 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
F&B 26: Lloyd vs. Solis
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiv swings for the body but Callaghan moves out of range.
Callaghan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiv has time to react.
Shiv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Callaghan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiv swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Shiv.
Shiv defending well as Callaghan loads up on a big left hand.
Shiv definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Callaghan.
Nice cross by Shiv.
Shiv lands with a shot to the body.
Callaghan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Callaghan misses
and Shiv counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Shiv closes the distance and pushes Callaghan back into the cage.#T1#
Shiv misses with a punch to the body.
Shiv tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Shiv back against the cage.
Shiv misses with a body punch.
Shiv taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shiv holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shiv goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shiv keeps control of Callaghan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Callaghan breaks from the clinch.
Shiv bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Callaghan's head.
Callaghan avoids the body shot from Shiv.
A jab from Callaghan misses.
Callaghan throws the left hand but Shiv avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A big right from Callaghan misses.
Shiv is looking to wear down Callaghan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Callaghan throws a lazy uppercut
and Shiv counters with a straight right hand.
Callaghan lands a jab to Shiv's midsection.#CL#
Shiv gets a clinch.
Shiv lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Callaghan.
Shiv tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Shiv back against the cage.
Shiv misses with a hook to the ribs.
Callaghan wants to break free but Shiv has control.
Shiv can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
Shiv misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Callaghan manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiv misses with a looping left.
Callaghan tries to clinch but Shiv is having none of it. #T3#
Shiv misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Callaghan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Shiv fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Callaghan, pushing him back against the cage.
Shiv doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Callaghan fails to land.
Shiv misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Shiv.
Shiv misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shiv misses with a hook
and Callaghan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiv misses with a left hand
and Shiv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiv throws a looping overhand right but Callaghan ducks down to avoid it.
Callaghan just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Callaghan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Shiv tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Callaghan.
Callaghan tries a knee to the head but Shiv blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiv tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
Callaghan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shivs head.
Callaghan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Callaghan working aggressively here.
Shiv tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiv has Callaghan pushed against the cage.
Shiv goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shiv tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Shiv back against the cage.
Shiv doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiv struggles to land a body shot inside as Callaghan controls his hands.
Callaghan has had enough of the clinch but Shiv keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiv.
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 Glass Shiv will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Callaghan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shiv lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Callaghan wants to get back to striking at distance but Shiv won't allow it.
Shiv doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiv stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Glass Shiv has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Callaghan blocks an uppercut.
Shiv pushes Callaghan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shiv tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
Callaghan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shiv misses with the head strike.
Callaghan blocks a body shot from Shiv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiv doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiv stalling in the clinch but Callaghan improves position.
Shiv fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Callaghan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shiv is defending well for now.
Shiv has Callaghan pressed against the cage, preventing Callaghan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Callaghan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shiv.
Callaghan blocks a body shot from Shiv.
Shiv stalls.
Shiv effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Shiv scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shiv lands a left hand that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
Shiv misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiv working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Callaghan tries to land knees in the clinch but Shiv avoids the damage to the body.
Callaghan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shiv avoids it.
Shiv struggles to land a body shot inside as Callaghan controls his hands.
Callaghan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Callaghan throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Shiv effectively controlling the action here.
Callaghan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shiv.
Shiv is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shiv lands a shot to the body.
Shiv struggles to land a body shot inside as Callaghan controls his hands.
Shiv tries to work over Callaghan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Callaghan prevents a body shot from Shiv.
Shiv tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiv dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Callaghan digs a right hand into Shiv's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shiv's gas tank.
Callaghan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Shiv.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiv scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Callaghan lands with a light punch inside.
Shiv throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Callaghan prevents a body shot from Shiv.
Callaghan is looking to break free of the clinch but Shiv has double underhooks.
Shiv tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Callaghan's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Callaghan.
Shiv misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Callaghan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shiv fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shiv blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shiv tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Callaghan's elbow.
Callaghan pushes Shiv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shiv can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
Callaghan tries to circle away but Shiv has him pinned against the cage.
Callaghan blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Callaghan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shiv tries to work over Callaghan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Callaghan trying to control the position but instead, Shiv has worked for underhooks and has pushed Callaghan into the cage.
Shiv keeps control of Callaghan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shiv can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
Shiv misses with a punch to the body.
Shiv tries to work over Callaghan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Shiv.
Shiv misses with a body punch.
Shiv can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan tries to land a knee to the head but Shiv blocks with his arms.
Shiv goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shiv tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiv misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Shiv dominated that second round.
That's time! Shiv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shiv fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callaghan manages to avoid it.
