the cage.
Sheerwood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Podarov prevents it.
Sheerwood looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Podarov is working for takedown but Sheerwood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Podarov goes for a takedown attempt but Sheerwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Sheerwood dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Podarov stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Podarov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sheerwood to the ground. Podarov is now in Sheerwood's guard.
Podarov wants to control from the top but Sheerwood keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podarov prevents Sheerwood from getting back to his feet.
Podarov stands up over Sheerwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sheerwood keeping moving, preventing Podarov from controlling successfully.
Sheerwood controls Podarov momentarily but Podarov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podarov wants to get up but he can't break Sheerwood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Podarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Podarov stopping the sweep attempt from Sheerwood.
Podarov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Podarov instigates a clinch. #TD#
Podarov drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Podarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sheerwood defends it easily.
Sheerwood sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Sheerwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sheerwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Podarov is retaining full guard.
Podarov keeping moving, preventing Sheerwood from controlling successfully.
Podarov pulls Sheerwood in close to his closed guard and prevents Sheerwood from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Sheerwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Podarov sprawls well. Podarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheerwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Podarov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Sheerwood closes the distance and clinches.
Podarov keeps control of Sheerwood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sheerwood jumps guard but Podarov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alex Podarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Sheerwood.#TD#
Podarov jumps guard and drags Sheerwood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Sheerwood wants to stand but Podarov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Podarov keeping moving, preventing Sheerwood from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sheerwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Podarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sheerwood has managed to get both his arms back between Podarov's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Podarov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Podarov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Podarov keeping moving, preventing Sheerwood from controlling successfully.
Podarov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sheerwood has Podarov pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Podarov drops back looking for a leg! Sheerwood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheerwood manages to kick Podarov off! Podarov jumps back into Sheerwood's guard.
Podarov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sheerwood is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Sheerwood is looking for a triangle but Podarov pushes his legs off easily.
Podarov wants to stand but Sheerwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Podarov trying to control but Sheerwood is working from the bottom.
Podarov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sheerwood's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Podarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheerwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sheerwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheerwood misses with the body kick#TD#
and Podarov counters with a takedown into side control.
Sheerwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheerwood wants to control but Podarov postures up.
Podarov wants to control but Sheerwood is keeping him busy.
Sheerwood is trying to improve his position.
Sheerwood keeps trying to improve his position.
Podarov wants to control but Sheerwood is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sheerwood is looking to reverse the position.
Podarov wants to control but Sheerwood is keeping him busy.
Sheerwood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Podarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Podarov.
Sheerwood throws a big elbow that misses.
Sheerwood slips nicely into half guard.
Podarov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB#
Podarov actively working from the bottom here.
Sheerwood wants to take a breather but Podarov is having none of it.
Podarov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheerwood is looking to take a break and control but Podarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Sheerwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sheerwood 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Sheerwood!
A relieved looking Cole Sheerwood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Sheerwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Afa is breathing heavily.
Afa throws a series of punches but Sheerwood moves out of range.
Sheerwood misses with a kick to the body.
Afa blocks a head kick by Sheerwood.
Afa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Afa enables Sheerwood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Afa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Afa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sheerwood dives into side control.
#REVR#
Sheerwood is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Afa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sheerwood cracks Afa with a big elbow.
The referee asks Sheerwood politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sheerwood prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
Sheerwood decides to stand back up. Sheerwood steps back and let's Afa get back to his feet.#CL2#
Sheerwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Sheerwood has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Afa is trying to keep an underhook but Sheerwood manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheerwood is controlling the pace.
Sheerwood lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Sheerwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Sheerwood decides to stand up. #CL2#
Sheerwood clinches up with Afa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sheerwood pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sheerwood is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sheerwood slips nicely into half guard.
Sheerwood working over Afa with some ground and pound. Afa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sheerwood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Sheerwood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sheerwood connects with a nice short shot to Afa's temple.
Sheerwood is nestled in close to Afa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sheerwood content to control rather than advance.
Afa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Afa tries to get out of the position.
Sheerwood's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
More stalling from Sheerwood.
Sheerwood winds up and cracks Afa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sheerwood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sheerwood working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sheerwood in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sheerwood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sheerwood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Afa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sheerwood scores with a couple of nice shots.
Afa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Afa is trying to stand.
#SU2#
Sheerwood postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Afa to stand up. #TD2#
Sheerwood drives through with a takedown into Afa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Afa wants to get back to his feet but Sheerwood passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Sheerwood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sheerwood moves into full mount! Afa won't be happy about that!
Sheerwood controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Sheerwood dominated that round.
That's time! Afa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sheerwood throws a right and a left that Afa avoids nicely. #CL2#
Sheerwood drives through and clinches with Afa against the cage.
#BC2#
Sheerwood manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Sheerwood closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Afa did well to prevent Sheerwood getting side control.
Sheerwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheerwood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sheerwood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Sheerwood escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sheerwood tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheerwood throws a sloppy head kick and Afa moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Afa avoids the head kick by Sheerwood.
#TD2#
Sheerwood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Afa is looking to get back to his feet here but Sheerwood is keeping cool and he's managed to take Afa's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheerwood is riding his opponent, not letting Afa buck him off. #T1##SUB2#
Sheerwood is working for a rear naked choke. Afa is not defending it well and Sheerwood has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Afa refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Afa's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cole Sheerwood!
An out of breath Cole Sheerwood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Chosen
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rockafeller dives in and scores a takedown into Sheerwood's guard.
Sheerwood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sheerwood 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#
Sheerwood prevents Rockafeller from improving his position.
Sheerwood not doing much here.
#SU#
Sheerwood decides to stand and escape the position.
Sheerwood tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Rockafeller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sheerwood manages to break the clinch.
Sheerwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockafeller .
Sheerwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockafeller tries to clinch but Sheerwood moves out of range.
Sheerwood throws a head kick but Rockafeller moves out of range.
#CL2#
Rockafeller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Rockafeller is looking to break free of the clinch but Sheerwood has double underhooks.
Sheerwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockafeller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Sheerwood pulls Rockafeller into guard.
Sheerwood is pulling down on Rockafeller 's head to control his posture.
Rockafeller throws a strike but Sheerwood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Rockafeller is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Sheerwood has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Rockafeller taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Sheerwood!
Cole Sheerwood is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Cole Sheerwood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Butorin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Butorin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Butorin lands with a nice combination. Sheerwood backs away looking to recover.
Sheerwood misses with a takedown attempt
and Butorin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheerwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butorin.
Butorin lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Sheerwood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Butorin jumps guard and drags Sheerwood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Butorin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sheerwood controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheerwood passes Butorin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Sheerwood is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Butorin taking some punishment here, with Sheerwood in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Butorin wants to improve his position but Sheerwood is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sheerwood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Butorin sees it coming and defends easily.
Sheerwood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sheerwood prevents Butorin from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheerwood wants to stand up but Butorin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sheerwood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butorin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Butorin wants to sweep but Sheerwood has passed to side control!#T3#
Sheerwood has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Sheerwood is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Butorin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sheerwood is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Butorin is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Sheerwood 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 Butorin with him. Butorin is trying to defend but Sheerwood has an arm under the chin now! Butorin grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cole Sheerwood!
A relieved looking Cole Sheerwood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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