Shiv swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Callaghan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shiv appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shiv fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callaghan manages to avoid it.
Shiv displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callaghan throws out the jab.
Shiv is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Callaghan misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiv stalks Callaghan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Callaghan's face. Callaghan staggers backwards, shaken.
Callaghan misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Callaghan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Callaghan looks to land a right hand but Shiv moved out of range.
Callaghan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Callaghan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shiv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callaghan.
Shiv swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Callaghan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiv smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Callaghan lands a nice looking body shot.
Callaghan throws the left hand but Shiv avoids the punch easily.
Shiv misses with a shot to the body
letting Callaghan counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Glass Shiv has been cut.#T2#
Shiv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callaghan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiv.
Callaghan throws a body punch but Shiv moves out of range.
Callaghan throws a shot from downtown. Shiv moves away and avoids it.
Shiv is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Callaghan misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Shiv wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shiv is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callaghan moves away.
Shiv swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD2#
Callaghan drops Shiv with a beautiful combination! Shiv stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Callaghan is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Shiv is rocked!
Callaghan connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Shiv covering up! Callaghan comes in with a big uppercut and Shiv goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Callaghan! |
|
|
|
Event:
F&BE 24- Ars Dominatum
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Shiv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shiv wants it to stay on the feet.
Shiv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chacing with a body shot.
Shiv throws an overhand right that lands on Chacing's shoulder, as Chacing tries to avoid the shot.
Shiv scores with a shot to the body.
Shiv throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Shiv throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shiv misses with an uppercut. Chacing saw that one coming.
Chacing appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shiv goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Chace Chacing has been cut.#KD2#
Shiv lands a big uppercut and Chacing crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chacing looks OK. Shiv waves Chacing back to his feet!#ROC2#
Chacing is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiv lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Shiv misses.
Chacing takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glass Shiv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chacing avoids the body shot from Shiv.
Chacing fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Chacing gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Chacing can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chace Chacing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chacing fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chacing lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shiv has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Shiv breaks from the clinch.
Chacing 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.
Shiv misses with a straight left.
Shiv is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chacing.
Shiv throws an overhand right that lands on Chacing's shoulder, as Chacing tries to avoid the shot.
Glass Shiv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiv throws a looping overhand right but Chacing ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Chacing misses.
Shiv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chacing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shiv is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chacing.
Shiv throws a body shot but no joy.
Shiv looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shiv waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chacing.#T2##CL#
Chacing gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Chacing breaks the clinch.
Shiv misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Chacing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shiv looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Chacing drives through with a takedown into Shiv's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chacing is pushing down on Shiv's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shiv is fighting to maintain full guard but Chacing has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Chacing is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Chacing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shiv doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chacing.
Shiv really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chacing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chacing moves nicely into side control. #T3##SUB#
Shiv reaches up around Chacing's neck trying to control. But Chacing takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Shiv! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Shiv is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Chacing celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chace Chacing!
Chace Chacing seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
F&BE 22- The Real Me
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Shiv gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sauer.
Shiv swats away the attempt to clinch by Sauer.
Sauer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shiv.
Sauer takes one on the button.
Shiv throws a looping overhand right but Sauer ducks down to avoid it.
Shiv throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sauer blocks a jab.
Shiv clobbers Sauer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shiv throws a series of punches but Sauer avoids them all with ease.
Sauer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shiv thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Sauer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sauer tests Shiv's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiv catches Sauer with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Sauer forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Glass Shiv!
Glass Shiv decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Sequoia Sauer was interviewed post fight and said 'Skyrim belongs to the north'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Balaban looks to throw a body kick
and Shiv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Shiv darts in and clinches Balaban up against the cage.
Shiv lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Balaban blocks an uppercut.
Balaban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Shiv.
Balaban misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balaban is looking to break free of the clinch but Shiv has double underhooks.
Shiv tries to throw a body punch but Balaban avoids it by throwing Shiv back against the cage.
Balaban is trying to force a seperation but Shiv has the dominant position.
Shiv gets through Balaban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Balaban jumps guard.
#T1#
Shiv won't allow Balaban to get back to his feet.
Shiv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balaban 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.
Shiv looking to sit in guard and control but Balaban gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shiv wants to improve his position but instead Balaban has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
Balaban postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shiv to stand up.
Shiv is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Balaban.
Shiv misses with a body shot.
#T2#
A big left from Shiv misses.
Shiv throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balaban.
Balaban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiv.
Shiv throws a hook but Balaban blocks it.
Shiv checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balaban tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shiv is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Balaban clinches.
Come on Shiv - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Balaban is looking to break free of the clinch but Shiv has double underhooks.
Balaban blocks an uppercut.
Balaban taking a breather.
Shiv lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Shiv manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Balaban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balaban tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balaban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balaban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiv just leaning against Balaban, taking a breather.
Shiv manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Balaban wants a takedown but no success here.
Shiv scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Shiv gets through Balaban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balaban misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shiv takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shiv leaning against his opponent.
Balaban is trying to break the clinch but Shiv has him pressed against the cage.
Shiv doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiv effectively controlling the action here.
Shiv effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiv has Balaban pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glass Shiv.
Shiv moves out of range as Balaban throws a body kick.
Shiv checks a low kick from Balaban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Shiv dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A nice combination there by Balaban.
#CUT2#
It looks like Glass Shiv has been cut.
The fighters circling - Shiv throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balaban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balaban lands a jab to the head.
Balaban throws a series of punches but Shiv avoids them all with ease.
Balaban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balaban throws a lazy head kick
and Balaban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Balaban moves into the clinch.
Shiv cracks Balaban with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balaban.
Shiv leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shiv lands a left hand.
Glass Shiv has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Shiv stalling.
Balaban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balaban trying to land knees to the body.
Shiv will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Balaban up against the cage.
Balaban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balaban tries to circle away but Shiv has him pinned against the cage.
Shiv slowing the pace effectively.
Balaban is trying to break the clinch but Shiv is controlling him.
Balaban tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shiv just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shiv tries to work over Balaban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shiv pressing his opponent against the cage.
Balaban tries to break the clinch but Shiv is controlling the position.
Balaban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shiv gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Balaban blocks a body shot from Shiv.
Shiv leaning against his opponent.
Shiv taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shiv works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shiv cracks Balaban with a nice body shot.
Shiv doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balaban can't break the clinch.
Balaban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shiv up against the cage.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shiv holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shiv gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Balaban taking a breather.
Shiv tries to work over Balaban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balaban is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shiv misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Shiv.
Shiv manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shiv pushes Balaban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Balaban is trying to pull guard but Shiv turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Glass Shiv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ionel Balaban.
Shiv just leaning against Balaban, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glass Shiv.
Shiv swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Balaban misses.
Balaban misses with the body kick
and Shiv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balaban lands the left hand.
Balaban misses with a shot to the body
and Shiv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Balaban instigates a clinch.
Shiv has a couple of punches blocked by Balaban.
Shiv slowing the pace effectively.
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 Glass Shiv will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glass Shiv'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Balaban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiv was well out of range. Poor timing from Balaban.
Balaban throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balaban walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shiv checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shiv throws a body shot but no joy.
Shiv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balaban was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiv.
Balaban wants to counter with a clinch but Shiv pushes him away.
Shiv throws an off balance right hand
and Balaban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balaban takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ionel Balaban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balaban misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balaban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiv.
Balaban throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shiv counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiv slips a jab and a cross from Balaban.
A counter left hand to the body from Shiv misses its target.#T1#
Shiv misses with a looping left.
Balaban throws a right hand that Shiv ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiv also avoids with ease.
Balaban throws a body kick that misses
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balaban looks to land a combination but Shiv avoids it well.
Balaban scores with a three punch combo!
Balaban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiv was well out of range. Poor timing from Balaban.
Sloppy strikes from Balaban. Those never looked like landing.
Shiv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shiv lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Balaban throws a leg kick but Shiv checks it.
It looked like Shiv wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balaban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balaban throws a combination that misses
and Shiv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balaban misses with a body punch
and Balaban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiv misses with a body shot
and Balaban counters with a one-two to the body.
Balaban tries to land a body kick
and Shiv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balaban tries to score with a low kick but Shiv moves his leg out of the way.
Shiv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balaban moves away.#CL#
Shiv closes the distance and clinches.
Shiv is working Balaban over against the cage.
Shiv works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Shiv.
Balaban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Shiv has Balaban pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiv.
Shiv pressing his opponent against the cage.
Balaban tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shiv smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Balaban rushes Shiv and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shiv tries to work over Balaban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shiv has Balaban pressed against the cage.
Shiv stalling the fight.
Shiv stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glass Shiv.#CL2#
Balaban gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shiv.
Balaban tries to pull guard but Shiv won't allow it.
Ionel Balaban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balaban lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Shiv to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Shiv.
Shiv looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ionel Balaban.
I think Shiv 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Glass Shiv!
In his post fight interview, Glass Shiv started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 969 Round 3
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Roberts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Roberts is predictable there
and Shiv counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiv lands a glancing blow to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts thows a leg kick but Shiv checks it
and Shiv counters with a straight right hand.
Shiv lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Shiv to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts throws a leg kick
and Shiv counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
enabling Shiv to counter with a crisp jab.
Glass Shiv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Roberts misses
and Shiv counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shiv connects with a body shot.#T1#
Roberts throws a lazy head kick
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiv counters with a stiff right hand.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiv throws a shot to the body.
Shiv lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiv is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shiv scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roberts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shiv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiv lands a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Shiv makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Shiv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shiv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiv lands a jab to the head.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shiv counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Shiv counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##TD2#
Roberts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shiv to the ground. Roberts is now in Shiv's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is fighting to break Shiv's control of his arms but Shiv is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shiv is looking to stand back up but Roberts counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shiv.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Shiv's temple.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
Roberts working Shiv over with strikes.
Roberts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Shiv's head.
Roberts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Shiv is rocked!
Roberts lands a big elbow - Shiv is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
|
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 969 Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Shiv backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Glass Shiv has been cut.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiv circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz throws a head kick but Shiv moves out of range.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shiv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shiv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shiv counter with a right hand. #T1#
Shiv avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Shiv is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shiv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shiv throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz feints a jab promting Shiv to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shiv slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiv 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.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shiv counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
and Shiv counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Shiv counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiv! But no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Shiv as Diaz shoots in.
Shiv dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Shiv scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Shiv throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Shiv misses.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiv lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shiv.#T3#
Shiv connects with a crisp jab.
Shiv connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Shiv scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glass Shiv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiv lands a jab to the nose.
Shiv jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Shiv with a jab.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiv misses with a wild body shot.
Shiv's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shiv counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Shiv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Shiv circles away easily
and Shiv counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Shiv. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Shiv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz slips under a jab from Shiv.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiv.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Shiv 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.
Glass Shiv dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glass Shiv's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shiv scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Shiv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Shiv lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Shiv, which made it look bad.
Decent striking displayed by Shiv there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Shiv counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Shiv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shiv slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
#T1#
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Shiv misses with a straight left.
Diaz tries to bum rush Shiv with a series of wild strikes but Shiv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shiv.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shiv scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shiv cracks Diaz with a good jab.
A jab from Shiv misses.
Shiv fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz throws a right hand that Shiv ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiv also avoids with ease.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diaz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
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!
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shiv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Shiv.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Shiv counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiv lands with a cross.
Diaz tries to clinch but Shiv is having none of it.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Shiv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiv punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shiv uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shiv lands a jab.
Shiv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Shiv bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiv! But no joy.#T3#
Diaz shoots and misses
and Shiv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Shiv looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Shiv as he connects with a hook.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shiv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Shiv might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shiv's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiv obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shiv throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Shiv to counter with a crisp jab.
Shiv lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shiv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiv jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Shiv takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiv.
Shiv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shiv wants it to stay on the feet.
Shiv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shiv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Shiv scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Glass Shiv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shiv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Shiv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Shiv lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Shiv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glass Shiv's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Shiv let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shiv misses the jab.
Diaz looks to clinch
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Shiv avoids it well.
Shiv with a jab.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shiv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shiv displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiv bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Shiv counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiv connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Shiv on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shiv scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Shiv counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shiv sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Shiv looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shiv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Shiv had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Shiv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiv circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shiv, as that shot connected.
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!
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz throws a leg kick
letting Shiv counter with a right hand.
Diaz moves forwards but Shiv connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shiv cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Shiv.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiv cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
John Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shiv counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Shiv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiv.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shiv waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
A lazy left from Shiv finds it's target.
Shiv jabs at Diaz's body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diaz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Shiv finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shiv counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Shiv lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shiv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shiv dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Shiv.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Shiv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Shiv misses.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a combination
enabling Shiv to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Shiv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shiv 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Glass Shiv wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Glass Shiv thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 969 Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Sundial has a takedown stuffed.
Shiv throws out a counter right but Sundial avoids it with no problem.
Shiv thuds a left hand into Sundial's body.
Shiv lands a head shot.
Sundial doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiv circles away.
Sundial fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Sundial takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiv has had enough of the clinch but Sundial keeps him there for the moment.
Shiv is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Shiv can't break the clinch.
Sundial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sundial.
Shiv working hard to break the clinch.
Sundial lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sundial has Shiv pressed against the cage.
Sundial keeps control of Shiv as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shiv wants to get back to striking at distance but Sundial won't allow it.
#BC#
Sundial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sundial has Shiv up against the cage in a clinch.
Shiv is looking to break free of the clinch but Sundial has double underhooks.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shiv.
#T2#
Sundial slowing the pace effectively.
Sundial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sundial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiv is pushing Sundial up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Shiv on the inside.
Shiv tries to break free but Sundial pushes him back against the cage.
Sundial keeps control of Shiv as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sundial swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundial struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiv controls his hands.
Sundial misses with some punches.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiv wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sundial has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Sundial misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Shiv's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shiv misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundial misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Shiv.
Shiv is trying to push Sundial away but Sundial has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shiv is trying to break the clinch but Sundial has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sundial.
A head punch on the inside from Sundial fails to land.
Shiv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shiv blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sundial taking a breather.
Sundial misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiv is trying to break the clinch but Sundial has him pressed against the cage.
Sundial has Shiv pushed against the cage.#T4#
Shiv working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shiv wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shiv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shiv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shiv is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Shiv's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Sundial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shiv slaps away a takedown attempt from Sundial, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Sundial. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sundial has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shiv finds it's way round the side to connect with Sundial's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sundial shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shiv defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Sundial dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sundial is looking to clinch but Shiv is avoiding it.
Sundial fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Shiv was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sundial shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shiv thuds a left hand into Sundial's body.
Shiv fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiv! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sundial shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shiv pinned against the cage. Shiv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Sundial. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Sundial tries to clinch but Shiv moves out of range.
Sundial doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiv circles away.
Shiv scores with a jab. Sundial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shiv's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sundial under the eye.
Shiv lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sundial at a distance.
#CL#
Sundial moves into the clinch.
Shiv is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shiv.
Shiv is trying to force a seperation but Sundial has the dominant position.
Sundial lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Shiv scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sundial.
Sundial is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shiv is defending well for now.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sundial keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shiv's efforts to push away.
Shiv trying to land knees to the body.
Shiv blocks an uppercut.
Sundial working aggressively here.
Sundial misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundial working aggressively here.
Sundial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sundial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiv has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shiv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Sundial lands a hook that snaps the head of Shiv backwards. #BC#
Sundial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sundial doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiv circles away.
Shiv let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shiv jabs Sundial right on the nose. Sundial blinks but takes it well.
Glass Shiv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sundial tries to clinch but Shiv moves away
and Sundial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glass Shiv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sundial forces Shiv back against the cage and clinches.
Sundial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sundial.
Shiv is trying to force a seperation but Sundial has the dominant position.
Sundial working aggressively here.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sundial.
Sundial has Shiv pressed against the cage, preventing Shiv from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shiv wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Sundial.
#T4#
Shiv misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sundial.
Sundial lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sundial stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sundial manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shiv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shiv can't break the clinch.
Shiv wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shiv managing to block the knees to the body from Sundial.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shiv.
Shiv can't break the clinch.
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 Ken Sundial will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sundial looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shiv is fending him off so far but Sundial persists. Nope, Shiv circles away and we're back to standing.
Sundial is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sundial is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sundial tries for a takedown but Shiv circles away easily
and Shiv counters with a left and a right that stings Sundial.
Shiv scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sundial fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundial shoots and misses
and Shiv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Sundial. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sundial fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sundial.#T1#
Sundial fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shiv avoids it really well and circles away.
Shiv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sundial misses with a takedown
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sundial moves in looking to clinch but Shiv pushes him off.
Sundial tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sundial walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shiv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shiv wants it to stay on the feet.
Shiv's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiv obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Sundial fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Shiv on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sundial is looking to clinch.
Shiv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shiv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sundial.
Sundial doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Shiv to counter with a crisp jab.
Sundial wants to clinch.
Shiv lands with a straight right. Sundial didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Shiv cracks Sundial with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sundial tries to clinch there but Shiv circles away.
Shiv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shiv scores with a jab to the body.
Shiv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ken Sundial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundial tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shiv defends well and Sundial ends up having to push Shiv into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab, jab by Shiv - just one landing.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sundial moves forwards but Shiv connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sundial takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Shiv.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Shiv was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sundial avoids the body shot from Shiv.
Shiv works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sundial tries for a takedown but Shiv sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundial misses with a takedown attempt - Shiv sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shiv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sundial goes for a double leg but Shiv avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shiv continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiv circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shiv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sundial with a body shot.
Sundial closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shiv circles away.
Shiv throws a shot to the body.
Ken Sundial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sundial looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Shiv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sundial 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Glass Shiv wins by unanimous decision!
Glass Shiv seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
